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Local Law #1 - Property Maintenance Administrative Fee
Local Law #2 - Emergency Removal of Vehicles
GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT ON ROWAN DRIVE
The Village received notification from O&R that they will be replacing a section of gas main on Rowan Drive, beginning on January 30. The subcontractor for this project is Environmental Construction, located in Stony Point. If you have questions about the project, please contact O&R at 1-877-434-4100.
RELIEF FUND FOR EXPLOSION VICTIMS
The gas leak and subsequent explosion in the Fairgrounds II complex completely destroyed one Village home and left a second home condemned because of the structural damage. Other homes were also damaged in the complex. Additionally, two Village volunteer firefighters and two Orange & Rockland workers were injured. The Village of West Haverstraw and Town of Haverstraw have established the FAIRGROUNDS II DISASTER FUND to aid the victims. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated to help our friends and neighbors overcome this tragedy. Please make checks payable to "FAIRGROUNDS II DISASTER FUND" and mail to Haverstraw Town Hall, Rosman Road, Garnerville, NY 10923. At this time, the fund does not have 501(c) 3 status.
ROAD CLOSING
Church Street will be closed to all but local traffic for the upcoming week because of road repairs. For additional information, please contact the Village DPW at 429-4460
JANUARY 16 EXPLOSION INFORMATION
Residents who would like to file a claim regarding the January 16, 2012, explosion can contact National Grange Mutual, P.O. Box 4828, Syracuse, NY 13221. The phone number is 800-962-5515 x1525. The fax number is 877-425-2467. Please reference claim #MPV6163D. The claims adjuster is Stacy McLaughlin and the client is FGC Communications.
FREE HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FROM MI-BOX
The MI-Box Storage facility, located off of Railroad Avenue on Carol Avenue has graciously donated storage facilities to homeowners displaced by the explosion on Monday. Please contact them at 845-548-7761. Additionally, they will locate a storage container in the parking lot of West Haverstraw Village Hall where you can place donated items. Specifically, we know that one displaced family has two boys, ages 12 and 6. Youth large and small shirts, pants in sizes 12 and 7 and shoes sizes 4 1/2 and 12 would be greatly appreciated. Farley Middle School (845-942-3200) and the Red Cross are accepting monetary donations.
TAX MAPS AVAILABLE ONLINE
A number of maps are available through the County Planning Department's GIS portal, including the Village tax maps. We've provided a link on the left-hand side of our home page.
BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
There are many benefits programs available for our nation's veterans; however, some of them are not well publicized. This information sheet has information about two of these programs.
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 2011-2012
The Village Board adopted an operating budget for 2011-2012 at last night's meeting. The Village homestead rate will be $3.95 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The non-homestead rate is $7.81.
WELCOME!
The Village of West Haverstraw is a dynamic and diverse community located about 35 miles north of New York City in suburban Rockland County. The Village is Rockland's 3rd largest, with a population of 10,299 according to the 2000 Census, and was incorporated in 1883.
Nestled between Low Tor Mountain and the Hudson River, West Haverstraw is a family-oriented residential neighborhood with a thriving commercial district. We invite you to visit with us - both in person and here on our website. We think you'll like what you see.
If you are interested in receiving informational emails from the Village of West Haverstraw, please forward your name, postal and email addresses to the Village, info@westhaverstraw.org
130 Samsondale Avenue West Haverstraw, New York 10993
Phone: (845) 947-2800 Fax: (845) 947-1560 E-mail: info@westhaverstraw.org