Sullivan shopping buses to resume

MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Office for the Aging is pleased to announce that the County will be resuming a modified shopping bus schedule as of October 13.

  “The shopping bus provides round-trip transportation from seniors’ homes to Monticello shopping,” said Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. Registration with our office is required. The suggested contribution is $3 per round trip. Please dial 845-807-0244 to make a reservation at least 3 business days prior.”

• Shopping runs will start at 7:30 a.m. instead of 8 a.m.
• Riders will get an hour and a half to do their shopping.
• Buses will be limited from 5 to 6 people due to social distancing, and seats will be marked. All riders are required to wear masks.
• The amount of allowed shopping bags is being increased from 5 to 8.
• Shoppers will be limited to two runs per bus per day. A waitlist will be maintained for any last-minute cancellations and to provide priority for the next ride available. Please only make a reservation if you’re absolutely sure you will be able to keep it.
• The routes will remain the same as prior to closing, but on a modified schedule

 (Please note: Route 2 Highland Area and Route 5 Town of Delaware are open to the general public. Please check www.sullivanny.us/Departments/Transportation for pick up locations. The same reservation procedures apply.)

• Route 1 (October 13, October 29, November 19, December 10)

1. Town of Fallsburg – Woodridge, Mountaindale & South Fallsburg.
2. Town of Rockland – Livingston Manor & Roscoe.

• Route 2 (October 15, November 5, November 24, December 15)

1. Highland Area – Narrowsburg, Eldred, Barryville, Glen Spey, and some surrounding areas
2. Town of Thompson – Monticello, Mongaup Valley.

• Route 3 (October 20, November 10, December 1, December 17)

1. Town of Bethel – Smallwood, Cochecton, Bethel Senior Housing and White Lake.
2. Town of Neversink – Neversink, Grahamsville, Foxcroft Village.

• Route 4 (October 22, November 12, December 3, December 22)

1. Town of Liberty – Liberty, Golden Park, Barkley Gardens & White Sulphur Springs
2. Town of Mamakating – Summitville, Wurtsboro & Bloomingburg.

• Route 5 (October 27, November 17, December 8, December 29)

1. Town of Delaware – Fremont, Callicoon, Hankins, Jeffersonville.
2. Liberty Village Apartments, Hurleyville, Loch Sheldrake and Kiamesha Lake.