There’s something for everyone during the 2012 NY Heritage Weekend. We invite everyone from New York City, north to the Canadian Border. Read On:http://www.heritageweekend.org/home.aspx Heritage Weekend events can include special programs, discounted or free admission, or any event that celebrates national, state or local heritage. Historic sites, museums, architecturally significant buildings, local historians and historical [...]
Archive for the ‘Government’ Category
10 May
Dutchess County ‘social host’ law ~ Older law, but new to some!
The county’s Social Host Law, which took effect June 26th, 2008 makes it a violation of law punishable by a fine or imprisonment for anyone – regardless of age – who owns or rents a home or apartment to knowingly permit someone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Read On: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/STOPDWI/DWhostlaw.pdf
5 May
Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012
The Village of Rhinebeck will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28, 2012. Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony. Line up for the [...]
3 May
Daily Freeman Reports:Rhinebeck panel begin drafting events code
“The whole idea of this events code is there needs to be prior notification,” he said. “If there is going to be a major event, there is certain criteria that’s going to have to be fulfilled in order for it to happen. We’re not trying to stop anything.” Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/05/02/news/doc4fa09605b92c0171472791.txt Village of Rhinebeck’s $2.3M [...]
27 Apr
DOT Signal replacement project nears completion
April 27, 2012 The signal light replacement project ongoing at the four corners in the Village of Rhinebeck is nearing completion. This project is being done by the New York State Department of Transportation and is contracted out to Verde Electric located in Mount Vernon, New York. Mayor Jim Reardon announced today that in conversation [...]
27 Apr
Village of Rhinebeck expands Solar Trash Compactor program
April 27, 2012 Mayor Jim Reardon announced today that the Village of Rhinebeck has brought online another Big Belly solar powered trash compactor in the downtown business district. Reardon states, “We began this program one year ago by placing the first unit in the Village owned municipal parking lot as a trial run. It has [...]
23 Apr
New York State News Reports:Public input sought on 1,000 MW transmission line
New York State News ALBANY – The State Public Service Commission is was seeking public comment on a February 24, 2012 Joint Proposal (JP), filed by Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. and CHPE Properties (together, the Applicants) for approval to construct a 1,000 megawatt (MW) transmission facility from the Canadian border to New York City. [...]
15 Apr
Town of Rhinebeck 22nd Annual Litter Clean-Up
Litter Clean Up ~ Town of Rhinebeck 22nd Annual Litter Clean-Up Saturday April 21st, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Is this date taken? You may want to pick up litter prior our scheduled date and drop it off early . More Info: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/events/town-rhinebeck-22nd-annual-litter-clean
21 Mar
The Daily Freeman Reports :ELECTIONS: Rhinebeck village Democrats win new term
Voters in Rhinebeck re-elected Democrats Terry Gipson and Brant Neuneker, who also ran on the Rhinebeck United ballot lines, to two-year terms, giving them 497 and 490 votes, respectively Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/03/21/news/doc4f693d2425cb7225237976.txt
18 Mar
VILLAGE OF RHINEBCK TO UNDERTAKE REPAIRS OF ASHER DAM
Mayor Jim Reardon announced today that the Village of Rhinebeck will be undertaking repairs of Asher Dam at Crystal Lake. Reardon states “There was significant damage to Asher Dam as a result of tropical storms Irene and Lee”. There at two valves located at the base of the dam that are used to control the [...]
16 Mar
Letters to the editor: A response to FACTS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF RHINEBECK
March 16th, 2012 In reading Mayor Reardon’s “post” he wants to make clear that “We [village board] do not have the time nor the energy to let political affiliation enter into our decision making process. Who has said it does? Mayor Reardon, in fairness to all of the candidates not one has publicly said this [...]
13 Mar
Rhinebeck Village Trustee Brant Neuneker Responds to Mike Collins cable franchis letter.
March 13th, 2011 In his letter dated March 7, Mike Collins is critical of my statement that we should pursue a cable franchise re-negotiation for the Village of Rhinebeck in an effort to get more money from Time Warner. This letter is in response to his post. No actually Mr. Collins, Time Warner has not [...]
7 Mar
Online initiative to get New Yorkers involved in school reform
New York State Reports: ALBANY – An online initiative to get parents, students and New Yorkers involved in pushing for local implementation of the new statewide evaluation system that will soon be taken up at the school district level, was launched Tuesday. The initiative comes as the State Education Department has released new guidelines for [...]
1 Mar
Letters to the editor: Brant Neuneker, Village Trustee on the cable franchise agreement
Mr. Ely points out that our that our cable franchise agreement is not expired and that it will never expire because it is automatically renewed by New York State. The agreement is expired by its terms and for purposes of this analysis, the fact that it is automatically renewed by operation of law (something I am [...]
1 Mar
Wetlands Law: Why it’s Important and How it Impacts YOU”
Rhinebeck Town Board to present: “Understanding, Living With and Enforcing Rhinebeck’s Wetlands Law: Why it’s Important and How it Impacts YOU” Panel of experts include Erik Kiviat of Hudsonia, Attorney John Lyons, Conservation Advisory Board Chair Jeff Romano and Planning Board Chair Michael Trimble to discuss and answer your questions. This Thursday, March 22, [...]
