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| Good Friday Morning, It's been a busy week and I'm exhausted so today's column will be short on information, bereft of it's usual humor and pathos and generally concerned about nothing of importance whatsoever. If any of that will let you down I'm sorry, but after a pretty good fight with a conservative god-fearing congressional candidate last evening that caused me to lose my cool in public over what defines "the general welfare" I'm just plum wiped out. So if you need something humorous to help you wake up this morning see this instead:  Action Alert: If you were planning on coming to court for Lori Kemp on Monday there will be no court for Lori, at least. This is an evolving story but suffice to say that if all goes well we'll have a happy ending to this chapter in that epic struggle between a property owner and the political establishment in the Town of Carmel. Stay tuned! Heterosexual Update! Greg Ball had a girlfriend. We didn't even know she existed until she held a press conference yesterday to slam Mary Beth Murphy's latest salvo against him in their struggle for the hearts and minds of the Republican party. There's no Humor Here. Move along now... I was told that TEA Baggers don't like being called tea 'baggers and that they much prefer something else. What that something else might be was hard to discern however. When you're trying to describe a movement you kinda need to give it a name otherwise no one will know what you're talking about. So, with respect to the movement which has no acceptable name, we're now on a quest to name it. Send your suggestions here. We'll compile them and post the suggestions as part of a poll at the News That Matters web site. Just when you thought.... The county Legislature isn't set to try to give a private developer any more money though we are, as far as I know, still footing the bill for utilities at Tilly Foster. But at their full meeting this coming Tuesday (August 3), they will be voting on a Moratorium on Hydrofracking which, though it doesn't affect us one bit it's nice to see them taking a stand. They will also vote to approve a couple million watershed dollars for the Town of Kent to build a sewer district along its business center on Route 52, and some funds for the Village of Brewster. Vote to purchase Butterfield Hospital (it's about time!), move towards the completion of the bike trail, and vote to move on the construction of the Kent Senior center. Getting it Bass Ackwards The Olympia (Washington) Food Co-Op has decided to boycott Israeli products. In the meantime, a new multi-million dollar mall in Gaza is stocked with Israeli goods and businessmen are complaining about loss of profits since the embargo was eased a few weeks back, lowering the cost of consumer goods to the point where an Egyptian reporter, Ashraf Abu Al-Houl, complained they were cheaper in Gaza than in Egypt. Good Food. Great Eats. A list of local Farm Markets is at the website. Click here to fill your pantry with the best local agriculture can provide. Today:Hudson Watershed Celebration and Reception3:00 pm Honoring Katy Dunlap, Esq., followed by internationally renowned Roswell Rudd Jazz Quartet. Sponsored by Hudson River Watershed Alliance at The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. RSVP by July 28 to Dave Church, 845-615-3840 or dchurch@co.orange.ny.us www.hudsonwatershed.org. $30 person/$50 couple. Includes hors d'oeuvres and donation to HRWA. Dinner available, starting at 5, music begins 8 p.m. www.liveatthefalcon.com/ Bobby Kyle Band7PM. Hailed as one of the best blues singers in the business ("Yes, he really is that good and proves it time and again," Blues Revue Magazine) Bobby Kyle and band play at Arts on the Lake on Lake Carmel, 640 Route 52. Scheduled for the north lawn, bring a lawn chair or blanket - the forecast looks fine. Tickets are $10 (member discounts apply). Children are free. Purchase in advance or at the door. Food, sweets, drinks and t-shirts will be available starting at 6:30. If you mention News That Matters you can get in at the members price of $7.50! Lecture by entomologist and author Douglas Tallamy7PM. At Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Join the Cary Institute for a lecture by entomologist and author Douglas Tallamy. Drawing from his bestselling book, Bringing Nature Home, Tallamy will discuss how using native plants in the home landscape can help protect and preserve North American wildlife. Non-native plants dominate developed areas. Selected for their attractiveness, these plants often fail to support native bees, butterflies, and other insects. When beneficial insects are lost, birds and other animals suffer. Tallamy's message - by embracing native plants, anyone with access to a patch of earth can help sustain biodiversity. Books will be available for purchase by Merritt Bookstore. