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Residents growling over cat in city park (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – When City of Poughkeepsie Councilman Ernest Henry was seeking office last year, he heard from several residents on and around North Perry Street regarding a “feline invasion” at the partially abandoned city park on the street. Since taking office, Henry has been working on several issues including the park cats that are forcing neighbors to growl.
NY Special Olympics event coming to Wilcox Park
STANFORDVILLE – The New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser is coming to Dutchess County’s Wilcox Memorial Park in October in response to requests from those who want to help Special Olympics but don’t want to travel down to Fishkill. The annual Fishkill Polar Plunge at Sharpe Reservation will still take place.
Amenia decides against pursuing grant, avoiding park-land forever status
AMENIA — Nine resolutions were considered at the regular meeting of the Town Board on Thursday, June 6, with eight winning unanimous approval, but one failing to pass by a vote of 3 – 2. The failed resolution would have permitted the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a grant from the Environmental Protection Fund within the Parks, Preservation and Heritage program, a state-administered fund.
Millbrook Library holds ‘old bottle’ workshop
MILLBROOK — The Millbrook Library held an ‘Antique Bottle Workshop’ and presentation led by Alex Prizgintas on June 5. Prizgintas discussed the bottle-making industry, including techniques, types of bottles, and how to date them accurately. From apothecary bottles to saddle flasks, Prizgintas displayed his knowledge of distinct characteristics found in antique bottles.
Village of Millerton election for 2 Board seats on June 18
MILLERTON — The Village will hold an election on Tuesday, June 18, for Board trustee seats. Three candidates are running for two upcoming seats. Deputy Mayor Alicia Sartori, who has served three two-year terms, is not running. In 2022 Sartori, a Democrat, also ran on the Republican party line.
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