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t a special session of the Haldane School Dis- trict’s Board of Education last Tuesday eve- Aning (July 28), the five trustees reluctantly de- cided against going forward with an administrative reorganization plan by Dr. Diana Bowers, the school district’s superintendent, after they had appeared to be supporting it. The plan, which proposed creating a new position of assistant superintendent for current High School Principal Brian Alm, among other changes, was intended as part of an effort to implement the dis- trict’s new strategic plan and also retain the current administrative team by offering them a promotional opportunity, not an easy thing in a small district. The idea met with significant opposition from sever- Crews began paving South Mountain Pass on Thursday morning (July 30). Photo by Michael Turton al perspectives starting at a public hearing on July 21. (To page 3) South Mountain Pass Paving Foes Lose Court Bid to Halt Project New road work commences; tious debate, on June 10 the Town Board approved a 1,310-foot South Mountain Town Board approves Pass drainage project, to be complement- furnace restrictions ed and protected by the paving work. Represented by David K. Gordon, a New Paltz–based lawyer, on Wednesday By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong morning the Old Road Society and its al- pponents of paving the western- lies went to the state’s Putnam Supreme most stretch of South Mountain Court civil division in Carmel, filing OPass took their case to court this their bid to stop the paving by obtaining week but failed to obtain a temporary re- a temporary restraining order, in a state straining order to stop the roadwork. law Article 78 proceeding. The court At a Town Board workshop Wednesday called for a hearing under Justice Victor Jen Daly, Haldane School Board president, and Superintendent Diana Bowers night (July 29), Philipstown Town Super- G. Grossman that afternoon. Photo by K.E. Foley visor Richard Shea, In the ensuing proceedings, “the named as a defen- “We obviously came to the dant in the case, judge refused to along with the conclusion that this is a good project grant a temporary whole Town Board, and it’s going to be a benefit to the restraining order, Democrat Seeks Beacon Mayoralty which is a good announced the re- entire town.” Ron Ray lays out his plans for change sult of the judicial thing for us,” Shea informed his Town action. By Brian PJ Cronin Paving began less than 24 hours later. Board colleagues and the public Wednes- However, the window for further liti- day night. “We obviously came to the on Ray has called the City of gation remains open and the town has conclusion that this is a good project Beacon his home for 26 years. In until Sept. 4 to answer the allegations and it’s going to be a benefit to the entire Rthose years he’s been witness to in the 19-page petition-cum-complaint town.” He and other Town Board mem- a lot of changes, and in his opinion, not brought by the plaintiffs, the Old Road bers extended thanks to Philipstown all of them have been positive. Society and like-minded paving adver- Highway Superintendent Roger Chirico, “I’ve seen a touch of gentrification,” saries. who planned the paving and drainage he told The Paper. “When I walk down In other town business Wednesday, the projects, and Stephen J. Gaba, who rep- the street now I don’t see many people Town Board adopted new rules for oper- resents Philipstown in court and whom I know anymore, and I’ve lived here ating outdoor wood-fired furnaces. Shea described as “a super-sharp per- since 1989. It’s not as diverse as it used son I think we’re really lucky to have” as to be because of the rent. The rents are South Mountain Pass paving town attorney. becoming unaffordable.” Twisting, with steep 10 to 15 percent After the meeting, Shea commented grades, South Mountain Pass runs di- Rising rents and property taxes pric- further to The Paper. “I’m glad it’s over, ing out longtime locals is becoming a agonally southeast roughly 2 miles from that’s for sure,” he said of the court hear- Route 9D, ending at Route 9 in Westches- familiar complaint on the streets of ing. He explained that the next step is Beacon. But rather than simply com- ter County slightly beyond the Putnam “to start paving tomorrow [Thursday, County–Philipstown border. After weeks plain, Ray has decided to do something July 30]. It was scheduled and then we about it. He recently threw his hat into of acrimonious public discussion, site had to unschedule it” when the court ap- visits and deliberations, the Town Board the ring for Beacon’s mayoral election pearance loomed. He again defended the in the fall. Ray is backed by the city’s voted unanimously on July 14 to pave a board’s decision to pave. “This project 2,600-foot strip of the road, leading uphill Democratic Party and will be running has been voted on by the Town Board. Democratic candidate for the mayor of against incumbent Mayor Randy Ca- from Route 9D. Amid similarly conten- Beacon Ron Ray Photo courtesy of Ron Ray I feel we went (Continued on page 3) sale, an independent who (To page 5) 2 July 31, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things said, though I do traffic in meat substitutes and protein alterna- tives, what I can’t understand The Thing, Itself are meat analogues or simula- cra: vegetarian “,” “hot By Joe Dizney dogs” or “burgers.” Tofurkey! What is that?!? am a relatively indiscriminate eater Can we please call the stuff and will try most anything at least what it is? Ionce. This surely is the result of a Lou- I like food that tastes good isiana upbringing: by the time I was of and tastes like itself; what it is voting age I had consumed (and I daresay as it is. Do not obfuscate or con- thoroughly enjoyed) my fair share of oys- fuse the issue — which is why ters, crabs, shrimp and crawfish for sure, I am a little hesitant proffering but had also traveled the more tangential this week’s recipe: Faux Gras. Cajun foodways that led to plates of al- I came to it through former ligator, squirrel, rattlesnake and even ar- Chez Panisse pastry chef David madillo. (Yes, Virginia, it tastes like pork.) Lebovitz’s excellent food blog Further forays found meals of large (davidlebovitz.com). Now living grub worms (in Nigeria), insects (in the life of an American epicure Mexico) and a brief and previously ac- in Paris, he adapted it from Re- knowledged dalliance with a group of becca Leffler’s Très Green, Très carnivorous NYC gastronauts alternately Clean, Très Chic. [This book known as “the Truth” or “the Or- is subtitled Eat (and Live!) the Faux Gras Photo by J. Dizney ganization.” (Barbequed Kosher-Uzbecki New French Way with Plant- sweetbreads in Jackson Heights were the Based, Gluten-Free Recipes for challenging them to guess its makeup, highlight of that tour.) Every Season, which says to me that the Things’ Sour Cherry .) It is an and although some have called it, this is One of my lifetime-favorite “cook- French “get” vegetarian cooking to just excellent addition and complement to a not the point: In all three instances the books” is the late veterinary epidemi- about the same degree that they “got” cheese or charcuterie plate, and I’m told pot was, as they say, licked clean. ologist Calvin Schwabe’s meisterwerk, rock ’n’ roll, which is basically not at all, that it goes well with big red wines, a Serve it on crackers or a crusty bread; Unmentionable Cuisine, a scholarly and preferring, well, an analogue to what nice rosé or craft beers. it works well with the traditional ac- fundamentally entertaining survey of they already had and did very well.] Or have it with your kale-spinach- companiments of its nominal French global culinary taboos that also provides So while we are ostensibly to enjoy this brewer’s-yeast bomb. analogue — cornichons, fruit pastes, on- recipes for myriad species of beasts, and dish as a simulacrum of foie gras — an I just had some on a baguette with a ion or shallot . (It is pictured nearly all of their body parts and flu- ethically admirable and politically cor- couple of slices of heirloom tomato and here with some of the last Small Good ids. (Admittedly, there are many dishes rect intention if you like to overthink fresh basil and would gladly do that in this particular tome even I wouldn’t these things — what we actually have again in a second. venture, no matter how entertaining it here is a simple pâté of French lentils, Now if we only knew what to call it … . is. I much prefer to stick closer to Fergus sautéed white mushrooms and walnuts. Faux Gras Henderson’s The Whole Beast, an urtext Ethical politicking aside, such a dish (Lentil, Mushroom, Walnut Pâté) for the nose-to-tail school of contempo- could potentially veer into stereotypical rary butchery and cooking.) hippie nut-loaf territory — if it weren’t for Via David Lebovitz; adapted from Très Green, Très Green, Très Chic, by Rebecca Leffler But mine is not a staunchly carnivo- the herbs, lemon juice and especially the rous pursuit — I will happily consume the optional splash of cognac (an obvious and 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon wild and cultivated fruits, roots, shoots stereotypical Gallic nod to foie gras). 2 tablespoons butter, salted or juice and leaves of the garden, field and forest. (I do applaud the proto-hippie inclu- unsalted 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari Anyone for wild burdock risotto? I’m all sion of soy sauce/Tamari over salt for 2 large shallots, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary in! (Don’t start me talking about mush- its absolute umami qualities, which also 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced rooms! For that, come to the mushroom reinforces Mark Bittman’s recent ap- 12 medium-sized button 2 tablespoons fresh sage or flat leaf parsley walk I’m doing for the Beacon Institute preciation of soy sauce and butter as a mushrooms, wiped clean, 2 teaspoons cognac, or brandy at Denning’s Point on Aug. 8; visit bire. gustatory match made in heaven that is chopped coarsely 2 cups cooked green lentils* (about (optional) org/events. It’s chanterelle season, y’all!) greater than the sum of its parts. That 1 cup dried) 1 teaspoon brown sugar I am certainly not anti-vegetarian or said, for the strict vegans in the crowd, 1 cup toasted walnuts or pecans 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper vegan: I am more pro all things in mod- for all it adds, I don’t think the absence salt and freshly ground black pepper eration and would venture to say that I of butter would drastically impact the consume much less meat or dairy than overall taste.) 1. Heat oil and butter in a skillet; add onions and garlic and cook, stirring the national average, preferring the This preparation is also unbelievably frequently, until translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add mushrooms, lowly legume as my protein source of quick and easy (basically a quick spin in stirring until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. choice. I have no ax to grind with tofu the food processor) save for cooking the 2. In food processor, combine cooked lentils, nuts, lemon juice, soy sauce, (particularly that lovely, silky stuff Mar- lentils — and even they are relatively fast rosemary, thyme, sage or parsley, Cognac (if using), brown sugar and nie Henricksson serves at her Asian-to- and easy. (If you’re smart, you’ll make cayenne. Add the cooked mushroom mixture and process until smooth. Go pop-up at St. Mary’s on Tuesday and a double or even triple batch to keep in Correct seasoning, add additional cognac, soy sauce or lemon juice, as Wednesday) and I kind of actually like the refrigerator for quick, cold summer needed. tempeh (and seitan). But, I find that most salads, especially now that the summer vegetarian meat substitutes basically tomatoes are here.) 3. Scrape pâté into a small bowl and refrigerate until firm. Serve with taste like whatever you season them with And what we actually have here is a crackers, hearty bread or small toasts. Pâté will keep for four days in the — just like the squash-zucchini vegetable very tasty pâté — a wondrous thing in refrigerator. It can frozen for up to two months, well wrapped. axis of the garden. itself and not particularly faux anything. Note: No, not supermarket green lentils — green “French” lentils, also known I am truly an omnivore, but foremost I have prepared this recipe for three sep- as lentiles du Puy, are available in bulk at Nature’s Pantry in Fishkill. I like to know what I’m eating, and as I arate groups of unsuspecting gourmands,

