The intent of The Cidery Facts Not Fiction website is to educate Orangetown Residents about a local law that the Orangetown Town Board appears ready to enact. This law would allow Farm Wineries and Farm Cideries to open on properties of five (5) acres or more, in R40 and R80 residential neighborhoods by special permit. Under the guise of supporting small business this law erodes homeowner’s rights and the zoning laws that are the bedrock of our community.

A public hearing at the Orangetown Town Hall, 26 West Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY, is scheduled for Tuesday November 28th at 7:00 pm. There will be a public comment period during which members of the public may address the board regarding the adoption of this local law.