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Millbrook approves plan to create new apartments
MILLBROOK — An application to renovate the second floor of the Reardon-Briggs Hardware store on Franklin Avenue to create new apartments was approved unanimously by the Planning Board at their regular meeting on Monday, July 8. The second floor of the hardware store presently offers two apartments standing adjacent...
Magical Rhinebeck, New York Holiday Celebration Canceled for 2024
A magical holiday festival that kicks off the holiday season every year in Dutchess County is hitting the pause button in 2024. Have you ever been to the Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck, New York?. What is Sinterklaas and Why is it Celebrated in Rhinebeck, NY?. Every year, at the very...
Amenia plans resolution to merge two Silo Ridge lots
AMENIA — Following a site visit by representatives of the Planning Board to see for themselves the scope of the merger of two lots at Silo Ridge, the Planning Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10, voted unanimously to direct its attorney to draft a resolution for approval to be considered at their next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Upstate Art Weekend at the Wassaic Project
WASSAIC — On Saturday, July 20, the Wassaic Project will participate in the Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). UPAW takes place in ten different counties in the Catskills and Hudson Valley from Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21. This year the event has expanded to over 145 participants, including local art organizations, galleries, museums, temporary exhibits and other creative projects.
Amenia: Public apology, better process
AMENIA — What was billed as a public apology to be offered during a special meeting of the Town Board on Tuesday, July 9, once delivered, led to fruitful discussion between the Town Board and the Recreation Commission, leading to a better understanding of the expenditure process. Having scheduled...
Kent P&Z reviews unlicensed motor business, cannabis regulations
KENT — On July 11, Kent Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting to discuss the illegal business status of a current applicant seeking an extension to a lot on Bridge Street. The applicant, Guy Mauri and Jason Doornick with Motoriot, failed to achieve certain permits from the Sewer Commission and the Fire Department.
Amenia welcomes Way Behind the Sun for Monday Summer Concert Series opener
AMENIA — On Monday, July 8, the Town of Amenia opened its 2024 Summer Concert Series with a performance from Hudson Valley-based country band Way Behind the Sun. The concert took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball court at the Amenia Town Hall. Way Behind the...
Astonishing Music Festival Taking Place Again in Hudson Valley
Mark your calendars because Big Lawn Musical Festival will be returning in a big way to the Hudson Valley. There are a lot of cool things to do in the Hudson Valley, but this might be one of the coolest. Imagine a beautiful summer day, the weather is perfect, and you're drinking an iced cold beer while listening to some awesome music. This could all be true and more if you attend the Big Lawn Music Festival next month...just keep reading.
Debunking a Horrific Misconception About Poughkeepsie, New York
My girlfriend almost watched The Poughkeepsie Tapes the other night. Almost. For those who are unfamiliar, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a movie that came out in 2007 that follows the crimes of Poughkeepsie serial killer Edward Carver. The documentary follows investigators after New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of the serial killer's work. The movie shows interviews with investigators, residents, family members, surviving and victims, along with showing clips from the infamous tapes themselves.
Millbrook celebrates Arts Weekend July 21-22
MILLBROOK — Upstate Art Weekend and The Millbrook Arts and Open Studios will be held this upcoming weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21. The weekend is intended to highlight local artists, as well as celebrate the creative community in Millbrook. From noon-5 p.m. there will be...
Renters in Poughkeepsie Gain Massive New Protection
The housing crisis has been a major point of conversation among residents living in Poughkeepsie. With the boom of temporary rental units taking over the area during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, rental prices and housing costs have been astronomical. On Tuesday, July 9th, the Poughkeepsie Common Council passed...
Graham exhibit opens at NorthEast-Millerton Library
MILLERTON — Barbara Graham’s art will grace the walls of the NorthEast-Millerton Library through the end of July. Her exhibit, “Nature’s Mysteries,” which took about a year to complete, features what she labels as “Totems” inspired by objects she has found walking through nature and the town. Using everything from tree bark to twigs to fungi and more, Graham says the resulting art aids in thought clarification, similar to Shamanism which began in Tibet and India centuries ago.
Donat Appointed Poughkeepsie City Manager
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor Yvonne Flowers has appointed Joseph P. Donat as Poughkeepsie City Administrator. Donat, who has been serving as the city’s Interim Development Director, was confirmed as Administrator by the Common Council on July 9 and will officially start his new role on July 27, 2024. Donat...
Salisbury HUB celebrates community at Grove gathering
SALISBURY — Children ran the lawn and clambered on Columbia’s statue as parents and other patrons sipped courtesy cocktails outside Salisbury’s White Hart Inn on Wednesday, July 10. The gathering, arranged by the newly-formed Salisbury HUB and sponsored by the Salisbury Association, was planned to further the...
Poughkeepsie's proposed Business Improvement District: The plan, location, costs
During her first State of the City Address in March, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers highlighted upcoming plans to revitalize the city. Among them was a proposed Business Improvement District, or BID, to address the downtown business landscape. A BID is a geographic area — in this case including parts of Main Street and neighboring streets — where property owners are charged a special assessment to enhance the area. Local property owners, business tenants, and...
Village of Millerton awarded Climate Smart Bronze Certification
MILLERTON — The Village of Millerton earned a Bronze Certification in the Climate Smart Communities program. The Village has undertaken actions recognized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. One main activity that earned the Village many points was the NorthEast-Millerton Library’s book sale on Saturdays —...
Legals Notices - 7-18-24
ATTENTION: Are you holding Hylton Hundt Salon gift certificates pre-dating 2017? We invite you to use them before September 1, 2024, after which time they will be remitted into the custody of NYS as abandoned property. Please call 518-789-9390 for an appointment. 07-18-24 07-25-24 Notice of Decision. Town of Salisbury.
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