Month: March 2016

Dover School News Alert: Unused Snow Days – Return Schedule

  News Alert: Unused Snow Days – Return Schedule Please be advised that as of March 4, 2016, the District has only used 2 of the 6 snow days that were built-in to the 2015/2016 school calendar.  If this remains…

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Obituary, Eric G. Schwarz

  AUBURN — Eric G. Schwarz, of Bethel, died Monday, Feb. 22, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born July 31, 1931, in Boston, Mass., the son of Frederick and Florence (Hoeh) Schwarz. He graduated from North High School…

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Morgan Kelly of Pawling, N.Y. named to the Dean’s List of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

  Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Announces Dean’s List Achievers Pleasantville, N.Y. – Morgan Kelly of Pawling, N.Y. was named to the Dean’s List of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. Morgan has earned honors for…

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Murphy supports a pair of Senate bills preventing drug dealers from preying on children

  Murphy supports a pair of Senate bills preventing drug dealers from preying on children ALBANY, NY – As Co-Chairman of the New York State Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, Senator Terrence Murphy has been urging his colleagues…

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Input Sought at Upcoming Mental Hygiene Forums

  Input Sought at Upcoming Mental Hygiene Forums A series of upcoming public forums will provide residents an opportunity to share their ideas and input about how Dutchess County Government can “Think DIFFERENTLY” about the programs and services available to…

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In Celebration of International Wildlife Day, DEC Reminds New Yorkers to “Return a Gift to Wildlife”

  In Celebration of International Wildlife Day, DEC Reminds New Yorkers to “Return a Gift to Wildlife”   On International Wildlife Day, the Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers that they can help conserve wildlife in New York by…

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DEC Seeking Assistance in Locating Black Bear Dens

  DEC Seeking Assistance in Locating Black Bear Dens   This winter, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wildlife biologists are seeking the public’s help to learn about new black bear dens throughout New York. As part of DEC’s ongoing…

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News Alert: School Board Election

  News Alert: School Board Election SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Please be advised that there are two 5-year term seats available for Dover UFSD Board of Education beginning July 1, 2016. Petitions for nominating candidates for the office of member of…

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Just Oil opens in Pawling

  Just Oil is a new home heating oil Delivery Company based in Pawling, NY.   Just Oil delivers home heating oil at the lowest price to our customers.  This makes Just Oil the smart company to choose for budget conscious…

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Holmes man dies in fire, **UPDATE** State Police investigate a fatal house fire that occurred in the Town of Beekman

  **UPDATE** State Police investigate a fatal house fire that occurred in the Town of Beekman NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE **UPDATE** The victim of the fatal house fire has been positively identified as…

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Governor Cuomo, Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and New York Congressional Delegation Announce $60 Million to Fund Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness

  Funding Will Help Communities Prevent, Respond to, and Recover from Emergencies Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kristen Gillibrand and members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced more than $60 million in federal grants to…

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Dover High School Daily Announcements – THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016

  THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 1. Today is a “B” Day. 2. There will be a Varsity Girls Lacrosse meeting in Mr. Esposito’s room after school today at 2:15 for any girls who could not attend the meeting at Pawling HS on…

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Dutchess County Seeks Deputy Commissioner for Special Needs

  Dutchess County Seeks Deputy Commissioner for Special Needs Poughkeepsie, NY … The search is underway for Dutchess County’s new Deputy Commissioner for Special Needs. In his 2016 State of the County Address, Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro highlighted…

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Devin Erickson of Holmes, NY, graduates from the University of New Haven

  Local Student Earns Degree from the University of New Haven WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Feb. 29, 2016) – Devin Erickson of Holmes, NY, was graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from College…

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Poughquag, NY man arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated

  Poughquag, NY man arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated  NEW YORK STATE POLICE   Major Joseph W. Dodd  Troop T Commander PRESS RELEASE Tarrytown, NY – On March 3, 2016, at approximately 2:43 a.m., State Police responded to a report…

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