Road Repaving; Holiday Trash Schedule; Concerts: Mayor

From Mayor Ron Belmont

I would like to offer my congratulations to the Harrison Police Department. The Department recently received re-accreditation by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services/Law Enforcement Accreditation Program through June 2024, affirming that that the Department meets or exceeds best practices and the highest standards in law enforcement in New York. This designation confirms that the Police Department is effectively managed and continues to provide the highest quality of police service to our entire community.

Several years ago, the Town Board made a decision to hire strategic specialists to handle grant writing for our municipality. I’m happy to report that Millennium Strategies have been successful in finding funds to finance important projects in Harrison. Sources of funding can come from federal, state and county grants as well as private foundations and charitable organizations. Competition is intense and there are limited amounts of grant dollars available. Millennium has met these complex challenges by securing millions of dollars for a wide range of projects that include the following:

• funding from the NYSDOT for new pedestrian accessibility and enhancement along Union Avenue,
• Ma Riis Park upgrades,
• the acquisition of a new split-body recycling truck,
• development of a drainage manual (establishes storm water control requirements for all new public and private development),
• Library construction and programming,
• security features in Town Hall.

Commencing Monday, July 1, the following roadways will be rehabilitated using a process called Hot In-Place Asphalt Pavement Recycling (HIPR): Quaker Lane (day 1 and 2), White Deer Lane (day 1), Shelley Lane (day 2), Stonewall Circle (day 3 through 5) and Rockwell Street (day 6).

This is a method of applying heat to an asphalt pavement, blending the upper layer of the old pavement with additional materials and then compacting the blended materials back into place. Several weeks after completion of HIPR work, the roadway will then receive two applications of microsurfacing to seal the surface and provide for a smoother wearing course. Contractor will start street sweeping in advance of work. Actual work days may change depending on weather. Intermittent detours and/or road closures can be expected during the performance of the work.

As a reminder, holiday events are quickly approaching. The first concert, in our Summer Concert Series, is at 7 p.m. in West Harrison on Tuesday, July 2 nd . On July 3rd, in Downtown Harrison, Rock Steady will be the entertainment for the evening’s festivities beginning at 7:45 p.m. Fireworks will begin promptly at 9:15 p.m. at the Harrison Shopping Center (Halstead
Ave. and Oakland Ave.) in Downtown Harrison. On July 4 th from 11-6 there will be a 10 th Anniversary Party at the West Harrison Pool Complex. Music, food and fun will be on hand! I look forward to these spectacular celebrations and hope to see you all there. Future July and August concerts begin at 7 p.m. Please visit our website at www.harrison-ny.gov for event locations and additional information.

Please make note of the following sanitation schedule change: Thursday, July 4th is a Holiday and offices will be closed for Independence Day. Thursday’s sanitation will be collected on Wednesday, July 3 rd . There will be no Bulk Trash pick-up on Wednesday, July 3rd. The schedule for the rest of the week is unchanged.

Now that summer is upon us, you may want to make plans for visiting our town pools. The 2019 pool schedule is listed on the Town website at www.harrison-ny.gov (under Recreation).

Both the West Harrison Pool Complex (9 Casarella Way, ph. 358-4333) and the Bernie Guanini Brentwood Pool and Park (Adelphi Avenue, ph. 751-8222) are currently opened. Guests may accompany ID card holders. For hours, fee schedules and additional information, please visit our website or call your neighborhood pool.

The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, July 5th and I will be at Vasi located at 181 Underhill Avenue in West Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 to 1:30 and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.