http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us Dutchess County Online Web Feeds - Dutchess County Executive News en-us RedDot CMS 7.5 internetsupport1@co.dutchess.ny.us http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18690.htm http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18690.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:49:12 GMT Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret) have announced a Veterans Resource Forum for veterans 60 years or older, spouses and/or their caregivers to be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 4pm until 6pm at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System – Castle Point Campus located just off Route 9D in the Town of Fishkill.
  
“Men and women who have previously served in the armed forces and now are planning for retirement from civilian positions, may not be aware of benefits they have earned that could be key components for their future planning,” states County Executive Steinhaus.  “This event will help educate veterans and provide an opportunity for them to have their questions answered.”]]> http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18655.htm http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18655.htm Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:43:34 GMT Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus announced the retirement of a senior administration official, Consumer Affairs Director Nelson Kranker.    Mr. Kranker has served Dutchess County for more than 34 years.  ]]> http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18647.htm http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18647.htm Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:13:43 GMT Poughkeepsie… In response to the excessive heat advisories posted for the area for today and Wednesday, Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus has announced Dutchess County will be opening four “cooling centers” to the public.   The centers will be located in the City of Poughkeepsie, the City of Beacon, the Town of Pawling and the Hamlet of Wassaic.   Cooling centers will be open from 2pm until 9pm today and 9am to 9pm on Wednesday, July 7th.   Each center will be staffed by a Dutchess County medical professionals and a Site Coordinator.   Light food and cold drinks will be available.  Dutchess County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers will also be assisting with the cooling center operations.    ]]> http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18620.htm http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18620.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:31:14 GMT Poughkeepsie… More than 80 additional acres in the Town of Red Hook will remain forever green as part of Dutchess County’s Partnership for Manageable Growth Open Space and Farmland Protection Matching Grant Program.   The purchase of a conservation easement on Mead Orchards from landowners Charles and Linda Mead was completed today.]]> http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18614.htm http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/CountyExecutive/18614.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:39:35 GMT Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus and Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Robert G. Rolison have announced a plan to save nearly $2.4 million for county property taxpayers.]]>