2010-2011 Common Council Ward Map
New terms begin January 1, 2010
Download: 2010-2011 Ward Map (.pdf)
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Common Council Swearing-In Ceremony & Reorganization Meeting
Saturday January 2, 2010 - 11:00am
The swearing-in ceremony and reorganization meeting is Saturday, January 2nd at 11am in the Common Council Chambers.
The Honorable Peter Foreman will be conducting the swearing-in ceremony.
The first regular meeting of the Common Council will take place on Saturday, January 2nd at 11:15am.
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Keep Fire Hydrants Clear of Snow
Winter is here and the first snowfall has occurred. The City of
Poughkeepsie Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the need
to shovel and clear snow from around fire hydrants.
Section 8-54 of the City of Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances requires that fire hydrants be cleared of any snow or ice for an area five feet from either side of the hydrant, and in the front of the hydrant towards the curb and street. It is the property owner's responsibility to clear the area around a fire hydrant near their property.
Clearing fire hydrants so they are visible and accessible to the Fire
Department is something that benefits everyone. Having a fire hydrant that has been cleared of snow, and that can be seen, means the fire department is able to find the hydrants quickly in the case of an emergency or fire. It also means the Fire Department is able to get needed water quickly, as they do not have to try to find a hydrant and then dig out the snow and ice around it.
The quicker the fire department is able to access water, the less danger to life and health, and the less property damage or loss that could occur.
Cleaning the hydrants is not only required, but makes good sense.
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Commuter Parking - Cannon Street Parking Deck
Commuter parking for Metro North UniTicket customers is available at the Cannon Street Parking Deck (map). To obtain a parking permit and hang tag, please sign and fax the Cannon Street Parking Agreement below:
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City Bus Fare Increase
Begins 1/1/10 - Adult fare to increase $.50
Beginning 1/1/10, the City Bus Adult Regular fare will increase from $1.00 to
$1.50. All other rider fares will remain the same.
Link: Bus Service Division
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New Sanitation Ordinance - Curbside Trash
A new city
ordinance will take effect January 1, 2010 requiring all household trash bags, placed at the curb for collection,
must be in a solid container with a lid.
Starting April 2010, plastic bags left out in the open at the curb will not be collected
by he Sanitation Dept.
For additional information, call the DPW Dispatch Office: (845) 451-4111.
Working together, we keep the City clean.
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