Supervisor’s Corner

Earlier this week, I shared an important step forward in the Town of Warwick’s long-standing commitment to preserving open space, expanding parkland, and protecting the character of our community. The Town of Warwick has partnered with the Open Space Institute to preserve approximately 313 acres of land surrounding the Warwick Conference Center. This is not just another land acquisition — it is part of a broader, decades-long effort to ensure that Warwick remains a place defined by its natural beauty, its open landscapes, and its thoughtful, balanced approach to growth.

For more than 25 years, Warwick has led the way in open space preservation, protecting over 5,000 acres of land. This week’s announcement builds directly on that success. This acquisition represents our continued commitment to getting ahead of development pressure — not reacting to it after the fact. By securing this property, we are preventing the potential for overdevelopment while simultaneously creating new opportunities for public use. This land will become a town preserve, adding to our park system and offering residents expanded access to trails, passive recreation, and the outdoors.

Town of Warwick Police Department Junior Police Academy Registration Open

Town of Warwick Police Department Junior Police Academy registration has begun. Registration is limited to only 25 recruits and is open to Town of Warwick residents ages 10-15 years old. For registration information and details, visit: www.wpdjpa.com.

Celebrate 120 years of the Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society invites the community to celebrate its 120th birthday with a special open house on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. New this year, the Society is launching a Time Travelers Passport Program designed for children ages 10 and under. Young historians will receive a WHS passport and travel from property to property, answering a question at each site to receive a stamp from the docent. Once all locations have been visited and stamped, participants may return to the A.W. Buckbee Events Center to show their completed passport and select a prize! Visitors should begin their journey at the A.W. Buckbee Events Center (2 Colonial Ave.), where they can pick up maps of the open properties, passports for young ones, enjoy light refreshments, and meet members of the Society’s Board and staff.

We the People Warwick April Dialogue Series continues

This multi-part series, led by skilled peer facilitators, utilizes diverse exercises to help participants develop better communication skills and identify shared values. Each session focuses on a specific theme designed to promote respectful listening, value differing viewpoints, and strengthen ties within the community. The series will run on the following Tuesdays, April 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Avenue, Warwick. For additional details or to register, please visit: wethepeoplewarwick.org/dialogue-series.

Mountain Lake Park Pool passes and Swim Lesson signups are now available for Town of Warwick residents.

Pool Passes: Visit our Town website under Parks & Recreation - Mountain Lake Park 2026 Pool Passes for the membership application or stop by the Town Clerk’s office, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4 pm. to submit your application and pay by check, cash or money order. Discount memberships available until 5/31/26.

Swim Lessons: Registration has begun online at https://shorturl.at/2iCab. The sessions have eight classes per session and take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from July 6-29, and Saturdays and Sundays from June 27 to July 26 (no classes July 4 and 5). For more details on the class options and fees, email our Recreation Director at: recreationdirector@townofwarwickny.gov with any questions.

Local Earth Day events

As we begin the month of April, we are in spring clean-up mode! The Town of Warwick is offering a few great events to help reduce, reuse and recycle.

Earth Day Celebration at Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Dr., Warwick on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Sustainable Warwick and the library team for earth friendly programs throughout the library including a special family read aloud production presented by the Teen Advisory Board. This free program is available to Town of Warwick residents and does not require a reservation.

Earth Day Roadside/Park Cleanup April 18 to 25 in the Town of Warwick. Warwick DPW will pick up the bags left along the road. Register your clean up area in advance, or come in person on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the Caboose on South Street to register and enjoy refreshments. Garbage bags and gloves will be available to anyone who registers for pick up at the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce at 75 Main Street. Please see their website and click on ‘Register’ to sign up.

Other Programs available on April 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Chase Lot on South Street:

- Paper Shredding (Warwick Lions Club) $7/box suggested donation

- Sneaker & Rubber Cleat Collection (Warwick Lions Club)

- Eye Glass & Hearing Aid Collection (Warwick Lions Club)

- Cell Phone Collection (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

- Coolest Recycling Drive (Sustainable Warwick) 63 Public Works Rd. Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, AC Units, & others with RefrigerantCourtesy of Sustainable Warwick &Town of Warwick DPW.

Boy Scourt fundraiser at Bellvale

Join Boy Scout Troop 45 on Saturday, April 18 from 3-6 p.m. at Bellvale Community, 359 Gibson Hill Road, Chester for their BBQ fundraiser. Hamburgers, Hot dogs and all the trimmings available for $10 per plate.

The Town Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. Please note that a public workshop of the Town Board may occur up to 90 minutes before the scheduled regular meeting. For viewing options, the meeting will be streamed live on the Town of Warwick’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Optimum customers can watch live on Channel 21.