Elena Santogade appeared from the Ellenville/Wawarsing Parks & Recreation Commission, looking to recruit.

“There are open seats,” she said of the group. “This is a fun commission, lots of great things happening.”

Parks & Rec meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. Santogade, with a nod to the early hour, said that it is quite possible to attend the meeting via Zoom. Interested parties should call the town of Wawarsing at (845) 647-7800 Ext 2 and leave contact information with the town clerk.

Santogade also brought some good news. A short list of suggestions has been given to the Wawarsing town board. These are all easy things that could help improve quality of life for town and village residents. Among them was the idea of purchasing a bear-proof trash container for the pavilion in Berme Road Park.

Farmers’ Market 2025

Market organizer Josh Cohen announced that the farmer’s market is moving back to its original location at the open space on corner of Center and Market Streets in Village of Ellenville. The market will be on Wednesdays from mid-June to October. A total of 22 markets is planned. The market cleans up after itself and will impose no costs on the village.

Summer Camp

Recreation Department Director Nilsary Lewis-Rivera announced that camp registration is now open. The “early bird” registration fee is $345 for the full 7-week program. The full cost program will be $420. There are scholarships available and payment plans. For more information call (845) 647-7800 Ext 129.

Softball Tournament

Amber Swinden appeared to request use of the softball field for a tournament to be held on Saturday, May 10. There will be eight teams competing. There will be a concession stand with hot dogs and hamburgers and funds raised will be donated to SPCAs. She promised that there would be a full clean-up of the field after the event. The village board voted to approve.