Category: Amenia

Congressman Gibson announces State Department grant for Bard exchange program

Congressman Gibson announces State Department grant for Bard exchange program Washington, March 13 – Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced that Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson has received a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs….

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Take the Challenge to Help Fight Hunger

Take the Challenge to Help Fight Hunger Poughkeepsie, N.Y. March 13, 2015- The Beverly Closs Food Pantry at Dutchess Outreach is experiencing a major food shortage due to a significant increase in demand. More than 800 people were served in…

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March 31 Regional Housing Symposium for Rural Communities

March 31 Regional Housing Symposium for Rural Communities Sheffield, Mass. – Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced today that HousingUs, the foundation’s affordable housing initiative, will co-host a regional symposium titled, “Investing in Community: Housing Strategies for Economic Development in the…

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Amenia man charged with Driving While Intoxicated and drug possession following traffic stop

Amenia man charged with Driving While Intoxicated and drug possession following traffic stop NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Amenia, New York – On March 7, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of…

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Some Amenia Roads Closed

Be advised we had to close Tower Hill, Deep Hollow, Flint Hill, Cascade Mountain, Yellow City and Randall Road due to mud. 911 has been notified, fire chiefs, and post office. Stone has been ordered to fix the damage. It’s…

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Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2015 Grant Deadlines for Dutchess County

Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2015 Grant Deadlines for Dutchess County Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the second round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2015. Covering the period from April through June, the spring…

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Amenia woman arrested following disturbance at Webutuck Middle School

Amenia woman arrested following disturbance at Webutuck Middle School NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Amenia, New York – On March 6, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the…

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Misunderstanding about snow removal

Misunderstanding about snow removal I did not tell the Town of Amenia code enforcement officer to send out notice of violation letters for the removal of snow and ice ordinance to residents of Wassaic or anywhere else. He was told…

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Amenia Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Amenia Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt At the Amenia Town Hall Bring your Basket & Meet the Easter Bunny March 29th 2015 12:00 pm Prizes, Crafts and More! Beverages will be Provided

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