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, call (845) 677-7600 x 121 or e-mail freemanp@caryinstitute.org. Location: Cary Institute Auditorium, located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44) in Millbrook, New York. Saturday:Seventh Annual Hudson River Swim: Accompanying Kayakers still wanted8:30AM. With a goal of continuing to support the first seasonal floating pool in the Hudson River in nearly a century, River Pool at Beacon, Inc. has set July 31, 2010, for its seventh annual Newburgh-to-Beacon benefit swim. Two hundred and fifty swimmers are expected to make the one-mile river crossing from the Newburgh waterfront to the Beacon Harbor. All swimmers have been asked to raise at least $100 each in sponsorship support toward the operation of the floating pool at Beacon. A fleet of volunteer kayakers will escort swimmers with support from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and other officials. Funds raised from this year’s swim will support its operation as well as help fund the development of an adult pool. The floating pool was originally proposed by folk music legend and River Pool cofounder Pete Seeger as a modern version of the floating pools used in New York City a century ago, which he’d read about. Its goals also include educating the public about the unique aspects of the Hudson River Estuary and encouraging community stewardship of the river, while promoting swimming as a fun, healthful activity in a natural environment. Although registration for swimmers is closed, additional information about the July 31st swim, information about how to volunteer as a kayaker, along with photographs of the pool can all be found at www.riverpool.org. Contact: Betty Harkins at betharkins@aol.com or by calling 845-831-8606. Wild Edibles and Invasive Species Identification10 AM. Hi-Tor Park in Theils, NY. This unique course focuses not only on the identification of both invasive and native plant species but their medicinal and nutritional applications as well. The workshop will teach individuals how to identify various invasives such as Mile-A-Minute Vine and other non-invasive plants that hold great nutritional value. It will also cover the sustainable harvesting and cooking of these plants so that they yield the most benefits to the individual without causing harm to the surrounding ecosystem. Fee: $25 per person payable on day of workshop. More information is here. Making a Living: Businesses in Philipstown and Beyond, 1850-19705PM - 7PM. The exhibition features early photographs, prints, artifacts, and memorabilia drawn from local families and the PCHS's collection. It provides historical portraits of five centers of local commerce: Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison, Manitou, and the Route 9/Albany Post Road corridor. It shows how local businesses developed as the community grew and illuminates an important dimension of Philipstown as a whole. Funding for this exhibition has been provided by: Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, The M&T Charitable Fund, Josh Maddocks and Garrison Tree. RSVP by July 30, 845-265-4010, ext. 10 or office@pchs-fsm.org. The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum is located at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring. SundayChildren's Art Exhibit2PM. Arts on the Lake, Lake Carmel, NY. Children, aged 4-11, attended classes each morning this week and created mudpies and masterpieces. They are having a small reception and show of their artwork at AotL. The class was led by Mary Schreiber, assisted by Lucy O'Shaughnessey. All are welcome to drop by and admire their creative work. Walkable Westchester Author Talk4PM. Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries 199 Main Street in Beacon. Authors Jane and Walt Daniels will discuss their book. Their book covers over 180 parks with almost 600 miles of trails in Westchester County. It includes sketch maps of all but the smallest parks. Public transportation options are included where available. There is extensive history of the parks and the people involved. Icons show parks suitable for the handicapped, bikes, horses, dogs and cross country skiing. Many parks have photos that show what to expect to see when you visit. The parks are arranged by size classes and have a locator map to show approximately where they are in the county. Into the FutureFriday, August 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Please join senior representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies for a public listening session on conservation, recreation and reconnecting people to the outdoors. The session will be held Friday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Hudson River Valley. The public listening session and discussion are an opportunity for leaders of the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to hear from you and other voices in the Hudson Valley about solutions for building a 21st-century conservation and recreation agenda and for reconnecting people with the outdoors. