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Friday, March 4, 2016 161 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | philipstown.info A Lonely Crusade Galef pushes ethics reform in Albany

By Kevin E. Foley

andy Galef, who represents Philip- stown and river towns south in the Sstate assembly, has introduced a broad ethics reform package of legislative bills she said is intended to “create a dis- tance between those who seek to influence the laws and those who make them.” The Democrat’s proposals, which she introduced at a news conference in Albany last week, target inequities of power, eth- The Paper’s Cold Spring trustee candidate forum was held at Haldane school on Feb. 29. Photo by Michele Gedney ics and transparency in state government. She said her proposals have received more attention than she might have expected CS Trustee Candidates Make Their Case at Forum only because “the media in Albany is hun- Agreement on one thing: and Steve Voloto. Moderated by Managing crease in the 2016-17 tax levy to $1,800 on gry for someone to talk about ethics.” Editor Kevin E. Foley and myself, it can be its $1.6 million budget. Specifically, they A new Siena College poll found that 89 Village needs more revenue viewed at philipstown.info. The election is were asked if the $400,000 annual cost of the Cold Spring Police Department could percent of New York state residents be- By Michael Turton Tuesday, March 15. lieve corruption in state government is a or should be reduced. serious problem, which is not surprising he Paper hosted a forum on Feb. 29 Tax-cap squeeze Molloy, the former planning board chair, given the cascade of indictments, trial and with the three candidates running Candidates were asked how the vil- acknowledged that while there is always a convictions of state legislators that cul- T for two seats on the Cold Spring Vil- lage might reduce spending in light of cost to policing, CSPD represents 30 per- minated last year (Continued on Page 8) lage Board — Lynn Miller, Barney Molloy the state-imposed cap that limits any in- cent of the levy. “There’s got to be ways to deliver that service more effectively, more efficiently,” he said. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department recently renewed its Parking Woes as Beacon Grows Nelsonville substation and Molloy said a City weighs options, partnership with the sheriff or state police might enhance police coverage while re- including meters on Main ducing costs. Miller, a Main Street business owner, By Jeff Simms commented that disbanding CSPD in fa- provision that calculates some vor of policing by the county isn’t “an ei- city parking requirements using ther-or situation.” She added, “We have to A standards more than 50 years old find economies where we can, but need to is one of several issues Beacon officials preserve community policing.” are wrestling with as they anticipate in- Voloto, a carpenter, said the issue re- creased development and, with it, traffic. quires serious study and questioned disbanding CSPD. “Is it really worth the sac- In recent months, the Beacon City Council rifice [to lose] officers who really know the has considered options, including meters, community just to save a couple bucks?” for freeing space on Main Street, where cars sometimes remain parked for hours, and Consolidation for generating revenue for parking mainte- Voloto urged looking at consolidation of nance and Main Street improvements. municipal services “really carefully before Mayor Randy Casale said Wednesday he entering into any binding contracts, to be sure it’s good for the village.” He said can’t officially commit to parking meters A prime spot in front of The Beacon Theatre Photo by J. Simms he supports merging the village’s build- but believes there’s a “good chance” they ing department with that of the Town of will be installed eventually. which would conceivably allow drivers along Main for as many stops as needed, Philipstown, but only if Cold Spring re- Rather than dedicate police resources to park on one end of Main Street, pay a for the duration of the parking fee. tains some oversight. “Village needs are toward ticketing, Casale said he prefers There would be several benefits, he said — parking fee that’s electronically “attached” a little different than the town’s,” he said. the idea of “state-of-the-art” meters — ones to the car’s license plate, and then move stationary cars (Continued on Page 9) (Continued on Page 3) March 15, VOTE for Neighbors you can Trust. Steve Voloto & Lynn Miller for Village Trustees PAID ADVERTISEMENT 2 March 4, 2016 The Paper philipstown.info Small, Good Things — and deal with, or maybe even celebrate, them. Thinking light and bright and confronted with Brighten the Corners the late winter larder, I settled on a sunny yellow stew of squash, By Joe Dizney sweetened with leeks. The squash (I used the readily avail- ast week’s local weather was repre- able butternut variety, but a hubbard or sentative of trends established by even a sweetmeat pumpkin will do) is Lwhat is reportedly the