3/19/20 COVID-19: Update #12
COVID-19 RESPONSE SUMMARY
We have attempted to put all the information about our COVID-19 responses and resources into one working document that we will continuously revise and add. It can be accessed, here.
Please contact ktobin@villageofnewpaltz.org with questions, comments, revisions, additions, etc.
3/17/20 COVID-19: Update #11
BE ADVISED: Village of New Paltz Update for Hasbrouck Park
Playground is CLOSED until further notice.
Park is NOT OPEN for regular play or congregating.
Individuals may and should take walks outside but they should not play in the playground or gather in close proximity to each other in the park. Wherever you are, we remind residents that it is very important to always practice proper social distancing. This means: six feet distance between people at all times, no touching of people or things, and when that can absolutely not be avoided, washing and disinfecting hands before and after touching anyone or anything.
3/13/20 COVID-19: Update #10
1 – NPMS PTA COVID19 School Closure Volunteer Recruitment
The NPMS PTA firmly supports the closure of our schools during this time. However, we also recognize the hardship this may cause for families in our community. With that in mind, we are helping to collect names & contact information of those available to assist.
If you believe you will be able to help and are NOT in a high risk category, and are NOT living with or have regular exposure to someone in a high risk category, please consider adding your name. We are hoping to collect a robust list of volunteers and strongly encourage our High School & Middle School students to consider signing up as well.
• Contacts: Aimee Gertler Hemminger & Jenn Heaney Voorhis
• Signup Genius – School Closure Volunteer Recruitment Form
2 – NEW PALTZ SMALL BUSINESSES!
Please fill out this survey so we can compile a list of all your info so customers can continue to support you in socially distant ways! We will be posting the lists as soon as we start getting the info, please share this survey with any and all small businesses in your worlds!
• Contacts: Rachel Labare & KT Tobin
• New Paltz Small Business Support Survey
3 – RESTAURANTS & EATERIES!
Please fill out this survey so we can compile a list of all your info so customers can continue to support you in socially distant ways! We will be posting the lists as soon as we start getting the info, please share this survey with any and all restaurants and eateries in your worlds!
• Contacts: Rachel Labare & KT Tobin
• New Paltz Food Service Survey
As of Friday, March 13, 2020 at 3 PM, the upcoming meeting of the Planning Board will still be held at Village Hall next week. The confirmed Agenda for the March 17, 2020 meeting of the Planning Board is now available, here. This meeting will also include a Public Hearing for PB20-02, 145 North Chestnut Street. The public is free to attend with their comments, questions, or concerns.
3/13/20 COVID-19: Update #9
Due to the rising concerns over the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Village of New Paltz offices are closed to the public. The Village of New Paltz has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19, but we feel it is best to take precautionary measures to protect the public.
While our offices will be closed to the public, staff will remain available to assist during our regular business hours 9am – 4pm Monday through Friday.
Any payments needing to be dropped off can be placed in the secure lockbox located outside the door to the clerk’s office, which is checked daily. Payments can be made online as well. Anyone needing a handicap hang tag or other assistance please call our office.
Please feel free to call our office with any questions or concerns at 845-255-0130.
3/12/20 COVID-19: Update #8
As of now, the Village of New Paltz has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, we are working to take precautionary measures to protect the public. We are speaking regularly with Ulster County and NYS Department of Health to get up-to-date information and will be posting anything new to our website and Facebook page.
Following conversations with the County and DOH, in an effort to limit exposure, we are suspending all in-person meetings and public gatherings for all “Advisory” and “Ad Hoc” volunteer Boards and Committees over the next 30 days. However, business-essential Boards that function according to timetables mandated by New York State and are governed by public notice requirements will continue to function as normal unless otherwise noticed. These include:
Other boards and committees may continue to meet via phone conference, email, or in small groups in non-public places at their discretion while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
As always, feel free to contact our Clerk’s Office with any questions at 845-255-0130.
3/11/20 COVID-19: Update #7
Here is a link to the latest Governor’s press release, the 24 hour hotline number and New York State Department of Health website with the latest information.
Press Release: Governor Cuomo’s Latest Press Release
24 Hour Hotline Number: 1-888-364-3065
Website: New York State Department of Health Coronavirus Website
Local officials from New Paltz’s school district, fire, police, rescue, Town, Village and SUNY New Paltz continue to convene daily to keep each other abreast of the latest developments and to be able to relay information to our community as circumstances develop.