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-register by Tuesday, August 3 by sending an email to joseph.heller@ny.usda.gov with your name, the name of the organization with which you are affiliated, if any, and your telephone number. Include in your email your primary area of interest by noting your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of the Concurrent Breakout Listening Sessions listed as follows: (1) Conservation of working farms, forests, and coastal areas. (2) Reconnecting people with the outdoors through recreation and education. (3) Creating a healthy river: Conserving and restoring important habitat and blueways. (4) General session for those who do not want to designate a specific topic. If you have questions, please contact Joseph Heller at (845) 883-7162, Extension 104 or joseph.heller@ny.usda.gov. Location: Marist College, Student Center. Poughkeepsie, NY. Saturday, August 7
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Friday, July 30, 2010
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
News That Matters - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Good Wednesday Morning, We're back to our regular format following Monday's special report which went far and wide across the blogsphere and had 104 individual views at the website making it the most viewed article there this week so far. For some reason, so far the only place I've read about the TEA Party rally on Saturday was right here in News That Matters but I'm sure the FOX Courier will cover it in their edition this week. Friday's edition is going to be very short. Oh, I have time to make it longer but you haven't sent in your events for this weekend. Get them in by tomorrow, early afternoon! Tea Bagger's, egged on by Sarah Palin, are increasingly pressuring the "Liberal" media. WHAT LIBERAL MEDIA IS SHE REFERRING TO? News That Matters? Because, folks, I'm it. She says there's a 'sickness and darkness' about me but we've never even met and I know she's not a subscriber. Based on what's out there and where we get our information the only liberal media exists right here on your computer screen and you're looking at it now.Philipstown's Margaret Yonco-Haines sent me note saying that her town has a new informational website called Philipstown.info She writes, "Check it out daily - Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong is the chief news reporter, Michael Mell is Editor and School reporter, Joe Dizney covers entertainment and other doings around town, Alison Rooney covers People (that's us), and Andrew Veltz produces the videos. Mike Turton is Editor at Large and Gordon Stewart - who had the vision and energy to take an idea and make it a reality - is the Publisher. This paper is the real deal – there are many more plans to expand and improve coverage, and well as take advantage of the flexibility and creativity the web offers. And it is put together by our amazingly talented neighbors here in Philipstown!"The Putnam County Stormwater committee has decided that efforts mandated by the EPA to clean up our water pollution act should be paid for by someone else because, as they say, NYC drinks *our* water. I hate to be the bearer of good news but every dime that's spent on cleaning up stormwater issues brings each of us closer to a future of clean drinking water. Our esteemed legislators don't really get the whole cycle thing... you know, it rains, water flows down creeks and streams, infiltrates our aquifers from which our wells pull the water we drink. They really should worry less about NYC (the largest taxpayer in the county who provides thousands of acres of recreational open space - free, by the way) and more about their constituents' futures.If you can get down to Yorktown by 11AM this morning you can catch Greg Ball at a news conference where he decries fellow Republican Mary Beth Murphy's "liberal tax and spend" record. Greg also has a new commercial out and though I tried to subscribe to Matt Neuringer's you-tube channel to show it to you but I've been blocked from doing so. If Yorktown is too far, you can get to the Putnam County courthouse by 1PM this afternoon to catch Mary Ellen Odell's own press conference where she 'will announce that her opponent Senator Vincent Leibell failed in his attempt to subvert the democratic process and steal the election by knocking her off the Republican Primary Ballot.' She might as well host a press conference announcing that the sky is blue. Wikileaks released tens of thousands of documents related to the war in Afghanistan. While the talking-heads on the FOX network and their allied media sites talked about a breach in national security, the White House took a more prosaic approach to the whole thing: Yeah, we're killing a lot of innocent people and yeah, the war ain't workin' so let's spend more money on it. Hey, 30 billion here, 40 billion there, it's just money. And watch who votes for continued funding.... those tax-and-spend Republicans! Sadly, Congressman John Hall has indicated that he will vote for additional war funding moving him even further to the Right and making it increasingly difficult for his former followers to pull the lever for him come November. A 52 year-old mother in Missouri cleaned her bathroom with her son's toothbrush. He filed charges. A 17 year-old girl in New Hampshire put lysol in her mothe'rs Kool-Aid. She filed charges. Ya gotta love it. And now, The News:
Youth-run urban farm opens in NewburghMidhudsonnews.comNEWBURGH – It’s called la Vida Garden, a youth-run urban farm at 59 Chambers Street in Newburgh. The once garbage strewn lot has been transformed into an organic farm and cultural center by inner city youth. It now is filled with seven organically grown beds of tomatoes, eggplants, arugula, basil, mescaline mix, hot and sweet peppers, peaches and cherries, raspberries, grapes, flowers and herbs. La Vida Garden will also serve as a cultural venue with open mic nights and a Sunday movie night as well as workshops. Read More Local officials 'miffed' Putnam stormwater fixes won't come from NYC fundsNY Journal NewsCARMEL — Putnam County legislators recently refused to set aside some of the county's watershed money to pay for expensive stormwater controls mandated by the state and federal governments, confusing local officials working on those measures. Legislators agreed to guarantee $8.2 million to fund the stormwater program for five years — just not with money the county received from New York City for water-quality improvements. "That kind of miffed most of us," Patterson Supervisor Michael Griffin said Tuesday. "Why would you use money raised by taxes when you have money that's been earmarked for such a use?" Griffin serves on Putnam's stormwater committee with supervisors from Putnam Valley, Kent, Southeast and Carmel; county representatives; and consultants. The committee must tell the state by Friday how it will reduce pollution from stormwater and how it plans to pay for the costly undertaking, which is the finalization of a years-long effort to keep contaminants out of lakes, rivers and New York City's reservoirs. Read More Palisades Center seeks 65.6% cut in assessmentNY Journal NewsNEW CITY — Clarkstown's largest property taxpayer, the Palisades Center mall, has filed a tax certiorari proceeding seeking a nearly two-thirds reduction in assessment for 2009-10, the town said. The mall's current assessment is $253 million. If the lower assessment — $87 million — is granted, it could have a significant impact on the budgets of the town and the school district. The mall pays $23,477,500 in property taxes annually, of which $15,165,00 goes to Clarkstown schools, $1,332,500 to the county, $5,635,000 to the town and $1,345,000 for special fire, ambulance and sewer districts. To fight the tax grievance, the town and the school district have jointly hired the New York City firm Kaye Scholer LLP to deal with the "massive undertaking," said Amy Mele, Clarkstown town attorney. The town and the school district will share the legal costs. In documents filed by the Palisades Center, the mall says it has been assessed at a higher rate than other commercial properties in the area. It has also claimed it has had to renegotiate leases with renters in the poor economic climate, Mele said. It's an argument the town isn't buying. Read More Rowan, Rutgers study says N.J. is running out of open space, renews urban sprawl debateNJ.comFor the first time, New Jersey’s landscape is covered more by housing and shopping malls rather than forests, the real consequence of the "two most sprawling decades" ever, a report being released today concludes. The study, a collaboration between Rowan and Rutgers universities, analyzed land use data between 1986 and 2007 and estimates the state could run out of open space around 2050 if the pace of development that took place in the sprawl years continued. "There’s less than a million acres left," said John Hasse, a professor at Rowan University and a co-author of the report. "We have our last 20 percent. Read More Exploring Algae as FuelNYTimes.comSAN DIEGO — In a laboratory where almost all the test tubes look green, the tools of modern biotechnology are being applied to lowly pond scum. Foreign genes are being spliced into algae and native genes are being tweaked. Different strains of algae are pitted against one another in survival-of-the-fittest contests in an effort to accelerate the evolution of fast-growing, hardy strains. The goal is nothing less than to create superalgae, highly efficient at converting sunlight and carbon dioxide into lipids and oils that can be sent to a refinery and made into diesel or jet fuel. “We’ve probably engineered over 4,000 strains,” said Mike Mendez, a co-founder and vice president for technology at Sapphire Energy, the owner of the laboratory. “My whole goal here at Sapphire is to