most intense tossed with olive oil and spices — earthy El Niño in 100 years. All you have to do cumin, marjoram and turmeric for even a is think back to the last two years to ac- bit more sunny brightness — and roasted, knowledge that 60°F temperatures in imparting a depth of flavor that makes the February and ground that goes “squish” addition of meat unnecessary. Not being instead of “crunch” are at least unusual one to ever deny a pork product, the op- for the Hudson River Valley. tional bacon con does have the advantage Howling winds at night, torrential rains of further sweetening the sautéed leeks, followed by snow … or fog … or ice …(!) in as does the optional deglazing of the sauté the morning. You just never know. pan with white wine. Writing this on a beautiful sunny day I used a simple vegetable stock to puree makes it seem like a dream now. I really about 75 percent of the roasted squash, want to just get out and clean up the gar- roughly chopping and reserving the re- den, but as soon as I do, I’m sure a cold mainder to add later for a chunkier texture. Winter sunshine stew Photo by J. Dizney snap will reappear to further confuse the The addition of small, cooked, rice- vernal growth that has already begun way sized pasta — orzo is readily available; too early this year. but I found pignolina and small toasted Winter Stew of Squash, This meteorological whiplash also has fregola locally at Vera’s Marketplace — very human psychological and physi- offers a pleasant texture and additional Leeks and Pasta cal repercussions and to combat the oc- substance. If wheat/gluten is an issue, you 5-6 cups peeled pumpkin or other some of the tender greens casional, as usual, I cook. But the hearty can use cooked rice but the stew will be yellow winter squash, cut into 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock winter stews and braises that usually appreciably thicker. about two-inch cubes ¼ cup dry sherry or dry white wine 3 tablespoons olive oil (optional) seem so right for the final cold months are For a more substantial meal, add a 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1½ cups cooked pasta (orzo, riso, somehow heavy for these unseasonably healthy handful of greens (spinach, baby 1 teaspoon ground turmeric fregola or pignolina) bright days and don’t do much to lighten arugula or cabbage) at the last minute 2 tablespoons dried marjoram 2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped the gloomy ones — and it seems like we and heat it just through to wilt. Garnished 2 tablespoons butter roughly, or sliced cabbage or never know which we’re going to get. with chopped chives or tarragon, enjoy ¼ pound pancetta, guanciale, or arugula (optional) You can’t really complain or plan, just this one little bowl of winter sunshine on smoky bacon, chopped (optional) 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives and/ face the realities — and the uncertainties your table. 4-6 large leeks, sliced, including or tarragon for garnish

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CS Trustee Candidates Make Their Case at Forum (from Page 1) “There are a lot of old build- involved, as well as infor- Molloy said a candid conversation is ings and unique situations mation regarding potential needed regarding the boat club’s future. [here].” of the highway garage. “If “They’re an important part of the com- Molloy suggested replac- someone has an idea or pro- munity,” he said, “but like everybody else ing the practice of rolling posal I’m glad to hear it,” he they need to share.” He said the site can the current budget into the said. He also feels the vil- be developed in a way that generates rev- next year with only minor lage should pursue manage- enue, but that neither the village nor the adjustments in favor of ment of Dockside with State boat club can afford to do it alone. “What zero-based budgeting, with Parks. He said the village is we can do is partner with a private con- all spending having to be allowed to profit from use cern or larger government concern and justified annually. He also of the area and that while a generate creative ways to do that.” advocated reducing legal permanent structure likely One important project… costs. “I don’t think there’s wouldn’t be allowed, “wed- Candidates were asked to briefly identify a conscious [recognition] dings, small concerts, food one important project they would want to that whenever you speak to trucks and any number of work on if elected. “The Comprehensive Plan a lawyer there’s always an Candidates, from left, Molloy, Miller and Voloto Photo by Anita Peltonen creative things” could gen- is an important blueprint for the village,” inherent cost,” he said. erate revenue. “It’s worth Voloto said. “It bears study on my part.” He also spoke against Molloy said that visitors he’s spoken looking into,” he said. Tourism is of special interest to Miller. large year-end undesignated fund balanc- with can’t believe they don’t pay for park- Partnerships She said that as a business owner who es. Excluding funds reserved for the Main ing in Cold Spring. He suggested rates be Molloy disagreed with Voloto, saying that gains revenue from tourism, “I want to Street Project, Molloy said the current fund set higher on weekends. He also said that agreements with New York State Parks are work to mitigate its impact on residents.” balance “is almost 20 percent of our bud- higher rates early on weekday mornings so restrictive that the village should leave She was critical of the state and county get,” whereas most municipalities keep it would discourage commuters from park- management of Dockside to the state. He for their perceived lack of support. “I send at about 10 percent. “We don’t need to keep ing on Main Street and that rates could does, however, see considerable potential a whole lot of money to Albany and Carm- $250,000 around for a rainy day,” he said. be reduced in mid-morning once shops for the highway garage and the boat club el and it never comes back to us,” she said. “It should either be returned to taxpayers are open. site. “Let’s cast the net out there” by put- “Carmel is happy to pour money into tour- or earmarked for infrastructure costs.” Miller added: “If we put our heads to- ting out a request for proposals to develop ism that lands in our laps but they don’t Parking meters gether, we can put a system in place fairly the highway garage, he said. “Let’s find out help us. They don’t give a dime and they If there is unanimous agreement among quickly that is going to solve these prob- what’s available and we might not be hav- don’t give a damn about what it costs us.” the candidates on any issue, it was over lems and be fair to everybody — residents ing this conversation about revenue next “It’s really about asset management,” the need to increase and diversify village and visitors alike.” year. We might be arguing about what we Molloy said. The village “has no idea what revenue. Riverfront properties want to see there ….” He said that an in- it owns, what condition it’s in and what “Parking meters [on Main Street] can The Cold Spring Boat Club site and the termunicipal agreement with the Town of the shelf life is.” He also cited a need to solve a lot of problems we face, particular- highway department yard on Fair Street, Philipstown and Putnam County could be plan beyond the retirements of a number ly revenue that is not a tax on village prop- both owned by the village, and Dockside, one way to free up the highway garage in of key village employees. erty owners,” Miller said. “Smart meters owned by New York State Parks, were order to develop the property. can be programmed any way we want, [in- each mentioned in the 2012 Comprehen- cluding] low fees when parking demand is sive Plan as possible sources of revenue. low and higher fees when demand is high “The boat club is one of the most valu- … or no fee when someone wants to park able assets we have as a community,” and run [into a shop] for 15 minutes.” Miller said, adding that she is committed Voloto agreed. “The technology is re- to finding a way to develop the property ally amazing,” he said. “But what I would that preserves the club’s access to the riv- really like to see in the meantime is the er while enabling the village to generate police department enforcing the parking revenue from docking and launching fees. regulations. I don’t see it happening. I’d “I believe there’s a way to keep members like to push hard to see that the rules we of the boat club happy [while] also open- have are being enforced evenhandedly. “ ing up the use, inclusive use, of a valuable Molloy also saw no downside to meters, property that belongs to all of us,” she but said they have to be part of a larger said. In Miller’s view that includes look- solution. Meters could bring in from ing at the entire riverfront in more detail $100,000 to $300,000 a year, depending than the Comprehensive Plan. how they’re programmed, he said, but the Voloto said “anything is possible” for village first needs “a workable parking the future of the boat club, but said he permit system” for residents. needs more information about the issues Celebrating our 20th anniversary

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cold Spring Village Election have been smart, neighborly and tena- I have another admission: I hardly * Candidate endorsements Winner: 13 cious in building the Go-Go Pops business know Lynn Miller at all, having only met Village Board election is March 15 on Main Street. her personally a couple of times. But there Better Newspaper I am voting for Barney Molloy for Trust- Barney Molloy served two years as is one thing I absolutely do know about ee in the Cold Spring Village election on Planning Board chair during tumultuous her for a fact — she employs teenagers at Contest Awards March 15. Please join me in voting for times, and, in my view, showed good judg- her family business on Main Street. How someone who has the experiences, qualifi- ment, fairness, equanimity and a sound fabulous is that? *New York Press Association, 2013 & 2014 cations, and skills that our village so