Category: Pawling

Murphy announces public comment period on teacher evals, reducing testing

YORKTOWN, NY – One lawmaker feels that both opponents and supporters of data-driven instruction deserve the chance to be heard by policy-makers as they implement new regulations on teacher evaluations. State Senator Terrence P. Murphy, author of the Parental Refusal…

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$3.5M in safety and health training grants now available from U.S. Dept. of Labor; Applications due June 2, 2015

$3.5M in safety and health training grants now available from U.S. Dept. of Labor; Applications due June 2, 2015 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is accepting 2015 applications for targeted-topic training grants and capacity-building…

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ROLISON, DUTCHESS LEGISLATURE CALL FOR COMMON CORE OPT-OUT

ROLISON, DUTCHESS LEGISLATURE CALL FOR COMMON CORE OPT-OUT Lawmakers pass unanimous bill supporting state’s Common Core Parental Refusal Act Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Rob Rolison announced today that the legislature passed a unanimous measure at its April 13 meeting supporting…

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State sheds 57 anti-business fees, heeding Murphy’s calls for less red tape

YORKTOWN, NY – Earlier today State Senator Terrence P. Murphy joined Governor Cuomo in announcing the repeal of 57 so-called “nuisance fees” as part of the 2015-16 State Budget. By eliminating these fees, the State has taken an important step…

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DEC Seeks Volunteers and Local Coordinators to Conduct Stream and River Monitoring

DEC Seeks Volunteers and Local Coordinators to Conduct Stream and River Monitoring Wave Program Provides Hands-on Experience for Citizen Monitors to Identify Whether Streams are Healthy Regional Volunteer Training to Be Held in May and June New Yorkers will have…

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Hudson Valley Sings!

Hudson Valley Sings! Video submissions being accepted now through April 20, 2015! Poughkeepsie, N.Y. April 8, 2015- This April, Dutchess Outreach is introducing a brand new competition, Hudson Valley Sings! This karaoke style talent show is asking you, the community…

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Obituary, Andrew Joseph “Andy” Swantek, Jr.

Pawling – Andrew Joseph “Andy” Swantek, Jr., 73, a resident of Pawling, NY for the last 18 years, passed away in Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Formerly of Yonkers, Andy was born on September 3, 1941…

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County Legislature Set to Confirm New Commissioners of Planning and Development, Community and Family Services

County Legislature Set to Confirm New Commissioners of Planning and Development, Community and Family Services Molinaro appoints Eoin Wrafter and Sabrina Jaar Marzouka to posts to be approved The Dutchess County Legislature is expected to confirm County Executive Marc Molinaro’s…

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Pawling School Board Monday, April 13, 2015 Meeting Agenda

Meeting Agenda 1. Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President 1. Roll Call by Clerk pro tem 2. Pledge to the Flag 2. Proposed Executive Session – 6:30 pm 1. Proposed Executive Session – 6:30 pm 2. Reconvene to…

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Dover man charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated following traffic stop in Pawling

Dover man charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated following traffic stop in Pawling NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pawling, New York – On April 13, 2015, New York State Police from the…

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Obituary, DOUGLAS FRANKLIN HAY

DOUGLAS FRANKLIN HAY A fun-loving adventurer known to his family and many friends as “Dougie”, passed away at the age of 46 in California on Friday, March 27, 2015 from an undisclosed cause. Born on April 22, 1968, and formerly…

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2015 DOVER FARMERS MARKET

2015 DOVER FARMERS MARKET THE DOVER FARMERS MARKET WILL RUN ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, AND 10/4 BAND DATES: 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4 Market Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00…

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