Timeline
From the first conversations in 2020 to five summer seasons of the Eruv.
- Summer 2020
Initial discussions with local Rabbinic Authorities to establish a perimeter.
- Summer 2020
First walk through town with the Rav Hamachshir for initial site proposal.
- Fall 2020
Planning changes for location.
- Winter 2021
Further discussion with the local Rabbinic Authority.
- Spring 2021
New site visit and site plan.
- Summer 2021
Rabbinic authority sign-off for “Spring Street Eruv”.
- Summer 2021
Full plan in place for installation.
- Summer 2021
Applications submitted to appropriate authorities.
- Summer 2021
Consulting arrangements with experienced Eruv coordinators from neighboring municipalities.
- June 2021
Spring Street LLC formally incorporated, insurance policy enacted to comply with local/authority rules, and initial application fees paid to Verizon for the use of telephone poles.
- July–August 2021
Materials ordered and delivered, application pending with Verizon for use of telephone poles.
- Fall–Winter 2021
Approval required by Central Hudson, local electric utility company (ELCO). ELCO contract received and completed.
- Spring 2022
Application approved by Central Hudson, pending inspection for final permits. ELCO engineer signs off on the work.
- June 2022
All licenses and permits issued. Website constructed, WhatsApp group created, plan communicated to the community and fundraising campaign launched.
- June 28–30, 2022 / 27–29 Sivan 5782
Rav Avraham Sender Goldberger, the Rav Hamachshir, and Micha Shotkin, Eruv builder, visit Tannersville and install the Eruv. Eruv Kashrus is verified and given certification by the Rav Hamachshir.
- July 2, 2022 / 3 Tamuz 5782
Inaugural Shabbos (Parshas Korach) of Spring Street Eruv.
- May 2023
The Eruv is repaired from winter wear and tear by Rav Avraham Sender Goldberger, the Rav Hamachshir, and Kosher status is recertified for the coming year.
- June 20, 2023 / 28 Iyar 5783
The Spring Street Eruv’s second season is kicked off on Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar.
- 2024 / 5784
Spring Street Eruv began and completed its third season.
- 2025 / 5785
Spring Street Eruv began and completed its fourth season.
- June 23, 2026 / 5786
In time for Parshas Chukas-Balak, Spring Street Eruv began its fifth season.
- September 2026 / Elul 5786
Fifth season wraps up. Thank you for a great 2026 / 5786 — see you in 2027 / 5787.