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Wawarsing Town Board Meeting 02/05/2026
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026
O Positive Festival Considers Ellenville for Art-for-Medicine Event
The O Positive Festival, which celebrates the exchange of art for medicine, is considering holding a festival in Ellenville. This festival aims to connect local healthcare providers with artists and musicians, who are often underinsured, offering them dental services and other medical care in exchange for art or music. Local leaders are being sought to help spearhead the event, including identifying stakeholders, logistics teams, and potential funders. The festival would likely operate under the existing 501c3 and insurance of the O Positive team, with a separate bank account for local fundraising. The initiative has connections to Ellenville through the hospital and a local musician who previously managed a band that performed at the festival.
Community Invited to Free Hot Lunch and Repair Cafe Events
The town is promoting two upcoming events: a free hot lunch is available every Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church on Market Street, next door to the church hall. Additionally, the Repair Cafe, offering free repairs for various items like electronics, bicycles, lamps, and clothing, will be held on March 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 Elting Court, providing a warmer venue than the previous location.
Recreation Department Approved to Host Free Snow Tubing Events
The town board approved a motion for the recreation department to conduct snow tubing activities at Stackler Memorial Park. The event is free and open to the public, running on Saturdays and Sundays from February 7th to March 29th, weather permitting. The motion specified that the town would provide tubes. This event is noted as being the first time in four years the hill could be utilized due to favorable weather conditions.
Vacancies Available on Town and County Planning Boards; Applications Due March 13th
The town is seeking to fill two vacancies: one on the town planning board as an alternate, and one on the town of Worcester county planning board. Applications for these positions are due by noon on the 13th to the town target. The town planning board is described as an opportunity for residents to engage in civic duty and shape the future of the town.
Town Meetings Move to YouTube Live; Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Website Notifications
The town is transitioning from Facebook Live to YouTube Live for broadcasting its meetings to increase accessibility, as not all residents have Facebook accounts. Meetings will still be accessible via Zoom with a consistent link and number. Posting videos on YouTube will also reduce administrative work. Residents are encouraged to sign up for notifications on the new town website to receive alerts about agendas, meeting minutes, and news flashes via email or text message. A guide on how to set up a profile and notifications will be posted on the website and Facebook. Robo calls for emergencies will only be received by registered voters who have opted in for communication; residents are urged to sign up for this feature.
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