des- understanding of municipal procedure. Do you remember your first summer job perately needs. He and I do not agree on some issues — I or after-school job? What did that do for Publisher Philipstown.Info, Inc. Molloy has served on the Emergency think the village should move elections to you? Task Force, the Zoning Board of Appeals, November, for example, while he opposes For an entrepreneur to take on our com- Founder the Code Update Committee and as chair it — but what really counts is a willing- munity’s youth as employees requires a Gordon Stewart of the Planning Board. While serving our ness to work hard and to listen even hard- leap of trust, a willingness to take on risk, (1939 - 2014) village in these varied capacities, he has er. Barney has had the courage to raise commitment to training and fair dealing. exhibited terrific organizational and man- uncomfortable questions about capital That person should be commended. We Managing Editor agerial skills. budgeting, the appropriate level of police know that kids with activities to occupy Kevin E. Foley We all know that the state tax cap is cre- services and the firehouse, to name just their minds and time — whether sports, [email protected] ating very difficult budgetary constraints, three. The village needs that. volunteering or whatever — are more likely but what is being done to deal with it now These two very different people share to have a sense of purpose and self-worth, Associate Editor and in the future? What is our “plan” — an impatience to get things done that and less likely to turn to substance abuse. Chip Rowe none, it appears! That is why we need a has not in many years been more needed. I hope other businesspeople in Cold Spring long-term capital and asset management Vote at the firehouse on March 15 to elect and Philipstown follow her example. Arts/Feature Editor Alison Rooney plan. Molloy has repeatedly exhibited the Miller and Molloy. It reminds me of the line in a song: “I skills needed to develop such a plan. Michael Armstrong, Cold Spring believe the children are our future.” We Senior Correspondent He has also exhibited the ability and need elected officials who look ahead, far Michael Turton willingness to work with all, regardless of Lynn Miller’s infectious smile is a re- ahead, like Lynn Miller. Please vote for her. differing view points and philosophies to flection of one of her greatest strengths as Carolyn C. Bachan, Cold Spring Layout Editor the betterment of our beloved village. a community servant and leader; she is a Kate Vikstrom This coming election is much too im- “people person.” A few years ago, when we After years of fighting and finger point- portant to our village to not take seriously met her as new residents to Cold Spring, ing, Barney Molloy, because of his experi- Reporters who we vote for. Your vote matters and it she stepped right up and offered warm ence and management know-how, along Pamela Doan should be for the one person who has the support in the form of a sympathetic ear, with the rest of what used to be very pro- Peter Farrell experience, ability, qualifications and the an encyclopedic knowledge of our village, fessional planning board, got the Butter- Brian PJ Cronin willingness to work hard to help our vil- and soup. There is no doubt that her natu- field Project done. It wasn’t easy, took two Jeff Simms lage deal with the difficulties ahead. That ral way with people will serve the village. years of almost constant work, even as one person is Barney Molloy! If we want to keep getting good things some did their best to stop the progress. Advertising Director Bill Mazzuca, Cold Spring done here, we need someone with Lynn’s But the whole time, Barney was always Michele Gedney talents for collaboration and cooperation. professional, took the time to explain to For information on advertising: Lynn understands the village of Cold us seniors what the process was and what 845-809-5584 Spring from two very important perspec- the law required. He never dismissed our Email: [email protected] tives, both as a resident and a business- concerns, misled or belittled us, and he Advertising closing: woman. She is passionate about maintain- was always consistent and fair. You only Tuesday at noon ing the unique charm and attractiveness have to watch last week’s meeting of the Requirements: PDF or jpeg of Cold Spring while creating opportuni- new planning board to see the difference. (minimum 300 dpi) ties for its residents and local businesses. Unfortunately, it’s like night and day! Review our rate sheet: She dives head first into a challenge but That’s why I’m writing this letter, be- philipstown.info/ads maintains the position of a peacemaker cause not only the seniors, but everybody © philipstown.info 2016 with a gift for creating victories for all in Cold Spring needs Barney on the Vil- at precisely those moments where others lage Board. Vote for Barney Molloy on All rights reserved. No part of this might give up or dig in their heels. March 15! publication may be reproduced in The proof is in her distinguished