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The City of Poughkeepsie Newsletter
| June 2010
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City of Poughkeepsie News & Events
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Updated Sanitation Ordinance
Begins June 15, 2010
The City of Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances was again amended to include the following changes to Section 1, Chapter 9, Section 20(a) and will take effect June 15, 2010:
· All garbage shall be placed in plastic bags within watertight containers of sufficient construction to contain the contents.
· Garbage cans should be no larger than 33 gallons and should weigh less than 75 pounds when filled. The use of lids on cans is highly encouraged.
For additional information about the updated ordinance, please download the flyer below:
Download: Updated Sanitation Ordinance Information (.pdf) |
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Society at War Against Illegal Guns (SWAG II)
May 28, 2010 - Poughkeepsie Middle School to Waryas Park
The mission of
Project SWAG is to encourage young people to be productive
citizens, make responsible decisions, and to stay away from the use
of illegal guns and violence by participating in positive activities.
The parade begins at 12pm at Poughkeepsie
High School (Forbus & May Street) and continues to Waryas Park. From
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Waryas Park, there will be a number of
festivities including a wall breaking and balloon ceremony. In the event
of rain, festivities will be held in the Poughkeepsie High School
Gymnasium
The event is sponsored by the City of
Poughkeepsie, the Poughkeepsie School District, the Mayor's Youth
Council, D.I.V.A.S. of Sister 2 Sister, Inc., Brother 2 Brother and
AIVMGM Entertainment.
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Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market
Every Friday - June 4 to October 29 - 10am to 3pm
The Farmers' Market runs every Friday, rain or shine, from 10 am to 3
pm, June 4-October 29, 2010, in Mural Park on Main Street, 1/2 block
east of Market Street. Special events are planned throughout the market
season.
The Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market accepts debit and credit
cards, Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupons (FMNP), WIC Fruit and
Vegetable Checks and SNAP/Food Stamps (EBT). For more information, visit: http://farmproject.org/content/farmers-market |
Public Hearing: Rezoning 7 Fairview Avenue
June 7, 2010 - 6:15pm - Common Council Chambers
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on June 7, 2010 at 6:15 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New York, for the purpose of receiving comments regarding a proposed ordinance requiring that applications address rezoning of 7 Fairview Avenue from I-1 to R-4. The regularly scheduled Common Council Meeting will immediately follow.
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Hudson Valley Main Street Summit
June 11, 2010 - 9am to 1pm - 505 Main Street
The Hudson Valley Main Street Summit is a FREE half day informational seminar, which will discuss the importance of energy efficiency and the impact it can have on your Main Street business or building's bottom line. There will also be a discussion of the role that Colleges and Universities can play in redevelopment and redeveloping in diverse communities.
The objective of CPC's successful Main Street Summit Series is to provide free information and educational forums, to assist communities and businesses with various tools and "best practices" to enhance the Hudson Valley's ability to develop vibrant Main Streets and downtowns.
For additional information and to register for this event, please visit: http://hvmainstsummit.eventbrite.com/ |
Glebe House Expands Hours
Open Sundays - 2pm to 4pm - June 6th to October 17th
The Glebe House (635 Main Street) will be open 2pm to 4pm on Sundays, June 6th through October 17th.
From the Dutchess County Historical Society website:
"Built in 1767, this home served as the rectory for Reverend John Beardsley, minister to the congregants of Christ Church in Poughkeepsie and Trinity Church in Fishkill. As a Tory loyal to the King of England, Beardsley was forced to flee this home in 1777 to seek the protection of the British forces occupying New York City. Glebe is a Saxon word meaning land given to a minister to supplement his income. In Beardsley's case, the Glebe was approximately 250 acres."
* For additional information about the Glebe House or to schedule a tour, please visit: www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org
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Citizen Observer Alert Network
Police Alerts delivered to your phone or email account
The Citizen Observer Alert Network allows the City of
Poughkeepsie Police Department to instantly update you about crimes,
emergencies and other important events taking place in the community.
All Alerts are delivered via e-mail and are also
available via text message on your cell phone.
- Citizen Alerts inform all registered
users of public safety concerns in your area. The Alerts contain
information about crime trends, descriptions of suspects, missing
persons, as well as advice on personal safety, and how to safeguard
property.
- Business Alerts are targeted to
specific business types, so your business will receive information about
crimes that are pertinent to your business type.
- Case Alerts allow law enforcement
to automatically disseminate information about open cases to all
registered Citizen Observer users.
- Watch Group Alerts allow law
enforcement to send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods with
information about crimes that are happening in their immediate area.
Help create a stronger community by signing up to
receive Citizen, Business, and Neighborhood alerts. You'll get
information directly from your local law enforcement agency that
impacts your community.
Sign up today. It's easy!!
- Go to the Sign-Up page
- Fill out the form
- Spread the word and invite your neighbors to
join
Please note that
CitizenObserver is a secure website and protects your privacy. For more
details, please review the CitizenObserver privacy policy.
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City of Poughkeepsie
John C. Tkazyik
Mayor
Mailing Address
62 Civic Center Plz.
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601
Contact Info
City Hall
(845) 451-4200
email
Public Works
(845) 451-4111
Police
(845) 451-4000
Emergency: 911
Fire
(845) 451-4079
Emergency: 911
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