domesticate algae, to make it a crop.” Dozens of companies, as well as many academic laboratories, are pursuing the same goal — to produce algae as a source of, literally, green energy. And many of them are using genetic engineering or other biological techniques, like chemically induced mutations, to improve how algae functions. “There are probably well over 100 academic efforts to use genetic engineering to optimize biofuel production from algae,” said Matthew C. Posewitz, an assistant professor of chemistry at the Colorado School of Mines, who has written a review of the field. “There’s just intense interest globally.” Read More Solartech begins productionMidhidsonnews.comKINGSTON – The sky was clear and blue Monday, and plenty of sun found its way through the region’s green, leafy overhang. But inside Solartech Renewables, on the Tech City campus in Kingston, workers were building the receptacles, photovoltaic panels, to catch those rays before they hit the ground. Solartech started manufacturing the panels in late June and expects to produce 55,000- a-year with a single assembly line. And another line is in the works. “We’re targeting that for late this year,” said Todd Roberts, Solartech’s chairman and CEO, of the second line,” but it’s likely that will happen early next year. That will take us up to 110,000 panels a year.” Read More |
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Monday, July 26, 2010
News That Matters - Monday, July 26, 2010
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| Good Monday Morning, A hearty welcome to our new readers this morning and our new friends in the press. Now they know where stories are broken, who leads the fights around here and where to come for quotes that never use the word "sham". Congratulations to Paul Gallay for his new position with Riverkeeper. Guess who the single largest local recipient of Albany Pork was so far this year? Come on, guess! It was the Putnam Community Foundation and Senator Leibell brought them a tax funded check for $50,000. The next largest was the Hudson Valley Trust who garnered $22,500 from Unca Vinnie. Let's go back to the 2008-2009 session... the three largest receivers of pork were municipalities followed by (drum roll please...) The Putnam Community Foundation with $150,000, then the Hudson Valley Trust at $100,000. Do you all see a pattern here or is it just me?Some poor schlub in Ossining received thirteen pounds of marijuana in the mail and was charged with 1st degree possession, a felony. Thirteen Pounds! I can't even imagine what kind of a box that comes in. For that 'crime' New York state is prepared to spend near $1,000,000 to charge, prosecute and imprison this guy for fifteen years. This does not include other costs such as lost income for his family (we'll assume distribution was a sideline) and all that goes along with it. Tell me, is it really worth it? Look, we've got the highest prison population in the world and no where near the lowest crime rate. It's apparent we're not doing something right and man, is that ever expensive!Those of you who have college aged children only have two more weeks of slothful behavior, picking up after them, cleaning the bathrooms twice a day and putting up with nag champa to cover the marijuana smoke before they go back to school. A full night's sleep without Crass or Godspeed, You Black Emperor! is coming... New York State has a proposal to cut the population of Canada Geese by two thirds. Geese would be rounded up and placed alive in commercial turkey crates, moved to a secure location and euthanized... Jews would be rounded up and placed alive in railroad cars, moved to a secure location and euthanized.... Ouch. A TEA Party On the Hill |
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Saturday was a hot and muggy day with health warnings for a heat index well into the low 100s. Cars turned into the Northridge farm on Route 311 one at a time until the hill at the top of the rise was filled with roughly 250 people at around 10:45 AM, well into the beginning of the rally being held there. 
In contrast to the 800 TEA baggers who rallied at the county courthouse a few months back, this one was thankfully and mostly free of the overt racism that pervaded that former event. And though there were head-nods to illegal immigrants and keeping America "safe" from terrorists (don't even get me started) and "overthrowing" Obamacare, the main thrust of the anger of this entirely white, late 40's, solidly middle class crowd was... the Republican Party.
County Legislator and candidate for County Executive Mary Ellen Odell spoke to the crowd to a generous ovation but before she did I had a chance to speak with her for a bit. 
Shortly after my interview with Ms. Odell ended Ed Ciffione, president of the United Taxpayers of Yorktown, was introduced - to wild applause - as the Glenn Beck of Putnam County. 'nuff said on that. Praise the lord! He did not have a chalk board.
