Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event to be Held
The Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management is set to host its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 1st. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dutchess County of Public Works Facility in Poughkeepsie, specifically located at 626 Dutchess Turnpike.Residents of Dutchess County are exclusively invited to participate in this event, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Those planning to attend should anticipate wait times and are reminded that registration is capped at 400...
Slater Announces Feminine Hygiene Drive with Putnam CAP
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has announced a new initiative in partnership with Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) to provide essential feminine hygiene products to those in need in Putnam County. This initiative comes on the heels of a successful Diaper Drive in March.The feminine hygiene drive aims to address the high demand for these products, which cannot be purchased using SNAP benefits. Slater expressed his gratitude for the support received from various towns in the 94th Assembly District, stating, "We appreciate the leadership of all the towns in...
Serino to Appoint New Director for Office of Probation and Community Corrections
Poughkeepsie — Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has announced that Kathy McQuade will be appointed as the Director for the Office of Probation and Community Corrections, succeeding longtime Director Mary Ellen Still. McQuade, currently serving as Probation Supervisor, will assume the role pending confirmation by the Dutchess County Legislature in May.Serino praised McQuade, stating, “With more than 30 years of experience in criminal justice and being highly respected throughout our community, Kathy McQuade is passionate about the safety and well-being of our entire...
- Residents Asked to Share Input about Services at Mental Health Public Forums
- Dutchess County Recognizes Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day
- Rolison Delivers on Key Public Safety, Affordability, Environmental Priorities with Budget Votes
- Seven Local Recipients Earn Vehicles from ‘Way to Work’ Program
- Bridge to be Replaced on Stanford Road in Washington
First Climate Smart Communities Progress Report Details Dutchess County’s Momentum toward Elite Certification
Poughkeepsie, NY – April 22nd marked Earth Day, and Dutchess County's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability was highlighted in the first-ever Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Progress Report. Produced by Dutchess County’s Department of Planning and Development and the County’s CSC Task Force, the report showcases the county's efforts to create a greener and more resilient future.According to Dutchess County Environmental Program Director and Climate Smart Coordinator Devin Rigolino, the report demonstrates the county's evolution towards a robust...