BY JOE KUHN Citizens and cycling enthusiasts from around Orangetown and all of Rockland County gathered at Orangetown Hall February 8 for a presentation on proposed upgrades to existing bike paths, as well as new pathways and facilities. Non-profit group Parks and Trails New York and the Town of Orangetown have working together on a […]
Orangetown Town Supervisor Chris Day announced phase one of the town’s new “Orangetown is Open for Business” initiative to highlight “our exceptional existing business residents that contribute so much to our community while helping to boost those entrepreneurs and organizations bringing new and exciting businesses to Orangetown.” As part of the initiative, Day will promote […]
BIO This opening paragraph should tell readers who you are, how and why you became involved in public service and specifically how and why you became interested in charting the course of Rockland’s (or your town’s) future? My name is Chris Day. I’m a combat veteran, an investment professional, a small business owner, an active member […]
BIO I served as Orangetown Supervisor previously (1996-2009), inheriting a town government plagued by cronyism and fiscal mismanagement. I implemented a merit hiring system and restored fiscal transparency to town government. Orangetown improved its bond rating and we achieved lower aggregate tax increases than any other town in Rockland. Before becoming Supervisor, I worked in […]
“Over the course of the past 20 months, our town has received many complaints from residents who are concerned about odors they believe are coming from Aluf Plastics in Blauvelt; not only do they have concerns with the smell itself, they have concerns about potential chemicals in our air. The health and safety of our […]
Having read with interest the economic plan for Orangetown put forth by Chris Day recently, and further discussion of the topics, I think it’s become very clear that Mr. Day is articulating a bold, impressive vision that could save our town from the forces that seem to threaten it, and as a Piermont resident who […]