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Haldane Board Withdraws Support for Supt’s Reorg Plan (from page 1) Critics, including both parents and tion of the plan in July, amid summer’s pre- haps it is too much too quickly.” Superintendent school staff, pushed back on the necessity occupations, fanned skepticism and suspi- Evan Schwartz, a school principal, un- A rueful Bowers joined the board in of an assistant superintendent position cion about the appropriate process. derscored that in his years of experience trying to put the best face on an awk- in a small school district with only one Despite the superintendent’s attempt in attending national conferences, he ward situation after “a difficult few school each for grades K–12. They pointed to win over opponents and preserve believed Haldane administrators were weeks.” She emphasized the centrality of to larger districts with no such position. her plan with a series of public “coffee among the elite in the country and that the five-year strategic plan for changes Although the overall plan, including klatch” discussions in the last week, a plan to give them incentives and retain in curriculum and teaching approaches an interim promotion to high school the trustees unanimously concluded, in them was worth pursuing. But he conclud- and that they were just at the beginning principal for Middle School Principal Ju- the words of Jen Daly, board president, ed it appeared to be “too much too fast.” of that effort. “The whole purpose of any- lia Sniffen, was characterized as revenue “The plan is only great if it’s great for the Trustee Peggy Clements suggested the thing we do is to create an environment neutral, meaning it would not add to whole community.” plan wasn’t communicated effectively, where kids can learn well … if there was budget expenses, staff and some parents Daly said positive feedback was heard so that no matter how great the board going to be resistance and dissension wondered how long that would be true along the way but that negative comment thought it was, it had engendered nega- then we couldn’t go forward.” and whether in a tight budget environ- received the most attention. She did not tive feelings and would not be appreci- Bowers acknowledged that decision ment management opportunity was ulti- elaborate on what she meant by “most at- ated if it went forward. making took place in a “democracy” and mately trumping staff opportunities for tention.” Board Member Margaret Parr address- that more work would be needed to figure more money. The meeting, held in the Haldane mu- ing the audience said: “This is how it is out a more acceptable way to achieve her Parents and staff concerned about stu- sic room, lasted less than a half hour. The supposed to work. You heard about it and administrative goals. She praised her ad- dents with special needs expressed specif- trustees, looking like patients in a dental came out and told us how you felt.” She ministrators as well as the Haldane faculty ic concern that Alm had no background surgery waiting room, all commented on told the audience to “pat yourselves on the and staff for always “giving 150 percent.” or training in the special education field how they had come to this point, taking back” for participating during the sum- She proposed to the board that she be- and that the inclusion of that policy area, pains to say they believed the plan was mer and said the board heard the concerns gin a search for a director of pupil per- among several others, in his position the right way to proceed but that broader and realized it had to regroup. Parr also sonnel services and innovative education meant a diminishment of the program’s public support was needed for success. added that there was no intent to sneak to replace Wilson. importance and chances for success. “The plan was put together for the the plan through and that it came about The public in attendance, mostly staff Although the superintendent and pre- right reasons,” offered Peter Henderson, only because of the resignation of Jennifer and activist parents, received the board’s sumably the board thought it was desirable vice president of the board. “But we have Wilson, former director of special, reme- course correction in silence and were not to have the reorganization in place before to do it together. People aren’t ready for dial and assessment services, which gave asked to comment before the meeting the start of the school year, the introduc- what appears a major disruption. Per- rise to the larger reorganization idea. ended.

Visit www.philipstown.info for news (from page 1) South Mountain Pass Paving Foes Lose Court Bid to Halt Project updates and latest information. through a thorough vetting” of the plans have given it their all. They short chimneys, al- and solicitation of public opinion. “We have worked so hard on this, lowing them to blan- need to get this done. The project has got it’s very impressive. The Old ket adjacent areas, a lot of merit.” Road Society has stood with including neighbors’ them from the start and yards or homes, with “We are disappointed in the throughout this proceeding. dense smoke. outcome in court, but no one can We are disappointed in the “They put out a be faulted for trying to protect what outcome in court, but no lot of particulate, one can be faulted for trying a lot of smoke,” is so important — the character, to protect what is so impor- Shea said. “They’re ambience and value of history tant — the character, ambi- not appropriate in to Philipstown.” ence and value of history to neighborhoods” or Philipstown.” for use except in the severe months of Shea expressed hopes that no further Wood-fired furnace winter. “Everyone trips to court occur and no other ob- restrictions who’s been next to stacles arise. “People need to respect the Also at its Wednesday ses- Richard Shea File photo one of these knows rule of law,” he said. Citing the virtues sion, the Town Board con- you can’t operate of dialogue over lawsuits, he rued situa- vened a public hearing on them out of season.” Shea defined the tions where “you’re not talking anymore; restrictions to limit use of wood-fired boil- town’s proposal as an effort “to slightly suddenly you’re in court. That’s the worst ers or furnaces, typically located outside shorten the season.” possible scenario,” he said. the homes they heat, to the period from After closing the public hearing, the Old Road Society President Terry Za- Nov. 1 to April 15. No one in the tiny au- Town Board approved the draft mea- leski praised the persistence and inten- dience opposed the move. A Continental sure, turning it into an official part of the tions of the paving opponents, despite Village resident who did not give his name town law code. their setback in Carmel. “The South endorsed the restrictions. “Thank you for Mountain Pass residents worked hard doing this,” he said, referring to himself as to have their day in court,” he told The someone adversely affected by the health- Paper Wednesday night. “Their commit- related side effects of such furnaces. ment to this has been noble and they Critics say the mechanisms often have

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Applications are available at the Highway Department Garage 50 Fishkill Road Cold Spring, NY 4 July 31, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Mayor Merandy Explains Counsel Consultation Calls PCNR article waiting for the New York City De- partment of Environmental Pro- Publisher totally fabricated tection (DEP) to approve a con- Philipstown.Info, Inc. nection to the Catskill Aqueduct, By Michael Turton which will provide Cold Spring Founder and Nelsonville with water dur- Gordon Stewart n July 22, the Putnam ing the dam project. She said that (1939 - 2014) County News and Record- the village will be able to renew Oer (PCNR) published a its general liability insurance and anaging ditor M E story asserting that Cold Spring that the search for coverage on the Kevin E. Foley Mayor Dave Merandy and Deputy downstream lands continues. “We Mayor Marie Early were conspir- Arts/Feature Editor would not be the only village with- Alison Rooney ing to fire Building Inspector Bill out downstream coverage, but Bujarski and to remove Trustee we’d prefer to have it,” she said. Contributing Editor Michael Bowman from the Vil- Developer Paul Guillaro pre- Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong lage Board. The article came af- sented paperwork outlining bond- ter confidential correspondence ing for the Butterfield redevelop- Senior Correspondent from Village Attorney John Furst ment project, and Merandy will Michael Turton to village trustees was leaked sign off on the documents after to the PCNR. The leaked memo a final review by the village at- ayout ditor L E summarized Furst’s comments Attorney Norah Hart, a Cold Spring resident, was torney. Bonding and a number of Kate Vikstrom on a number of legal issues that appointed to serve on the Code Update Committee. easements and covenants are the he had discussed with Merandy Calendar Editor last legal documents remaining to Chip Rowe and Early soon after he had been be approved before construction [email protected] appointed as legal counsel. gets underway. Contacted by The Paper, Meran- Discussion regarding hiring a Reporters dy described the PCNR article as special building inspector for the Pamela Doan “laughable — and totally fabricat- Butterfield project was tabled. Peter Farrell ed … there was no truth to it.” Merandy reported that two in- Brian PJ Cronin Merandy said the issues dis- spectors will be required, one cussed in the meeting with for the buildings and one for the Photographer Furst included a possible merg- property, and that more informa- Maggie Benmour ing of the Cold Spring Building tion is needed regarding how the Department with the Town of positions will be funded. Advertising Director Philipstown Building Depart- Michele Gedney ment. Similar discussions were Village’s Facebook page The Village of Cold Spring gov- For information on advertising: held during Ralph Falloon’s term ernment now has a Facebook page, 845-809-5584 as mayor but got nowhere. The facebook.com/vcs10516. Construct- Email: [email protected] mayor said the conversation with ed by Bowman and launched ear- Advertising closing: Furst was about the implications lier this week, the page is intended Tuesday at noon of such a merger — not an at- to “keep you informed about what Requirements: PDF or jpeg tempt to fire Bujarski. He also your Board of Trustees and other (minimum 300 dpi) said that Bowman’s residency village boards and committees are Review our rate sheet: was discussed, but not as part doing.” Trustee Fran Murphy is www.philipstown.info/ads of an effort to remove him from Attorney John Furst provides legal counsel to the maintaining site content, which in- © philipstown.info 2015 office, rather to determine if the Cold Spring Village Board. Photos by M. Turton cludes brief status reports on such Village Board was at risk legally current projects as the Main Street All rights reserved. No part of this as a result of Bowman having the understanding that if the grant were project, residential parking permits and publication may be reproduced in moved from Cold Spring into Nelsonville awarded, it would get the contract to remediation of coal tar at the Cold Spring any form, mechanical or electronic, earlier this year. Bowman moved in or- do the code update. The Village Board Boat Club. It also lists village commit- without written permission of the der to care for his mother, who was ill. at the time voted unanimously to award tees in need of new members. The page publisher. Advertisements designed At the Tuesday (July 28) meeting of the work to Greenplan. A subsequent provides a link through which residents by The Paper are copyrighted and the Village Board, trustees met in execu- Village Board, however, voted to give can sign up to receive email blasts from may not be reproduced in whole or tive session prior to the regular meeting. the work to the consulting firm Bar- the village clerk regarding village news, in part without permission. During the public comment period, Doug ton & Loguidice. Greenplan responded meetings, events and important an- Cunningham, editor of the PCNR, asked by presenting the village with a bill for nouncements. The description indicates how the executive session was justified. $7,603.75 for its work on the grant ap- that the Facebook page is not intended Merandy deferred to Furst, who very suc- plication. for “back and forth communication” and cinctly indicated that the board has the After his election last March, Merandy that trustees will not respond to postings Read what your right to speak to its attorney in private indicated that he wants to turn back the made on the site. Instead, residents are when seeking legal advice. No indication clock and once again award the code up- encouraged to communicate with the vil- was given as to the topics discussed. date work to Greenplan — an announce- neighbors are lage via email, mail, phone or by visiting ment that prompted Code Update Com- NYSERDA green light the Village Office. saying: Trustees authorized Merandy to sign mittee Chair Jack Goldstein to resign. a long-delayed agreement with the New A contract has not yet been signed with either consulting firm. Visit www.philipstown.info for news York State Energy Research and Devel- updates and latest information. Visit our opment Authority (NYSERDA). The con- The Code Update Committee has not tract details how a $62,625 NYSERDA met since May. One way or another, the Comments grant will be used to update the Village Village Board will have to act soon in se- Code. The grant, first announced in late lecting the consultant in order to honor 2013, was originally for $75,000; how- the contract with NYSERDA and to re- Everyone’s reading section online. ever, the amount was reduced when the sume work on the code update in ear- Historic District Review Board secured nest. At Tuesday’s meeting, trustees vot- other funding to revise its part of the ed to appoint Cold Spring resident and For more information on code. Before Tuesday’s vote, Early out- attorney Norah Hart to the Code Update lined final revisions to the wording of the Committee. where to fi nd things or contract, an agreement that had been Fees, Butterfield, liability reviewed and approved by the Code Up- Trustees approved fees suggested what’s happening, visit: date Committee in May. Trustees Bow- by the Historic District review Board man and Cathryn Fadde voted against (HDRB). Beginning in September, appli- Community Directory the motion, stating that they wanted one cants to the HDRB will pay $30 for rou- Expanded Calendar more look at the document. tine projects and $80 if a public hearing Advertise your business here Arts & Leisure While the contract with NYSERDA has is required. now been finalized, the sticky question The village is shopping for liability in- as to which consulting firm will work on surance for lands below the village reser- all at the project with the Code Update Com- voirs, which are due to be repaired. The call 845.809.5584 mittee remains unresolved. Initially, the current policy expires at the end of the email [email protected] Village Board voted to award the work month, and a number of companies have to Greenplan, the firm that had written declined to offer coverage due to delays the successful grant application. Green- in the start of the dam repairs. Trustee plan did that work pro bono, based on Fran Murphy said that the village is www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 31, 2015 5