26 Feb
State sets up eBay store
New York State News Reports :http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120225-5.html ALBANY – The Office of General Services (OGS) will launch “NYSStore,” a new eBay-based online platform to sell unneeded state vehicles and other excess state assets. NYSStore will offer a spectrum of surplus state goods including office supplies, computers, cell phones, furniture, medical equipment, cameras, generators, tools, and [...]
20 Feb
Village of Rhinebeck Informational Notice
January 25, 2012 The Village of Rhinebeck Board of Trustees is looking for volunteers to form a steering committee for the purpose of creating an events code. Anyone interested should submit a letter of intent to the Village Clerk at 76 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Questions call 845-876-7015. Gail Haskins Village Clerk Rhinebeck [...]
14 Jan
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
January 24th, 2012 A follow-up to the October public hearing that examined policies and procedures pertaining to the security of the SAT and standardized tests in response to the ongoing criminal investigation that has uncovered a wide-ranging cheating scandal Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York 12:00 P.M. – [...]
4 Jan
Donations wanted at our local food banks 2012
New Yorkers looking to donate or volunteer should visit the following website to locate a local food bank: http://www.foodbankassocnys.org/find-food-bank.cfm The Church of the Messiah 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 876-3533 http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Please call for drop off times. Thank You! http://rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/food-pantry-needs-church-of-the-messiah/ Items in highest demand at food banks include: Canned meat (chicken, turkey, tuna [...]
1 Jan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING : Potential Closure of Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC)
NEW YORK CITY January 12, 2012 10:00 a.m. Assembly Hearing Room 250 Broadway Room 1923, 19th Floor Read On**Click here to view public hearing notice** Future of Indian Point topic of State Assembly hearing Mid Hudson New: http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2012/January/13/IP_Asby_hrng-13Jan12.html
27 Dec
“Move Over” law to be expanded in 2012
New York State News: ALBANY – The “Move Over” traffic safety law will be expanded on New Year’s Day to include tow truck operators and other authorized personnel involved in roadside assistance or highway maintenance. The law requires that, when possible, motorists must change lanes when they approach an incident where there is a vehicle [...]
24 Dec
Rhinebeck Democrats Take the Majority on Town Council
Elizabeth Spinzia Emerges as Winner in Upset Victory December 23rd, 2011 After all the absentee votes were counted, Democratic candidate Elizabeth Spinzia emerged as the winner of one of two seats on the Rhinebeck Town Council. Her victory over Republican candidate, Debbi Mimoso, gives Democrats a majority position, completing a lineup that includes two other Democrats, Gina [...]
23 Dec
Bridge Authority approves toll hike~ 2011
YNN ~ Commuters across the Hudson Valley might want to start saving some quarters. The cost of crossing the bridges over the Hudson River is going to go up. The new toll prices go into effect January 30th. Read on/See video : http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/568021/bridge-authority-approves-toll-hike/
17 Dec
Riverkeeper and Ulster County Join Forces to Protect the Lower Esopus and its Communities
Ossining, NY— December 16, 2011 – In a joint petition submitted today, Ulster County and Riverkeeper took steps to require the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to obtain a permit that would limit the release of turbid water into the Lower Esopus Creek from the Ashokan Reservoir. Read On: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/news/stop-polluters/riverkeeper-and-ulster-county-join-forces-to-protect-the-lower-esopus-and-its-communities/
9 Dec
TOWN’S SOLAR PROJECTS OPERATIONAL
The Town of Rhinebeck is pleased to announce that it has completed the installation of solar panels at three locations – the Town Highway Garage, the Transfer Station and the Town Hall. The solar panels are generating electricity for use at these facilities. THREE SOLAR PROJECTS OPERATIONAL – VIEW ENERGY SAVINGS Read On: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/town-board/announcements/three-solar-projects-operational-view-energy-savings
5 Dec
State police issued more than 800 tickets for texting-while-driving violations over the Thanksgiving Holiday
Empire State News Reports: http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20111202-1.html ALBANY – New York State Police issued 816 tickets for texting-while-driving violations over the Thanksgiving holiday. Approximately 330 of the tickets were issued as a direct result of “Operation Hang-Up,” an enhanced enforcement campaign that was conducted from November 23-27. The additional tickets were issued by State Police conducting normal patrol [...]
30 Nov
Daily Freeman Reports: Rhinebeck extends hearing on events code
RHINEBECK — The Village Board in January will reopen a public hearing on a proposed village events code that has drawn strong opposition from supporters of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and several other groups. The hearing will reconvene at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Village Hall, 76 E. Market St. Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/11/30/news/doc4ed59ad05a566739349936.txt
23 Nov
Daily Freeman Reports: Foes of Rhinebeck event regulations outnumber supporters at hearing
RHINEBECK — Advocates of proposed village regulations on large gatherings for special events were outnumbered at a public hearing Tuesday by supporters of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and other groups that would be required to file plans and pay permit fees under the proposal. Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/11/23/news/doc4ecc5e0438157366723089.txt Dutchess chamber boss worries about Rhinebeck’s proposed [...]
15 Nov
Historic Hyde Park Sites Announce Holiday Open House Events
Historic Hyde Park Sites Announce Holiday Open House Events VANDERBILT MANSION HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 4, 2011 FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS AT FDR LIBRARY AND HOME, VAL-KILL December 10, 2011 Children’s Reading Festival, Holiday Open House, Live Music, Holiday Cards for Troops, Pictures with Santa Holiday Open House: December 4, 2011 – Vanderbilt Mansion Children’s Reading [...]
