Happy Holidays & Heartfelt Thanks for a Wonderful 2024!

This Weekend in Poughkeepsie

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Trevor Redl
December 20, 2024

Good Afternoon, Poughkeepsie!

As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for making this year truly remarkable. Together, we’ve grown into a vibrant community—big enough to fill a town the size of Pleasant Valley or even Hope, Arkansas!

Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand our offerings and continue serving you. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so don’t hesitate to hit "Reply" and share your thoughts or suggestions.

Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season!

Warm regards,

PW Team

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

  • Giving Back

  • This Weekend & Events

  • Dutchess County Budget and Local News

THE DIGEST

2025 County Budget Adopted!

The Dutchess County Legislature has approved the $629.4 million 2025 County Budget with a bipartisan vote of 23-2.

Among the notable amendments:

  • $75,000 spearheaded by Legislator Lisa Kaul to fund a study on waste reduction, diversion, and alternative disposal technologies. This initiative reflects years of advocacy from community groups and will help identify sustainable solutions for managing waste while promoting economic growth in the reuse sector.

  • $100,000 led by Assistant Minority Leader Barrington Atkins to create a competitive grant program for organizations providing vital services, such as meals for individuals experiencing homelessness.

  • $50,000 proposed by Atkins to contract with a vendor to provide community health services at the emergency housing facility, ensuring support for the most vulnerable populations.

For more details, visit dutchessny.gov/budget2025.

City of Poughkeepsie Updates

Heroic First Responders Honored: Mayor Flowers and the Common Council recognized Public Safety Dispatcher Dan Shultz and Firefighters Patrick Finn, Jake Lawlor, and Lieutenant Kenny Garon for their life-saving efforts during a recent emergency involving a 2-year-old child. Their quick action and teamwork made all the difference!

Bartlett Park Upgrades Complete: The city has completed improvements at Bartlett Park, including a new stone dust path, playground, and benches. Stop by this beautiful space off Hooker Avenue and enjoy the enhancements!

Highlights from the Supervisor’s Update

Hotel/Motel Bed Tax Approved: The Town Board unanimously passed a 3% hotel-motel bed tax, creating a modest new revenue source to help offset property taxes.

Food Scraps Recycling Pilot: The Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) is launching a grant-funded program to turn food waste into compost. The first 500 residents to sign up will receive a free starter kit, and all residents are welcome to participate. Details on drop-off locations will be announced soon. Learn more.

The Poughkeepsie Weekly is proud to partner with amazing local non-profits that work tirelessly to support our community. Special shoutout to Upstate Pups and Dutchess Outreach for the incredible work they do every day! Check out this list of opportunities and start making a difference today!

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WEATHER 

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday - Christmas Eve 🎄 

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