Democrat Seeks Beacon Mayoralty (from page 1) Central Hudson Warns of is backed by the city’s Republican Party. in the city’s budget, which would lead to Ray is no stranger to public service, further increases in taxes — an increase Utility Bill Payment Scams having done stints as a Dutchess County that the people of Beacon should have a Customers with doubts should a pay-back money card; emails legislator, as the City of Beacon hous- say in. not divulge information from impersonators posing as a ing commissioner and as a member of “This referendum on the firehouses utility company, requesting utility bill the Dutchess County Reapportionment and the garage has been going on for too entral Hudson is alerting payment and personal information; Committee, not to mention time in the long,” he said. “When I’m elected as may- Ccustomers of a bill payment scam and calls by perpetrators claiming to U.S. Army, the New York Army National or, one of my first actions will be to bring targeting its customers. be with a national collection agency Guard and 26 years as an officer with those to a vote. Let the voters decide.” Charles A. Freni, senior vice president working on behalf of Central Hudson, the New York State Department of Cor- But there is one aspect of city gov- of customer services for Central Hud- attempting to obtain a payment over rections. “I’ve always been a public ser- ernment that Ray would like to see ex- son, said: “We are receiving multiple the phone by credit card. vant and I like to serve the residents,” panded: the police force. Although he reports of customers being contacted “Central Hudson does not use email said Ray. “I like working with people.” stresses that the Beacon of today is a by telephone by individuals claiming to obtain payments or personal And he said that the people of Beacon safe place to be, he worries that many to be with or representing Central information, and customers should have already been giving him an earful of the changes on Main Street over the Hudson, and stating that the customer be wary of any emails attempting to as to what needs changing. past few years are turning it into a place did not make a deposit for an opt-out secure this information. Do not click program and/or meter change; the “Since Randy Casale has been in of- that might not feel so safe for much lon- on any links or reply to these emails, caller then directs them to pay their and if uncertain, call Central Hudson,” fice, both as mayor and as a member ger. “During this renaissance of Beacon, utility bill using cash or an express wire he said. of the City Council, taxes have gone up we’ve had a dramatic increase in the transfer.” The perpetrators indicate 25 percent,” said Ray. “He may not feel amount of establishments serving alco- that if payment is not made in this Both homeowners and business that because he’s not a homeowner in hol,” he said. “So I’d like to have a larger, manner, utility services will be shut off. owners should also be aware of Beacon, but people like me feel it. And fully funded police force. Because with In this particular scam, the caller also thieves posing as utility employees when I’m out knocking on doors, meet- that many drinking establishments now, provides a name and telephone num- attempting to collect payments for utility bills in person. “The ing people, they’re upset about it.” we all know what could happen. If you ber for a return call, always a toll-free number. impersonators may request Ray says he’ll work to keep taxes low don’t have a lot of police officers on duty immediate payment in cash, check by consolidating city departments and at night, all it takes is for two of them “Central Hudson would never request or by credit card,” said Freni. Central taking a long, hard look at some of the to be tied up dealing with an incident a bill payment in this way. Customers Hudson employees and authorized new positions that have been created and then the rest of Beacon is at risk. are also warned that thieves now contractors drive marked vehicles under Casale’s tenure. “This mayor has And I want tourists to feel safe when access sophisticated equipment and carry photo identification, and will appointed a fire chief, a police captain they come here so that they will stay and that allows them to forge caller always display it upon request. and a full-time recreation director,” spend money.” identification (or ‘Caller ID’) in order to present false names and telephone Finally, phone numbers, street said Ray. “For a city the size of Bea- Keeping Beacon safe and affordable and email addresses associated con I don’t see the need for a full-time for everyone should keep Ray busy dur- numbers. As a result, some customers may even see Central Hudson’s name with customer accounts are never recreation director. And he’s made his ing his time as mayor if he’s elected. But or telephone number displayed, shared by Central Hudson without secretary full-time even though he’s a he’ll have to work quickly to set his agen- when, in fact, the call is not originating permission. Customers receiving part-time mayor.” da in motion: If he does win the election here,” said Freni. “If there is any personal visits, calls or emails are Ray would also like to re-examine two in the fall, he doesn’t envision serving as uncertainty regarding any phone call, warned not to provide or verify their city projects that have been in the works mayor for longer than four years. customers should hang up and call utility account or other personal for years: the construction of a parking “I pledge to serve only one term,” he Central Hudson at 845-452-2700 for information such as credit card, Social garage at Churchill Street behind the said. “I’m in my 60s now and I’d like to confirmation. We are here to help.” Security or bank routing numbers. “If there is any doubt, customers may former Matteawan train station, and the spend some time with my kids and my Other reported scams include calls wish to note the caller ID information, plan to consolidate the city’s three fire- grandkids. One term as mayor will lead to homeowners indicating that their license plate or email address and houses into a new, yet-to-be-constructed me into my 70s, and I think by then I’ll account is past due and directing report the incident to their local police firehouse. He said that both projects want to sit back and just enjoy life.” them to pay their utility bill through department,” said Freni. would lead to an $18 million shortfall 6 July 31, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Interviews: Brandon del Pozo Local resident named The Paper: What led you to study phi- exciting to live in a place I was losophy at Dartmouth? totally unfamiliar with. NYPD Vermont police chief del Pozo: I always like getting to the wanted to learn about terror- n July 13, Nelsonville resident heart of the matter — discarding precon- ist attacks there — to see if Brandon del Pozo was named the ceived notions about a topic and trying they exposed vulnerabilities in new police chief of Burlington, to draw conclusions based on careful New York City. I responded to O thought. three terrorist attacks — two Vermont. The 40-year-old del Pozo is an 18-year veteran of the New York City The Paper: Isn’t it a rather huge leap that actually occurred and one Police Department, where he served in from philosophy to NYPD cop? that failed. numerous capacities including patrol del Pozo: I think not at all. Being a cop The Paper: You’re also an of- officer, patrol supervisor, grand-larce- means you see a lot of things in life, per- ficer in the U.S. Army National ny-auto team leader, crime analyst and spectives you couldn’t get in many other Guard; have you ever been policy analyst, internal affairs group places. You really see what is at stake in called up? commander, supervising intelligence everyday life. del Pozo: My unit was mo- officer and precinct commander.e H left The Paper: Eric Garner’s death raised bilized after Sept. 11 and sta- the department having risen to the rank many questions about the NYPD. As a tioned at the U.S. Military of deputy inspector. In addition, he has senior member of the department, what Academy. West Point was an served as a law instructor at the police was your role after that incident? open base at the time. In the academy, an intelligence officer in the del Pozo: The commissioner realized we heat of 9/11 there was a worry Middle East and India and as an in- had to reset how we deal with citizens — that the cadets were vulnerable. Nelsonville resident Brandon del Pozo is the new fantry officer in the U.S. Army National to de-escalate situations rather than esca- The Paper: Burlington has chief of police in Burlington, Vermont. Photo by M. Turton Guard. His wife, Sarah Carnevale, has late. I helped develop a training unit on a population of about 42,000, been active in the Haldane community, filming — situations where citizens film -of compared to more than eight like become a cop, travel the world and including running as a candidate in ficers. It’s a good mechanism for account- million residents in NYC. Isn’t going to get a fancy master’s degree. There are the 2015 school board election. His then ability and cops shouldn’t be afraid of it. Burlington a bit like being sent down to not many cities like that. I’ll really miss 5-year-old son Zane was featured in The The Paper: Burlington City Council the minors? Grand Central Station — the feeling that Paper in 2013 for his success in “TOUGH- voted 11-0 to hire you, but there was del Pozo: It’s a less diverse city and the I’m at the center of something so im- kids” triathlons. The Paper’s Michael some vocal public opposition. Was some police force is small. But it’s a city that mense — yet just a train ride away from Turton recently interviewed del Pozo of that because you were a NYC cop? takes the equality of all its residents very this special little community. about his new job, life in Philipstown, del Pozo: I think a lot of it was that seriously. And to be the person respon- The Paper: You’re a Brooklyn guy. the pull of Vermont and more. Responses I was from New York. An investigative sible for public safety is always a major What does your favorite pizza look like? have been edited and in some cases sum- piece on me in Seven Days silenced the league job. del Pozo: It’s a New York round slice, marized. opponents. The nation has been doing a The Paper: What major law enforce- crispy crust, with nothing on it. It’s all The Paper: Where did you grow up? lot of soul searching about policing. NYC ment issues does Burlington face? in the quality of the three basic ingre- del Pozo: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn has the biggest force out there and the del Pozo: Opiates coming from New dients. There are probably a thousand The Paper: How did you end up in NYPD has seen it all — the very best — York City is one of the biggest problems. good spots in NYC. Vermont? I’ll let you Philipstown? and some of the worst. I’ve already seen tremendous collabora- know. I’m optimistic. del Pozo: My first visit was a field trip to The Paper: Opponents asserted that tion between NYPD and Burlington PD The Paper: What was the last book you Breakneck in 1988 as a high school fresh- you worked with the Jordanian secret to stem that. There’s also a flow of guns read for fun? man. Even then I knew this was a very police while in the Middle East, charges from Vermont to New York City. del Pozo: The Emerald Light in the Air special place. I was only 14 but I always you refuted. What did you do there, and The Paper: Burlington includes the by Donald Antrim. Why he was named had a mind to move here. We got married how did you end up in the Middle East? University of Vermont. What challenges a MacArthur “Genius” was clear to me at the Chalet in 2002, lived in Forge Gate, del Pozo: I volunteered. I wanted a does that pose? after the first few pages, and it changed then moved to Nelsonville in 2004. change of pace and thought it would be del Pozo: The university has its own some of my ideas about prose style after police force. It’s a constant quality-of- a long bout of Cormac McCarthy. life battle — students being students and The Paper: Where do your interests lie, residents sympathizing with that but ulti- beyond police work? mately wanting some peace and quiet. The del Pozo: Videography. There was a do- fact that I had been commander of the 6th mestic violence incident that really made Precinct, which includes NYU, was a very an impression on me. I teamed up with positive factor in me being hired. some creative friends to make a film about The Paper: What are you looking for- it. It was shot in the Bronx and is now in ward to most about Vermont? post production. Depending how it looks del Pozo: The idea that I can live in a you might see it — or you might not. place that offers as much in the outdoors The Paper: Last but not least, what as Cold Spring, but with a five-minute will you miss about Cold Spring and Nel- commute to work each way, versus travel sonville? to the city. Being a cop is the best job I del Pozo: This is a village in every can think of. Leading cops is second best sense of the word. You really get to know — and being the lead cop in a place like your friends and neighbors in a place Burlington is too good to pass up. like this. I will really miss the communi- The Paper: Will you miss NYC? ty — the passion that people have about del Pozo: New York City will always be living here. But, we’re leaving some fam- in my blood no matter where I am. What ily behind; there will always be a reason I love is that it’s a place where someone to come back. like my dad can come from Cuba and of- Brandon del Pozo begins his duties as fer his kid an opportunity to do things Burlington’s chief of police in September.

