Category: Pine Plains

Obituary, Eleanor J. Goldsmith

    Pine Plains, NY – Eleanor J. Goldsmith, 88, passed away at home on Sunday, June, 17, 2018. She was born on June 21, 1929, in Albany, NY the daughter of Michael and Irene (Webb) Stehr. Mrs. Goldsmith attended…

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Dutchess County Protects Three Farms Through Partnership for Manageable Growth

Dutchess County Protects Three Farms Through Partnership for Manageable Growth Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced Dutchess County’s Partnership for Manageable Growth (PMG) Program will provide $1,002,500 to permanently protect three farms in Dutchess County, preserving more than 550…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of June 18

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of June 18 (Note: There’s still time to sign up to volunteer at the June 20 OFA Senior Picnic coming up in Tivoli, or for any of the…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, Repurpose Tropical Houseplants into Your Summer Landscape

  Repurpose Tropical Houseplants into Your Summer Landscape For the dog days of summer, transfer tropical houseplants like cannas from their pots into the soil —  they can add a notably lush note to your beds and borders.   By Thomas Christopher…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Automotive Mechanic Helper Recruitment Number: 2018-00000031 Last File Date: 6/22/2018 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these…

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Students named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List at the University at Albany

  News from University at Albany   Students named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List at the University at Albany ALBANY, NY (06/15/2018)– The University at Albany congratulates more than 3,350 students who were named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List….

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Obituary, Margaret Fitzpatrick (Margie)

  Poughkeepsie – Margaret Fitzpatrick (Margie), a lifelong resident of Dutchess County passed away June 13, 2018 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Poughkeepsie on November 1, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Losee and Harriett…

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County’s Award-Winning Microgreens  Project Garners National Attention

  County’s Award-Winning Microgreens  Project Garners National Attention Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County’s innovative nutrition project, which provides nutritional education and supplements the diets of two vulnerable populations – inner-city schoolchildren and the elderly – with nutrient-dense microgreens, has been highlighted by…

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County Clerk Kendall Selected as 2018 Clerk of the Year

  County Clerk Kendall Selected as 2018 Clerk of the Year Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall receives award from New York City Register and President of NYSACC Annette Hill   Poughkeepsie, New York: Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall was honored…

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Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour. It is a non-competitive ride perfect for both the casual as well as the…

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Swim Safely This Summer Protect Yourself from Recreational Water Illnesses

  Swim Safely This Summer Protect Yourself from Recreational Water Illnesses Poughkeepsie … With the summer swimming season is rapidly approaching, water-based physical activity, especially swimming, is a great way to get exercise and relaxation. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral…

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Pets of the Week: Gigi & Cappuccino, Dayla & Dasbala

Gigi & Cappuccino: Gigi is a 9-year-old Maltese and Cappuccino is a 5-year-old Chihuahua. Unfortunately, their family could no longer care for them, so here they are! They are a sweet, loving bonded pair who would love to find a new…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of June 11

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of June 11 Note: If you’d like to volunteer at the Senior Picnic being held this coming Wednesday (6/13) in Pine Plains, or any of the other nine remaining picnics…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, To Know Beans 

  To Know Beans  Beans flourish in the heat and are ready to harvest in about 55 days. By Thomas Christopher               “I was determined to know beans” Henry Thoreau wrote in Walden, while describing his labors in his vegetable patch. That,…

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Local Students on SUNY Geneseo Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2018

  News from SUNY Geneseo   Local Students on SUNY Geneseo Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2018 GENESEO, NY (06/08/2018)– The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the spring semester 2018. To be…

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