The Pine Grove Lakes neighborhood of Sloatsburg will enjoy calm this week, before the storm of street paving.
Montana Construction is scheduled to complete the Pine Grove phase of Sloatsburg’s sewer project by prepping and asphalt paving the entire neighborhood — Montana will purportedly complete the job before Memorial Day. The construction company’s bond for the Pine Grove part of the sewer project expires on June 1, so the expedited paving process will be brisk.
Look for Pine Grove noise and machinery beginning Monday, May 11, as the Grove gets paved to complete the sewer construction.
Pine Grove residents should be prepared for road upheaval, beginning on Monday, May 11.
The Village of Sloatsburg is also currently in the bidding process to completely upgrade the outdated Pine Grove storm drain system. Recent sewer construction exposed various sections, showing damaged drain pipes and pipes that were damaged due to age.
The storm drain project grew out of the village’s examination of faulty drainage on Hazelwood and Hillside Roads.
In July of 2014, a contingent of homeowners from Hazelwood Road addressed the board about the need to add working storm drains along the end Hazelwood. Residents described the dangerous seasonal sheeting effect that took place during winter, especially at the intersection of Dogwood.
Residents living at the end of Hillside Road also spoke at that time, describing erosion taking place from adjacent utility company property that abuts Hillside.
Village Engineer Richard Eichenlaub from R.L. Engineering out of Park Ridge, N.J. investigated both areas and presented the board with options on how to address the drainage issues. The Village Board determined that a full Pine Grove drainage project would be the most cost-effective measure and voted to bonded approximately $300,000 for the project.
Village Events & Activities
Sloatsburg Village Board meetings for 2015 generally are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
May 12, Sloatsburg Historical Village Tour — The annual event where Sloatsburg Elementary School students get a dose of village and area history. The day begins at the Municipal Building and includes visits to the Sloatsburg Cemetary, Sloat Dam and Torne Valley.
May 12, Annual Program Honoring Sloatsburg’s Graduating Seniors — takes place at the Tuesday evening Village Board meeting at Village Hall and honors graduating Suffern High School and other seniors who will graduate in June.
May 16, Village Wide Garage Sale — sponsored by the Sloatsburg Scholarship Fund, this event raises funds for Sloatsburg student scholarships. The event involves a whole village putting all sorts of things out for sale. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event includes a map of who’s got what and where. You can pick up maps on the day of the event at the Sloatsburg Public Library, Haywards Deli, Sterlington Station, and Jessie’s Bagels.
May 16, Library Book Sale — while you’re out and about, check out the annual Friends of the Sloatsburg Library Book Sale. Proceeds go to support all things Sloatsburg Library.
May 18, History & Memories of the Hamlet of Ramapo — Join the folks of the Sloatsburg Historical Society at the Sloatsburg Library on Monday, May 18, for an interesting program that takes a look at the little Hamlet packed with history.
May 19, Ramapo Central School Board Election & Budget Vote — All day Tuesday. Drop in to the polling booth at the Sloatsburg Municipal Building.
May 21 -24, St. Joan of Arc Church Carnival — St. Joan in Sloatsburg will once again put on its annual carnival at the Sloatsburg Community Fields, Thursday through Sunday, May 24. There’ll be food, fun and games. All proceeds for the event go St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Sloatsburg.
May 24, Sloatsburg Fireworks Display to close the St. Joan Carnival — Look for the display to go off over the Community Fields on Sunday, May 24, sometime after the sun goes down.
May 25, Sloatsburg Memorial Day Parade — Join in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building. This year’s featured guest will be Sloatsburg’s new Assemblyman Karl Brabenek.