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By Kevin E. Foley

ocal theater lovers, who might not get the Lchance to sample the work of contemporary playwrights showcased in New York City as much as they might like, will have an opportunity to do so in Garrison at the Depot The- atre in the coming weeks. The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, always in for some wing spreading, will offer four nights of staged readings of plays by Richard Nelson, Meg Mirosh- nik, Will Eno and Kate Hamill. All of these writers have received important critical appraisal and audience recep- tion along with prizes and awards. Nelson, the best known, has a Tony award to his credit. Paying tribute to the growing stature of HSVF and as an added incentive for Inset, Davis McCallum, HSVF artistic director; above, Kate Hamill, playwright and actor Photos provided those attracted to taking deeper dives into theater’s possibilities, the play- plays, discussed how the staged readings another. Hamill’s adaption of the 19th-century wrights have all agreed to attend the of the contemporary works were an The Droll by Miroshnik deals with novel Vanity Fair by William Thackeray readings of their work and to partici- extension of the HSVF mission “to the 17th-century Puritan revolution celebrates storytelling and the great pate in after-performance discussions. engage our audience in a conversation occurring shortly after Shakespeare’s narrative sweep of a Shakespeare play, The readings will performed by death wherein theater companies were although through a very different lens. members of the HVSF company and other about what is essential in Shakespeare. actors from the New York theater scene Part of that conversation is contextual- shuttered and charged with purveying “This is a project that Kate and I hit and staged by a group of noted directors. izing Shakespeare among other writing.” sin. “This is about the power of theater upon together,” said McCallum, who In an interview with The Paper, McCallum briefly described how to survive, and about Shakespeare’s noted that Hamill had a reading last Davis McCallum, HVSF’s artistic each of the plays chosen contained language surviving when people are year of her adaption of Jane Austen’s director, who will also direct one of the Shakespearean resonance of one kind or trying to stamp it out,” said McCallum. Sense and Sensibility with HVSF. That (Continued on page 14)

accidentally set yourself on fire. Dining at Dusk But there’s also the fact that chefs usually don’t get a chance Second annual Firefly to watch people appreciate the fruits of Feast to benefit Common their knife-wielding labors. “Chefs are often behind the lines,” Ground Farm said Benjamin Giardullo, who serves as the president of the board at Common By Brian PJ Cronin Ground Farm. “They don’t get to serve here are a few downsides to be- the food directly to the customers.” ing a professional chef: long hours, That will change this Saturday night low pay, the high probability that (Aug. 1) when Common Ground Farm T holds its second annual Firefly Feast at some point in your shift you will

Much sweet corn was roasted at last year’s Firefly Feast.

fundraiser at 4 Hanna Lane in Beacon from 4 to 9 p.m. A celebration of local food, the feast will feature chefs from such places as Homespun Foods, Poppy’s Burgers and Fries, Ella’s Bellas, Barb’s Butchery, Marbled Meat Shop, Zora Dora Paleteria, Tito Santana Taqueria and the recently opened Harry’s Hot . “It’s about everyone being able to come in and eat from a bunch of different great chefs in the area cooking live, who finally get to serve Last year’s Firefly Feast Photos by Brian Giardullo the customers directly,” said (To page 11) 8 July 31, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Farm Store Open Film & Theater 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm Vassar College 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring The Light Years 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org The Calendar 2 & 8 p.m. Powerhouse Theater Snapping Turtles Program Noir (Musical) For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 8 p.m. Martel Theater Send event listings to [email protected]. 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall See details under Friday. 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org City of Angels (Teen Players) Friday, July 31 Dan & the Wildfire The Stars Come Out (ages 4+) 3 & 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 11 a.m. & Noon. Boscobel See details under Friday. 379 Main St., Beacon 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring Kids & Community A Winter’s Tale 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Member Moonwalk 7:30 p.m. Boscobel Jonathan Kane’s February / Pontoon / Perry Bear Mountain Pow Wow 9:30 p.m. Walkway Over the Hudson See details under Friday. and the Red Foxxe 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie 9 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon Harriman State Park, Stony Point Music 845-834-2867 | walkway.org 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 718.686.9297 | redhawkcouncil.org Hudson Valley Exposition Health & Sports Cruise Control 1 & 4 p.m. Grand entry of dancers 2 p.m. Noodle Noodle Paddle Yoga 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Bird Festival 3 p.m. Vintage Vinyl 7:30 p.m. Foundry Dock Park, Cold Spring 184 Main St., Cold Spring 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trailside Zoo 4 p.m. Ray Blue 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain 5 p.m. Mark McIntyre Band Nailed Shutt 845-786-2701 | trailsidezoo.org 6 p.m. Tony Leon Film & Theater 9 p.m. Max’s on Main Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island 7 p.m. Joni Blondell Band City of Angels (Teen Players) 246 Main St., Beacon 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock 8. p.m. Daisy Jopling Band 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org Riverfront Park, Peekskill | hvexposition.com 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Bakklash Free Guided History Tours Doansburg Chamber Ensemble 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. West Point Foundry Preserve 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Teen Night) 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 80 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 845-473-4440, ext. 238 | scenichudson.org 845-228-4167 | home.comcast.net/~doansburg 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org Soul’d Again Hudson Valley Exposition 3 Doors Down / Seether As Seen on TV Comedy Series 10 p.m. The Hudson Room Noon - 9 p.m. Riverfront Park, Peekskill 8 p.m. Bethel Woods 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 23 S. Division St., Peekskill hvexposition.com | See music schedule below. 200 Hurd Road, Bethel 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 914-788-3663 | hudsonroom.com Firefly Feast 866-781-2922 | bethelwoodscenter.org 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 4 - 9 p.m. 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon | fireflyfeast.com Harry Rios Vassar College Saturday, August 1 Kayak Tours 8 p.m. Beale Street Barber Shop Noir (Musical) 11 a.m. Waterfall | 7:30 p.m. Full-Moon Yoga 907 South St., Peekskill Desmond-Fish Library closes at 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Martel Theater Hudson River Expeditions 914-271-5891 | bealestreetbarbershop.com The Light Years Kids & Community 14 Market St., Cold Spring Live Music 8 p.m. Powerhouse Theater 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com 8 p.m. Depot Restaurant Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel Farm Dinner 845-437-5599 | powerhouse.vassar.edu 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Premik Russell Tubbs Music Insane Inflatable 5K 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café Donovan Michael and U.R.I. (Reggae) 8:45 a.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds Wrestling Under the Stars IV See details under Friday. 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck 7 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Dr. Lucky’s Blue Revue 201 S. Division St., Peekskill insaneinflatable5k.com/poughkeepsie-ny 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 845-838-0094 | northeastwrestling.com See details under Friday. Live Jazz Health & Fitness 9 p.m. Chill Wine Bar Riverside Crafts Fair Yoga With a View 173 Main St, Beacon 9 a.m. Mount Gulian Historic Site 845-765-0885 | facebook.com/chillwinebar AUGUST 15 & 16, 10 to 5 145 Sterling St., Beacon Live Music 845-227-8623 | mountgulian.org 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Exquisite riverside location on 75+ Sports See details under Friday. Jason Gisser Garrison’s Landing Dutchess County Bears vs. Long Island Tribe 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main POP UP (Semi-Pro Football) Delicious food/picnic court See details under Friday. 3:30 p.m. Beacon High School (Hammond Field) WHUD Fun Crew SHOPS 845-440-3406 Indigo King facebook.com/DutchessCountySemi 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes Free parking at train station Handmade See details under Friday. next door goods/gifts Art & Design Louis Vanaria’s Upbeat Classics Works on Paper (Opens) 10 p.m. The Hudson Room Gate fee reduced 1 - 4 p.m. Putnam Arts Council See details under Friday. 521 Kennicut Road, Mahopac Meetings & Lectures from $10 to $5 845-803-8622 | putnamartscouncil.com Avalon Images of Rock ’n’ Roll (Opening) Friends of the Desmond-Fish 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 10 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library 477 Main St., Beacon 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Constellation Art Sail Oral History Roundtable Now in its 46th year, the Riverside Crafts Fair continues 7 p.m. Beacon dock 10 a.m. Southeast Museum to support 75+ regional artists who remain devoted to 914-907-4928 | beaconsloopclub.org 67 Main St., Brewster 845-279-7500 | southeastmuseum.org making their wares by hand. 100% of admission proceeds Daniela Abrams / Hillary Korn Fontana Genealogy 101 help fund education programs and scholarships for (Opening) 7 - 11 p.m. Beale Street Barber Shop 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum students in need, from tots to seniors. 907 South St., Peekskill 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 914-271-5891 | bealestreetbarbershop.com 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org Writing Group 7:30 p.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance Visit www.philipstown.info for news 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon updates and latest information. 845-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org

