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Month: April 2009
Village proposes sewer rate hike
RHINEBECK — The sewer rate for village customers would increase 14.8 percent under a proposal going to a public hearing … More
Rhinebeck school board adopts ‘minimum’ budget
At $27,191,095, the proposal represents a 3.43 percent increase over this year’s $26,289,585 budget and a 5.34 percent tax levy … More
Talk will feature Lyme expert- Thursday the 30th
RHINEBECK – Lyme disease expert Dr. Stephen Bock, of the Rhinebeck Health Center, will speak at the Northern Dutchess Lyme … More
Rhinebeck in May 2009
Rhinebeck Ptso Discount Card On Sale Now! April 25th to May 31st Rhinebeck To raise funds for the valuable … More
Rhinebeck School District Announcement: Influenza
This letter is to inform you that the State of New York has entered a stage of heightened surveillance resulting … More
The “swine flu” link on the county’s homepage will provide access to state and federal resources.
Information on swine flu is available on the Dutchess County website: http://www.dutchessny.gov
Church flea market scheduled for May 9
RHINEBECK — The annual flea market at the Church of the Messiah, at U.S. Route 9 and Chestnut Street, is … More
Pilot OK after mishap at Ulster airport
TOWN OF ULSTER — A pilot scaped serious injury on Friday after he had trouble landing his plane at the … More
Murphy wins 20th District race, will take office next week
DEMOCRAT Scott Murphy won the cliffhanger race for New York’s 20th Congressional District seat on Friday when Republican James Tedisco … More
Local dairy farmers spend day with Michael J. Fox
A prominent Hollywood movie star struck by Parkinson’s disease at a young age toured local farms Thursday as part of … More
Milaners Youth Group to Host Community Trail Cleanup & BBQ – May 2nd 2009
Community Trail & BBQ Hosted by the Milaners Youth Group May 2nd 2009 12:00pm – 4:00pm Support of a local … More
Rhinebeck village highway worker hurt in fall
RHINEBECK — Village police were investigating a Wednesday afternoon accident during which a 40-year-old village Highway Department worker fell off … More
Shakespeare comes to life at Bulkeley Middle School
RHINEBECK — Not every student comes to class excited to learn about about Shakespeare. Jenn Lee and Neil Hellegers, teaching … More
Rhinebeck tax levy increase at 4.75%
RHINEBECK — School district trustees on Tuesday agreed to seek voter approval of a proposed $27.19 million budget with a … More
“The Creative Experience”
Montgomery Row Second Level 6423 Montgomery Street (Route 9) Rhinebeck April 24 – May 28, 2009 “The Creative Experience” Works … More
School candidates file in Columbia, Northern Dutchess
Hopefuls in school board elections in Northern Dutchess filed petitions Monday for May 19 elections. In Rhinebeck, two Board of … More
Groups team up, will undertake home fixes
The Rhinebeck Rotary and Rebuilding Together Dutchess County are collaborating on a new pilot program to assist Rhinebeck residents 60 … More
Rhinebeck planners to meet on Tuesday April 21st 2009
RHINEBECK — The village Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Village Municipal Hall, 76 E. Market St. … More
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Every year, household hazardous wastes are improperly emptied into trash cans and end up in landfills or backyard burn barrels, … More
Autism Walk and Expo- 2009
Sunday, April 26th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck DETAILS: The autism Society of America, … More
Hudson Valley Green Fair 2009
April 25th – April 26th Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 849-2019 The Hudson Valley Green Fair was born to help … More
Breweries come to Hunter for beer festival
The Tap New York Craft Beer and Food Festival will take place Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday … More
It started with a mattress
RHINEBECK — Rhinebeck Fire Department public information officer Henry Campbell said van driver Joseph Umbro of Rhinebeck was exiting Route … More
300 get a Taste of Rhinebeck 2009
About 300 people attended the 5th annual Taste of Rhinebeck, sponsored by the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation. The event allows … More
Town, village of Rhinebeck may split use of speed-control sign
RHINEBECK — The Town Board is considering a request from the village to split the use of a $5,775 radar-equipped … More
In Rhinebeck, a fire burned some five acres of open field off U.S. Route 9 behind the Phantom Gardener.
Firefighter Rick Dorrer said about 50 firefighters from eight fire departments battled the blaze from about 3:55 until 7:48 p.m. … More
Some worry bridge work will snarl county fair traffic
RHINEBECK — The town is being encouraged to schedule repairs of the Hogs Bridge on Mount Rutsen Road in such … More
Wilderstein hosts Daffodil High Tea
Daffodil High Tea will be offered on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Road in Rhinebeck. … More
Rhinebeck to keep animal control officer
RHINEBECK — The Town Board plans to maintain the position of town animal control officer and find a part-time employee … More