The June 3 ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the South Orange Family YMCA’s $2.9 million expansion. ( PHOTO COURTESY EC Media Group LLC) It’s official ... pool’s open! Five years after the South Orange Family YMCA bought the building it’s based in for future use, officials officially marked... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 11:33
South Orange Family YMCA staff stand in the deepest part of the Y’s new pool, which is planned to open this spring. Provided photos. Planned spring completion for Y pool advances as officials seek additional funding for last ‘bits and pieces’ Only a few months are left until the South Orange Family YMCA’s $1.9 million expansion is a reality, now that the pool’s... Local News 20 Jan 2021 | 02:21
‘A staple in the greater Monroe community is back’ The South Orange Family YMCA, a staple in the greater Monroe community, is back! We’re ready to re-engage our members and... Letters to the Editor 01 Sep 2020 | 07:20
Middletown YMCA Chief Operations Office Ross Miceli, left, Middletown YMCA CEO Ira Besdansky and Middletown YMCA Board Chairman Kevin Preston shovel ceremonial dirt in the spot where the Y's new community pool will be located during the Y's March 9 ground-breaking ceremony for its long awaited $2.9 million expansion project in the Village of Monroe. ( Photos by Nancy Kriz) 'Just build the pool' Dirt, shovels and two jackhammers sat on the exact spot on the current cement floor where this fall, swimmers will be doing... Local News 11 Mar 2020 | 11:48
YMCA officials review expansion plans, which include a new pool, with CCI Construction Inc. and Hudson Design Architecture & Construction Management in the space where the new pool will be built. From the left: Dave Morse of CCI Construction Inc.; Ira Besdansky, YMCA of Middletown CEO; Marc Savacool and Eric Savacool of CCI Construction Inc.; James Copland of Hudson Design Architecture; Ross Miceli, newly named YMCA of Middletown chief operations officer. ( Photo by Nancy Kriz) Demolition work set to begin for Y’s $2.1 million expansion project Demolition permits are expected to be issued by the end of the week which will allow the preliminary work to begin for the... Local News 05 Feb 2020 | 09:03
"Every year, hundreds of kids and parents come out in their best costumes to have a great time.," said Ross Miceli, the Y’s branch executive directorIt’s wild. "It’s not just about candy, it’s about community.” ( Provided photos) Boo! South Orange Family YMCA’s Halloween Festival is Oct. 26 The South Orange Family YMCA will hold its annual Halloween Family Festival, one of the biggest Halloween events in the greater... Local News 14 Oct 2019 | 06:20
A young runner competes in the South Orange Family YMCA’s fifth annual 5K Color Run and Kids Dash last Saturday in Crank Park along the Mill Ponds. ( Provided photos) South Orange Family YMCA’s fifth annual 5K Color Run and Kids Dash a vibrant success Colorful clouds of powder filled the air at Crane Park along the Monroe Ponds on Saturday, Oct. 5, during the South Orange... Local News 10 Oct 2019 | 12:24
The South Orange Family YMCA plans to install a 25-yard, four-lane lap pool among other changes to its facility in the Village of Monroe. ( Provided) It’s a go ... everybody in the pool! The Village of Monroe Planning Board unanimously voted to give site plan approval and a special use permit to the South Orange... Local News 21 Aug 2019 | 07:58