Beacon Sloop Club Annual Corn FESTIVAL Sunday, August 9, Noon - 5 p.m. (rain or shine) Pete & Toshi Seeger Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon, N.Y. Major FAIR Sponsors Free Admission Hudson Valley fresh-picked hot sweet corn, cold sweet watermelon, fresh-made veggie and meat chili. Two solar music stages. Many free children’s activities, environmental displays, food & craft vendors. garrisonartcenter.org MAGAZINE 845.255.6436 • 845.838.9630 • beaconsloopclub.org www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 31, 2015 9

Peter Cetera With Hudson Valley Family Summer Birds Program Sunday, August 2 Philharmonic 10 a.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Wednesday, August 5 7 p.m. Bethel Woods 8 Long Dock Park, Beacon Kids & Community See details under Saturday. 845-473-4440, ext. 273 | scenichudson.org Kids & Community Beacon Flea Market paris_monster Skill Toys: Unmask Your Talents Open Garden 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 Henry St., Beacon 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 10:30 a.m. Butterfield Library 9 a.m. South Avenue School 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com See details under Friday. See details under Monday. 60 South Ave., Beacon | hudsonvalleyseed.org Insane Inflatable 5K Farm Store Open Butterfield Library 9 a.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds Monday, August 3 3 - 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm 10 a.m. Mad Science: Energy Workshop See details under Saturday. 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 6 p.m. Wayside: The Movie Bear Mountain Pow Wow Kids & Community 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org See details under Monday. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Howland Public Library Open Garden Desmond-Fish Library See details under Saturday. 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2–3) 9 a.m. Garrison School 4 p.m. Kids’ Craft Hour See details under Tuesday. Beacon Farmers Market 1100 Route 9D, Garrison | hudsonvalleyseed.org 472 Route 403, Garrison 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Desmond-Fish Library Once Upon a River: The Story of the Sloop Long Dock Drive, Beacon 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour Clearwater 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org Sports See details under Tuesday. 10 a.m. Butterfield Library H.V. Renegades vs. Tri-City Kayak Tour 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Homemade Pastas (Class) 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 11:30 a.m. Waterfall 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 4 p.m. Dempsey House Hudson River Expeditions See details under Monday. 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Health & Fitness See details under Saturday. Film & Theater 914-734-3780 | hvhc.org/events Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island Yoga With a View Authentic Mexican Tacos (Class) A Winter’s Tale 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring 6:30 p.m. Homespun at Home 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 259 Main St., Beacon Children and Families: Field Sketching Music 917-803-6857 | homecookingny.com/beacon Sports 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center Andrea Parkins & Chris Corsano Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Tri-City Sports 1 Museum Road, New Windsor 9 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium H.V. Renegades vs. Tri-City 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls Meetings & Lectures 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Art & Design 845-838-0094 | hvrenegades.com See details under Monday. Putnam County Legislature Every Kind of a Painter: Thomas Prichard Film & Theater 7 p.m. Putnam County Historic Courthouse Art & Design Rossiter (Opens) 44 Gleneida Ave., Carmel An Iliad (Opening) The 20th-Century Galleries (Talk) 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Boscobel 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Boscobel Noon. Vassar Art Center Digital Salon 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org 7 p.m. Beahive Beacon 845-437-5632 | fllac.vassar.edu Wanderings and Wonderings with 291 Main St., Beacon Amy Beecher Music 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com Film & Theater 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center Rez Abbasi’s Junction (Jazz) Ham Radio Club Howland Public Library 1 Museum Road, New Windsor 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. 7 p.m. East Fishkill Library 11 a.m. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction 1 p.m. Eat Pray Love (2010) Meetings & Lectures Film & Theater 914-582-3744 | qsysociety.org 313 Main St., Beacon Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org City of Angels (Teen Players) Board of Trustees Education (Opens) 2 & 6 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 7:30 p.m. Village Hall HVSF2: The Droll 3 p.m. Garrison Institute See details under Friday. 85 Main St., Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Vassar College 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org The Light Years Parking Committee 2 p.m. Powerhouse Theater 5 p.m. Village Hall Noir (Musical) 85 Main St., Cold Spring 2 & 7 p.m. Martel Theater 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov See details under Friday. Drake’s Homecoming: The Lost Footage (Documentary) Tuesday, August 4 6 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown St., Peekskill Kids & Community 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com Open Garden The Arabian Nights With Q&A 9 a.m. J.V. Forrestal School 7:30 p.m. Boscobel 125 Liberty St., Beacon | hudsonvalleyseed.org See details under Friday. Howland Public Library 10 a.m. Knitting Club Music 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0–2) Bianca’s Groove 3:30 p.m. Everyone’s Hero (2006) 5 – 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café 313 Main St., Beacon See details under Friday. 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Saints of Swing Enchanted Forest (ages 3–6) 6 - 8 p.m. Bandstand 10 a.m. Hudson Highlands Land Trust Main Street, Cold Spring 20 Nazareth Way, Garrison coldspringareachamber.org 845-424-3358, ext. 7 | hhltrow.org

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Spuyten Duyvil Community Blood Drive Los Más Valientes (Salsa) (from page 9) The Calendar 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 2 - 8 p.m. North Highlands Fire Department 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under July 31 The Arabian Nights See details under Friday. 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring Pure Prairie League 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Bensen-Scott Big Band 845-424-3456 | nybloodcenter.org 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 8 p.m. The Hudson Room See details under July 31. Meetings & Lectures Sports See details under Friday. Live Music Dutchess County Regional Chamber Meetup H.V. Renegades vs. Staten Island 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | See details under July 31. Meetings & Lectures 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 5 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Leo B See details under Monday. 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls Zoning Board of Appeals 9 p.m. Max’s on Main | See details under July 31. 845-454-1700 | dcrcoc.org. RSVP required. 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Art & Design (Openings) High on Rebellion II Planning Board 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Francesco Mastalia: Organic 9:30 p.m. Joe’s Irish Pub | 455 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Town Board Meeting Wilfredo Morel: Farm Art 845-765-0472 | beaconmusicfactory.com 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall 6 – 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY SoulRagga See details under Wednesday. Town Board Pre-Meeting 66 Main St., Cold Spring 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under July 31. 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com Vinny Pastore and the Gangsters 238 Main St., Cold Spring Friday, August 7 Barbara Smith Gioia / Maria Pia Marrella / 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under July 31 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com First Friday in Cold Spring Grace Knowlton Meetings & Lectures 6 - 8 p.m. Buster Levi Gallery Thursday, August 6 Kids & Community 121 Main St., Cold Spring Member Meeting Open Garden 845-809-5145 | busterlevigallery.com 6:30 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club Kids & Community 9 a.m. Sargent School 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon Film & Theater Open Garden 20 Education Drive, Beacon 845-463-4660 | beaconsloopclub.org 9 a.m. Glenham School hudsonvalleyseed.org A Winter’s Tale (Teen Night) North Highlands Fire District Meeting 20 Chase Drive, Fishkill | hudsonvalleyseed.org Howland Public Library 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under July 31. 5:30 p.m. Workshop | 7 p.m. Meeting Computer Learning Center for Seniors 10:45 a.m. Super Hero Story/Craft Time (ages 3–6) HVSF2: Gnit North Highlands Fire Department (Registration) 1 p.m. Babysitting Course (ages 10+) 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring 9:30 - 11 a.m. William Koehler Senior Center See details under Tuesday. See details under Wednesday. 845-265-7285 | nhfd21.org 180 Route 6, Mahopac Purple Heart Appreciation Day Calling All Poets Rescheduled from Aug. 13 9:30 - 11 a.m. Putnam Valley Senior Center 2 p.m. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor 8 p.m. Center for Creative Education 117 Town Park Lane, Putnam Valley 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor 464 Main St., Beacon Ongoing 845-277-5422 | putnamrsvp.com/clc 845-561-1765 | thepurpleheart.com 914-474-7758 | callingallpoets.net Art & Design Storycrafters: Stout-Hearted Stories Farm Store Open Music 11 a.m. Butterfield Library 3 - 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm Visit philipstown.info/galleries See details under Monday. See details under Saturday. Florida Georgia Line 7:30 p.m. Bethel Woods Religious Services Howland Public Library Francesco Mastalia: Organic Farmers and See details under Saturday. 1:30 p.m. Hero Academy: The Storycrafters Chefs of the Hudson Valley (Signing) Visit philipstown.info/services See details under Tuesday. 3 - 5:30 p.m. Cold Spring General Store Grand Funk Railroad 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Meetings & Lectures Girls’ Soccer Clinic (grades 6–12) 61 Main St., Cold Spring 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 5 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College 845-809-5522 | coldspringgeneral.com Support Groups 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com Visit philipstown.info/sg 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh Grand Opening 845-569-3448 | msmcknights.com 4 - 7 p.m. Burkelman 101 Main St., Cold Spring Film & Theater 845-809-4844 | shopburkelman.com First Friday Events in Cold Spring Aug. 7 A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Farm Art, with an 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Health & Fitness Art gatherings opening reception 6 to Navigating Healthcare Options and specials on 9 p.m. Music 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Buster Levi Gallery Matthew Munisteri Trio 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 Main Street opens with the recent 6 - 8 p.m. Foundry Dock Park, Cold Spring misn-ny.org | Registration required. old Spring First sculpture and prints by 845-473-4440, ext. 273 | scenichudson.org Paddle Yoga Friday in August in- Grace Knowlton, mixed Geoff Hartwell Noon. Foundry Dock Park, Cold Spring cludes many special media work by Barbara 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Garrison C 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com events at participating Smith Gioia and 2015 Route 9, Garrison merchants and galleries. paintings by Maria Pia 845-424-2339 | thegarrison.com Discount coupons to vil- Marrella. lage restaurants such as Open Concept Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill, Gallery opens its Le Bouchon, Riverview exhibit with a collec- and Silver Spoon are tion of handmade available at participat- Handmade hats and surrealistic hats and ing merchants. fascinators by Bink will be flower fascinators by This Aug. 7, the on display at Open Concept British designer Bink. General Store will host a Gallery on Cold Spring’s First Zen will be showing book signing of Organic: Friday in August. large works of mixed Farmers and Chefs of the Photo courtesy of Open Concept Gallery media collage and Hudson Valley by painting on glass from Francesco Mastalia from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5:30 p.m., while Gallery 66 NY opens Burkelmans will be having its grand its exhibits of Mastalia’s photos in opening from 4 to 7 p.m., with many of Organic and Wilfredo Morel’s sculptures their artists present.

