SUMMER 2024 - Around Town Newsletter With Supervisor Cavaccini

Town of Wappinger sent this bulletin at 06/21/2024 01:41 PM EDT

June 21, 2024

From the Office of Town Supervisor
Joseph D. Cavaccini

Dear neighbors,

As we embrace the warmth and vibrancy of June, I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of our "Around Town" newsletter. There's so much happening in our community as we dive into summer!

Firstly, let's celebrate the conclusion of another school year! Congratulations to all the graduating seniors from Roy C. Ketcham and John Jay High Schools. Your hard work and achievements have been truly remarkable, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Our parks are buzzing with excitement as Summer Camp and various recreation activities kick off. Whether you're exploring nature trails, enjoying sports leagues, or joining in community events, there's something for everyone to enjoy outdoors. To celebrate the end of the school year, we are invited all families to our first ever Summer Kick Off Party at Martz Field on Tuesday, June 25 from 6pm-8pm. Bring the kids out for a night of fun activities in the park! Our Buildings & Grounds Department has certainly been busy actively beautifying and enhancing our parks and facilities. I truly do hope that you will share in my excitement as we continue to reinvest in ourselves.

With summer officially here, it's crucial that we continue to look out for our seniors and vulnerable neighbors, especially during heat waves such as what we are experiencing now. Please take a moment to check on them and ensure they are staying cool and hydrated.

As we have been enhancing throughout this year, we are proud to continue our strong partnership with the Wappinger Patrol of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office to enhance safety throughout our town. Their vigilant presence during these warm months ensures that our community remains secure and peaceful.

As we embark on this summer journey together, I wish each of you a fantastic start to the season. Let's make the most of these warm days ahead and continue to strengthen the bonds that make Wappinger a wonderful place to live.

See you around Town,
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini

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What's Happening In Wappinger

Summer Concert Series

Join Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, the Wappinger Town Board, and the Department of Parks & Recreation for six Thursday nights during July & August, as we fill Brexel Schlathaus Park with Music! You can bring a chair, your boogie shoes, your dinner, or a blanket, just as long as you bring yourself (and hopefully a dozen or so of your closest friends)! Take advantage of these free concerts in the park – Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., Brexel-Schlathaus Park @ Myers Corners & All Angels Hill roads. Relax and unwind under the stars at these mid-week mini-vacations.

CLOUD NYNE

Recent Park Improvements

Town War Memorial at Brexel-Schlathaus Park Receives Much Needed Beautification

For the first time in a decade, the Town of Wappinger War Memorial at Brexel-Schlathaus Park has received some TLC from our Buildings & Grounds Department. The base of the monument has been pressure washed and painted and the landscaped areas received fresh mulch as well. Supervisor Cavaccini and the Town Board are proud to announce additional enhancements at Park such as more mulching, renovating the ADA ramp to the community building, fixing drainage issues, removing garbage and debris around the site, and preparing for a new live performance stage!

Crosswalk Restored and Enhanced at Intersection, Improving Martz Field Accessibility

Town of Wappinger Highway Department crews completed restriping and adding additional signage at the worn-out crosswalk at Pye Lane and Montfort Road. These enhancements offer residents additional safety when utilizing the popular recreational facilities at Martz Field.

Please note that there is additional parking for Martz Field at the Volleyball Courts on Montfort Road.

Masque and Mime 60th Anniversary Concert

Sunday, June 23, 2024. Roy C. Ketcham High School's Masque and Mime will host an Anniversary Concert at 1 pm in the Bove Theatre at Ketcham to celebrate their six decades of live theater in our community. This will be followed by a reception at 3 pm at the River Valley Arts Center at 9 South Mesier Avenue in the Village of Wappingers Falls

John Regan Memorial Concert Series Kicks Off

The family and friends of the late Village resident and musician John Regan have planned an incredible line up of live music for this summer season in his memory.

Please note that the first concert on Friday, June 21 will not be held at the Mesier Park gazebo, but rather at the MJN Convention Center in the City of Poughkeepsie due to weather.

Little League Family Fun Day to be held on Saturday, June 22

Town of Wappinger Little League is opening the gates to the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex to Wappinger baseball and softball families for a day of games, contests, and food this Saturday starting at noon.

Wappinger Town Hosts First Summer Kick Off Party For Families at Martz Field

Join Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, the Wappinger Town Board, and the Department of Parks & Recreation for a fun filled night out in the park on Tuesday, June 25, to celebrate the end of the school year and to welcome the summer season!

This event, sponsored by the All Angels Montessori School and the River Valley Arts Center, is free of charge to all Town of Wappinger families.

Supervisor Cavaccini Receives "Change Maker" Award from CAPE of DC

On June 3, the Council on Addiction, Prevention, and Education (CAPE of DC), a Town of Wappinger based community organization recognized Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini with the inaugural Pelzek Change Maker Award at their 37th Annual Gala.

UnShattered, a nonprofit enterprise dedicated to working with women in recovery by creating up-cycled handbags here in the Town of Wappinger was also recognized by CAPE.

Recent Town News

Local Girl Scout Builds New Little Free Library at Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park

Girl Scout Samantha Owens partnered with Carnwath Community Farming to offer a new Little Free Library at Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park. This new feature in the park is located at one of the breathtaking picnic areas overlooking the Hudson River to the south.

Town Supervisor Cavaccini and NYS Assemblyman Anil Beephan joined dozens of residents and neighbors for a ribbon cutting event which featured craft activities for local children.

Thank you, Samantha!

Royalty Carpet Grand Opening

County and Town officials joined the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the grand opening of Royalty Carpet Cleaning & Flooring Sales on Thursday, June 6th! Be sure to check them out on Route 9 in the Village of Wappingers Falls!

New Hackensack Fire Company Recognized by Town for 75th Anniversary

The people of the Town of Wappinger gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our own New Hackensack Fire Company and District.

For three quarters of a century, this all-volunteer company has been dedicated to protecting and serving our community.

The weekend long festivities included a parade featuring nearly 30 different fire agencies and organizations, a carnival, car show, live music, and fireworks.

Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Clerk Joseph P. Paoloni, Senior Councilman William H. Beale, Fourth Ward Councilman Al Casella, Deputy Supervisor, Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati, County Clerk Brad Kendall, and County Legislator Lisa Paoloni, and Legislators Robert Faust and Lynne Versaci joined hundreds of neighbors in paying tribute to New Hackensack’s celebration.

Longest serving member, Bernie Roe, was named the Grand Marshal of the Anniversary Parade, which traveled down Myers Corners Road on Saturday. Town Supervisor Cavaccini declared June 8th, “Bernie Roe & New Hackensack Firefighters Appreciation Day” in the Town of Wappinger.

Congratulations New Hackensack! Here’s to many more years of service.