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July 2026
SUMMER NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD,
IN YOUR TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Whether you enjoy relaxing at Schlathaus Park during concert nights, boating on the river, or catching some great deals at our new Farmer's Market, we hope you are having a great start to the summer season!
Dear Neighbors,
On behalf of the Town Board and our entire Wappinger Town Government Workforce, welcome to July! As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, we wish each of you a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.
This year holds special significance as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, a milestone that reminds us not only of our nation's founding, but of the extraordinary role our own community played in securing that freedom. The Hudson River Valley was the strategic heart of the American Revolution, and Wappinger and Fishkill stood at its center. Brave patriots like Brigadier General Jacobus Swartwout, a proud son of Wappinger, served alongside General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, helping lead Dutchess County and our young nation toward liberty. Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us today.
As part of our year-long celebration, I invite you to join us throughout our All-American Week of community events! Enjoy fresh local produce and vendors at our NEW weekly Monday Wappinger Farmers Market, cheer on our hometown hero Tyler Adams and Team USA at today's World Cup Watch Party, kick up your boots during Country Line Dancing, and experience history come to life at our first-ever public Reading of the Declaration of Independence. These events celebrate not only our nation's history but the strong sense of community that makes Wappinger such a special place to call home.
As we celebrate, please remember to stay safe during this week's extreme heat. We encourage everyone to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours of the day, and check in on neighbors who may need assistance. Wappinger Town Hall and the Grinnell Public Library will serve as cooling centers today and tomorrow for anyone seeking relief from the heat.
Last month also marks another important milestone for our community. After months of public discussion and careful planning, the Town Board adopted comprehensive updates to our Zoning Code, ensuring future development better reflects the true geographic capacity of our land and does not contribute to adding significant density of our Town. These changes account for wetlands, steep slopes, environmental constraints, and infrastructure while preserving the character of our neighborhoods. We also strengthened our wetlands and stormwater protection laws, taking meaningful steps to prevent overdevelopment, reduce congestion, and responsibly protect Wappinger for generations to come.
Summer is officially underway, and there is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy everything our Town has to offer. Summer Camp is in full swing at both Martz Field and Castle Point Park, our Summer Concert Series continues, parks are bustling with activity, and our trails, playgrounds, museums, waterfronts, and boat launches are waiting to be explored. Whether you're spending a day at Carnwath Farms, launching a boat or kayak, hiking through Reese Park Nature Preserve, or visiting one of our local historical sites, I encourage everyone to get outside and experience all that makes Wappinger such an incredible place to live.
As you're out enjoying the season, please remember to drive carefully. Our partnership with the Wappinger Patrol of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office continues with targeted speed enforcement in residential neighborhoods, and our newly installed digital speed signs are collecting real-time traffic data to help identify speeding concerns and improve public safety. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.
Thank you for making Wappinger such a vibrant, welcoming, and patriotic community. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Independence Day, a safe and enjoyable summer, and I look forward to seeing you at our many events throughout the month.
Happy Fourth of July, and God Bless America!
See you around Town,
Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECYCLE CENTER
CLOSED
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
NORMAL OPERATIONS RESUME,
WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 2026
9AM - 12PM
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2026 TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
BREXEL-SCHLATHAUS PARK
THURSDAYS | JULY 9 - AUGUST 27, 2026
7PM-9PM
** THERE IS NO CONCERT ON JULY 2 **
Join us this summer for our extended Summer Concert Series at this gorgeous band shell and newly constructed dance floor!
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., Schlathaus Park @ Myers Corners & All Angels Hill roads. Relax and unwind under the stars at these mid-week mini-vacations.
FREE ENTRY & LIVE PERFORMANCES BY
SOUL SENSE
Soul Sense is the Hudson Valley’s premier Soul, R&B, and Funk band. Available as a 3- to 4-piece group or a dynamic duo, they perform a fresh, funky, and soulful spin on radio hits spanning both modern tracks and nostalgic classics.
FIVE PIECE SUIT
Five Piece Suit is a dynamic, high-energy party and dance cover band based in the Hudson Valley, NY. They are a staple of local festivals, corporate events, and summer concerts, famous for keeping audiences dancing all night long with a massive, genre-spanning catalog.
SOUTHERN DUTCHESS CONCERT BAND
The 50-piece Southern Dutchess Concert Band will be performing a selection of show tunes, popular standards, marches, light classical and wind ensemble music.
GINGER’S REVENGE
Ginger’s Revenge is known for high-energy live performances and a massive, genre-spanning repertoire. They were voted Best Band in the region and frequently perform at local festivals, breweries, and special events across the area.
