Fire company will assist with rounds on Dec. 22
The North Highlands Engine Co. will escort Santa on Sunday (Dec. 22) during a visit to children in the hamlet.
For safety reasons, the fire department asks that parents and children meet Santa only at the stops designated below. If conditions are poor, check the fire company’s Facebook page for updates.
For special circumstances, such as an ill or disabled child or adult, call NHFD at 845-265-9595, ext. 11.
Route 1
Noon (siren will sound): Santa’s Big Red Sleigh (Truck No. 1) will depart NHFD and proceed to the intersection of Route 9 and East Mountain Road South.
12:10 p.m.: Santa will tour Hiram Road, Joanne Place, Perk ’n Sons Court and Perks Boulevard.
12:30 p.m.: Santa will return to East Mountain Road South to arrive at Fenichel Road, touring through Fenichel to Clove Brook Drive to end at cul-de-sac.
12:45 p.m.: Santa will proceed back to Oak Ridge, to Hy-Vue Terrace, touring Hy-Vue and returning to East Mountain Road South.
1 p.m.: Santa shall start the climb up East Mountain Road South, stopping at Downey Lane and in the area of Carlson’s Greenhouse.
1:10 p.m.: Santa will continue on East Mountain Road South to the intersection with Esselbourne. All residents of East Mountain Road South and North (above Esselbourne), and residents of Esselbourne are asked to meet at this intersection.
1:30 p.m.: Santa will proceed north on Route 9 to the intersection of Route 9 and Horton Road.
1:45 p.m.: Santa will proceed to tour Old Albany Post Road North and Mountain Brook Drive.
2:20 p.m.: Santa will stop at the Cold Spring Trailer Park.
2:35 p.m.: Santa will tour Lyons Road.
Route 2
Noon (siren will sound): Santa’s Big Red Sleigh (Truck No. 2) will depart NHFD and proceed to the Lake Surprise Road intersection, Residents of Lake Surprise Road are asked to meet here.
12:10 p.m.: Santa will tour Foreman Road.
12:20 p.m.: Santa will travel north along Fishkill Road and turn onto Barrett Pond Road, with a stop at Beale Road.
12:30 p.m.: Santa will tour Beale Road to the intersection of Woods Road.
12:45 p.m.: Santa will tour Woods Road, then the remainder of Beale Road.
1 p.m.: Santa will continue on Barrett Pond Road to the Valhalla Highland area for a stop on Highland Road at the mailboxes.
1:20 p.m.: From Highland Road, Santa will travel to Hustis Road, making a stop at the intersection of Hustis Road, Beale Road and Woods Road.
1:35 p.m.: Santa will continue touring Hustis Road, travelling on to Knollwood Drive and then tour Knollwood Drive to the cul-de-sac.
1:45 p.m.: Santa will proceed south on Route 9, stopping at the parking lot at the intersection of Jaycox Road. All residents of Jaycox Road are asked to meet Santa in this area.
1:55 p.m.: Santa will continue further south on Route 9 to the Texas BBQ, where all residents of Lane Gate Road are asked to meet Santa.
2:05 p.m.: Santa will return north on Route 9 to the Post Road Trailer Park and tour the park grounds.
2:20 p.m.: Santa will be at Torchia Road and Route 9.