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Dining at Dusk (from page 7) Giardullo. “A lot of the food is from Common Ground Farm, located at Common Ground Farm, but there’s also the Stony Kill Environmental Education a lot of local vendors. It’s a great value.” Center in Wappingers Falls, began 15 In addition to the local food, there years ago as a community supported will be craft beers and ciders from eight agriculture (CSA) program with a local breweries; nonalcoholic drinks mission: to not just provide fresh local provided by Drink More Good and Tas produce to those who were able to buy a Kaffe, and live music from Mimi Sun CSA share, but to also fight for food Longo, Mario Rincon, the Costellos, Tall justice, increase food access and provide County and the Breakneck Boys. education programs. But over time it “Just about all of these places are became clear that the limited amount of doing a lot to support their communi- land the farm had access to — Common ties, to purchase and feature local foods Ground currently farms on about 11 on their menus,” said Giardullo. “Collec- acres at Stony Kill — was being over- tively, the chefs that we have in our worked in order to keep up with the lineup, and the reason why we asked growing demand for CSA shares. these particular chefs to participate, is “With the amount of land we had, that these are all businesses that are and not having had lots of land to working hard to provide their communi- quickly expand to, we realized that the ties with great food and use their majority of the land had been focused Zero to Go managed waste at last year’s Firefly Feast. Photo by Brian Biardullo purchasing power to support local farms on the CSA,” said Giardullo. “And the and bring that food to people. It keeps food access, food justice and education tions over the past few years in order to more of the community. They are everyone connected to farms and it programs were taking a backseat.” focus on their mission. They first reduced currently finalizing a deal that would allows people to support farms without With that in mind, Common Ground the amount of land being actively farmed give them access to anywhere from 35 having to drive out to them.” Farm drastically changed their opera- by almost two-thirds, in order to let the to 50 additional acres at another site. remaining land go fallow so that the soil The expanded land holdings will give could recharge. And when CGF’s farmers Common Ground Farm a chance to at the time had the opportunity to create expand the scope of their mission as a new CSA called Obercreek nearby, CGF well — a challenge that the board at did away with their own CSA program CGF is looking forward to. entirely, with the exception of a summer “It’s about building a community U-pick program. food system,” said Giardullo. “How do “The partnership that we formed with we create better access for the whole Obercreek was a great strategic alliance community to eat the same food; to eat that helped to kick-start Obercreek’s CSA healthy, local food distributed to various membership, create a great relationship areas of the community and not just one between Obercreek and Common Ground café or one grocery store or the farmers Farm. And it allowed us to refocus all of market, but just about anywhere where our energy on growing food for the people get food?” whole of the community,” said Giardullo, Tickets for the Firefly Feast cost $30 “whether it be soup kitchens, food in advance, $40 the day of the event. Aileen Osborn Webb Photo courtesy of Garrison Art Center pantries or the farmers market.” Children under 12 get in for free. For In the future, Common Ground Farm tickets, visit commongroundfarm.org. Garrison Art Center Show on Late Garrison Artists plans to be able to grow food for even Art by Mary and Russel Wright and Aileen Osborn Webb he Vision of One — The Power of Two: TChampions of Millions opens in the Riverside Galleries at Garrison Art Center to honor three late residents of 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY Garrison whose work had a profound Teen Players present: 845-561-3686 impact on the world of craft and design www.downingfilmcenter.com during the 20th century. City of Angels Now Showing Directed by Katie Bissinger The Vision of One is a summation of the with Linda Speziale and Paul Heckert Irrational Man (R) accomplishments of Aileen Osborn Webb Written & Directed by Woody Allen (1892–1979), whose philanthropy and Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. • Friday, July 31, 7 p.m. FRI 5:30 8:00 innovation changed the Studio Craft Saturday, August 1, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Movement of the 20th century. From SAT 3:00 5:30 8:00 her early pursuit of establishing Putnam Sunday, August 2, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. SUN 2:30 5:00, TUE & WED 7:30 County Products, 1936, in Carmel, to her Tickets: $12 at www.philipstowndepottheatre.org THU 2:00 7:30 founding of the Museum for Contempo- Appropriate for ages 12 and up, or PG rary Crafts, 1956, in New York City — now MONROE THEATERS at TMACC the Museum of Arts and Design, Webb HVSF2: Sixth Summer Season at The Depot: played a vital role in elevating the percep- 34 Millpond Parkway Monroe, NY 10950 • 845.395.9055 tion of craft in the U.S. She established Whiting Award winner Meg Miroshnik’s the Handcraft Cooperative League of www.monroecinema.com America, now the American Craft Council, The Droll Film programming by and the School for American Craftsman (A Stage-Play about the END of Theatre) Downing Film Center at Dartmouth College, now at Rochester inspired by the theatre closures of Puritan England Now Showing Institute of Technology. August 5, 7:30 p.m. Mr. Holmes (PG) The Power of Two is a presentation of Pulitzer Prize winner, Will Eno’s FRI 3:00 5:30 8:00 the dynamic partnership between Mary SAT 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 Einstein Wright (1904–52) and Russel Wright (1904–76), their artwork and GNIT SUN 1:00 3:30 6:00, MON 7:00 a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt their pioneering contribution to lifestyle TUE 1:45 4:15 7:00 marketing. In addition, the exhibition August 7, 7:30 p.m. WED & THU 7:00 includes fine art drawings by Mary Wright from the early 1920s that have Tony Award winner, Richard Nelson’s Pixels (PG13) been seen by few and never exhibited, General From America FRI 3:15 5:45 8:15 as well as stage and costume designs an iconoclastic portrait of Benedict Arnold SAT 12:15 2:45 5:15 7:45 by Russel Wright from the same period, August 12, 7:30 p.m. SUN 1:15 3:45 6:30 also not shown before. MON 7:15, TUE 2:15 4:45 7:15 The Vision of One — The Power of Two Critically acclaimed Kate Hamill’s WED & THU 7:15 opens Aug. 29 and runs through Nov. 8. A reception will be held Sept. 19 Vanity Fair Mission Impossible – from 5 to 7 p.m. The Riverside Galleries an adaptation of William Thackeray’s masterpiece Rogue Nation (PG13) at Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s August 20, 7:30 p.m. Landing, are open Tuesday through FRI 3:30 6:30 9:30 SAT 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:30 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 845.424.3900 information, visit garrisonartcenter.org SUN 1:30 4:30 7:30, MON 7:30 or call executive director Carinda Swann www.philipstowndepottheatre.org TUE 1:30 4:30 7:30 at 845-424-3960. Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) WED & THU 7:30 12 July 31, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Ecloghe, op. 206, For more information, call 845-809-5838 Lacrosse Club performed by Joy Plaisted on harp, Chris- or visit gallery66ny.com. Donates to tine Smith on flute and John Frisch on oboe. Smith is a 1981 graduate of the Juil- Teammates’ liard School of Music, Pre-College Divi- Red Circle PhotoArts Family sion, and holds a master’s degree in edu- Exhibit Opens Aug. 6 Highlanders present cation. Plaisted holds a master’s degree Local photographers’ work in funds to help Santos from the Juilliard School of Music and has Hastings-on-Hudson family performed at venues in the United States, Japan, China, Hong Kong, France, Switzer- he opening reception of the new pub- ollowing a success- land, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Ice- Tlic exhibition Points of View From Fful spring season, the land. Frisch holds a master of music from the Circle by Red Circle PhotoArts will Highlanders Lacrosse the Yale School of Music and has played for be held at the Upstream Gallery, 8 Main Club — players, coaches, many New York–area orchestras. St. in Hastings-on-Hudson, on Thursday, parents and friends — Tickets for the concert are available Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will chose to make a gift to at the door at $10 for general admission run through Aug. 30. Haldane’s new windscreen for the tennis courts the family of their team- and $9 for seniors and students. For fur- Sixteen members of the group will Photo courtesy of Haldane Booster Club mates Darrin, Daniel ther concert information, or to order ad- be showing their work, including Phil- and Mikayla Santos. The vance tickets, call 845-228-4167 or visit ipstown photographers Phil Haber, Haldane Tennis Courts Santos’ lost their Cold Spring home to a the ensemble’s website at home.comcast. Cali Gorevic and Jane Soodalter. Wine, fire in May. Coach Rick Mekeel presented net/~doansburg. cheese, etc. will be served. Everyone is Get New Windscreen a check for $5,000 to Darrin Sr. and Me- invited and admission is free. Blue screen will improve play lissa Santos at a ceremony held July 26 Organic and Farm Art at For more information, visit redcircle- conditions for all in the Parish Hall of the Our Lady of Lo- photo.com or upstreamgallery.com. retto Church in Cold Spring. Gallery 66 NY in August Haldane blue windscreen went up All the money was raised by the club, Opening reception First Friday, Aug. 7 Aalong the fence of the Haldane Cen- also known as P.L.A.Y. (Philipstown La- Call for Entries to tral School District tennis courts over crosse Association for Youth), over the allery 66 NY in Cold Spring will ex- PHOTOcentric 2015 the weekend of July 25. While the wind- course of its 2015 season. The highlight Ghibit two artists who bring aware- screen is intended to benefit all those of the season is the annual P.L.A.Y. DAY Garrison Art Center holds juried ness to the farm community and sustain- photography exhibition who enjoy the school’s two tennis courts, celebration, which features games with ability in the Hudson Valley: Francesco it was installed in advance of the Hal- teams from neighboring towns and a Mastalia – Organic and Wilfredo Morel he Riverside Galleries at Garrison dane tennis team’s preseason training barbecue for all the participants. – Farm Art. The exhibition opens Aug. Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, is scheduled for August. T “Dawn Etta had the idea, which was 7, with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 calling for entries to PHOTOcentric 2015, The windscreen’s primary purpose is quickly embraced by the rest of us. It p.m., and runs through Aug. 30. an international juried photography ex- to keep the westerly winds coming across was a unanimous decision on the part of Mastalia’s Organic features the dedi- hibition. The show will run Dec. 5, 2015, the Hudson River from adversely affect- everyone associated with the Highland- cated farmers who are committed to through Jan. 10, 2016, with an artists’ re- ing tennis play and to provide privacy ers that the money we raised should go growing and producing food using sus- ception Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. from street traffic. The screen was fund- to Darrin, Daniel and Mikayla’s family,” tainable methods, and the chefs who The competition is open to amateurs ed by the Haldane Blue Devils Booster said Tim Donovan, who established the echo their beliefs and pay homage to and professionals in all photographic Club and the Haldane tennis team and club 22 years ago. the food they produce. The farmers and mediums. Cash awards will be given in was installed by Haldane tennis coach The Highlanders Lacrosse Club, chefs were photographed using the wet each of three categories (People, Nature and elementary school teacher Simon founded in 1993, teaches boys and girls plate collodion process, a technique de- and Open), plus a Best in Show award. Dudar, former Haldane Central School in Philipstown how to play and enjoy veloped in the mid-19th century. The The early entry deadline (with discount- District board member and owner of the the game of lacrosse while developing show includes over 100 of its farmers and ed entry fee) is Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. The final Yonkers Tennis Center Joe Curto, Boost- lifelong leadership skills and enduring chefs. entry deadline is Sept. 4. Enter and see er Club tennis representative Rosemarie friendships. For more information, con- Morel’s sculptures are created from all submission guidelines at garrisonart- Sterling and a few students. tact Nat Prentice at 845-661-8937. metals that were once used for func- center.org. “Tennis is a growing sport everywhere, tional purposes in the communities in The juror for 2015 is Julie Saul. She has and many schools new and old are see- which they are discovered, incorporating owned and directed Julie Saul Gallery ing the benefits of supporting it within Doansburg Ensemble his love for community and art. Farm since 1986. The gallery specializes in con- their overall athletic programs. An im- Concerts Aug. 1 and 2 Art was created to raise awareness of temporary photo-based art and works on provement to the Haldane tennis courts the seasonal migrant farmworkers who, paper. She received a master’s degree is really a benefit to the team and the in- Flute, harp and oboe trio at St. year after year, maintained the farms, from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York creasing number of local residents using Mary’s Saturday but also of the many Latino immigrants University, in 1982 and has worked as an them,” said Tom Cunningham, Haldane’s he Doansburg Chamber Ensemble will who have become vital to Hudson Valley independent curator, taught and lectured athletic director. continue its 2015 season with perfor- farming community. It is best described at a variety of museums and schools in- “Aside from the practical benefit this T mances by its trio of flute, harp and oboe. as a journey that begins with a pile of cluding the Metropolitan Museum of Art windscreen will provide to the players, it Concerts will take place on Saturday, Aug. farm equipment discarded after many and the Museum of Modern Art, New also gives us a great opportunity to share 1, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary-in-the-Highlands years of use. A percentage of the pro- York University, Christie’s, Sotheby’s and some real Haldane School spirit and Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut St. (at the ceeds from the sale of Farm Art will be the School of Visual Arts. The gallery has pride,” said Rob McCollum, president of intersection of Routes 9D and 301) in Cold donated to support farm worker health been located in Chelsea for a decade fol- the Haldane Booster Club. Spring, and on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. at programs at Hudson River Health Care lowing 15 years in Soho. The Haldane Blue Devils Booster Club Trinity Lutheran Church, 2103 Route 6, just and the operation of local farms. and tennis team will be hosting a com- west of Brewster. Gallery 66 NY, at 66 Main St. in Cold munity tennis fundraiser this fall. The program will include Loeillet’s Spring, is open Thursday through Sun- Saints of Swing Play Trio Sonata, op. 2, no. 2, Marais’ La Fo- day, noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.philipstown.info for news Summer Sunday Concert lia, Quantz’s Trio Sonata in C minor and updates and latest information. Free concert at Cold Spring’s bandstand Aug. 2 he Cold Spring Area Chamber Tof Commerce’s Summer Sunset Music Series continues on Sun- day, Aug. 2, featuring the Saints of Buying Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, etc. Swing. The Sunday concerts at the Specializing in estate jewelry. We buy to resell, not to scrap. Village of Cold Spring’s Riverfront 171 Main Street Bandstand are free of charge and Cold Spring NY 10516 run from 6 to 8 p.m. The Saints of Swing specialize • Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in eclectic and electric selections • Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. of swing classics, hot and cool jazz — from spicy New Orleans Dixie- land style (complete with a danc- ing tuba player) to elegant New York City sizzlers, Motown, R&B and ballroom favorites. For information about the Sum- mer Sunset Music Series, go to ex- plorecoldspringny.com or the Cold Jay Uhler photographed by Francesco Spring Area Chamber of Com- Store: 845-265-2323 • Cell: 914-213-8749 Mastalia Photo courtesy of Gallery 66 NY merce’s Facebook page. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 31, 2015 13