Speaking to the crowd from the podium was Bill Gouldman who is running against Sandy Galef for her seat in the New York State Assembly. An affable and amiable man, Mr. Gouldman certainly has the energy to make this an interesting race.
Tony Melé, Republican candidate for Congress in the 17th district also addressed those gathered. I had a chance to speak with Mr. Melé after his speech inside the VIP tent. He, too, is an interesting, energetic and affable man from Rockland county with more energy than a human should have. Being Hispanic, he feels that he will do well in the general election against Eliot Engel and pointed to the Hispanic vote in the Bronx which is part of the district and his native Rocklanders as sources for his support. But before he can get there he needs to win the primary and he, like virtually everyone else I spoke with, is fighting the mainstream Republican machine to get there.
The crowd of 300 was in a good mood. They had come out to support candidates running against the Republican machine whom they perceive - right or wrong as the enemy - to getting the nation back on track.
There was no report in the online version of the JN yesterday but we'll see if they cover the event in today's paper. The Examiner was there, a camera crew from News12 and from FOX, as was the FOX Courier, who now claims to be the "only real journalism in Putnam County" a claim so laughable that it defies common sense. Running the Federalist papers, week after week is not journalism. Claiming Paul Camarda paid for Camarda Park is certainly not journalism.
Friday, July 23, 2010
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| "When drill baby drill turns to spill baby spill, God's counting on me..." - Pete Seeger. From his latest song. Good Friday Morning, Thanks to Senator Schumer's office, the Town of Carmel has received a $400,000 earmark that may make traffic in downtown Mahopac worse. How about an earmark to ease traffic by fixing traffic lights, adding turn lanes and widening a road or two in Mahopac and especially in the Hamlet along Lake Gleneida? Now, that would be progress. A few weeks ago the NYJN reported that local police had issued a gazillion citations for people talking on their cellphones while driving. Why is everyone still doing this? Note to the driver from Seven Hills Lake that followed me down Peekskill Hollow Road the other morning: You can speed up and slow down as often as you want but I'm in front of you and I'm not going any faster even if you're so close that I can no longer see your plates. It isn't as though I was crawling along at 30 like some tourist in the 40 zone. But 45 is fast enough and on some of those turns I will slow down to a safer speed. If you're late for work, it's not my fault! Oh, and please, get off the phone or get one of those little earpiece thinggies like I have. It's so much safer. There's a lot going on out there this weekend with the more notable event being the Putnam County 4H Fair held at the County Park on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent. (see below for schedule). Up in Dutchess County they've instituted a Watershed Awareness Month with free and low-cost events all over the county all geared towards watershed education for the public. Here's a short list of upcoming events for this weekend and early next week: Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month: (other watershed events also listed below) Today:Putnam County 4H FairNoon - 6PM At the County Park in Kent. More info here. Highlight today: Youth Showcase Putnam Valley Farmers Market3PM - 7PM At Tompkins Cor's Church on Peekskill Hollow Road Beatles Tribute Band7PM. The Beatles Tribute Band Something New opens the Summer Concert Series at Arts on the Lake. Joe Colangelo (Paul), Rich Berta (John), Mike Montinola (George) and Mike Naimoli (Ringo) recreate the songs - and trivia knowledge - of the Beatles from 1964-1970. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, though the concert will move indoors if there is rain. Children are free. Adults may purchase tickets ($10 - member discounts apply) in advance or at the door. BeBellis Deli, Ice Cream Cafe, hot dogs and drinks will be available starting at 6:30. Reggae Friday Dance Party8 p.m. to midnight. Start Peekskill's Caribbean Festival one day early and come out for a jumping Reggae dance party at the BeanRunner Cafe. Dance to DJ Ted-B - one of Brooklyn's finest Reggae DJs. Eat the best Jamaican food served by the BRC and Mi Yawd. Party 'til you drop. No cover. One drink minimum or $6.50 minimum food charge. Saturday:Brewster Farmer's Market9 AM - 2 PM - Corner of Peaceable