Rabies Clinic at the Red Hook Firehouse – November 4th

The Dutchess County Department of Health will be holding a rabies clinic at the Red Hook Firehouse, located at 52-54 Firehouse Lane in the Town of Red Hook, on Thursday, November 4th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.  The clinic is free to all Dutchess County residents ($10 per pet for out of county attendees) and is open to dogs, cats, and ferrets that are at least 3 months of age.  Dogs must be on a leash and cats and ferrets must be in carriers.

If you have any questions, please call Christine Mikulka, Program Assistance, Environmental Health Services, Dutchess County Department of Health at 845-486-3404.

Public Comment Period for Local Solid Waste Management Plan

            NOTICE

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

DRAFT LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

for

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK

          The Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency (“DCRRA”) has prepared a Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan for Dutchess County (the “Draft Plan”) pursuant to N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law §27-0107 to be effective January 1, 2011. 

          The Draft Plan is available for review on the DCRRA website, www.dcrra.org, at the DCRRA’s offices, 96 Sand Dock Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, M-F between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and at other locations listed on the DCRRA website.

          Public comments on the Draft Plan will be received from September 1, 2010 through October 15, 2010 and may be mailed or delivered to the DCRRA offices, emailed to DCRRA at lswmp@dcrra.org or faxed to DCRRA at 845-462-6090, Attn:  W. J. Calogero or D. Walsh.

          A public hearing on the Draft Plan will be held, and notice of it will be published and posted on the DCRRA website.

September 1, 2010

                             Dutchess County Resource RecoveryAgency

                             By:  William J. Calogero

                                  Executive Director

                             96 Sand Dock Road

                             Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

                             Phone:  845-463-6020

                             Website:  www.dcrra.org

CENSUS 2010 Quality Assurance PSA

The following link provides a PSA for the 2010 Census Quality Assurance operation.  This operation involves a census enumerator phoning or visiting a small sample of households to double-check on the accuracy of the data they provided and make sure that we are getting a complete picture of everyone living in the household.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

2010 CENSUS Quality Assurance Information

LaGrange Historic Home & Garden Tour – 6/19/10

LaGrange Historic Home & Garden Tour – Saturday  June 19, 2010 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 Several Historic Homes will be featured along with some beautiful gardens.

 Ticket will be available the day of the tour at the Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Route 55 and Stringham Road.

 For pre-sale tickets or for more information please call (845) 489-5183.

Blood Drive

New York Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the Town of LaGrange Town Hall on Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2010 CENSUS

The Town of LaGrange has not reached our 100% participation goal.  If you have not done so already please send back your questionnaire.  Starting May 1, 2010 the CENSUS will begin their non- response follow-up door to door.  If you would like to call and provide your information over the phone you can call 866-872-6868 from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Silver Star Service Banner Day – May 1st

The Town of LaGrange hereby declares May 1^st “Silver Star Service Banner Day” the permanent and official day to honor the wounded and ill servicemen and women of the Town of LaGrange.

The Silver Star Families of America was formed to make sure we remember the blood sacrifice of our wounded and ill by designing and manufacturing a Silver Star Service Banner and Flag.  Their sole mission is that every time someone sees the Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying, that people remember the sacrifice for this Town, State and Nation.

The Highway Department will be sweeping the roads starting March 29, 2010

2010 US Census Information

The 2010 US Census is upon us and we need every citizen to do their part.

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.

In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don’t mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.

The majority of the country will receive English–only materials. Households in areas with high concentrations of Spanish-speaking residents may receive a bilingual (English/Spanish) form.

Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.

For more information please visit the 2010 US Census Website.

Town Board Meeting for Wednesday, December 23rd is postponed until Wednesday, December 30th at 7:30pm