Community Briefs tion Island, or go to Beacon na H. Matheis, James Rice, Rob Robinson, constitutionisland. Davide Spindel and Rita Weigand. org and click on the Double Feature at the An opening reception for the public to link there. meet the artists will take place Saturday, Ticket orders are Howland Public Library Aug. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. A special feature not required, but tick- Under the Tuscan Sun and Eat Pray Love of the exhibition are two art posters cre- et holders will have ated by DeBois, a Woodstock resident, first priority seating scape the summer heat with two trav- commemorating the 50th and final con- on the boat and vans Eel-themed films showing at the How- cert of the Grateful Dead. to get to the Island. land Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. Ned Moran, collector, curator and de- A boat will leave 5. Starting at 11 a.m. will be Under the veloper of the Avalon Archives, states from West Point South Tuscan Sun, starring Diane Lane. Start- that the museum, located at the Tilley Dock every half hour ing at 1 p.m. will be Eat Pray Love, star- Foster Farm in Brewster, recently host- from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 ring Julia Roberts. Both films are rated ed its 10,000th visitor. Its collection in- p.m. The last boat will PG-13. Light refreshments will be served. cludes over 9,000 pieces, among which depart Constitution Is- This event is free and no registration are paintings, photographs, a library of The Saints of Swing land at 4:30 p.m. There is required. This is an Escape the Ordi- 5,000 vinyl records, video tapes, audio Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce are no boats leaving nary 2015 Adult Summer Reading Pro- tapes, books, posters and other artifacts. from Garrison’s Land- gram special event. The Howland Public Gallery hours at the Howland Cultural Seeking $500 Million ing this year. Library is at 313 Main St. in Beacon. For Center, 477 Main St. in Beacon, are from Vans will take guests from the far end more information, contact Alison Her- 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. There Ideas for Hudson Valley of the Cold Spring Metro-North station rero, adult services librarian, at 845-831- is no entry fee to the exhibition, although Web portal gathers ideas for upstate from 9:30 a.m. and will shuttle through 1134. To see all upcoming events at the donations are appreciated. For further revitalization initiative the last scheduled departure at 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library, go to beaconli- information, call the Howland Cultural Participants 16 and over must bring brary.org and click on “Calendar.” Center at 845-831-4988. udson Valley Pattern for Progress is photo ID (driver’s license or passport). Hinvolved in compiling the Mid-Hud- son Regional Economic Development Images of Rock ’n’ Roll at Council’s plan to revitalize the region. World Jazz Trio at Chapel the Howland Center Ideas are sought in the categories of re- Restoration gional destination tourism, including ag- Opening reception on Aug. 1 Aug. 8 concert includes local musicians riculture and food and beverage; invest- valon Images of Rock ’n’ Roll will ing in city, town and village centers; and he Chapel Restoration will resound Abe shown at the Howland Cultural high-tech/high-salary job creation. Twith jazz and new music as the World Center from Saturday, Aug. 1, through It’s all part of the competition to win Jazz Trio performs on Saturday, Aug. 8, Aug. 30. A collection of paintings, pho- $500 million as part of the state of New at 7 p.m. tographs and posters depicting images York’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative “We’re elated to bring world culture and of entertainers and musicians related to (URI) to help boost various areas of the original compositions to this great venue,” folk, blues, and rock ’n’ roll from the Ava- state through job creation and other in- said leader, violinist and violist Gwen lon Archives Museum of Roots, Rock ’n’ come-generating activities. Big ideas to Laster. Collaborators are Sumi Tonooka Roll forms the scope of this exhibition. help win big funding are sought. Find out on piano and percussionist Arturo Stable. Artists exhibiting paintings are Michael more and submit ideas at hvrevitalize.com. Laster, a graduate of the University of DeBois, Norm Bowen, Gert Mathiesen and Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit Michigan School of Music, is a Hudson Richard Outlaw. Photographers in the Poster by Michael DeBois policy and planning organization that Valley resident by way of Detroit. She has show are Nick Busco, John Cohen, Susan Photo courtesy of Howland Cultural Center promotes regional, balanced and sus- performed with such well-known acts as Fino, Lisa Law, Frank Lombarde, Bibian- tainable solutions to enhance the growth Alicia Keys and Nona Hendryx. Her third and vitality of the Hudson Valley. Found- recording, Gameboard, will be released ed in 1965 by business, academic and in November 2015. civic leaders, and based in Newburgh, Tonooka, formerly based in Beacon Pattern works within the nine-county and now in Seattle, recently enjoyed a area that includes Columbia, Dutchess, Music Alive: New Partnerships residency Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sul- as a composer with the South Dakota livan, Ulster and Westchester. Symphony Orchestra. She also received the 2015 Artist Trust award. Re-enactment Day Aug. Cuban percussionist Stable has per- formed and recorded with such greats 29 at Constitution Island as Esperanza Spalding, Paquito D’Rivera Association commemorates island’s and David Sanchez the Caribbean Jazz role in war Project and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. n Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9:30 a.m. The suggested donation is $15. The Oto 4:30 p.m., the Constitution Is- Chapel Restoration is located directly land Association will honor Constitu- on the Hudson River at 45 Market St. tion Island’s role in the Civil War and the in Cold Spring, across from the Metro- American Revolution in a Re-enactment North train station, where weekend Day. Watch as soldiers fire muskets, rifles parking is free. For more information, and cannons. See what camp life what visit chapelrestoration.org. like: there will be inspections, drills and tactical formations. The West Point Ca- det Black Knights Drill Team will dem- onstrate their drill skills. 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Appreciating the Bard Through Other Writers’ Eyes (from page 7) work went on to garner a rave critical reception in New Value of readings York and will be mounted in a commercial off-Broad- McCallum explained that readings involve an way production this year, according to McCallum. intense period of about 10 hours of rehearsal the Eno’s GNIT is a freewheeling adaption of 19th- night before and then the day of the performance. century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s Peer For the theatergoer, it is an opportunity to watch Gynt, which McCallum is directing himself. “Eno has actors begin to throw themselves into a role and a distinct sensibility; he has a very precise, playful perhaps witness moments of inspiration, as the actor way with language that reminds me of Shakespeare. inhabits the role. “It’s an exciting way to see actors He takes on Ibsen with an odd, refreshing, irreverent doing something different.” way, although very genuine.” In an email exchange, Hamill elaborated on what Rhinebeck resident Nelson had made the biggest a reading, and in her case especially with HVSF, can mark so far in American theater, and McCallum said mean for a playwright. She expressed gratitude for he was thrilled to have “such a huge figure” partici- the Sense and Sensibility premiere last year and pate. “It’s a great honor for the company.” McCallum now for Vanity Fair. “Davis is such a wonderful said he was also excited because the work chosen, champion of new work,” she said. Thomas Michael Hammond, currently in HVSF’s A Winter’s General From America, chronicles Benedict Arnold, “As much as you work to craft something — and Tale, had a small part in the original production of the most famous (and infamous) Garrison resident everyone works so hard: the actors, the crew, the Nelson’s General From America. He will play the lead part of from the War of Revolution days when dirt roads were playwright, the director — you never know how it will Benedict Arnold in the upcoming reading. Photo provided actually made of dirt. “The events of this play hap- be received by an audience until you get it up on its pened less than a mile from the Depot Theatre on feet. That’s an absolutely unknowable alchemy until ing and wonderful,” she said. Garrison’s Landing so it’s hyper-local,” said McCallum. you’re in the room, getting a live response; that teaches Hamill said she could not overstate the importance Shakespeare’s works, of course, have many generals you so much about your play. This kind of reading gives of Shakespeare’s influence on her work as a playwright and many betrayals. you a chance not only to hear honest feedback and work and an actor. He inspires me “to be bold, to embrace out kinks before a full language’s possibilities, to shoot beyond mere natural- production, but also to ism towards bigger themes.” find what’s working: what Continuing, she wrote: “Vanity Fair, I hope, would people love, what the have appealed to him; it’s got a lot of his tricks — dual director loves, what you parallel plotlines, meditations on the theme of ambi- like about your new baby. tion, unfortunate love triangles, direct audience I love feeling like I’m address, some seriously imperfect characters trying to unveiling a whole new work through tricky moral dilemmas, awesome creation: It’s nerve-wrack- women, and some bawdy humor.” Pruning is an art If you are looking for a “natural nish” and do not want to see your BUY SOLAR LOCAL ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more appropriate smaller size. SOLAR EVALUATION For an artful, natural nish, call the artful pruner. Call Gregory, with over 10 years as a career gardener specializing in natural and restorative gardening. 845.446.7465 845-265-5033 Royalty Carpet Your Full Service Flooring Store Lighting • Additions • Pools • Generators Give your floors the Royal treatment Outlets • Electrical Repairs • Landscape Lighting Home Automation • Security Systems Full service fl ooring: Air Conditioning • Phone and Cable • All types of fl ooring sales and installation — carpet, laminate, hardwood, ceramic tile, & resilient fl oors Carpet, upholstery, ceramic tile & grout cleaning Annual Maintenance Commercial janitorial cleaning Contracts Available Authorized Dealer Damage restoration: • Restoration of property damaged by fi re, smoke or water Financing Available! Call today to schedule affordable fl ooring services, occasional and specialty cleaning, or regular janitorial services. You always get a FREE estimate. Payment plans are available. burkeNY.com | Licensed & Insured Royalty Carpet • 288 Main Street • Beacon, NY 12508 845-831-4774 • [email protected]

