Upcoming Holiday Markets & Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

This Weekend in Poughkeepsie

Author

Trevor Redl
November 22, 2024

Good morning, Poughkeepsie!

We will take a break next week for Thanksgiving and hope everyone enjoys the holiday with their family and friends! 🦃 

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

  • City of Poughkeepsie Zoning Reform & Business Improvement District

  • Upcoming Holiday Markets 🎅 

  • The Town of Poughkeepsie makes it easier to add Accessory Apartments 🏘️ 

Let’s get to it.

- Jack Caseo, Anna Conway, & Trevor Redl

THE DIGEST

The City of Poughkeepsie Approves New Zoning Code. Changes to the zoning code “place a higher emphasis on design standards, and modernize the regulations to address development trends and encourage affordable housing.” Subscribe to their newsletter.

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council “approved a resolution introducing the proposed Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District. […] Funded by a special assessment on property owners within the district boundaries, a Business Improvement District (BID) establishes a geographic area where local property owners, business tenants, and residents directly oversee key parts of the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of the commercial district.” Learn more.

Dutchess County Comptroller Election Update 🇺🇸 

Dan Aymar-Blair wins the race to become Dutchess County’s Comptroller against current Comptroller Gregg Pulver by 72,624 - 71,693. Learn more.

Upcoming Holiday Events & Markets 🎄 🕎 

Germania’s Annual Christkindlmarkt: From Nov 22nd, 4 - 9 PM and Nov 23rd, 10 AM - 6 PM at 37 Old DeGarmo Road in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy German food, baked goods, caroling, shopping, and more! Learn more.

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale at Locust Grove: From Nov 22nd, 9 AM - 7 PM, Nov 23rd, 10 AM - 5 PM, and Nov 24th, 10 AM - 5 PM. The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. Learn more.

ERDJAT Holiday Light Display: Nightly from Nov 29th to Dec 28th located at 8 Patrick Drive in Lagrangeville. Put on by the Gay family, this light display made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2014. They have had 20 marriage proposals there over the years! Learn more.

Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival: From Nov 29th to Dec 23rd located at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls. A family-friendly festival where you can experience more than 15 attractions along their Winter Wonderland Walk. Learn more.

Hudson Valley Arts Market at Locust Grove: From Nov 29th to Dec 1st from 10 AM - 5 PM. Celebrating local artists and makers! Learn more.

Holiday Craft Fair at Dutchess Community College: From Nov 30th to Dec 1st from 10 AM - 4 PM. Hosted by Quail Hollow Events (the folks behind the iconic Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair), this holiday fest is a must for anyone hunting for one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by talented artisans from around the region. Learn more.

City of Poughkeepsie Festival of Lights & Tree Lighting: On December 6th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Waryas Park. Enjoy the festival of lights and tree lighting ceremony with fireworks, vendors, and more!

The Arlington Holiday Festival: On December 7th from 12 - 5 PM at The Gardens Art Space/Lagrange Ave. Enjoy the eggnog crawl, live music, tree lighting, vendors, parade, and more! Learn more.

The Town of Poughkeepsie has made adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) easier. “Last Wednesday, the Town Board heard from a family who hope to convert their detached garage so their elderly parents can live nearby. The town has not previously allowed this, but last Wednesday, the board voted to change our town code to make it easier for residents to create more types of ‘accessory apartments’ in homes and detached buildings.”

Next month, the Town Board will vote on limiting short-term rentals to ensure that units focus on long-term rental needs.

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📸 MASS Design Group 📍 College Hill Park

Below College Hill is the underground cistern that used to provide drinking water for the City of Poughkeepsie.

Get tickets for an immersive experience in the Poughkeepsie Cistern featuring Site-Specific Dances on Saturday, November, 23rd.

A MESSAGE BY RUN FOR SOMETHING

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Friday

9:00 -11:00 AM Pre-Sale and 12:00 - 3:00 PM Open to Public: Friends of Poughkeepsie Library Book Sale.

Saturday

8:00 - 10:00 PM: Dylan Doyle Plays at 1915.

Sunday

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CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

The Town of Poughkeepsie Highway & Recreation Departments announced the first ever name a snow plow contest! Learn more.

WEATHER

Friday

37 🌡️ 32 | 🌧️ 

Saturday

46 🌡️ 34 | ☁️

Sunday

47 🌡️ 37 | ☁️ 

SAVE THE DATE

Mid Hudson Road Runner's Club Annual Turkey Trot. Click here to learn more.

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