Mayor’s Messages
January 27, 2026
As this winter storm continues, I ask all residents to please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Our Department of Public Works crews have been working throughout the day and night to keep roads, parking lots, and walkways cleared and safe following the significant snowfall across the village. I’ve also been riding along with our DPW teams to personally check road conditions and ensure our residents are doing well.
At the same time, our first responders are out in these challenging conditions responding to calls and keeping our community safe. Clear roadways are essential so they can reach emergencies quickly and safely. Your cooperation truly makes a difference. If there is a fire hydrant on or near your property, please take a moment—when it is safe to do so—to clear it of snow to assist the Sloatsburg Fire Department.
Residents are reminded not to plow, shovel, or deposit snow or ice into public roadways. This creates serious safety hazards, interferes with snow removal operations, and may result in a ticket. We also understand how frustrating it can be when a plow unintentionally blocks a driveway. Unfortunately, during active snow removal—especially with the volume of snow we received—this is sometimes unavoidable as crews push snow toward the curb to keep roads passable. Each resident remains responsible for clearing their own driveway.
I want to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and cooperation as crews continue working around the clock. Please stay home if you can, stay safe, and know that your support helps protect our entire community during this storm.
January 23, 2026
Last night, January 22, our community witnessed an incredible show of teamwork and dedication during a devastating house fire on Post Road. We are deeply grateful to the firefighters who responded quickly and worked tirelessly for hours under intense conditions to bring the fire under control. I was on scene along with the Sloatsburg Fire Department.
A heartfelt thank you to the fire departments from Sloatsburg, Hillburn, Suffern, Tallman, Monsey, Spring Valley, Hillcrest, Tuxedo, and Mahwah, NJ, as well as Town of Ramapo Police Department and Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps, for their professionalism and cooperation during this second-alarm incident. Special thanks to the Monsey Fire Department RAC Unit for supporting crews and the effected family on scene with food and drinks throughout the extended operation.
While we are thankful that no injuries were reported, our thoughts are with the family who lost their home. We wish them strength and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
January 23, 2026
On Saturday, January 17, I attended the Tuxedo Fire District Installation Dinner honoring Chief Jones. The Tuxedo Fire District is comprised of three fire departments working collaboratively to provide fire protection services to the Town of Tuxedo and surrounding communities.
In attendance were Chief Swanson and Second Assistant Chief Bonkoski of the Sloatsburg Fire Department. Also pictured with myself and Chief Jones are former Chief Christian of the Sterling Forest Fire Company and Town of Tuxedo Supervisor McMillen.
Congratulations to outgoing Chief Jones on his exemplary years of service, and best wishes to all newly appointed officers as they begin their new roles.
January 21, 2026
This past Saturday and Sunday, I did a ride along with the Sloatsburg Department of Public Works as they worked around the clock to ensure village roads were safe for both residents and passersby. During winter storms, the Village deploys five plow trucks at any given time, along with a sidewalk plow to keep walkways clear. During inclement weather, crews are on the roads as conditions require. If you must travel while snow is actively falling, please drive slowly and use caution. With more snow on the way, please remember that there is NO street parking from November 1 through April 15, between 10p.m. and 8a.m., throughout the Village of Sloatsburg. Your cooperation allows Public Works to clear our streets more efficiently and safely. Stay safe and warm, Sloatsburg.
