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From the Office of Town Supervisor
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Dear neighbors,
As summer continues to brighten our days, I am thrilled to welcome you to the August edition of our "Around Town" newsletter! These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity and progress here in the Town of Wappinger, and we are excited to share some of the highlights with you.
First, we're delighted to continue to announce several upcoming events and programs that promise to bring our community together and create lasting memories, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Through this engagement we are proud to host these wonderful opportunities to connect with your neighbors, celebrate our vibrant community, and have some fun in the sun.
We’ve also been busy with important improvements and renovations to our town parks and facilities. Our Buildings and Grounds team as well as our Highway Department have been working diligently to enhance the amenities you love, including new playground equipment at Spook Hill Park and upgrades to the restrooms at Castle Point Park and Robinson Lane Baseball Complex. These enhancements will ensure that our parks remain a safe and enjoyable place for all to visit.
In addition, we are hosting a series of important roundtable discussions across a variety of issues in our community. Our professional staff and I continue to meet with representatives from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rebuild relationships and foster solid discussions to rethink our approaches to our water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring that we continue to maintain and improve the quality of our essential services, while maintaining affordability.
We are also introducing new local laws aimed at curbing overdevelopment and enhancing our quality of life. I was proud to work with our Planning Board to host a public workshop session on two proposed local laws that are designed to preserve the character of our town and ensure that future growth is balanced with our community’s needs and values.
Finally, on behalf of our Town Board, we encourage each of you to engage with our ongoing initiatives and provide your valuable feedback. Your input is vital as we continue to make strides in creating a better, more connected Wappinger.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Together, we continue to make our town an even better place to live, work, and play.
See you around Town,
Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor
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What's Happening In Wappinger
 Adopt a Spot Initiative Grows... Friends of Grinnell Recognized
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini took to the downtown streets of the Village of Wappingers Falls to discuss the Town's Adopt a Spot initiative. The program has already garnered the support of dozens of residents and businesses across our Town to beautify public spaces throughout Wappinger, at no cost to taxpayers. Last week, the Town joined members of our community to recognize the Friends of Grinnell Library for their years of volunteerism and dedication to our community and to thank them for officially joining our program and continuing to enhance our quality of life!
Damaged Angel Brook Neighborhood Gateway Sign Replaced
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Earlier this year a car accidentally struck and completely destroyed the gateway sign into the Angel Brook neighborhood. In an effort to continue to improve our community, it was important to restore this sign as soon as possible and not let it go unreplaced.
***Residents of Wildwood Forest, the gateway sign located on Wildwood Drive was stuck and broken also by a vehicle and a new sign has been ordered following the Town receiving the funds to replace it through the driver's insurance. We will make every effort to ensure that when there is damage caused to Town property, we will rebuild it.
Park and Facility Improvements Continue
As a part of our Wappinger Parkland Improvement Act, the Town has taken significant strides in improving our parks and making decades old ideas become a reality.
Our Buildings and Grounds personnel have made great strides in reopening many of our parks' restroom facilities to the public. These park amenities have seen better days and Town employees have repainted, installed new fixtures, deep cleaned, and are installing epoxy floors all in house saving taxpayers thousands of dollars. Restroom improvements have been made to Martz Field, Robinson Lane Baseball Complex, Spook Hill Park, and Castle Point Park.
The Town would also like to thank Mrs. Noreen Sweeney for her donation of a child changing table at Spook Hill Park, these improvements come alongside the opening of a new swing set at the park and in anticipation of the new outdoor exercise equipment being installed this coming week. The Town Board took action on April 22, 2024, to fully fund the completion of the 9 year long Spook Hill Park rehabilitation project.
Our Highway Department has completed in-house work at Schlathaus Park by installing nearly 400 feet of new drainage pipes, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. These efforts have allowed for the property drain properly and actually be utilized rather than allowing the 40-year-old existing swamp like conditions to continue.
Decades Old Dangerous Stairs at Castle Point Park Removed
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The stairs leading to the pavilion at Castle Point Park have been removed by Town personnel following ongoing improvements being made throughout the Town parks system. The Town is co-hosting a children's nature and sports-oriented program at the park in the coming weeks. Through this public-private partnership, Castle Point Park will continue to see improvements. |
Summer Concert Series - One More Concert Left in the Season!
