by Mike Zale, Ogden Town Supervisor
As we approach the highly anticipated Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the Town of Ogden is gearing up to make this once in a lifetime event a memorable experience for all residents and visitors.
To help you plan your day and choose the ideal vantage point, we’ve created a comprehensive map highlighting various events and activities taking place on eclipse day. You can pick up a copy of this map at the Town Clerk’s office or find it on our website at ogdenny.com. Additionally, Ogden residents will receive a copy within their weekly edition of Westside News.
I am also pleased to share that the town recently received a supply of solar eclipse glasses. While our supply of glasses has been depleted, it was a fantastic opportunity to distribute them to local residents for their enjoyment. We extend our gratitude to local businesses for supporting our eclipse map initiative, and a special thanks to Rohrbach Brewing Company for their generous donation of glasses to the town.
In preparation for the historic event and the anticipated influx of traffic and visitors, I have engaged with representatives from the Ogden Police Department, the Spencerport Fire Department, Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service, the Village of Spencerport, and other stakeholders over the past several months. I’m pleased to inform you that our local police, fire, and EMS agencies will be well-equipped and ready to respond promptly to any issues that may arise on the day of the eclipse.
On the day itself, the Ogden Senior Center and the Ogden court offices will be closed. The remaining offices at Town Hall, including the Assessor’s Office, Town Clerk’s Office, Building Department, and Parks and Recreation, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon. All town parks will remain open, with police monitoring parking areas. We ask that you kindly restrict parking to designated parking lots only, refraining from parking on grass areas, and ensure that any waste you bring in is properly disposed of, maintaining the cleanliness of our parks.
Ogden Police Chief Travis Gray has advised that certain roads may experience periodic closures to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure the safety of all residents and travelers.
I am thrilled to share this awe-inspiring experience with our entire community! Don’t forget, the duration of the totality will last less than four minutes, so I encourage everyone to think ahead about where you would like to witness the eclipse in Ogden.
If you have any questions about the Town of Ogden’s plans for the 2024 Solar eclipse, please contact http://Supervisor@ogdenny.com.
