Warwick briefs

Warwick-own Supervisor Michael P. Sweeton alerts residents to the following items: Orange County will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Fire Training Center Lane (off 17A) in New Hampton. There is no cost to residents, but you are asked to pre-register by calling 291-2643 or 1-800-328-4808. Items for collection are computer monitors, TV sets, computer peripherals, batteries, anti freeze, transmission fluid, household chemicals and pesticides. Farmers, schools and small businesses must pre-register by Sept. 17 for drop off on Friday, Oct. 1. Call 1-800-328-4808. No residents will be admitted on Friday. Here's a reminder that the Warwick Transportation System runs buses seven days a week to various locations within Warwick as well as to Goshen, Monroe, Woodbury Common, Blooming Grove, Washingtonville and Vails Gate. Three days a week an aid, Stanley Linton, rides the bus to assist senior passengers. The service is open to all residents at a one-way fare of $1 or 50 cents for senior citizens. For additional information or schedules, call the transportation office at 986-2877. If you would like your unlisted or cell phone number added to the Warwick Alert System, please obtain a completed form from the Town Clerk's office (986-1124) or on the town Web site and return it to the Warwick Police Department at 132 Kings Highway. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thursday, September 23rd at 7:30 pm in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. For town information, log onto www.townofwarwick.org or tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12.