This week, March 20 marks the first day of spring, when the earth’s axis turns toward the sun, and the days rapidly become longer. Oh, sun, let the melting begin, and away with all the snow! We will welcome the color green once again in our front yards and along roadsides. There are already signs of spring; bluebirds and in some cases the tops of daffodils are beginning to show.

As the snow disappears, we begin to think of our gardens and general outdoor clean-ups. Members of the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) have already been spotted on Main Street cleaning garden beds, preparing for another show-stopper year. Once again, the NBG has submitted a Sullivan Renaissance grant application, which will mark the 15th consecutive year this group of citizens have worked to beautify our community. Thank you all.

Another constant in our community is the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. The annual spring concert series begins next Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tusten Theatre, with two local groups of musicians, Jazzmosis and Yasgur. Tickets cost $15, and reservations can be made by calling 845/252-7576. The spring concert series continues with performances in April, May and June. Stay tuned for more information.

There has been much conversation regarding the replacement of our Main Street observation deck. A plan was developed by Chazen Company, and our town engineer, Wes Illing, has been reviewing this plan. A special reconvened town board meeting will be held to address the subject of the deck replacement on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m.

The Tusten Youth Commission, which did not let winter stop their activities, now plans a trip to Krystal Bowl in Callicoon on April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. The price varies according to the age of your child from $5 to $9; the fee for adults is $10. Space is limited, so contact any Tusten Youth Commission Board member or the Tusten Youth Commission Facebook page to make reservations.

Happy spring!