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Jersey and New York and eradicated in many Mow the lawn with the blades set at 3 inches A instances. It is native to China, Japan and or higher when the conditions are hot and dry. It helps Korea and was first discovered in New York the lawn recover. almost 20 years ago. The larvae feed on Check mulch to make sure it hasn’t decomposed. Add chestnut and three types of maple trees — new mulch so that plants can hold in water more effi- Norway, silver and sugar. The larvae’s feed- ciently on hot days. ing basically girdles the tree, a process that Be vigilant for signs of pathogen infections on plants, cuts off the tree’s ability to get sustenance by especially tomatoes. Late blight has been reported in 11 cutting through the xylem and phloem. The counties in New York and also in New Jersey and Connect- tree weakens, loses branches and dies. icut. Remove any diseased material and do not compost it. Tens of thousands of trees have been cut Now is a good time to dry herbs for winter use. down in an effort to control the spread of the Plant fall vegetables like lettuce, spinach, carrots, kale beetle and to eradicate it. Cancelliere said: and many others that will tolerate cooler temperatures. “Long Island and New York City are big hot An Asian long-horned beetle adult is easily spotted in a pool filter Start looking around for discounted prices on peren- spots, as well as the lower Hudson Valley (be- at this time of year. Photo by Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org nials, trees and shrubs at plant nurseries and landscape cause of its proximity). There is a huge infes- centers. The longer you wait, the deeper the discount, tation in Worcester, Massachusetts, that also The beetles arrive when goods are shipped to the but there will be less of a selection. poses a threat to us.” The DEC is primarily concerned that U.S. from overseas; they are effective hitchhikers. Even Start planning for next year. Take photos of the gar- it could move into the Catskills or Adirondack mountains, though ports have protocols, they are small bugs, and den at its summer peak and consider any changes you where it would decimate hardwood forests. The United some escape detection. Cancelliere said, “As we have want to make. States Department of Agriculture is currently trying to learned from other forest pests such as the emerald ash Check your pool filter for forest-destroying insects. eradicate it from the infestation found in 2013. It’s the season for Asian long-horned beetles to Cancelliere said that they receive about 300 responses borer, infestations can pop up anywhere, anytime, be- emerge in maturity, and the Department of Environ- every year, and one call already this summer has her cause people move firewood all over the place.” mental Conservation is seeking assistance in spotting concerned about a possible infestation in another area The DEC regulations state that firewood shouldn’t be them. Through Aug. 30, the DEC would like people to of Long Island. moved more than 50 miles from its source, and there take photos of beetles they think are ALBs and to email The Asian long-horned beetle looks similar to the na- are towns in restricted zones throughout the state, in- the images to [email protected]. tive white-spotted sawyer beetle. They are roughly the cluding Peekskill, where firewood regulations are tight- In previous years, the DEC has successfully identi- same size, about 2 inches long, and both have long an- er because of infestations of the emerald ash borer. fied potential infestations that needed to be controlled. tennae. Although they are both black, the Asian beetle Whether you’re a pool owner or just a tree lover, be Jessica Cancelliere, research scientist in the Division of is shiny and smooth, while the native beetle is bronze- the “eyes in the forest” and help stop the spread of this Lands and Forests of the DEC, said: “To date, the sur- black and has a single white dot. The DEC wants people dangerous pest. For more information, check the DEC’s vey has resulted in the discovery of one new infestation to bag and freeze any suspected specimens for positive website and the USDA site, which also has materials for on Long Island in 2013, where 600 infested trees were identification. Don’t let it get away. educators to use with the children. Philipstown 4-H Clubs at Putnam County Fair Two groups present for first time in a decade or the first time in a decade, two Philipstown 4-H clubs participated in the Putnam County FFair over the weekend of July 24–26 at Veter- ans Memorial Park in Carmel. The younger group, called the Adventure Kids Club, showed two baby goats they have been working with from Lanza Farm in Garrison. The older kids’ group, called STEM 0516 Club, presented their science research projects at the fair. To see videos of the clubs’ participation, visit Philipstown.info. To learn how to join either of these clubs, contact 4H leaders Sandy McKelvey and Valerie Shafer at [email protected] or [email protected].

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One junior firefighter platoon practices spraying a fire extinguisher at a controlled blaze.

Junior firefighters support a fire hose while platoon members spray. Photos by W. Benjamin

By William Benjamin prevention and how to use a fire extinguisher,” said one camper. The academy is essentially an tten–hut!,” called Danny Valentine, and all 55 extension of the fire prevention program that junior firefighters stood tall with their shirts local fire departments teach at schools around “A still damp with sweat. During the week of July Philipstown. They expand on the basics of how 27, the Junior Firefighter Academy called attention to to act during a fire: “stop, drop and roll,” stay- what it means to be a firefighter. ing low under smoke, feeling a door before “We treat them as they would if they were in a ca- entering. reer fire academy,” said Valentine, academy director The weeklong academy/summer camp is and Cold Spring Fire Company chief. “What they get pumped full of action. The junior firefighters is a uniform and ID tag, and they learn the importance crawl through a smoke simulation trailer, try of teamwork, respect, responsibility, and they get into on equipment, breathe life into CPR dummies Firefighters practice spraying the water cannon. formation.” and spray fire extinguishers. A bomb squad, It’s not all running into burning buildings. The acad- medical helicopter, ladder truck, sheriff’s boat the group’s successes and negligence. They are asked to emy, now in its 13th year, starts every morning at 9 a.m. and an arson dog named Daisy all give demonstrations. respond with “Yes, Sir” or “No, Sir” and must perform with physical training, hence the sweaty shirts. They By the end of the week, most campers earn CPR and push-ups if they neglect to do so. Such behavior has led march in lines, chant slogans and do push-ups. After- first aid certificates. Yet, for Valentine, the ubiquitous to successful careers in and out of the fire service. ward, they listen to lectures, study procedures, watch values learned at the academy are as valuable as the According to Valentine, roughly 30 Junior Firefighter demonstrations and practice techniques. fire-specific skills. Academy graduates have gone on to join departments, in The program is open to fourth- through eighth-grad- “They have to take care of each other, and the only way North Highlands, Cold Spring or Garrison. Many of the ers and put on by the Cold Spring Fire Company and to make it through the camp is to work together,” said instructors at the current academy once attended it over the Philipstown Recreation Department. Donations Valentine. The 55 campers are split into six platoons, the past 13 years. from the community allow for the campers to attend each with a platoon leader, squad leader and medic, When asked if they might become firefighters one free of cost. who take on additional responsibilities and practice be- day, a group of campers holding a fire hose responded “It teaches me some very important skills, like fire ing leaders. Each platoon works as a team and shares in positively. One even said, “Yes, Sir.” LIMITED EDITIONS REALTY, INC. 10 MARION AVE., SUITE 2, COLD SPRING, NEW YORK 10516 Garrison $ 525,000 PRICE REDUCTION 4 BRs, 3 Bath village $798,000 home. MBR + bath on 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2300SF ground fl r + addl Br. contemp on 3 acres of Sep rental Apt. also. privacy and greenery. MLS 4514355 MLS 4530635

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