RHINEBECK — Town Board members on Monday were told that work on Hogs Bridge could be delayed while state Department of Environmental Conservation investigators look for the source of fuel oil contamination in the Rhinebeck Kill.

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PARENTS, STAFF AND STUDENTS URGED TO REVIEW AND FOLLOW THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL’S GUIDELINES FOR INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  http://www.cdc.gov/

Summary of
New York State Executive Order 29
Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York

www.op.nysed.gov/exec-order29-h1n1.htm

Please be advised that HOGS BRIDGE on OLD POST ROAD will be closed for repairs starting Monday, November 9, 2009.

The blood shortage is continuing. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo identification is usually required. Blood can be given every 56 days. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with a signed parental consent form.

Dec. 11: 12:30-5:30 p.m., Northern Dutchess Hospital, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck.

Those with Type-O blood and a negative RH factor are especially needed, as this blood type can be given to anyone.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is the primary supplier of blood products to Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam hospitals and is always in need of sponsors. To make a donation appointment, visit www.donatebloodnow.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). Walk-in donors are always welcome. To sponsor a blood drive, call 845-471-0202, Ext. 315.

The list of area drives: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911080345

Stuart Klein was seen driving a 2003 Hummer H2 recklessly on Broadway in Tivoli during the evening of Oct. 31, while Bard College students and families with children were celebrating Halloween, said Red Hook Police Chief James Truitt, whose agency patrols Tivoli.

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 HOLY CROSS SCHOOL SITE – 112 ACRES- RHINEBECK

Starting Bid $1.00
Make Offer!
ABSOLUTE AUCTION – NOV 19TH. TO BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER REGARDLESS OF PRICE !!

Just in case you’re interested!

 Here’s the listing: http://www.auctionamericarealty.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000000309

RHINECLIFF — The long-abandoned former Holy Cross campus is going on the auction block.

Steve Kutner, director of marketing for AuctionAmericaRealty.com, on Monday said the company has been hired to sell the 112-acre parcel at auction “regardless of the price.”

“This will be an ‘absolute auction’ which means there is no minimum (price),” said Kutner. The property will be sold to the highest bidder.”

Kutner said the property’s owner, New York City resident Jacob Selechnik only listed the Morton Road property with the auction house a few days ago. The property has not yet been posted on the company’s Web site and no auction date has been set.

The property was once site of the Holy Cross Campus of Pius XII Youth and Family Services, which ran a juvenile detention center for boys 13 to 18 years old. It has been abandoned since 2000, when amid allegations of inappropriate relationships between staff and residents, the state revoked the facility’s license and the campus was closed.

Since then, there have been a number of proposals for the property, including a summer camp, a school for abused and neglected teenagers, and a senior citizen housing complex.

Those proposals were all abandoned after residents in the surrounding hamlet voiced opposition to the plans.

Earlier this year, again in response to public outcry, town officials dropped a proposal to allow high density development on the property. The property is currently zoned for 5-acre residential development.

Kutner said the property, which contains a number of buildings, is in such deplorable condition that he won’t hold the auction on-site.

“It’s abandoned, it hasn’t been maintained in years, it’s been vandalized,” said Kutner. “It’s a beautiful property in Rhinebeck that has garbage on it.

“It doesn’t do the town proud,” he said.

By Patricia Doxsey
Freeman staff

Sandro Botticelli’s famous painting “Birth of Venus” will be given a rebirth through dance on Nov. 14 and 15 at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

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November 9, 2009 Town of Rhinebeck Town Board Preliminary Agenda4:45 Executive Session – Interviews 5:00 Comp Plan Workshop

Call to order

Announcements

 Each Thursday in Town Hall from 10-1 – Senior Arts & Crafts  Commencing November 9^th through December 21^st Mt. Rutsen and a portion of Old Post Road will be closed due to Hogs Bridge repair  November 11^th – all Town offices closed in observance of Veteran’s Day  November 12^th internet Safety Program at High School at 7:00 pm  November 16^th at 4:30 – Comp Plan Workshop  Ferncliff Forest request for Mt. Rutsen road closure on Nov 26 from 8-9 am for 5k Race  Consulat General of France will award Edward White “The Chevalier of the Legion Honor”, France’s highest honor, for his service in WWII, on Thursday, November 12^th 12 noon at the American Legion.

Presentation

Update from Town Engineer on Vanderburgh Cove Purestream System, Hogg’s Bridge and possible extension of TMP bid

 Business

1. Bookkeeping transfers
2. Approve Abstract 11
3. Approve October 26^th Town Board minutes
4. Approve Infomatic Tax annual upgrade and maintenance contract for $845.
5. Authorize Supervisor to sign contract with MARTINE & ASSOCIATES for 6 month lease of Purestream system at Vanderburgh Cove south field at $1,500 per month.
6. Authorize Supervisor to sign letter of Agreement with Palmiter Benefits Group.
7. Adopt 2010 Budget.
8. Hog’s Bridge Lead Agency SEQRA Circulation
9. Authorize Supervisor to sign agreement with Department of Health; re: Vanderburgh Cove
10. Hire Sally Lyon to teach Senior Art Class 3 or 4 hours per week at $12.00 per hour.

 Discussion Rhinebeck Jewish Center request to use Town Hall front lawn on Nov. 18^th

 Credit Card Policy

A new gallery will open this weekend in Rhinebeck. Byrdcliffe Gallery, 45 East Market St., will celebrate its first show with a reception Friday, November 6th  from 5-10 p.m., including refreshments and music.

Autumn Majesty in the Hudson Valley” will showcase Hudson River paintings as well as impressionist and mid-century modern pieces. The exhibit will run through Nov. 30. Regular gallery hours are daily, noon to 6 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday. The gallery is closed Wednesday.

For information, call 845-876-5993 or visit www.thebyrdcliffegallery.com.

RHINEBECK: The Rhine­beck Lions Club will again prepare and provide a Thanksgiving meal to members of northern Dutchess communities who might be alone or unable to provide themselves with a traditional meal.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Chris Chestney at 845-876-3620 or by e-mailing chris@dapsonchestney.com.

Nov 8th 2009 – Start time 8:00am

It’s all you can eat! Pancakes, Omelets, Eggs, Saugage, Fruit Cup, Juice, Coffee, Tea

Plus Take Home a Goodie from the Ladies Auxilliary Bake Sale!

Adults: $7           

Children: $4  Children under 6: FREE      

Corner of Shatzell and Orchard, Rhinecliff.  For information call Cynthia Baer (845) 876-5738

Our annual fundraiser dance is slated for Nov 7th at 8pm at the Church of the Messiah Church Hall with the wonderful sounds of Sonando.

For those of you not familiar with our project, the funds raised by our dance every year are dedicated to help scholarship more than 40 needy children in Nicaragua to go to school and to provide much needed school supplies and uniforms.  We additionally provide scholarships for  4 graduating students each year to continue on to the University in Nicaragua and also use any excess monies to fund various projects needed.

Anyone coming to the dance with a non-perishable food item to donate to our church food pantry will get an extra door prize ticket.

For more information please visit our website www.mhsistercity.org. or  call @ 845-876-3779.

This is a wonderful community event and worth not missing!!! I hope you can come!!