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Dear Neighbors,
As we step into April, it’s exciting to see our Town coming to life with the promise of warmer weather and the energy of the season ahead. Much like the start of the Major League Baseball season—where Opening Day has kicked off and my favorite team, the Yankees, are back in action—our Town is also in full swing! There’s a buzz in the air as we prepare for a summer full of outdoor events and spring activities that families of all ages will enjoy. From our parks to our community spaces, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
We’re also thrilled to share some of the great progress happening around Town. Capital projects continue to enhance our parks and recreation facilities, ensuring they remain top-notch places for our residents to gather and enjoy Contruction is underway to build two new playgrounds, a new live performance stage, new indoor programming space for veterans and senior citizens, and so much more. Additionally, our team has been working diligently, utilizing in-house labor to save costs on the Town’s sewer plants, all while collaborating with State agencies to meet new state-mandated environmental limits.
We’re making strong strides in updating our Comprehensive Plan, focusing on limiting overdevelopment and ensuring that growth in Wappinger happens responsibly, limiting high density, protecting our natural resources and quality of life. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure, we’re set to pave and reconstruct approximately 7 miles of Town roads, making your commute smoother and safer.
I am proud of the progress we are making together, and I look forward to the continued development of our Town as a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Let’s embrace the season ahead with excitement and enthusiasm as we continue to build a stronger, more vibrant Wappinger.
See you around Town,
Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor
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YOUR GUIDE TO UPCOMING COMMUNITY & EARTH DAY EVENTS
Celebrating THE SPRING SEASON & TOWN CLEAN-UP EFFORTS In APRIL
WAPPINGER PARKS & RECREATION
EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 5, 2025 | 1PM-3PM
Ages 13 and Under
Join us for a fun Egg Hunt with THOUSANDS of eggs to collect, a visit from the Bunny, games, crafts, and some yummy snacks!
VETERANS 5K RUN/WALK EVENT
APRIL 5TH | 8AM START TIME
BENEFITING THE WAPPINGER HOMETOWN HEROS PROJECTS
Description
Lace up your sneakers and join us for a meaningful cause!  Run, walk, or jog in our 5K race benefiting Wappinger Hometown Heroes. Let's honor and support those who served our country. Every step counts in making a difference! Register now and be part of something bigger than yourself. Together, we can make an impact. Sign up today and show your support for our heroes!
Click here to learn more about Joseph Ennesser!
We are inviting you to join us in supporting veteran causes by running or walking in a live, in-person race at 8:00AM.
Registrants will receive a custom t-shirt
(T-shirts not guaranteed for registrations after 3/28/2025)
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, April 4, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Place/Directions
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COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT
APRIL 10TH | 6PM
WAPPINGER TOWN HALL - SENIOR CENTER
CRAFT - TEACUP CANDLES
FREE PICKLEBALL LESSONS
MARTS FIELD | 109 PYE LANE, WAPPINGER
APRIL 12TH & APRIL 19TH | 9AM-10AM
The Town of Wappinger is proud to offer this FREE program as part of our Wappinger150 series of events.
REGISTRATION is required and we suggest you sign up early as space is limited and Pickleball is becoming more and more popular each season!
VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS
EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 19TH | 1PM START TIME
MESIER PARK, WAPPINGERS FALLS
If you are lucky enough you may find the GOLDEN EGG at the Village of Wappinger Easter Egg Hunt. There will be music, food vendors and family fun! This event is for age groups of 3 & Under, 4-6, 7-9, & 10-12. You can also take family photos with the Easter Bunny!
CHELSEA FIRE COMPANY
EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 19TH | 10AM
16 LIBERTY STREET
CHELSEA, NY 12512
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
EARTH DAY CLEANUP
10AM START TIME | WAPPINGER TOWN HALL
Open to Residents and non-residents!
We will be working on a variety of cleanup activities including:
-Roadside Cleanup
-Park Cleanup
-Small Scale planting/weeding/landscaping
Meet up at 10am at Town Hall to check in and receive supplies
Please Register by clicking the button below & Complete a registration for each person that will be coming.
Lower Wappinger Creek
On-Water Cleanup
SUNDAY, MAY 25 | 10AM - 2PM
About this event
Join the Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club for a clean up on-water at Lower Wappinger Creek from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 14th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Please note, all boaters must bring their own small boats, paddles, and PFDs, and must be EXPERIENCED PADDLERS/BOATERS. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at Wappingers Creek Boat Launch,121-129 County Rd 91, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. The meeting spot and launch is just past the brick Community Center (on the creek side) and the playing field (on the opposite side). Look for the sign for the Hudson R. Water Trail and a small park. There is a small parking area near the launch. You can also park at the playing field or in the Community Center's parking lot.
If you don't want to go on water, you can pick up litter in the small park. Otherwise, a boat and gear are needed. Boats include canoes, kayaks, rowboats & small power boats. Gear includes PFDs (which MUST be worn while on water), water shoes, synthetic clothing (NOT cotton) waterproof gloves or nitrile/vinyl or work gloves. If you know how to paddle a canoe, but don't have one, you might be able to borrow one from the leader. We recommend that all Sweep volunteers bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
This site is not suitable for elementary-aged children.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or Russell Faller at russoutdoors@yahoo.com or (845)453-8124.
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MORE 'SIGNS' OF SPRING...
Town of Wappinger Parks Revitalized with New Signage for 2025!
In an effort to show our pride & love for our parks, Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini & the Town Board have placed brand new signs at our Town's parks & recreation facilities around town.
