CIVIC NEWS

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’s “Bags to Bench Challenge” has been so successful that they will continue to collect plastic for a second bench! 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 began 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 roadway (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 tailgate 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.

Gardiner Library

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). There will be 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.

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 (gardinerlibrary.org), 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 in the Fall election against Scott Arnold, the Republican Party candidate 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.

Riverbend Trails

Riverbend Trails is located at the end of Steve’s Lane through the entrance of the Transfer Station. Proceed to the trail kiosk where the trails begin. Trail maps can be viewed at www.trailforks.com/region/riverbend-trails-gardiner-park ❧

Despite multiple calls and emails made by the Gardiner Gazette staff last Fall to Republicans at the local, county, and state levels we received no content or ads to include in the Fall 2023 Election Issue.