News and Notices

WHEN 

MONDAY-FRIDAY 

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 

WHERE

VILLAGE CLERKS OFFICE 

15 MOUNTAIN ROAD 

RAVENA NY 12143  

 WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• DOG LICENSE FROM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 
• RABIES VACCINATION 
• DISTEMPER SHOT 

Prices: 

Village residents- $25.00 for 1 dog and $10.00 per each additional dog 

Village resident seniors- $20.00 for the first dog and $10.00 per each additional dog 

Non-Village residents- $35.00 for the first dog and $10.00 per each additional dog 

Non-Village residents seniors- $30.00 for the first dog and $10.00 per each additional dog  

SENIOR DISCOUNTS APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS 62+ YEARS

EVERY NEW YEAR MEANS NEW PASSES AND YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND WILL NEED THIS NEW PASS TO BE A MEMBER. Every year you will be required to file a new application and pay the appropriate fee. 

April 9th, is N.Y.S. Yellow Ribbon Day 

Yellow ribbons traditionally represent supporting our troops, and what better way to do that than to send a little bit of home in the form of a care package/Freedom Box? 

The Village Clerk's office will house a donation bin until April 06, 2023. 

If you're not sure what to donate, the attached photo is a list of approved/suggested items, and one of our local Blue Star moms emphasized that handwritten letters from home are ALWAYS appreciated! 

Items collected will be presented to the Blue Star Mothers during the 6th annual Yellow Ribbon Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, at the Veterans Memorial, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon. The public is welcome to attend, and donations also can be brought to this event. 

If you have any questions, please contact, capitalregion2BSM@gamil.com

Dear Resident,

In the last two (2) water/sewer utility billings we asked residents for help compiling a digital mapping of our water system connections, using photos of the water connection(s) inside Village properties. This request was due to the US Environmental Protection Agency recently making revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule for local drinking water sources. Within these revisions is the requirement for all water providers to develop an inventory of all service lines in their systems to identify potential sampling locations and to better communicate with residents and property owners that are or may be served by lead service lines to inform them of the actions they may need to take to reduce their risks.

**What are "Service lines" you may be wondering? Service Lines are the small water lines that run from the mainline into your home. 

Within the next few weeks Village DPW crew members will be going door to door to assist in taking photos. All employees will have a photo badge stating their name, department, and phone number to the Village Clerk’s office (518-756-8233). 

If you wish to make an appointment for a DPW crew member to assist in this matter, please contact us at 518-756-8233, M-F, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. If you prefer to take this photo yourself, please send your photo to ravlinecheck@gmail.com. This email is maintained and monitored by the Village.

In the meantime, if you are concerned about the potential for lead in your drinking water, here are some steps you can take to minimize your risk of exposure:

*THE VAST MAJORITY OF PROPERTIES IN THE VILLAGE OF RAVENA WATER DISTRICT DO NOT HAVE LEAD LINES* 

1) Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly.

2) Flush your pipes anytime water has been unused for more than 4-6 hours. Lead levels are highest when the water has been sitting in pipes. Run your cold water for 3-5 minutes to ensure complete flushing. *DISCOLORATION OF WATER IS NOT AN INDICATOR OF LEAD* 

3) Routinely clean faucet screens which can accumulate lead and rust particles.

4) Use a water filter that is certified NSF 53 to remove lead. 

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.

Village of Ravena DPW and Water Department