2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup Sponsored By: ~ Central Hudson ~
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
READING OF
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
HOSTED BY SUPERVISOR JOSEPH D. CAVACCINI
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 | 9AM
BREXEL-SCHLATHAUS PARK
Join Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini as he reads the Declaration of Independence to honor and celebrate 250 years of the United States of America this 4th of July!
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
FISHING CAMP
YE OLD APPLE ORCHARD POND
220 ALL ANGELS HILL RD
JULY 6-10, 2026 | 8-10AM
Wappinger Fishing Camp is geared for children ages 5 through 13. The cost per child is $65 for Residents and $80 for Non-Residents. Please click the button below to register online or call 845-297-0720.
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WAPPINGER FARMERS MARKET
WAPPINGER TOWN HALL
WEEKLY EACH MONDAY | 4PM - 7PM
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is proud to announce the launch of the Wappinger Farmers Market! Continuing on Monday, July 6th from 4-7pm at Wappinger Town Hall, residents and visitors can get their weekly produce shopping done at the beginning of each week from a variety of local farms and agriculturally focused vendors.
We are excited to partner with Vinestops, a farm stand focused app that was launched right here in the Town of Wappinger.
Check out our weekly market specials and sign up here:
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT
SCHLATHAUS COMMUNITY CENTER
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 | 6PM
Community crafting has been a huge hit within the Town of Wappinger. Join us Thursday, July 9th, at 6pm for our July Craft: Painted Rocks. Activities include paint, brushes, and supplies. Instructors will be on hand to show different painting techniques. The cost for the evening is $10 per Resident and $15 for Non-Residents.
Registration is required
- Please sign up by clicking the button below -
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EXPLORE WAPPINGER
WALKING GROUP
QUIET ACRES PARK
61 HELEN DRIVE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 | 2PM START
Join us once a month for our walking group! 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.
Registration is required and available by clicking the button/flyer below.
Walking Group Dates/Location: All start at 2PM
August - Reese Park (Advanced)
September - Bowdoin Park (Beginner)
October - Carnwath Farms (Advanced)
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL EVENTS
VILLAGE OF FISHKILL
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE READING
1095 MAIN STREET, FISHKILL, NY
11AM ON THE STEPS OF VAN WYCK HALL
HERITAGE FOOD & DRINK PRESENTS
PAINT YOUR PAL
1379 US-9, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 | 6-8PM
Paint Your Pal Night... Bring a date, mate, or that one weird cousin. Just don't bring expectations. No talent? No problem. Just Point, Paint, and Pray it looks Human!
Apron and paint supplies will be provided. The cost per couple is $85, save Ten Dollars with the Early Bird Special at $70. Discount Expires July 1st.
BUT FIRST, WE PLAY! TOY SHOP
& THE VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS
RECREATION COMMITTEE PRESENT
MINI MERCHANTS MARKET
FEATURING HANDMADE WARES & SERVICES BY KIDS
MESIER PARK
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 | 11AM-2PM
(Rain Date: July 12)
Come and support amazing young artisans at an outdoor marketplace empowering our young entrepreneurs! Vendor spaces are only $5.
DUTCHESS CRUISERS CAR SHOW
BREXEL-SCHLATHAUS PARK
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026 (RAIN DATE 7/26)
$20 ENTRY FEE FOR CARS
** FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS **
CHELSEA FIRE COMPANY
LIBERTY STREET RAFFLE
CHIEF PRIZE: $10,000
Support our Local Chelsea Fire Company with this special raffle. For full ticket information click the button or image below. You may also email chelseafireco@gmail.com
TO ENTER: $100 DONATION / TICKET
33 PRIZES TOTALING $20,000 AVAILABLE!
ONLY 250 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!
PRIZES:
CHIEF PRIZE: $10,000 (1 PRIZE)
ASST. CHIEF PRIZE: $2,000 (1 PRIZE)
CAPTAIN PRIZES: $1,000 (2 PRIZES)
LIEUTENANT PRIZES: $500 (4 PRIZES)
FIREFIGHTER PRIZES: $200 (10 PRIZES)
SUPPORTER PRIZES: $150 (10 PRIZES)
EARLY BIRD PRIZES: $100 (5 PRIZES)
The Drawing will be held November 7, 2026 at 7pm.
Early Bird Drawing: August 1, 2026 at 7pm.
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NEWS AROUND TOWN
Town of Wappinger Staff Urge Boat Owners, Families, & Friends to be Aware of Parking Areas Around Chelsea Public Boat Launch
Last year, in August 2025, the Town of Wappinger completed restoration of the Chelsea Public Boat Launch. As you are enjoying the boating season this year, please be mindful of the two parking locations highlighted in red in the image below.
The parking areas are as follows:
1) The gravel lot at the end of Bank Street, on the southern side ONLY
2) Along the southern end of Front Street, on the river side ONLY
July 2026 Senior Enrichment Division Newsletter
At the Town of Wappinger, we’re invested in the enrichment of our seniors, the wellness of the community, creating new friendships, and having fun!
We have art class, bingo, bocce, book club, bridge club, bus trips, chair volleyball, chair yoga, chess, educational seminars, exercise class, gardening club, knitting & crochet group, lunch and a movie, mahjongg, Mexican trains, monthly crafts, monthly birthday parties, pinochle, pokeno, quilting, rummikub, zumba, and so much more! Feel free to stop in at any time and find out what new and exciting events are happening at our program!
🎉 June Senior Birthday Celebration 🎉
Happy Birthday to all of our Seniors who celebrated in June! We were so proud to host this special birthday celebration in honor of our wonderful seniors here at the Wappinger Town Hall.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for helping make this day so memorable. Your generosity and support brought smiles, laughter, and joy to everyone who attended.
We were also delighted to receive a visit from Town Supervisor Joseph Cavaccini, who had the honor of calling the first numbers for our birthday bingo game, helping kick off an afternoon filled with excitement and friendly competition.
Wishing all of our June birthday stars a year filled with happiness, health, and wonderful memories!
In honor of Father’s Day, the Town of Wappinger Senior Enrichment Division was Proud to Host a Special Father’s Day Senior Luncheon for our senior residents. 💙
The afternoon was filled with great food, games, and wonderful company as we celebrated the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have made a lasting impact on our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so memorable. Happy Father’s Day!
Please Join Us in Wishing Our Friend Cal Lawrence a Very Happy 90th Birthday! 🎂🎉
It was truly an honor to join family, friends, and neighbors in celebrating the 90th birthday of this retired public servant, former Village of Wappingers Falls Mayor, and former Dutchess County Legislator.
For decades, Cal dedicated himself to serving our community with integrity and an unwavering commitment to the people of the Village of Wappingers Falls and Dutchess County. His legacy of public service continues to inspire generations of local leaders.
In recognition of his many contributions and a lifetime of service, I was proud to declare Cal Lawrence Day in the Town of Wappinger!
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Keep Family, Friends & Pets Safe This 4th of July by Staying Mindful of These Tips!
The flyer below outlines five key safety practices from University Health and Safe Kids Worldwide to keep families safe around fireworks:
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Leave it to professionals: The safest option is to completely avoid using fireworks at home.
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Avoid sparklers: Sparklers can heat up to 1,200 degrees, so substitute them with glow sticks or silly string.
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Aim safely: Always point fireworks away from homes, people, and flammable materials.
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Maintain distance: Stand far back from lit fireworks and never investigate a device that fails to go off.
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Prepare for emergencies: Keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water nearby and know how to use them.
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Wappinger Summer Kick-Off Celebration Created an Incredible Evening for All!
We kicked things off by hosting our very first Wappinger vs. Fishkill Pickleball Tournament as part of our Summer Kick-Off Celebration at Martz Field. Of course, Team Wappinger won! It was great to see so many residents, families, and friendly competitors come together for an evening of fun and community spirit.
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From there, we headed over to Brexel-Schlathaus Park for another fantastic night of our Summer Concert Series, where the music, beautiful weather, and amazing crowd made for another memorable evening.
Finally we headed back to Martz Field for our World Cup Watch Party as we cheered on Team USA! ⚽
Thank you to everyone who continues to make these community events such a success. Summer in Wappinger is just getting started!
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Roof-A-Thon is back where it all began! 🎶🎸
Last Friday was officially “WPDH Day” in the Town of Wappinger as we celebrated the radio station's incredible 50th Anniversary! We are proud that, through the efforts of our Wappinger Town Code Enforcement Office, we were able to help bring this iconic and nostalgic tradition back to its original home, high atop the roof of the Citgo at the corner of Old Hopewell Road and Route 9.
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It was an honor for Supervisor Cavaccini to join “The Boris Show” Friday morning to help kick off this unforgettable weekend of fun, community, and giving.
Most importantly, every dollar raised during Roof-A-Thon supports Sparrow's Nest, providing meals and hope to local families facing cancer. It's a cause that truly changes lives.
