3 July STORM WATCH - AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND, O&R PREPARES CREWS WITH THUNDERSTORMS SET TO IMPACT THE AREA July 3, 2026 By Town Clerk . Community News, General 0 PEARL RIVER, NY, July 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m. – In the midst of the ongoing heat wave heading into the Fourth of July, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has mobilized its emergency response workforce today as scattered thunderstorms are also forecasted to impact the service territory today and tomorrow. These thunderstorms, which are expected to roll into region during the afternoon, have the potential to be severe, and could pose a significant threat to electric service due to high winds, lightning, or downed trees and tree limbs. All these factors could interfere with the safe, reliable delivery of electric service. In addition to these potential storms, the summer’s first heat wave continues to blanket the Hudson Valley. The heat and increased demand for electricity to power air conditioners can pose challenges to the electric delivery system, and, in some instances, can overheat electrical equipment and result in scattered power outages. The company urges customers to use energy efficiently to stay comfortable and safe. O&R has secured 100 mutual aid members to assist with overhead line crews, tree removal experts, customer service operators, and the rest of the members of O&R’s emergency response team who are all prepared to respond to emergencies throughout the duration of the storms and heat, as needed. Customer Protections During Extreme Heat Residential customers are afforded specific safeguards during periods of elevated temperatures. Service disconnections are suspended when the local heat index is forecasted to reach 90°F or higher. We will also pause disconnections for two additional days in areas designated as heat islands. More information can be found here. For the latest information about power outages, please view the Outage Map. For a brief video that provides a step-by-step guide to the Outage Map’s basic operation: In English In Spanish O&R Warns For safety’s sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire’s location until an O&R crew arrives. How to Report an Outage If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through: Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland (oru.com) from any computer or web-based mobile device. O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play. Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 678797 (ORUPWR) or Call 1-877-434-4100. Related Articles STORM WATCH: WITH IMPACTFUL SNOW AND WINDS SET TO PUMMEL THE REGION, ORANGE & ROCKLAND READIES ITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKFORCE: February 21, 2026 at 2pm PEARL RIVER, NY, February 21, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - The Hudson Valley is bracing for yet another impactful snow event, and with strong winds also expected to impact the region for an extended period of time, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is preparing to mobilize crews. Beginning early Sunday, the O&R service area could potentially see over a foot of snow, with sustained winds of up to 25 m.p.h. and gusts of up to 50 m.p.h. The worst of the storm is expected to impact the region early tomorrow evening and last through early Monday afternoon. In addition to preparation for this storm, O&R prepares year-round for extreme conditions through regular training, emergency response drills, and continued investments to deliver resilient and reliable energy as extreme weather becomes more frequent. O&R has also secured 50 mutual aid workers to assist in its emergency response. They will join O&R's company and contractor overhead line crews, tree removal experts, customer service operators, and the rest of the members of the O&R emergency response team who are prepared to respond to emergencies throughout the duration of the storm. For the latest information about power outages, please view the Outage Map. For a brief video that provides a step-by-step guide to the Outage Map's basic operation: " In English " In Spanish O&R Warns For safety's sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire's location until an O&R crew arrives. Public Hearing Notice - 10/26/21 @ 730pm via ZOOM: Application of Kingsville Synagogue to Receive an Area Variance From the Schedule of District Regulations Table for RR-1 Acre Zoning District Without Central Sewers, to Permit a Third Story Where NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to §§ 57-63.G and 57-65 of the Code of the Town of Monroe and §§ 267-a of the NYS Town Law, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Monroe, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the 26th day of October, 2021 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day on the application of Kingsville Synagogue to receive an area variance from the Schedule of District Regulations table for RR-1 acre zoning district without central sewers, to permit a third story where maximum building height is only 2 ½ stories. The lands affected by this application are located at 10 Kingsville Drive in the Town of Monroe and shown generally on the tax maps of the Town of Monroe as Sec. 1, Block 1, Lot 4.32. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the office of the Zoning Board during regular business hours. The meeting is open to the public. The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/tele-conference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Monroe residents. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491586412?pwd=M1RsQlNORGMrVE9EaVU5MXU3QUJKZz09 Meeting ID: 894 9158 6412 One tap mobile +19292056099, 89491586412, # US (New York) Dial by your location +19292056099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 894 9158 6412 The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and Executive Order 202.1 (“EO 202.1”) issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to [email protected]. Accordingly, NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating shall be entitled to be heard. Dated: Monroe, New York October 12, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF MONROE, NEW YORK BY: MICHAEL MURPHY, CHAIRMAN Public Hearing Notice - 10/26/21 @ 730 via ZOOM: To Consider the Application of Harley Matsil for Four (4) Area Variances PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Monroe will hold a Public Hearing on October 26, 2021 commencing at 7:30 PM to consider the application of Harley Matsil for four (4) area variances from the requirements of §57-5 Compliance with bulk regulations required for nonconforming structures. Variance one (1) lot area required 15,000 s/f existing 9,672 s/f encroachment 5,328 s/f, variance two (2) lot width required 85’ existing 75’ nonconforming lot encroachment 10’, variance three (3) side yard required 15’ one/40’ total existing setbacks are 13.5’ both sides of house total side yard is 27’, encroachment of 1.5’ for one and 13’ for total, and variance four (4) lot coverage permitted maximum 25% proposed is 31% with encroachment of 6%. This project is located at 474 Round Lake Park Road, in the Town of Monroe and shown generally on the tax maps as Section 4 Block 14, Lot 24. The meeting is open to the public. The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/tele-conference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Monroe residents. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491586412?pwd=M1RsQlNORGMrVE9EaVU5MXU3QUJKZz09 Meeting ID: 894 9158 6412 One tap mobile +19292056099,,89491586412 # US (New York) Dial by your location +19292056099 US (New York) Meeting ID 894 9158 6142 The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and Executive Order 202.1 (“EO 202.1”) issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to [email protected]. Accordingly, NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating shall be entitled to be heard. Date: October 12, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF MONROE, NEW YORK Norinne McSweeney Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notice: The Application of Michael Adams to Receive Six (6) Area Variances for “Lots Abutting a Lake or Stream” November 23, 2021 at 7:30PM, Monroe Town Hall 1465 Orange Tpke., Monroe, NY TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to § 57-63.G of the Code of the Town of Monroe and § 267-a.7 of the NYS Town Law, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Monroe, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the 23rd day of November, 2021 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day at Monroe Town Hall, 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950 on the application of Michael Adams to receive six (6) area variances for “Lots abutting a lake or stream” under Town Code §57-43 and “Accessory buildings and uses” under §57-38. The variances requested are as follows: (1) for a shed minimum setback required 50’ proposed 8’, (2) for a pavilion under §§57-43 and 57-38 minimum setback required 50’ proposed 10’ (3) under §57-38 minimum setback 5’ required proposed 0’ (4) front yard setback 60’ required 15’ proposed 45’, (5) building in the front yard variance needed under Article XI 57-38(c) In any district no private garage or other accessory building or parking area shall be within a required front yard, (6) Northside Shed under 57-43 shoreline setback 50’ required 30’ proposed encroachment 30’. The lands affected by this application are located at 485 State Route 208 in the Town of Monroe and shown generally on the tax maps of the Town of Monroe as Sec. 1, Block 1, Lot 55.111. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the office of the Zoning Board during regular business hours. The meeting is open to the public. Dated: Monroe, New York November 10, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF MONROE, NEW YORK BY: MICHAEL MURPHY, CHAIRMAN Town Board Re-Org Meeting and Special Joint meeting with Palm Tree Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Monroe Town Hall 1465 Orange Tpke., Monroe) Town Board Re-Org Meeting and Special Joint meeting with Palm Tree Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Monroe Town Hall 1465 Orange Tpke., Monroe) Please click link below to view Agenda. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w1s0rdxj368755v1uzu99/Agenda-Packet-January-5-2026-Re-Org-Meeting-and-Joint-Special-Meeting-with-Palm-Tree-2.pdf?rlkey=y0t25iionckpci74hn5p2r07s&st=4p1r2dv7&dl=0 Coffee With a Cop, Wednesday, October 6th Coffee with a Cop, hosted by Monroe Police Department Comments are closed.