September 29, 2025
Fall is here, the air is crisp, and our Village is buzzing with excitement! From recycling wins to road improvements, from Oktoberfest to spooky Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone this season. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, enjoying a local meal during Restaurant Week, or cheering on a parade of goblins and ghouls, Greenwood Lake is the place to be. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around town!
E-Waste Recycling Day – A Big Success!
On Saturday, September 27th, our community came together for E-Waste Recycling Day and the results were tremendous. We collected 74 TVs, 41 PCs, 49 laptops, and countless other electronics, including scanners, monitors, keyboards, and printers. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us responsibly recycle!
Orange County DMV Mobile Unit – October 9th
We’re once again partnering with Orange County to bring the DMV Mobile Unit to our Village. The mobile DMV will be at Village Hall, 18 Church Street, on Thursday, October 9th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (closed from 12–1).
Elks Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 12th
Join us from 11 AM – 10 PM for a fun-filled day of food, music, and family-friendly festivities.
Halloween Festival – Saturday, October 18th
A Greenwood Lake favorite is back!
- 3–5 PM – Trick-or-Treat throughout Village businesses (thanks to the GWL Chamber of Commerce).
- 5:30 PM – Greenwood Lake Fire Department Parade, starting at the Greenwood Lake Community Center on Waterstone Road and ending at Ben Winstanley Field.
- 6–10 PM – Evening festivities: $7 admission for Trail, Hayrides, Bounce House & Maze. Additional fun with axe throwing, vendors, food, and refreshments.
- Terror Trail by Friends & Family of Boy Scout Troop 121 (No-scare option: 6–7 PM).
Halloween Curfew Reminder: On October 30th & 31st, an 8 PM curfew will be in place for anyone under 18 unless accompanied by an adult.
Village Road Paving Notice – Beginning September 29th
We’ll be milling and paving several Village roads to improve travel for all. Please do not park on affected streets. Free municipal parking is available at 18 Church Street. Garbage collection will continue as scheduled, but please place items curbside by 6 AM.
Roads scheduled: Cane Rd, Mountain Lake Ln, Golden Ave, Sterling Rd, Woodmere Dr, Hazen St, Mary Rd, Murray Rd, Felter St, Wilson St, Windermere Ave (traffic light to Holy Rosary), and Wright St.
Leaf & Brush Drop-Off – October 4th through November 15th
Available Saturdays, 9 AM – 12 PM at the DPW (70 Elm Street).
Greenwood Lake Restaurant Week – October 6th–17th
A wonderful opportunity to support our local restaurants! Visit the GWL Chamber of Commerce for participating locations.
Community Thanks
A special thank you to John Blanos for cleaning and repairing the Veterans Monument at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Your work is greatly appreciated.
Project Children 50th Anniversary – A Historic Year
Safe travels to those heading to Monaghan, Ireland for the 50th Anniversary of Project Children. This year marks not only a half-century of incredible work, but also the opening of a permanent exhibition at the Monaghan Peace Campus from October 7–11.
As always, thank you for your continued support and participation in Village life. Greenwood Lake thrives because of our amazing residents.
Warm regards,
Mayor Thomas Howley
Village of Greenwood Lake
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