Ravena board reviews fire-department report and community announcements; lifeguard hiring and village election reminders given

The Ravena Village Board received the fire department’s monthly report, read by Chair (S1), which recorded 14 calls for service in February covering fire responses, EMS first response, motor vehicle accidents, alarm activations and public-service calls; no fires or injuries were reported and membership is up.

Committee member (S3) and others explained the classification of 'good intent' alarm calls, describing circumstances such as chimney or wood-stove smoke that led to responses. Chair (S1) thanked firefighters and volunteers who cleared hydrants after heavy snowfall; Committee member (S3) noted that the cleared hydrants improved emergency readiness.

Chair (S1) also announced community items: the VFW and auxiliary will host the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. on Whitbeck Street (registration 10–10:45 a.m., rain plan: RCS High School gym), with a sensory-area option for older youth; contact information was provided for event organizers. The board encouraged residents to apply for lifeguard positions at Moser Park pool and reminded the public that the village election is scheduled for March 18 (noon–9 p.m.) at Village Hall and absentee ballots are available.

On technology, Chair (S1) said new broadcasting equipment has been delivered and will be set up to improve audio for future meetings. The board also discussed logistics for the village 250th celebration and vendor coordination. A resident raised a billing proration request citing a frozen pipe; the board advised addressing billing questions with the clerk’s office.

Committee member (S2) reminded residents to keep sidewalks shoveled in front of their homes for safety and noted it is state law to maintain sidewalks. The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn.