 Answering Residents' Questions on Route 9 Development Near County Line
Fishkill residents have contacted Town Supervisor Ozzy Albra with a number of questions in recent weeks about development taking place along Route 9 near the Putnam County line. The work in question is on both sides of Route 9. Supervisor Albra wishes to provide residents with a general update on these developments.
Century Aggregates Inc., is a mining industry on the west side of Route 9 near the Putnam line. Residents have noticed a large mix of sand, gravel and rock which has been trucked to the site. This mix comes from the $1.8 billion Regeneron project located in Tarrytown. That project entails the construction of a 724,000 square feet research and development facility in Westchester. The aggregate delivered to Century Aggregates is the excess from that development project, and delivery will continue until approximately June of this year. Core samples of this aggregate have undergone DEC testing without any issues. Century Aggregate will now process this material which will then be available for sale for various construction uses.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Regeneron project can read a press release from New York State, which contains further details, by clicking the link below.
 As part of a larger redevelopment of its property, Century Aggregate is working with the Department of Transportation to relocate its entryway for traffic flow and safety purposes. A small building on the site will be demolished soon, the shoulders will be reconfigured, and trees will be planted to provide a visual screen of the mine area.
The new entry access road will be closer to the Putnam County line, as seen in the photograph at top. This new driveway will also be paved to prevent dust and dirt from travelling into the roadway or the air. The existing entrance is not paved. All of this work is expected to completed in roughly one year.
Citizens have expressed some concerns about two historical markers near the site, which were recently restored by former Town Historian Paul Gromkowski. The markers commemorate a Revolutionary War battery which was located in the area, and these markers will remain in place and there is a possibility of some light beautification in that surrounding area.
East of Route 9, there are six commercial buildings being erected, which will total approximately 30,000 square feet. Two will consist of office spaces along Route 9, while the other four will be small-scale warehouse facilities set back to the rear of the property. Please note that this eastern portion of Route 9 was once itself part of a quarry/mining operation, and these lands are being redeveloped for commercial purposes.
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 Assemblyman Beephan to Host Office Hours for Central Hudson Customers
New York State Assemblyman Anil "AJ" Beephan will be hosting a special "Office Hours" event for residents with concerns about their Central Hudson bills. The event will be on April 14, 2023 from 12 to 2pm at the Assemblyman's office located at 1075 NY-82 Suite 1 in Hopewell.
Councilman Brian Wrye and the Town Board have engaged with countless Fishkill residents about concerns over their bills since the controversial rollout of a faulty and bug-filled computerized billing system in 2021, which has caused many customers to receive everything from bills five to 10 times higher than normal, to receiving no bills at all for months on end.
"Countless residents are rightly concerned and upset about their utility bills due to Central Hudson's faulty billing system," Councilman Wrye said. "While the folks at Central Hudson are hopefully hard at work fixing this system, this event is an opportunity for residents with concerns to meet face to face and hopefully resolve their issues."
April's event is by appointment only. Residents can make an appointment by calling Assemblyman Beephan's office at (845) 221-2202 or by email at hammonds@nyassembly.gov Councilman Wrye said he expects interest in this event to be high, and that the Town is in communication with Assemblyman Beephan's office to possibly host another event at Town Hall in the future to accommodate any residents unable to make an appointment for April's event.
 Town Hall Hosts March Mindfulness Event
This week, the Town played host to Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley, as they brought a number of their program participants to Town Hall to enjoy a March Mindfulness Event. Those in attendance took part in chair yoga and mindful breathing, as well as a fun project making stress balls using balloons and flour.
The festivities took place in the community room on the ground floor of Town Hall, and a number of Town employees stopped by to take part. Human Resources Director Suzanne Puma enjoyed joining in on chair yoga, while Town Supervisor Ozzy Albra and Councilmember Louise Daniele stopped by to visit. Secretary Greg Totino tried his best to lend a hand, but got a little more than he bargained for while trying to manage the flour.
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Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley is a community service organization based out of Kingston, with another location in Newburgh. Formerly United Cerebral Palsy, Wraparound Services partners with communities in the Hudson Valley to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their highest potential by providing innovative community, educational and residential services.
Town Clerk Becki Tompkins organized this week's visit to Town Hall and took part in the activities with the Wraparound group. She found the experience fulfilling and spoke highly of Wraparound services staff and the individuals they serve.
"This was a wonderful event and we all had a blast doing things which help keep our minds clear and grounded," Becki said. "Everyone had a great time with the chair yoga, and the stress balls are a great way to let out a little negative energy if you need to just banish some negativity. All the staff and individuals from Wraparound Services were kind and inclusive, and I'm looking forward to having them at Town Hall again in the future."
To learn more about Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley and the many services they provide, visit their website.
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Dutchess Junction Fire Department to Hold Pancake Breakfast April 2
The Dutchess Junction Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 2, 2023!
The breakfast will take place from 8am to 11am at the Dutchess Junction Firehouse, located at 75 Slocum Rd, just off Route 9D in Dutchess Junction.
The cost is $15 and all are encouraged to come and bring the whole family to enjoy a great meal while supporting the Dutchess Junction Fire Department.
Learn more about the event by visiting the Dutchess Junction Fire Department Facebook Page.
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Interfaith Council "All For One" Solidarity Event Set For April 2
 The Dutchess County Interfaith Council, in partnership with the Mid Hudson Islamic Association are pleased to host an "All For One, One For All" Ramadan Solidarity Event at the Family Partnership Center Gymnasium in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, April 2 at 5:30pm.
This solidarity event celebrates the ties which bind all of us together and celebrates our diversity, while recognizing charitable work in the past year which provided food for hundreds of vulnerable individuals in Dutchess County.
Proceeds from this year's event will continue that charitable work, as well as lend aid to a number of developing countries. Learn more about the event and RSVP by scanning the QR Code above or clicking here.
As always, Supervisor Albra invites any resident with questions about anything related to the Town of Fishkill to contact him at any time by email at supervisor@fishkill-ny.gov or by phone at (845) 831-7800 ext. 3309, or you can contact Town Councilmembers Louise Daniele, John Forman, Carmine Istvan or Brian Wrye by email through the Town Website, or by phone at (845) 831-7800 ext. 3393.
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