DEC lifted the burn ban
The DEC has lifted the ban on open burning. Anyone with a valid burn permit may burn within the regulations of the permit. Permits are available at the Town Clerk’s Office
Monthly Archive: April, 2008
Rhinebeck school district eyes food bill, sales
By William J. Kemble RHINEBECK – The school district is monitoring its food service sales closely to determine whether an economic downturn has affected the students’ ability to buy school meals, trustees were… Continue reading
Visitors experience The Taste of Rhinebeck
More than 300 people attended the event. Organizers said more than $15,000 was raised Tuesday night. Just over 270 people attended the event last year. Read On: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080430/NEWS01/804300325
Railroad, farm link proposed
The proposed grant application would include the purchase of a refrigerated railroad car. Douglas said support could come from officials who have pushed to reduce the number vehicles on the road through “congestion… Continue reading
Autism walk is backed
RHINEBECK – The organizers of Sunday’s Autism Walk & Expo of the Hudson Valley Region at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds described the event as a success. Read On: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008804280319
Expo offers myriad ways to live ‘green’
RHINEBECK – The Hudson Valley Green Fair offered ideas and products for those who want to slightly tweak their lifestyles for a greener tomorrow. Held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Saturday and… Continue reading
Green options to be fair’s focus
RHINEBECK – As home heating and gasoline prices continue to escalate without an end in sight, Jim Hanson believes the event he’s hosting at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck this weekend is… Continue reading
Rhinebeck Village Board trims 2008-09 budget
RHINEBECK – Trustees trimmed $3,500 from the proposed 2008-09 village budget and vowed to consider additional spending cuts following pleas from village residents to reduce a roughly 10 percent property tax increase. Read… Continue reading
Spring News Letter
Town Board 1st Quarter 2008 Newsletter In this issue Highlights of Past Quarter Current Quarter Objectives Saturday afternoon chats Read it here (pdf/310kb) [http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/files/Town%20of%20Rhinebeck%20Newletter1Q08%20(2).pdf
Registration for Summer Youth Programs
2008 Rhinebeck SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION Registration is at Town Hall on the following days: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9am-12pm Friday, May 9, 2008, from 4pm-7pm Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9am-12pm
New York State School and District Report Cards for School Year 2005-2006
To help readers find information about their districts, we have provided a direct link to the report card for each district on the state website. The web address of the home page for… Continue reading
Village to increase spending-Hearing On Budget April 24th-6:15pm
RHINEBECK – Spending, along with the amount to be raised by property taxes, would rise under a proposed 2008-09 village budget. As a result of a 9.7 percent increase in the assessed value… Continue reading
Case closed: Village attorney to retire
RHINEBECK – The cordial spirit and keen wit of Robert Winne has not dulled a bit, even after 50 years as counsel to the Village of Rhinebeck. Read On: http://www.midhudsoncentral.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19510499&BRD=1702&PAG=461&dept_id=69079&rfi=6
Taste of Rhinebeck – April 29th-2008
RHINEBECK – Have you ever walked through the Village of Rhinebeck, taken a whiff of the delicious food being cooked in the kitchens of village eateries, and wished you could just sample… Continue reading
Plants may save Mini Park
RHINEBECK – Over the years, the banks of the stream running through Lions Mini-Park on North Parsonage Street have gradually been eaten away by the babbling Landsman Kill. Read On: http://www.midhudsoncentral.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19510495&BRD=1702&PAG=461&dept_id=69079&rfi=6
CAC to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
RHINEBECK – In celebration of Arbor Day, the Conservation Advisory Council is sponsoring a tree planting on May 3 at along East Market Street. Volunteers are encouraged to meet at Crystal Lake… Continue reading
Rhinebeck in May
April 26th-May 3rd The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Acclaimed actress and singer Lisa Lynds directs an exciting production of “45 Minutes from Broadway,” a musical comedy full of appealing characters… Continue reading
BAN ON BURNING!
Due to the dry weather conditions the New York State DEC has issued a ban on all open fires/burning. Valid burn permits are suspended until further notice.
Earth Day films
Free screening of several short films in celebration of Earth Day. Works include the documentary “Beyond Organic” and student films from Cornell’s “Time TO Chill” 845-876-2515. Tue – Apr 22, 2008 6:00 PM… Continue reading
Bard College hosts debate on Iraq Troop Withdrawal
Former United Nations weapons inspector Scott Ritter will debate Colonel Michael J. Meese, head of the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Bard College Route 9G… Continue reading
Julia Jordan Photography Presents:
Photography by Youth 8-15 Opening May 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm Starr Library Rhinebeck Julia Jordan Photography presents the photographs of 20 students ages 8-15 who participated in a digital photography workshop this past… Continue reading
Robert Louis Stevenson said it best!
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. – Robert Louis Stevenson Look for the Infrared Diagnostics folks walking the streets of Rhinebeck on Sunday April… Continue reading
Fair to celebrate environment
The Rhinebeck Reformed Church’s third annual Environmental Fair will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church on 6368 Mill St. The event is free open and open… Continue reading
Mass CPR Training at Hudson Valley Youth Fest
May 17th 2008 11:00am – 12:00pm Hudson Valley Youth Fest Dutchess county Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck- Northern Dutchess Hospital has partnered with The Heart Safe Club, a non – profit organization dedicated to making our… Continue reading
Athletes ride to raise funds for exchange
RHINEBECK – Many of the students who traveled to Germany and played soccer in Rheinbach last year as part of the Rhinebeck-Rheinbach Sports Exchange (RRSE) will be hosting their opposing team’s players from… Continue reading
Wilderstein exhibit celebrates women’s art
Executive Director Gregory Sokaris says that “Art of, For & By Women” will bring to life the social, cultural and economic contributions the women of Wilderstein have made, and their profound impact on… Continue reading
Solas An Lae – May 2nd & 3rd
Solas An Lae May 2nd – May 3rd The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Fast-paced, electrically charged dance by Solas An Lae (Light Of Day), Dutchess County’s critically acclaimed Irish dance company.… Continue reading
New Town Attorney-
RHINEBECK – In a move that Rhinebeck Town Supervisor Tom Traudt described as “a change of face” for the new administration, the town board selected the law firm of Gellert & Klein to… Continue reading
BLAST OFF CLS: NASA scientist gives memorable lesson
“Imagine that some of your students in class now could one day be seated at the console in Mission Control in Houston, Texas as we witness astronauts, engineers and scientists building colonies and… Continue reading