"Get Hooked on Fishing" Weekend
May 1
& 2 - 8am to 2pm - Morgan Lake - Rain or Shine
Get Hooked on Fishing 2009  | Join us for an exciting weekend of fishing during the annual "Get Hooked on Fishing" Weekend event at Morgan Lake. Fishing equipment will be available on site and children under 16 fish for free. This event is a great way to introduce fishing to the youth and provides for hours of learning and fun.
Morgan Lake is located off of Creek Road on the Town/City line. Directions via Google Maps are available below.
This event is sponsored by the City of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department & the Federation of D.C. Fish & Game Clubs, Inc.
Link: Directions to Morgan Lake (Google Maps)
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Water & Hydrant Testing
Fire Department: (845) 451-4079
The City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department will be servicing and testing the fire hydrant system in the city, which is directly linked to the drinking water supply.
The water flow tests may cause some discoloration and possibly affect the water drinking quality. The water is safe, but should be run until clear, Citizens are advised to use caution when doing their laundry, and it is recommended not doing white clothing for at least twenty-four hours (24) after testing has been completed in the vicinity of your neighborhood.
Testing locations are posted weekly to the City website home page at www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com.
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Number for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services
Mobile Life Support Services - (845) 471-2911
In the event of an emergency, residents should always dial 911. However, all citizens should be advised that anyone seeking non-emergency ambulance services should call Mobile Life Support Services at (845) 471-2911 or 1-800-858-1025.
Any phone numbers that residents were previously using to call for non-emergency ambulance services should be discarded. Mobile Life Support was awarded a contract with the City of Poughkeepsie in March to be the exclusive providers of service for City residents. |
Cash
for Tips
Hotline: (845) 471-7577
City of Poughkeepsie
Police have implemented a Cash for Tips program aimed at removing
illegal guns from the streets.
City Police will pay $250 to
anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of an illegal
gun and $500 for information that leads to an arrest of a person
possessing an illegal gun.
The Cash for Tips hotline number is
(845) 451-7577. All callers will remain anonymous.
Download:Cash for Tips Flyer(.pdf)
Link:"City offers cash for tips on guns" - Poughkeepsie Journal |
Updated Sanitation Ordinance
Begins June 15, 2010
 Beginning June 15th, garbage may no longer be placed in plastic
bags at the curb. All garbage must be contained in plastic bags and
properly stored in a watertight container with a lid.
Additional information about the updated ordinance is available below.
Download: Updated Sanitation Ordinance Information (.pdf) |
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Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The City of Poughkeepsie has completed a Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the program year March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. The CAPER identifies all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) activities for the program year stated.
The 2009 CAPER will be available for public review and comment for a minimum of fifteen (15) day period commencing on April 30, 2010 to May 16, 2010 at the Office of Social Development, 2nd Floor City Hall and Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie.
Written comments may be sent to Linda MacIsaac, Social Development Director, City of Poughkeepsie, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. All comments received will be included with the final CAPER submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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First Time Home Buyers Program
Application are now being accepted for the First Time Home Buyers Program (FTHB).
FTHB provide first-time homebuyers assistance with down payment and/or closing costs associated with purchasing a home. Funds will be provided to eligible participants at the time of closing and will be in the form of a 0% deferred loan, repayable upon sale or transfer of property within the first ten years of ownership and occupancy
Loans up to a maximum of $10,000
Eligible properties include: existing or new construction, single-family detached residences or two-family attached or detached residences, located anywhere within the City of Poughkeepsie boundaries. This includes condominiums and townhouses. The property must pass a Housing Quality Standard Inspection.
The applicant must be a first time home buyer, credit worthy as to qualify for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage from a participating lender, income eligible, able to pay up to 3% of the purchase price from personal savings towards the down payment
For more information or to receive an application contact:
City of Poughkeepsie Property Development Office
Karen O. Lewis, Director of Property Development
62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor- Poughkeepsie, NY
(845) 451-4018
Link: www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com
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HOME Rehabilitation Grant Program for Low-Income Seniors
HOME Rehabilitation Grant Program for Low-Income Seniors Offers:
- 0%- 5 year deferred grant of up to $5,000
- assists with fixing life safety hazards, minor building repairs
- Applicants must be a Senior Citizen (age 62 and older)
- Applicants must own and live in the 1, 2 or 3 family home
- Home must be located within the City of Poughkeepsie
- Income must be less than 80% of the median income, based on household size
For more information or to receive an application, please contact:
City of Poughkeepsie Property Development Office Karen O. Lewis, Director of Property Development 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor- Poughkeepsie, NY (845) 451-4018
Link: www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com
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Grievance Day - May 25, 2010
The Board of Assessment Review meets once a year to hear residents'
challenges to tax assessments. Please contact the City Assessor for more
information about submitting a challenge and meeting with the Board.
- Grievance Day will be
held on May 25, 2010.
- Common Council Chambers - 3rd Floor - City Hall
- 3 Sessions: 9 to 11am, 1 to 3pm, 7 to 9pm
For
further information please call
(845) 451-4039
Download: Form RP-524 "Complaint on Real Property Assessment "
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