Loose trash troubles city neighborhoods
Port Jervis. The Common Council also approved several upcoming community events.
| 14 Mar 2025 | 12:10
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The Port Jervis Common Council voted to approve the hiring of several city employees at their March 10 meeting. Robyn Hendershot was approved as the part-time Human Resources director effective March 17. Four seasonal laborers were approved for the recreation department as well as several lifeguards, pending their successful completion of required training and obtaining necessary certifications. The Port Jervis Police Department is looking into hiring more patrol officers.
Runaway trash
Letters from the Building Department will be sent to residents in areas where there have been complaints regarding garbage and debris. Uncovered trash cans are being left outside prior to pick up day, which allows loose garbage to be blown into neighboring yards. Fines may soon be issued under Chapter 407 of the city code in an effort to encourage proper handling of garbage.
DPW work
The Department of Public Works will soon begin to repair potholes. Residents may report potholes by calling the department at 845-858-4001. DPW has also begun constructing a splash pad and a new pavilion at Church Street Park. Bids are being solicited for the retaining wall project on Glass Street. April 22 is the last day to submit bids. Details on the bid process can be found on the city website.
Upcoming events
Spring is just around the corner. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming spring and summer Port Jervis events.
April 12 at 10 a.m. will be the Orange Square Veterans’ Park clean up event. Volunteers are reminded to bring work gloves and rakes. April 19 at 11 a.m. will be the Easter Candy Dash for children 9 and under at Church Street Park. The Dash is a free event.
May 4th at 9 a.m. will be the 31st Annual Delaware River 5K Run/Walk at Riverside Park. Registration information can be found at findarace.com. May 25, starting at 8 a.m., is the Cars in the Park car show at Riverside Park.
June 1 will be Fabulous Fifties in Riverside Park, and on August 8 and 9, the Bella Notte Italiana Italian Festival will be held at Orange Square Veterans’ Park.
Other business
In other news, the ability to make tax payments online was approved. Councilman Jeffrey Rhoades reminded residents that the burning ban, which usually begins March 16, is already in effect.
Congratulations also went out to Port Jervis’ first state champion in girls wrestling, high school junior Charlie Wylie.