“JUST FOR KIDS”
FISHING DERBY
10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Sunday, May 18th at the
Barkeater Ponds
Hosted by KV Rod & Gun Club

East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents – A Violin, Cello and Piano Concert by
Ovidiu Marinescu & Friends
Friday, May 9th at 8:00 P.M.
Keene Valley Congregational Church

AMERICAN LEGION
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
Monday, May 26th @ 10:00 A.M.
At Norton Cemetery
Ground Breaking for Veterens’ Memorial to take place during ceremony.

THE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY ON MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 26th
Regular Days & Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

TOWN OF KEENE MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Dedication of the Veterans’ Memorial Site
(Just over the bridge on the right on Cemetery Road)
This will be followed by the Annual American Legion Memorial Day Service.
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Parade participants cue-up along Mason Young Road
1:00 – 1:45 P.M. Parade from Keene Valley Hardware along Route 73 (closed to traffic) up Market Street to Keene Central School
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Picnic for all parade participants and family (including parade staff)

BUILDING PERMITS

It is that time of year when we start sprucing up our houses, new porches, decks, etc. Remember to check with the Code Enforcement Officer @ 576-9475 to see if you need a building permit. Office hours – Tuesday – 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Thursday – 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

ASSESSMENT REVIEWS

The Assessors of the Town of Keene have completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and a copy will be available, after filing on May 1st, in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Keene Town Hall, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person, Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., until the fourth Tuesday in May.
The Assessors will be in attendance in the Office of the Board of Assessors, 8 Gristmill Lane, with the Tentative Assessment Roll as follows:

Wednesday, May 14th 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 15th 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Friday, May 16th 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 17th 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. in said Assessment Office, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the written application of any person believing him/herself to be aggrieved. A publication on how to file an assessment complaint is available from the Office of the Board of Assessors.

RECRUTING VOLUNTEERS

Keene Valley Fire Department welcomes any new volunteers to their Tuesday night weekly pager and siren test. Personnel are available from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

KEENE GREEN TIP OF THE MONTH

A healthy lawn adds beauty and works as an air conditioner by cooling your property in the summer. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy lawn without damaging the environment.
* Plant grass seed on existing lawns in spring and fall to out compete weeds.
* Fertilize in early fall with a phosphorous free fertilizer.
* Set your lawn mower to cut the grass when it is 3” high.
* Leave the clippings on the lawn. They will contribute nutrients and help reduce thatch.
* Water early in the morning when there is less than 1”/week of rain.
A healthy lawn can co-exist with quite a few grubs and does not need pesticide treatment.
For questions about maintaining healthy lawns call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810.

GOLDEN PEAKS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

May 7th Pizza Night 6 – 8 P.M.
May 9th Plattsburgh (SUNY) Planetarium & Dinner 5 P.M.
May 15th Movie & Dinner in Lake Placid 3 P.M.
May 21st May Meeting & Lunch 11 – 1 P.M.
Summer Activity Planning
May 26th Memorial Day Parade Float