Working to Keep Grant Money in Rockland

In this time of economic crisis, Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci and Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato took a proactive step to help local municipalities secure grant funding, by co-sponsoring a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) Grant Workshop. The purpose of LGRMIF grants is to help local governments improve records management programs. Carlucci & Piperato teamed up in order to get as much grant funding as possible to stay in Rockland County.
Grant funds are collected through County Clerk recording fees throughout the state. In order to keep funds collected within Rockland, it is essential that local municipalities apply for funds through the LGRMIF grant process. In other words, the money is available, but will either go uncollected, if grants are not sought or will go to local governments in other regions of the state, if Rockland officials do not take an active role in seeking these funds.
Carlucci stated, “Past workshops are what provided me with the knowledge of how to seek state monies to improve Clarkstown’s recordkeeping. That knowledge enabled me to acquire state funding for two consecutive grant cycles, and it is my hope that this workshop will do the same for others in the county.” This workshop worked with representatives from local school and fire districts, as well as municipalities, to learn what funding is available and how to effectively apply for it. The workshop was presented by Linda Bull, Regional Advisory Officer for the New York State Archives Region 9 Office. For more information or questions, please contact David Carlucci at 845-639-2010.

Clarkstown Distributing Potassium Iodide

Supervisor Alex Gromack and Town Clerk David Carlucci have announced that the Town Clerk's office is currently distributing potassium iodide (KI) pills to the residents of Clarkstown. Potassium iodide pills are designed to fill the thyroid gland with iodine, which stops the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine (radioiodine). Radioactive Iodine is one of the elements that could be released into the air in the event of a nuclear accident at the Indian Point power plant. Supervisor Gromack stresses that the distribution of these pills is purely a preventative measure, which is being provided to residents at no cost. "The most important part of any emergency plan is prevention," said Supervisor Gromack. "Of course we all hope there will never be a real need to take the pills, but it only makes sense to have them on hand for ourselves and our families, just in case."
The radioiodine, if released in an accident at the Indian Point nuclear power plant would pose the greatest risk to children. If a release did occur, County health officials would direct the affected residents to take these pills as soon as possible and would let them know when it would be safe to stop.
The dose that is recommended for children 18 or younger is 65 mg—the minimum amount that would be effective—but children can be given an adult dosage if a child's dosage is unavailable. Each dose is effective for about twenty-four hours after it is taken.
For most people it is safe to take KI in the correct amount, but each person should contact his or her physician before consuming it to make sure that there would be no negative side effects. As with any medication, it is important to review the full list of warnings before taking KI. It is a non-prescription drug, and can be stored for years if put into a dry, dark and cool place.
Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci stated, "In consideration of Clarkstown's proximity to Indian Point, keeping a dose of potassium iodide for every household member is a prudent precautionary measure." The Town Clerk's office, which is located in the Town Hall at 10 Maple Avenue in New City, will be open from 9:00-5:00 from Monday through Friday (late hours from 9AM-8PM will be offered on November27th and can be reached at (845) 639-2010 or by visiting the helpful link section of the Town Clerk's website, www.clarkstownclerk.com, for further information. Residents are required to sign release forms prior to receiving medication.

Carlucci Earns CMC Designation

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci recently graduated from the Cornell Institute for Municipal Clerks. Carlucci completed the part-time, three year program, earning him a designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk. Cornell’s program will greatly benefit the residents of Clarkstown with the professional training in cutting edge techniques, programs and services that can be provided to the community. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Carlucci’s Mobile Office a Success!

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up with Dina Nejman, Service Coordinator for Aging in America Community Services, to promote the New York State Crime Victims Program and speak to residents, as well as address their concerns at the Town Clerk’s mobile office on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the New City Library. Carlucci also provided free Notary Services, issued dog licenses, handicapped parking tags, and Super Saver bus tickets, and made Town Clerk forms and applications available for residents. Carlucci stated, “The mobile office hours fit my mission to make the Town Clerk’s office as accessible and user friendly as possible.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.