Climate Smart Gardiner (CSG)
We had our annual Riverkeeper Sweep, cleaning garbage and recycling from our river. We are partnering with the Cornell Cooperative Extension on a Disaster Preparedness Outreach Project. They will assist Gardiner in publicizing available local resources in the event of a disaster. We are continuing to move forward with CCA implementation and hope to bring renewable energy to Gardiner. Gardiner Library is participating in the “Bags to Bench Challenge,” where residents can bring plastic bags, film, and wrap to the library until August, when 500 lbs. of plastic will be transformed by Trex into a bench for the library! Learn more at: www.facebook.com/climatesmartgardiner
Gardiner Fire & Rescue
The Gardiner Fire Department will be hosting the Gardiner 5K Classic on Thursday, July 20th at 6:30pm at Majestic Park. This fundraiser offers a great time for everyone. This run brings out the serious runners and the not so serious runners/walkers who just want to compete with their friends and have a good time. Awards will be given to the overall male and female contestants and also to the male and female challengers in each of the age categories who finish in first and second place. There will be a barbeque after the run and like always, there will also be a “kids run” in the ball field, after the adult run, where all will receive an ice pop, a medal, a coupon to Stewart’s for an ice cream cone and a goodie bag from New Paltz Karate Academy. You can register for the run by going to the Gardiner Fire Department website (gardinerfireandrescue.org) and either sign up on-line or print, complete and mail in an application. We are also looking for sponsors for the run. Contact Donna Lyons at 845-255-5887 for sponsorship levels. So put on your running shoes and come out to Majestic Park on July 20th. We look forward to seeing you there.
Gardiner Highway Department
April showers bring New “CELL TOWER”. Construction has begun at the highway garage – Can You Hear Me Now? Cement pouring in May at McKinstry Road Bridge with a projected completion of the bridge repair by the end of June, 2023.
Springtime brings the rebirth of the trees, flowers and migrating birds to our area; a new beginning to get outside and put winter behind us. What Winter? Yard work is upon us, please don’t blow your grass clippings or leaves or any other debris into the roadway.
Please check, secure and repair your mailbox posts to meet Town Code and keep your basketball hoops & garbage cans out of the traveling road way (place them in your driveway).
Stay ALERT – It’s Construction Season. Please slow down and watch for Town Highway, County DPW & State DOT Departments Road Crews and don’t tail gate large trucks. If we don’t see you in the mirrors, we won’t know you’re behind us! Also watch out for people, bicycles, motorcycles, and wildlife. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Library Book Sale and Summer Programs
In anticipation of all your summer reading needs the Gardiner Library will now hold its’ annual book sale on Saturday, June 24 from 10-4 PM and Sunday, June 25 from 10-2 PM. Browse a large collection of hardcovers, paperbacks, classics, DVDs, music, audiobooks, kids’ books and more. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag). Live music throughout the day on Saturday. Choose a free book if you bring in a non-perishable food item to donate to the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Gardiner. After, get prepared to take part in some fun summer programming following the 4th of July weekend. Don’t miss out on programs and events for all ages including performances by Joe Wos, Robinson Wildlife and Story Faces, chess, gaming and D&D clubs, adult art classes, story times and more. Visit the library’s website, subscribe to the newsletter and see information on social media to get more information. Don’t forget the library is a great place to hang out with beautiful views to enjoy from inside and outside, free WiFi, art shows and more. We’d love to see you!
Local Elections
There will be a Democratic Primary on June 27th. Incumbent Supervisor Marybeth Majestic is being challenged by Tim Hunter. The winner of the primary will be the Democratic Party candidate who will run against the Republican Party candidate in the Fall election. The Republican Party is not having a primary in June but will be having a caucus in July. Please contact Gardiner Republican Party Chair Patty Jacobsen at 845-895-1082 or pj81955@aol.com for more information.