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September 2025

Dear Neighbors,

As we bid farewell to another beautiful summer in the Town of Wappinger, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress we've made together over the past few months. From vital road reconstruction projects to exciting park improvements, the opening of brand new community facilities, and the launch of fresh recreational programming, our Town continues to grow stronger, safer, and more vibrant for residents of all ages.

This month brings an exciting lineup of community events and gatherings, and we hope to see you and your family out and about enjoying all that Wappinger has to offer. We look forward to having you at our annual fall festival, CarniFall at Brexel-Schlathaus Park as we celebrate the beauty this season brings to our region. Be sure to check the full schedule inside this newsletter and join us in celebrating the spirit of our Town!

Most importantly, I’m proud to share that the Wappinger Town Board has just passed historic legislation aimed at preserving the unique character of our community. This bold action protects over 8,000 acres of land from overdevelopment, preventing high-density multi-family construction in our single-family residential neighborhoods. This is a critical step in maintaining the quality of life our residents expect and deserve, and ensuring our Town’s future reflects the values we all share.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making the Town of Wappinger a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

See you around Town,

Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor

2025 CARNIFALL FESTIVAL

SCHLATHAUS PARK 
SEPTEMBER 18^TH - 19^TH - 20^TH - 21^ST

REFLECTIONS IN ART:
150 YEARS OF LEGACY 

SEPTEMBER 5TH | 1:00PM - 7:00PM
RECEPTION AT 6:00PM

THE BOATHOUSE
105 MARKET STREET WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

For More Information, Please Call - (845) 297-3670

MOVIES IN THE PARK

SCHLATHAUS PARK
FRIDAY NIGHTS - SEPT 12 THROUGH OCT 3

Come join us for our free outdoor movie series! We host four movies that take place in the early fall. Don't forget to always check our town website and social media pages in case there are any changes to the times or weather cancellations!

Schedule:

SEPTEMBER 12 - THE WILD ROBOT

SEPTEMBER 19 - MUFASA

SEPTEMBER 26 - SONIC 3

OCTOBER 3 - MINECRAFT

GRANDPARENTS DAY PICNIC

MARTZ FIELD - PYE LANE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH | 12-2PM

Joins us on Saturday, September 6th for our 2nd annual Grandparents Day Picnic!
Martz Field Pavilion from 12-2pm. Bring the whole family for a day of food, games, and fun! Open to all Town of Wappinger Residents!

Registration required!
For more information call (845) 297-3670

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT

WAPPINGER SENIOR CENTER
SEPTEMBER 10TH | 6PM

This month we will be crafting Clay Leaf Trinket Dishes. The cost per person is $8. Community Craft Night will the second Thursday of each month
in the Senior Center at Wappinger Town Hall. 

Community Craft Night Schedule -

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 6PM - $8 per person
Craft: Halloween Garland
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 6PM - $10 per person
Craft: Painted Tote Bags
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 6PM - $8 per person
Craft: Holiday Card Making

Registration is required for craft nights.

SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

LOCATION: Sgt. Palmateer Park 9/11/25
8:30AM - 9:30 AM

The Town of Wappinger will recognize the Anniversary of 9/11 by conducting the annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 8:30am at the Sergeant Mark C. Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park, located on the corner of Route 9, Old Hopewell Road and Sgt. Palmateer Way.

The Sgt. Mark C. Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park serves as a memorial for Sgt. Mark C. Palmateer, the first Dutchess County soldier killed in the line of duty in the War on Terror, as well as all the service members and first responders who lost their lives on and since September 11, 2001. Sgt. Palmateer, 38, originally from the Town of Wappinger, lost his life on June 26, 2008 during combat in Afghanistan.

A DAY OF SERVICE
IN HONOR OF 9/11

LOCATION: SCHLATHAUS PARK 
BEGINNING AT 8:30AM

Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Town of Wappinger will be revitalizing Schlathaus Park in honor of 9/11. Projects include: Installing benches, fencing and flagpoles, planting tees and flowers along the Walk of Heroes Path, mulching, weeding, and more around the War Memorial.

Sign up today or get more info by contacting Jessica at 845-297-0806 ext 5. 

WAPPINGER DAHLIA SHOW

MESIER HOMESTEAD MUSEUM - FRONT PORCH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025

About the event

Additional September Local Events

5K WALK/RUCK

WAPPINGERS RURAL CEMETARY
TO SCHLATHAUS PARK
SATURDAY, SEPT 6, 2025 | 9AM

GALA AT GRINNELL

GRINNELL LIBRARY - VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS
SATURDAY, SEPT 13 | 5-7PM

You're Invited to the Friends of Grinnell Annual Gala Event for 2025! Tickets are on sale now. Cash or Checks accepted, tickets are $50 Per Person (in Advance) or $55 at the event door. Checks can be made payable to the Friends of Grinnell Library

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER!

HUGHSONVILLE FIRE DEPT.
SUNDAY, SEPT 14^th | 8-11 AM

Join the Hughsonville Fire Department on Sunday, September 14th from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM for our Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! Bring your family, friends, and your appetite to enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting your local volunteer firefighters. We look forward to seeing our community come together for good food and a great cause!

WFBPA SEPTEMBER
QUATERLY LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 12PM

Join us for a delightful luncheon during the event, where attendees can network, enjoy delicious food, and engage in meaningful conversations. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST &
CAR & BIKE SHOW

WAPPINGER MASONIC LODGE
150 MYERS CORNERS RD

SUNDAY, SEPT 21 
BREAKFAST: 8-11AM & CAR SHOW: 11AM-4PM

This event is sponsored by the Free and Accepted Masons. $15 for the pancake breakfast. $20 Car Registration. This event is FREE for spectators and will have a DJ, trophies, 50/50 raffle, prizes and more! Goodie bags for the first 50 registered cars! There will be fun for the entire family!

Rain Date - Sept 28th
For more information please call (914) 450-2874

Other Local News Around Town

Once again, promises made, were promises kept as Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Senior Councilman William H. Beale, Councilman Christopher Phillips, and Councilman Al Casella unanimously adopted significant updates to the Town Comprehensive Plan and Town Zoning Code aimed at preserving residents’ quality of life, preventing overdevelopment, and ensuring the community’s long-term sustainability.

This legislation, developed after months of data review, public discussion, and careful consideration, addresses outdated housing and infrastructure information, closes loopholes that allowed for unchecked growth, and reinforces the Town’s commitment to responsible planning.

CHELSEA BOAT LAUNCH RAMP REPAIRED! NEW DOCKS COMING SOON!

⛵️ After decades of wear and tear, the Town of Wappinger is proud to announce that the reconstruction of the Town owned Boat Launch in the Chelsea Hamlet has been completed!

The project included a complete removal of the old blacktop ramp with a new longer and wider concrete surface.
Stay tuned for our new docks coming in soon!

📰 MID HUDSON NEWS ARTICLE

📰 SPECTRUM NEWS ARTICLE

(Photo Credit - Jim Tompkins)

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, A HUGE SUCCESS

Wow…what a truly successful School Supply Drive!  Children in the Wappingers School District will be given the supplies that are needed to succeed during the school year, thanks to YOU! No one succeeds alone.

Extremely proud to share that, in total, we were able to collect approximately 17 book bags, 44 supply cases, 5 lunch boxes, more than 30 notebooks, over 150 folders, 25 binders, more than 100 glue bottles and sticks, 50+ pens, 500+ pencils, 100+ markers, 100+ crayons, 50+ colored pencils, and about 50+ erasers.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our generous donors, especially our Top Donors, Joshua Stone + LisaMarie Stone of Stone Home Inspections & Staci Mauck Cussick of Comparion Insurance. All of our donors support made this possible! Another huge shoutout to our sponsors for providing the raffle prizes!

