Category: Pine Plains

Four Named to DCC Board, New Chair Elected

Four Named to DCC Board, New Chair Elected   October 25, 2018 – The Dutchess Community College Board of Trustees named a new chair and welcomed four new members during its September and October meetings. Dan Kuffner, a governor-appointed College…

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro encourages the public’s participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, October 27th. Residents are encouraged to dispose of all unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Programmer/Analyst (GIS) Recruitment Number: 2018-00000051 Last File Date: 11/9/2018 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps: Read…

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Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights  to Hold Listening Session on Sunday, October 28th in Amenia

Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights  to Hold Listening Session on Sunday, October 28th in Amenia Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights will hold a Listening Session on Sunday, October 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Congregation Beth David,…

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County to Host Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

County to Host Autism Awareness Training for First Responders 2019 Budget continues life-saving program  Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced the County will again host its successful Autism Awareness Training for First Responders November 13th-15th, with six sessions…

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Dutchess County Honored for Supporting Employment  Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

Dutchess County Honored for Supporting Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Dutchess County named NYSID’s 2018 Local Government Customer of the Year Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Government was honored by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) as the…

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Be a Better Gardener, Garden Tool Maintenance: A Gratifying Autumn Activity  

Garden Tool Maintenance: A Gratifying Autumn Activity   Maintain garden tools at the end of the season to ensure easy digging next spring. By Thomas Christopher Pretty soon, I’ll be hanging up my spade and shovel for the season. Before I do, though, I’ll want to…

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Pets of The Week, Booboo and Brooky

Booboo: Booboo is as cute as his name! He is the most loveable, sweet dog you could ever meet. Stop by and meet Booboo, the Bull Terrier and you will fall in love. You can visit all our available dogs any…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 22

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 22 Note: there’s still some space available at our informative Senior Seminars, coming up Thursday, November 1 at New Hackensack Reformed Church in Wappinger. Details later in…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement, Motor Equipment Operator

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Motor Equipment Operator Recruitment Number: 2018-00000050 Last File Date: 11/2/2018 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps:…

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Surplus County Vehicles & Equipment Online Auction Underway Through October 30th

Surplus County Vehicles & Equipment Online Auction Underway Through October 30th Poughkeepsie, NY… Nearly 40 vehicles and equipment items are currently available for bid during Dutchess County’s Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Auction online. Vehicles available for auction include police vehicles, vans, pickups,…

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Molinaro to Highlight Fight Against Opioids in 2019 Dutchess County Executive Budget Presentation

Molinaro to Highlight Fight Against Opioids in 2019 Dutchess County Executive Budget Presentation Department of Justice awards nearly $1M to enhance County’s successful information-sharing efforts Poughkeepsie… The opioid crisis remains an epidemic throughout the United States, as the Centers for Disease…

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DEC Announces $300,000 for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles Purchase or Lease

DEC Announces $300,000 for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles Purchase or Lease State’s continued investments in clean vehicles will advance New York State’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030   New York State Department of Environmental Conservation…

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Obituary, Katherine L McCauley

  Millerton – Katherine Lee McNeil McCauley, a resident of Millerton, New York; suddenly, passed away on the morning of Tuesday the 9th of October 2018. Katherine was the daughter of the late Albert Raymond and Sandra Lee (Hall) McNeil…

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National Weather Service to Offer Free Skywarn™ Training November 1st

National Weather Service to Offer Free Skywarn™ Training November 1st Poughkeepsie, NY… Significant weather events such as heavy snow, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, and flooding impact Dutchess County every year. During such significant storms and severe weather events, the National Weather…

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