Bonacic Secures $50,000 Grant for Wawayanda Plow Truck
Sen. John Bonacic has secured a $50,000 grant for the Town of Wawayanda Highway Dept. to purchase a plow truck. The grant was secured through the State Municipal Grant Program to help pay for a 2016 Tandem Freightliner truck with snow plow. “One of the basic responsibilities of local government is to ensure that residents have safe roads to travel on,” said Orange County Legislator Melissa Bonacic, who represents the Town of Wawayanda.
Deerpark Receives $75,000 Grant to Resurface Franke Road
The Town of Deerpark has obtained $75,000 to resurface a portion of Franke Road through the efforts of Sen. John Bonacic. Included in the 2015-2016 state budget as part of the State Municipal Grant Program, the grant will be used to help resurface a three-mile stretch of Franke Road that is in serious need of work. “A project like this serves multiple purposes. Not only will it save the taxpayers’ money, but will also ensure motorist safety,” Bonacic said.
SUNY Orange President Names New VP for Academic Affairs
Dr. Kristine Young, SUNY Orange president, announced that Erika Hackman will be the new vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Orange. Hackman is leaving Parkland College in Champaign, Il. as the dean of learning support. Hackman worked with Young when the SUNY Orange president was Parkland’s vice president for academic services. She will direct an academic division that offers 38 degree and certificate programs and oversee the College’s libraries, academic support services, and Center for Teaching and Learning.
County Officials Join Big Wheels Deliver Meals Program
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus helped to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cornwall as part of the Office for the Aging’s Big Wheels Deliver Meals Program on May 6. Deputy County Executive Wayne Booth, District Attorney David Hoovler, and Office for the Aging Director AnnMarie Maglione participated in the effort. Neuhaus encouraged volunteers for the program. “Even if you can volunteer only once a month, it makes a difference.” Each day, Orange County’s Home Delivered Meals program provides fresh, nutritionally-balanced meals to approximately 700 people at senior centers and personal homes. While delivering meals, volunteers check on the seniors, many of whom are homebound, and enjoy the volunteers’ daily visit.