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Town Officials and Employees Raise Awareness of ALS - Recognize the 10th Anniversary of Ice Bucket Challenge
Can you believe it’s been 10 years since the ice bucket challenge took the world by storm! To raise awareness of ALS, members of the Town Comptroller's Office and Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini accepted this challenge last week. ALS is an always fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disease that robs people of their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. Town Supervisor Cavaccini said, "We encourage all of our neighbors to take the Ice Bucket Challenge this August and post it on social media using #IceBucket10 to share your support with everyone in the ALS community."
Town Welcomes Day & Nite Lounge to East Main Street
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini welcomed Day & Nite Lounge to the ever-growing small business community. Owner Amy Parks explained her business as that, "The lounge will be a relaxing place during the day to meet with a client, plug in a laptop or just kick back with a cappuccino. A long bar at the front window is equipped with charging stations, offering a view of the Village with a sophisticated ambiance and good music."
Town Receives Construction Briefing and Tour of NYC Delaware Aqueduct
This afternoon, representatives from our Town of Wappinger Code Enforcement Office and Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini were invited by New York City officials to tour the City's Delaware Aqueduct Shaft 6 Site in the Chelsea Hamlet and meet to discuss recent updates in regard to completing their bypass tunnel project under the Hudson River. 2nd Ward Councilwoman Angela Bettina has remained engaged and in communication with NYC DEP throughout the project.
Construction to formally connect the new tunnel to the rest of the 80-year-old aqueduct, which is the longest tunnel in the world, will resume in October with a projected deadline of May 2025. The project began over a decade ago when NYC worked with Town professionals to deliver water to hundreds of properties on the eastern side of the Town to obtain water at the shaft site. Once finished, it will prevent significant water loss to the City’s water supply. Residents and motorists on Chelsea Road, Dutchess County Route 92, can expect to see road reconstruction next year following the completion of the project.
In partnership with Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, County Legislator Robert Faust, and the Town of Wappinger, the Melanie Chianese Foundation will be hosting a car show on Saturday, August 10 in memory of this Wappinger resident who was tragically taken too soon from the impact of domestic violence.
John Regan Memorial Concert Series Continues at Mesier Park
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 at Mesier Park every Friday night starting at 7:00pm.
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Town Offers Free Pickleball Lessons |
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The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce FREE pickleball lessons at Martz Field Recreation Facility. Through this public-private partnership, the Town is able to offer these fun filled clinics for Town residents.
Space is limited, please register at wappingerrecreation.com
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Wappinger Town Senior Center Offers Crafting Programs for Senior Citizens
It was craft day at the Town of Wappinger Senior Center! Our new Senior Center Assistant Kellie Ann led our seniors in creating beautiful potted felt succulents. Our members are having a wonderful day of crafting and enjoying each other’s company.
We hope to see you at our next craft! Stop on by or call (845) 297-3670 to join in on the fun!
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No One Rocks Alone Music Festival Great Success
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, hundreds of residents came to Brexel-Schlathaus Park for the first annual James's Warr;ors "No One Rocks Alone" Music Festival. In partnership with Town of Wappinger Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and the Town of Wappinger, attendees were treated to six live bands, a wide assortment of local food trucks and locally sourced raffles. The event was held in memory of Wappinger resident, James Thomas, who lost his battle to suicide, James’s Warr;ors aims to end the stigma surrounding suicide through educating our communities. |
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Water and Sewer Bills Mistakenly Returned
Attention White Gate and Pavilion Condominium Residents:
If you have not received your sewer bill this quarter, please contact the Wappinger Town Water and Sewer Billing Department at 845-297-1850.
The Town of Wappinger has received an unusually large amount of bills being returned by the Post Office as “Not Delivered as Addressed” and “Attempted – Not Known”, when addresses have not changed and in fact are correct. The Town anticipates re-sending these notices, but in case of some letters being misplaced or not returned to the Town, please continue to contact the Water and Sewer Billing Department.
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Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls Hosts Back to School Drive at Wappinger Town Hall
The Town of Wappinger is proud to participate in a Back to School drive hosted by the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls.
We encourage all who are able to participate in this program to do so by donating supplies for students in our community at Wappinger Town Hall starting July 22 through August 16.
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Grinnell Library Partners with Fareground to Offer Free Meals for Wappinger Children Every Thursday This Summer
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Fareground will be at the Grinnell Public Library every Thursday this summer to offer Wappinger youth ages 18 and younger to pick up a nutritious lunch starting at 11:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM.
Families can inquire if they have any questions at 845-375-7194 or email Jamie@fareground.org.
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