Joey Cavaccini, Wappinger Town Supervisor helped with coordination efforts with the School District to distribute the supplies to the families that are most in need.

Additional Sponsors Included:
George Apap Painting
HC & Sons Landscaping
Joe Rabadi from Imperial Barber
Giardino Italiano Restaurant
G&D Specialists
Pet Goods Poughkeepsie
Rosy Cheek Esthetics
Harney & Sons

Dutchess County Government Awards Town of Wappinger $75,000 to Enhance and Improve Wappinger Town Senior Center

'72 Miles to N. York', HISTORIC MILE MARKER RESTORED!

The Town of Wappinger proudly joined Eagle Scout candidate Evan DiMattia of Troop 145 in unveiling the beautifully restored Colonial Albany Post Road Mile Marker — a key step toward earning his Eagle Scout rank.

Evan worked alongside Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, his fellow scouts, and community volunteers to return this 18th-century landmark to its former glory.

Senior Councilman William H. Beale, representing the First Ward where this marker stands, and Fourth Ward Councilman Al Casella also joined neighbors to celebrate this moment of preservation.

Once inscribed with “72 Miles to N. York,” this mile marker is part of a chain installed along the original Post Road under the direction of Benjamin Franklin in colonial America. These markers served as vital reference points for mail carriers and travelers, guiding them between New York City and Albany — long before Route 9 became the modern thoroughfare we know today. The marker stands in front of Southside Plaza on Route 9.

#Wappinger150 #LocalHistory #EagleScoutProject #AlbanyPostRoad #CommunityPride #HistoricPreservation

TOWN AND COUNTY OFFICIALS JOIN THE SPIRIT OF '45 CELEBRATION

Wappinger Town & County Officials proudly joined the Spirit of ’45 celebration, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II — a day that set off celebrations around the world in 1945 and continues to inspire unity, gratitude, and remembrance. 

This ceremony feels especially meaningful as the ceremony here in this very community kicked off the world wide recognition of this anniversary. 

As the Town of Wappinger commemorates its 150th anniversary we reflect that during WWII, the Village of Wappingers Falls held a remarkable distinction — more residents served per capita than any other municipality in the nation. That legacy of service and sacrifice is something we carry forward with deep pride.

A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Victor L. Bracone VFW Post 5913 for organizing today’s beautiful and moving event, which included honoring two of Dutchess County’s own WWII veterans — including our friend Al Huber, whom we recognized earlier this year for his incredible service and contributions.

May we always remember the courage, commitment, and unity that defined the Greatest Generation — and strive to live up to that legacy every day.

SUPERVISOR CAVACCINI SPEAKS AT DC HONOR-A-VETERAN CEREMONY

Supervisor Cavaccini had the great opportunity to represent our Town in honoring the first female veteran recognized at Dutchess County’s Honor-A-Veteran ceremony series at the S.W. Johnson Engine Company 2 in the Village of Wappingers Falls.

Family members, fellow veterans, and community officials gathered to pay tribute to the late Air Force Sergeant Michele Kinsell, a proud veteran, mother, and dedicated supporter of our greater Wappinger community.

🎶✨ What INCREDIBLE Nights We Shared in Wappinger! ✨🎶

During our Town of Wappinger Summer Concert at Brexel-Schlathaus Park we brought out a **record-breaking crowd**! 🌟 The park was filled with music, laughter, and the energy of our amazing community coming together to enjoy a perfect summer evening.

A huge thank you to our talented performers, dedicated Town staff, and of course — YOU, our residents and guests, for making this season one for the history books! 🙌

Our 'Movies in the Park' Series is coming up next! Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and let’s keep enjoying the outdoors, all season long!

#WappingerConcertSeries #CommunityStrong #SummerInWappinger #BrexelSchlathausPark

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