Hill Road and Routes 6&202 (at the Borden's Bridge). Brewster Farmer’s Market is a NYS Department of Agriculture approved Market offering FMNP services with participating vendors for the 2010 season (July-November). Since 1994, we have been bringing FRESH to the Heart of Brewster, providing an opportunity for first stop shopping, and helping to support local & regional growers and producers. Along with offering great quality and prices, we serve as a downtown destination where old friends meet and new friends are made, so come out and welcome our vendors back while you get the good stuff! See you at the Market! Kent Farmer's Market10AM - 2PM At the old Town Hall/Police Station on Route 52 just north of Lake Carmel. Putnam County 4H Fair10AM -7PM At the County Park in Kent. More info here. Highlight today: Lora Lee Ecobelli and the Kitchen Table Band at 12:!5, the Bereznak Brother's Band (Lake Carmel boys!) at 2:!5 and the Danbury Madhatter Barbershop Chorus at 5:15. Live Auction at 4PM Tea Party Rally10 AM - At Northridge Farm on Route 311 in Patterson. Details are out there on every street corner in town. Beacon/Dennings Point Hike10 a.m. Moderate, level ground hike of about 5 miles. Leader: Lou Ruidisch (845) 896-9332 or LER3rd@verizon.net Excellent views of the Hudson River from this beautiful and historic location. Bring lunch and water. Meet in front of the Beacon Sloop Club, Riverfront Park. www.MidHudsonADK.org Macroinvertebrate Workshop10:00 am – 2:00 pm As part of Dutchess County's Watershed Awareness Month, Join Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) and Watershed Research Associates Senior Taxonomist J. Kelley Nolan for a stream-side macroinvertebrate workshop. The workshop will provide an overview of stream bio-monitoring to assess water quality. Attendees can observe data collection at the site, and listen to talks about the macro life habits and how they indicate water quality. The Oblong Land Conservancy and representatives from Pawling CAB and MS4 Committee will also attend to discuss about watershed goals. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP in advance by emailing Vicky Buono at vcb4@cornell.edu or calling (845) 677-8223 x153. Location: Murrow Park, Old Rt. 55, Pawling, NY Bountiful Berries11 AM with Jillian Koehnken. NY: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (meet at Nature Center, through Main Gate, up road about one mile) Free admission! $8.00 parking per car For ages 12+, with an adult. Registration required: 845-255-0752 More info here. Rain Barrel Workshop!3:30 p.m. Beacon's Fishkill Creek Watershed Rain Barrel Workshop - Participants will be provided with a 55-gallon food-grade plastic barrel and all the materials needed to build a rain barrel. At Clearwater Office, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY. Registration: $15.00; space is limited. Contact: Vicky Buono at vcb4@cornell.edu or 845-677-8223, ext. 153. Sunday:Meditation and Dharma Talk9AM Inside the Quan Yin Hall at the Chuang Yen Monastery on Route 301 in Kent. Free. This event takes place every Sunday morning. Putnam County 4H Fair10AM -5PM At the County Park in Kent. More info here. Highlight today: David Amram at 2PM General Knox' Birthday Celebration1PM - 4PM with 18th C. artillery, music. NY: Knox’s Headquarters (on Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate) Free admission! Free parking! Info: 845-561-5498. More info here. Into the Future:Tuesday, July 27
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm As part of Dutchess County's Watershed Awareness Month. At this workshop, Robert Wills, Sr. GIS Project Coordinator for the Dutchess County Planning and Development Department, will familiarize participants with new, high-resolution geographic data on county watersheds. Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County will provide an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and demonstrate a mapping tool for municipal land use planning. Location: East Fishkill Town Hall, 330 Rt. 376, Hopewell Junction, NY Wednesday, July 28
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3:00 pm Honoring Katy Dunlap, Esq., followed by internationally renowned Roswell Rudd Jazz Quartet. Sponsored by Hudson River Watershed Alliance at The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. RSVP by July 28 to Dave Church, 845-615-3840 or dchurch@co.orange.ny.us www.hudsonwatershed.org. $30 person/$50 couple. Includes hors d'oeuvres and donation to HRWA. Dinner available, starting at 5, music begins 8 p.m. www.liveatthefalcon.com/ Saturday, August 7
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