This week in the villages: The Nyack trustees have approved parking changes including a new parking app. The Town of Clarkstown Summer Concert Series continues on Wednesday with an Irish twist. Applications are now being accepted for the county’s Child Care Subsidy Program and the new Vincent’s Village Senior Housing. Here’s some sunshine that can save the planet and your pocketbook too: Rockland Community Power has open enrollment in their community solar program.
Village of Nyack
Parking Changes
- On Aug 1, alternate side parking will be reinstated.
Beginning Sept 1:
- Parking meter enforcement changes to 10a-7p
- On-Street parking is limited to a three hour maximum time for the metered areas of Main St, Broadway, Franklin St, and Midland Avenue
- Municipal parking lots on Artopee Way and metered side streets will offer long term metered parking from 10a-7p
- Overnight parking between 3a-6a is prohibited on Main St, Broadway and Franklin St
- The parking app will change to ParkMobile, replacing the Flowbird app
Public Hearing Regarding Nyack Marina
Renovated Marina, May 2016
The Nyack Village Board will hold a Aug 13 public hearing regarding the fines associated with improper boat launching from the Nyack Marina. A full copy of the text of the proposed amendment of the Nyack Village Code may be reviewed at the office of the Clerk of the Village of Nyack, 9 N Broadway, Nyack during regular business hours. Additional information may be found on nyack-ny.gov.
Employment Opportunities
The Village of Nyack has job openings for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer, and a DPW laborer. Details on the jobs and how to apply may be found on nyack-ny.gov.
Kids Eat Free Summer Food Program
The Village of Nyack Summer Food Program is providing free meals when school is out at Waldron Terrace and the Nyack Center. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge to all kids under age 18. No sign-up, registration, or ID required. Hours and additional information may be found on nyack-ny.gov.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program Status Update
The Nyack river villages have joined Clarkstown and Orangetown to pool local electricity demand to leverage the collective buying power of their residents. 
Rockland Community Power is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program that enables participants to pay less for renewable energy than they’ve historically paid for traditional (or “dirty”) electricity.
Official letters from each community will be mailed to all households in early September. Please be aware that any letters that residents have received about energy contracts are not from the Rockland CCA program, which does not require any action to participate. If you have any questions about something you have received or have been offered, call the Rockland Community Power phone hotline at (845) 859-9099, or email the Community Coordinator at peggy@rocklandcommunitypower.com, or visit RocklandCommunityPower.com.
Rockland Community Power is inviting residents and businesses in the villages, Clarkstown and Orangetown to enroll in their 100% renewable Community Solar program to save up to 10% annually on their electric bills. Community Solar is available to anyone with a residential or small business utility account. For every enrollment in this program, a $50 donation will be made to the Rockland Community Foundation which is providing relief through grants to combat COVID-19 challenges in Rockland County. Learn more at the Community Solar page at RocklandCommunityPower.com.
Village of Upper Nyack
Panel Discussion on Leaf Blower Regulations
Upper Nyack is considering seasonal restrictions on 2-stroke leaf blowers in 2021 and recently hosted a video conference with a panel of elected officials who have enacted seasonal leaf blower restrictions. In case you missed it, a video recording of the discussion may be found on uppernyack-ny.us. A comparison and summary of leaf blower laws may also be found on uppernyack-ny.us.
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Town of Clarkstown
Town of Clarkstown Summer Concert Series
The Town of Clarkstown 2020 Summer Concert Series continues this week on Wed, July 22, 2020 with Celtic Cross at the Lake Nanuet ball field. The concert will take place from 7:30-9p. Appropriate spacing will be maintained and it is suggested for masks to be worn. The town will have masks available upon entrance for those who need them. In case of inclement weather, all concerts will be held indoors at the Pascack Community Center at reduced capacity. Residents should bring their own chairs.
2020 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Town of Clarkstown thanks all those who participated in the four Town of Clarkstown Comprehensive Plan Teleconference Workshops. If you missed the workshops, comments are still being accepted through the end of the summer on compplan2020.clarkstown.org.
Rockland County
Child Care Subsidy Program Now Accepting Applications
The Rockland County Department of Social Services Child Care Subsidy program is now open and accepting applications for low income Rockland households. The Child Care Subsidy program provides payments to safe and reliable licensed day care programs on behalf of families. The program covers full-time, part-time, after school, summer and non-traditional hours.
To be eligible for subsidies families must have at or below 200% of the federal poverty threshold as shown in the chart below and the parent(s)/caregiver(s) must be working a minimum of 20 hours per week earning at least minimum wage.
To apply for a Child Care Subsidy, please call (845) 364-3797 to be prescreened and to receive an application. For additional information or general information about the program, call (845) 364-3797, or email RocklandCCR@dfa.state.ny.us, or visit rocklandgov.com.
Vincent’s Village Senior Housing
Vincent’s Village, a recently built affordable senior housing complex located on Convent Rd in Nanuet, is accepting applications and holding a housing lottery. Applications must be received by Aug 31, 2020. The lottery drawing is scheduled for Sept 9, 2020 at 2p. The application and more information can be found on hoghillmanagement.com. If you have questions, please call (845) 624-4477.
Free Mosquito Dunks
To help Rockland County residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property, free mosquito dunks will be offered to keep pools and outdoor spas mosquito free. Mosquito Dunks® are small, donut-shaped objects that float on the water’s surface and release bacteria that kill mosquitoes in their larval stage in water before they become flying, biting adults. They are for use in closed or unused private swimming pools and spas and are effective for approximately 30 days. A single dunk will treat an area of about 100 square feet.
Mosquito Dunks® will be available, free of charge, for curbside pickup at the Robert L. Yeager Health Complex, 50 Sanatorium Rd, Pomona. The giveaway takes place every Tuesday from 2-3p and every Friday from 10-11a until Oct 30, 2020, or while supplies last. Visit rocklandgov.com for additional information about the program.
