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Be a Better Gardener, The Garden Mum

Autumn’s Color: The Garden Mum The chrysanthemum is considered an iconic American autumn flower, but its ancestors actually hail from eastern Asia, particularly China.   By Thomas Christopher   Chrysanthemums have become a symbol of autumn in the United States, as American as…

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Budget Proposal to Include Largest Tax Levy Reduction in Two Decades

Budget Proposal to Include Largest Tax Levy Reduction in Two Decades Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced this morning that his 2020 Executive Budget, to be released on October 30th, will include the largest property tax levy cut…

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Rep. Antonio Delgado Reminds High School Seniors that Deadline is Approaching to Apply for a Service Academy Nomination

Rep. Antonio Delgado Reminds High School Seniors that Deadline is Approaching to Apply for a Service Academy Nomination KINGSTON, NY – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) urges students that wish to enter a military service academy following graduation to complete an…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 14th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 14th Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Senior Friendship Centers will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14th. Clients of our…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement The Dutchess County Department of Human Resources has posted the following civil service exam announcement: Exam Title: Home Energy Assistance Program Examiner State Exam Number: 65065 Exam Date: 12/14/2019 Last File Date: 10/31/2019 If…

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Obituary, June Frauenberger Hinsch

Pleasant Valley – Mrs. June Frauenberger Hinsch, of Pleasant Valley, New York, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019, at The United Methodist Hilltop Nursing Home in Johnson City, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard, in March of…

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Molinaro Increases Funding for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Prevention in 2020 Executive Budget

Molinaro Increases Funding for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Prevention in 2020 Executive Budget Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced he will increase funding for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention services and training as part of his 2020…

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Sheriff’s Office Participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Sheriff’s Office Participates in National Fire Prevention Week Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson announced that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local fire departments and participating in National Fire Prevention Week. Sheriff Anderson said, “We support the fire service…

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Building Bridges Conference Fosters Community Cooperation

Building Bridges Conference Fosters Community Cooperation Poughkeepsie… County Executive Marc Molinaro today welcomed approximately 140 educators, school administrators, guidance counselors, case managers, and social workers, as well as more than 20 partner agencies, to the 11th annual Building Bridges Conference at…

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Kendall Announces the addition of a new e-Recording Partner

Kendall Announces the addition of a new e-Recording Partner Poughkeepsie, New York:     Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall today announced the addition of Simplifile for electronic recording (e-Recording) of land documents. Simplifile joins CSC as an approved submitter. Documents accepted under e-Recording…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement, Fleet Administrator

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement The Dutchess County Department of Human Resources has posted the following job opportunity: Title: Fleet Administrator Recruitment Number: 2019-00000051 Last File Date: 11/1/2019 If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please follow…

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Ulster and Dutchess Counties Unite to Fight EPA’s Decision to Issue Certificate of Completion for Hudson River Cleanup 

Ulster and Dutchess Counties Unite to Fight EPA’s Decision to Issue Certificate of Completion for Hudson River Cleanup  Officials from across Hudson River region lending support to effort Poughkeepsie… Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan joined with Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro…

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Dutchess County SPCA Pet of the Week Let’s Make Home Happen for Rosa!

Dutchess County SPCA Pet of the Week Let’s Make Home Happen for Rosa! Rosa is a survivor. Her owner dropped her off at a small shelter in NC that regularly euthanized dogs to clear space for more dogs. Rosa was…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 7th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 7th Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Senior Friendship Centers will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14th. Clients of our…

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Obituary, Dr. Karen Mae Creswell

Salem – Dr. Karen Mae Creswell died on June 28, 2019, at her home in Salem, Oregon. She was a clinical psychologist who practiced in Portland and Salem, Oregon. Karen suffered from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (“PSP”) and endured a long…

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