Village of Red Hook Highway Department Monthly Report
May 2023
- Pickup of brush, leaves, and yard debris is scheduled for the FIRST WEEK of every month, pending weather conditions and scheduling. It takes more than one day to get all the way around the Village. Pickup is scheduled for ONCE A MONTH through the Fall.
Residents are reminded to place lawn debris/leaves and brush in separate piles, and tree branches no larger than 6” in diameter. Brush that includes tree trunks, stumps, garbage, or construction material will not be picked up.
- Revenue of $723.60 was generated from the sale of scrap metal during the month of May, 2023. Total revenue generated from the sale of scrap metal in FY20222023 is $4,014.60. Since the inception of the Scrap Metal Recycling Program in September of 2007, $47,878.06 has been generated.
Proceeds from this program go toward the purchase of tools and equipment for the Village Highway, Water, and Materials Management Departments. Residents and businesses interested in donating scrap metal may contact the Village Highway Department (845-758-8600) or the Village Clerk’s Office (845-7581081). Highway Department personnel will assist property owners by picking up scrap metal upon request.
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Street cleaning was completed in late April/early May, prior to Apple Blossom Day.
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The garbage truck remains out of service. The highway department is using other equipment to collect garbage. Please have patience as this process takes longer than usual. In other words, don’t take your garbage bags back in too soon!
We have a quote for a new body that picks up garbage & leaves, however, we are waiting for a quote for the appropriate size truck bed. Currently looking for potential used trucks. The team is managing the garbage pickup. It’s the leaf pickup in the Fall that will create significant issues if we haven’t gotten a replacement truck.
- The service truck engine has broken down. This truck is used for water and highway projects and tasks. The Highway Foreman, Jake Smith, has reviewed several options including repairing the existing engine (est. $4,500), to
purchasing a new engine (est. $5,000), ending with a recommendation to purchase a used engine for $2,500. Based on use, this cost will be charged 75% to the water fund (EW8320.49 Vehicle Repair/Maintenance) and 25% to the general fund (A5110.41 Streets – Vehicle Repair/Maintenance).
- Hydrant flushing will take place in late June or early July. Once the schedule has been determined, we will communicate it out to the public.