We hope these signs will bring more awareness and enthusiasm to our beloved parks this Spring!
Featured Below:
- Castle Point Park
- Martz Field
- Robinson Lane
- Carnwath Farms
- Reese Park
- Rockingham Park
- Spook Hill Park
Capital Improvement Projects Underway
We've been having some beautiful days here in the Town of Wappinger and what better ways to spend it than out reviewing the progress on our many capital improvement projects!
We are so excited to continue to share updates on these long overdue enhancements to our community!
Stay tuned for:
🎸 New Live Preformance Stage at Brexel- Schlathaus Park
🛝 New Playground at Castle Point Park
🏀 Completion of Spook Hill Park
🌳 New Fleetwood Park
… and so much more!
Town Supervisor Cavaccini Elected Vice President of County Supervisors and Mayors in First Term
In a bipartisan nomination, Town of Wappinger Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini was unanimously elected as Vice President of the Dutchess County Supervisors & Mayors Association. The 30 chief elected officials of all towns, villages, and cities in Dutchess County make up the membership of the association.
“It is an absolute honor to have been selected by my peers to serve in this most distinguished role. Our dedicated municipal executives in this county work collaboratively to find solutions to common problems and take innovative approaches to serving our neighbors across Dutchess County and it is my pleasure to serve alongside them.", said Town Supervisor Cavaccini
Town of Wappinger Seniors Celebrate their March Birthday Babies!
We celebrate our senior center birthdays with a party each month! We had some delicious birthday cake and pizza. Special Birthday Bingo is always lots of fun!
Thank you to The Pines at Poughkeepsie for sponsoring our birthday parties!
If you are looking to sign up to join our senior center or know someone who would love to be a part of our center community, please click the button below!
EXPLORE WAPPINGER
WALKING GROUP
Join us once a month for our new walking group addition! Each month we will explore a new park or trail in the Town of Wappinger! This group is for all ages to encourage the community to come together and enjoy the scenic landscapes in Wappinger. Please meet at location for each walking group. This is a guided walking tour of each place.
Walking Group Dates/Location: All start at 2PM
Thursday, April 24th
Location: Wappinger Town Hall
Walking Level: Beginner
Thursday, May 29th
Location: Dutchess Rail Trail (Diddell Road Trailhead)
Walking Level: Beginner
Wednesday, June 25th
Location: Walk around the Village of Wappingers Falls (Meet at Mesier Park)
Walking Level: Intermediate
Wednesday, July 30th
Location: Brexel-Schlathaus Park
Walking Level: Beginner
Wednesday, August 27th
Location: Martz Field
Walking Level: Beginner
Wednesday, September 24th
Location: Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park
Walking Level: Advanced
Wednesday, October 29th
Location: Robinson Lane Baseball Complex
Walking Level: Intermediate
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UNITED WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT HYDRANT FLUSHING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Beginning Monday April 14th through Friday, May 9th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Residents of the United Wappinger Water District, West of All Angels Hill Road & East of Spook Hill Road including the Royal Ridge and Oakwood Knolls neighborhoods, in the Town of Wappinger are being advised to limit water use.
CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning Monday April 14th, 2025, through Friday, May 9th, 2025.
During the flushing, residents may experience erratic water pressure and turbid water conditions. This condition will only be temporary. AT ALL TIMES THE WATER WILL MEET SATISFACTORY SANITARY QUALITY. The flushing will bring about long-term improvements in water quality.
If you have any questions, please call CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. at (845) 463-7310.
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Supervisor Cavaccini Invited to Review Students' Civics Projects at Junior High
Continuing to engage our next generation of Wappinger residents in our community is key to ensuring a better Town for the future.
Last week, Supervisor Cavaccini returned to Wappingers Falls Junior High School to listen to students give impactful presentations on potential policy changes in our community.
You’re never too young to make a difference!
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Councilman Beale Receives Distinguished Citizen Award by Scouts
Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Will Truitt led the Greater Hudson Valley Council of Scouting America's Award Reception in Hyde Park on March 19. The annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Eagle Scout and First Ward Councilman William H. Beale for his years of community service and support of scouting with members of the Hughsonville Fire Company, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Third Ward Councilman Christopher Phillips, and Fourth Ward Councilman Al Casella in attendance.
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Supervisor Cavaccini Participates in Town Hall Forum on Park Improvements
At a recent meeting of the Friends of Carnwath, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini answered questions from residents and provided updates on the many grant funded capital projects occurring at Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park such as new HVAC in the Sports Museum, new art installations, and the renovation of 'The Chapel" - a new event venue on the site.
This marked the Supervisor's 10th Town Hall style forum this year.
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This Month's Wappinger150 Community Spotlight: Little League
Stop by the atrium of Wappinger Town Hall to view our April community spotlight featuring Town of Wappinger Little League!
Opening Day: April 12th!
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Soccer Club Hosts Inclusive Youth Program
Special needs players of all abilities are encouraged to sign up for spring TOPS Soccer hosted by Wappinger United Soccer Club!
Registration is open now at wusc.org — come join the fun for all abilities!
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Heritage Launches Charity Night Benefiting Hughsonville Fire Company
Company President Anthony Martino and Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini are pleased to announce that Heritage Food and Drink will be donating 10% of all their dinner sales on Thursday, April 17th to the 100% volunteer Hughsonville Fire Company.
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Location: Heritage Food & Drink
Address: 1379 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Hours: 4:00PM-9:00PM
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