Summer news

It's summer time and the weather is hot, well okay, IT'S BOILING!! We are having more than a heatwave, we're having a heat tsunami! I suppose though we would be complaining if it was raining or if there was a foot of snow on the ground so I won't complain. Speaking of the weather, the soaring temperatures like the one's we have had the last few days can be dangerous, especially for the elderly and children. With the heat many residents retreated in doors to their homes and air conditioners. Unfortunately though some in our community do not have air conditioners and which is why myself, Councilwoman Amelio and Director of Community Services Nina Marraccini are planning to collect donated air conditioners for these residents in the town's first ever AC/ drive. This plan is still in it's infancy stage but we are moving quickly to start the drive within the next few day.

In other news, the town board voted to approve my request to expand do park memberships to non-residents. After being inundated with requests from our neighboring communities to join the park, I spoke with some of the park membership and it was the consensus that allowing outside residents would be beneficial for a two reasons: First, it would increase the social climate at the park. Dog owners interact with other dog owners much like a club. By bringing in outside residents, we are increasing the size of the pool. Secondly, licensing your dog is required for membership in Harrison and that policy will still stand for non-residents. Each non-resident who applies for membership must show proof their dog is licensed with their own municipality in order to become a member. This policy has proven to be extremely effective. We have tripled the amount of dog licenses so far this year already. Our joining municipalities will should also see a rise in the numbers of their issued dog licenses. Every dog which uses the park is licensed and is therefore up to date with their vaccinations.

My office is going mobile once again with my Mobile Services Unit. We were graciously hosted by Trotta's West Street Pharmacy this past Saturday and I want to thank Neil and Allan for helping me bring my services to their great store. My next mobile location will be this Wednesday in West Harrison in Ma - Riis Park from 6:30 -8:30pm during the Concerts in the Park Series. I offer a wide variety of services during these visits so please be sure to come down. For the residents in the northern part of town, I will also be in West Harrison Park Thursday evening for their Concert in the Park series.

I hope to see you all these next few weeks and wish you all safe travels if you are headed for summer vacation. Talk to you soon!