Be sure to stop by next time, say hello, make a donation, and help celebrate 50 years of WPDH while supporting an incredible organization. Let's make this the biggest Roof-A-Thon yet! 💥
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Wappinger Town Highway Department Installs New Permanent Digital Speed Signs
Our Highway Department is installing new permanent digital speed signs throughout some of our busiest residential town roadways as part of our ongoing commitment to neighborhood safety.
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These signs do more than simply display a driver’s speed, they also collect real-time traffic volume and speed data, providing valuable information with law enforcement to help identify problem areas and implement targeted patrols where speeding is most prevalent.
By combining technology, data, and proactive enforcement, we are taking another important step toward making our neighborhoods safer for residents, families, pedestrians, and motorists alike.
Congratulations to the
Roy C. Ketcham High School Class of 2026!
🎉🎓
As a proud alumni of Ketcham, it was an honor to proclaim June 28, 2026 “RCK Class of 2026 Day” in our great Town of Wappinger! It’s always a pleasure to be invited back to my alma mater and celebrate with the students, families, faculty and staff of our RCK community!
A truly special part of the ceremony was recognizing those students who have enlisted in our Nation’s military.
To see the students graduate at Ketcham, their home, is something so special and I was especially impressed with the surprise fireworks show that sent these young men and women off into the world after the ceremony.
I am so proud of all of our graduating seniors who persevered through it all and they made through to the finish line!
Congratulations Class of 2026, the 64th class to graduate from Roy C. Ketcham High School!!! 🧑🏼🎓🔴🔵
Congratulations to the
Myers Corners Elementary Class of 2026!
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Returning to Myers Corners Elementary School was a special moment for Supervisor Cavaccini as he had the honor of congratulating the sixth grade Class of 2026 on their graduation.
To these amazing students, the future Roy C. Ketcham / John Jay High School Classes of 2032, remember that you are never too young to accomplish your goals. Dream big, work hard, and never place limits on what you can achieve.
As you begin this next chapter, stay proud of where you come from, embrace every opportunity ahead, and always believe in yourself. The future is bright, and I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!
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A Fantastic Kickoff to the 2026 Town of Wappinger Summer Concert Series at Brexel-Schlathaus Park! 🎶☀️
Thursday, June 18th was a beautiful evening filled with great music, families and friends enjoying picnics, and an amazing crowd dancing the night away!
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What a day for Wappinger and Team USA! 🇺🇸⚽
Tyler Adams and Team USA earned their second World Cup victory with a dominant 2-0 shutout over Australia, and our community was right there with them every step of the way on Friday, June 19th.
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Hundreds of residents packed the pavilion at Martz Field for our Hometown Watch Party, cheering on Wappinger's hometown hero as he helped lead the United States to another impressive World Cup win.
The energy, pride, and excitement on display showed exactly what makes our community special. Congratulations to Tyler and Team USA on another outstanding performance—we'll be cheering you on all the way! 🇺🇸🎉
 
Wappinger Historical Society hosted a truly magical evening at “The Chapel at Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park”
Our Town was proud to be the venue at our beautifully renovated space where we honored local community members Dani Masterson and Rosemary & Denny Evaul for their dedication to community, culture, education, and theater.
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini joined Senior Councilman William H. Beale, Second Ward Councilwoman Heather O’Dell, Fourth Ward Councilman Al Casella, Assemblyman Anil Beephan Jr., County Legislators Alix Winsby, Robert Faust, and Kevin Giles, members of the Wappinger Historical Society, and many local leaders in celebrating these remarkable individuals and their contributions to our community.
The evening featured incredible food and drinks by Simply Gourmet, live music from Bryan Lammers and The Blend, and a silent auction showcasing exclusive local experiences. Most importantly, the event helped support the Wappingers Historical Society’s mission of historic preservation and education.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this premier community event such a memorable success!
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The Town of Wappinger paused on Sunday, June 14th to recognize Flag Day.
The flag of the United States of America has neither "been created by rhetoric, nor by sentences in a declaration or the ink used to pen the bill of rights.
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It has been created by the experiences of a great people." Our flag is the “the embodiment, not of a sentiment, but of a history.”
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Thank you to all that made The 2026 Town of Wappinger Tea Party such a wonderful event!
It was wonderful to spend time together, share conversations, and enjoy each other's company over a cup of tea🫖! We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Time to get moving Wappinger! 💪
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and County Legislator Robert Faust were proud to attend a motivating ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Planet Fitness located in Imperial Plaza Shopping Center in the Village of Wappingers Falls!
This transformed space has been a welcomed sight for many residents and we congratulate them on this significant investment in our community!
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