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Giant Red Hook book sale to support literacy
A giant used book sale hosted by the Red Hook Rotary Club and the Red Hook Public Library is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 25, from 10am to 4pm, at Red Hook Village Hall.
Veterans tax exemption hearing Oct. 23
The Hyde Park Board of Education plans to discuss a possible veterans tax exemption which, as of last year, is available to school districts statewide. The board will meet at North Park Elementary School Oct. 23 at 7pm.
Rhinebeck readies Big Bellies
The village of Rhinebeck is transitioning its street waste receptacles from pole-mounted ones to Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling units.
Milan Union Cemetery faces fund shortage
Association seeks town’s help with maintenance
by Margaret Wentworth •
Dwindling funds for maintenance at Milan’s Union Cemetery have driven its caretakers to ask the town for help.
Haviland teacher a finalist for state title
A life sciences teacher at Haviland Middle School was named one of four finalists for the 2015 New York State Teacher of the Year.
Red Hook gets state grant to buy village parking lot
Surprise announcement paves the way for long-sought-after property
by Site Contributor •
The .42 acre lot is owned by Key Bank and has been rented for several years for $1 a year by the village for municipal parking and community activities, like Hardscrabble Day and the Red Hook Farmer’s Market.
By the numbers, a portrait of Red Hook and Tivoli
Statistics show they’re young at heart, fairly affluent and densely populated for the most part
by Site Contributor •
Red Hook is one of the fastest-growing towns in Dutchess County, while Tivoli’s population has actually decreased.
Graveyard tours traverse St. James’
St. James’ Episcopal Church in Hyde Park is again presenting its ever-popular Historic Graveyard Tours. With interactive dialogue and a choral performance, the 5th annual tours feature seven “residents” of St. James’ graveyard ready to entertain, enlighten and educate those in attendance. Visitors will be led by lantern light through the churchyard, at 4526 Albany…
Sheep and Wool fest returning
The 2014 festival will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on Oct. 18 and 19.