his- Donna Anderson, Cold Spring any form, mechanical or electronic, tory of love and service to Cold Spring, without written permission of the including the creation with her family of I’m delighted Steve Voloto is running publisher. Advertisements designed a beloved landmark, Go-Go Pops on Main for trustee. I have known Steve for years, by The Paper are copyrighted and Street — famous well beyond our borders and always found him to be a solid citi- may not be reproduced in whole or and a magnet for visitors far and wide. zen: honest, reliable, smart, cares about in part without permission. Her previous experience as trustee and the place he lives, and with a terrific sense Barney Molloy Photo by Michael Turton her determination to continue serving us of humor. Recently, my wife and I hired all inspires our votes. We encourage you him to rebuild our barn behind our house. Read what your neighbors Cold Spring is fortunate to have three to give her your votes as well. It was terrific to see that all the qualities good candidates for the two open trustee Christine and Raymond Bokhour, I admire about Steve as a person are also are saying. Visit our spots. All are honorable, thoughtful, and Cold Spring there in Steve as a businessperson. He was committed to serving this community. I so easy to work with, always gave us good Comments urge voters to choose the two candidates As a confirmed political junkie and options, was on time and on budget. And section online. with experience in our village government therefore, a glutton for punishment, I ad- always a pleasure to have around. — Lynn Miller and Barney Molloy. mit to watching far too many speeches Steve would be such a terrific asset to For more information visit: Lynn Miller served a partial term as an by the candidates of both parties in this have on our village board. He’s got my Community Directory appointed trustee in 2009-2010 and did year’s presidential primary season. One of vote, and I hope he’ll have yours. Expanded Calendar an admirable job. She worked hard and the things I have come away with is that Gregory McCoy, Cold Spring Arts & Leisure collaboratively, showed consideration for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump actu- As a 17-year resident of Philipstown, I differing views, brought fresh solutions ally agree that youth unemployment is too strongly endorse Lynn Miller for posi- to problems and exhibited common sense damn high. Well, at least they agree about tion of village (Continued on next page) in her votes. She and her husband, Greg, something! philipstown.info The Paper March 4, 2016 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cold Spring Village Election Our village government functions quite When my fiancée and I moved to Main I am writing to urge my Cold Spring well, even as it faces important financial Street a year ago, we happily discovered a friends and neighbors to support Lynn decisions. There’s recent progress on long- robust network of friends in Cold Spring: Miller and Steve Voloto for village trust- standing debates: parking meters, envi- people raising their families and contrib- ees. Both are residents and local business ronmental remediation near the boat club uting to village life. Today, it is with great owners with a vested interest in helping and the Main Street project. pride and enthusiasm that I write to sup- Cold Spring thrive, and both have the In the March 15 election for village port the candidacy for village trustee of competence, people skills and problem- trustees, I’ll be voting for Lynn Miller one of those most marvelous welcome- solving abilities which comes with being and Steve Voloto to continue the progress. wagoners: Steve Voloto. successful entrepreneurs. Most impor- Steve and Lynn would add the on-the- In the five years I have known Steve, tantly, both are friendly, approachable ground knowledge and vision of business he has proven to be a rational, reason- and open-minded. It’s been a rough cou- owners who succeed in the local economy. able and intelligent person. He is curious, ple of years for governance in the village. Their voices and experience will benefit deliberate and generous in his dealings, It’s time for some fresh air. Please join me the board and the community. both personal and professional. Amazing- in supporting Steve and Lynn. Voters also have the opportunity to ly, despite these desirable attributes, Steve David Birn, Cold Spring move the village election date from March virtually lacks that enemy of democracy to November. It’s unfortunate that this — ego. Though possessed of well-formed year’s presidential nominations are so opinions, Steve is the one more likely to be fantastically insane, at least for one party, asking the right questions than proving Lynn Miller Photo by Michael Turton which might make keeping the village he has the right answers. A skilled crafts- election in March seem desirable. man and successful business owner, Steve (from previous page) trustee. She is a With a November election date, is any- knows it’s better to “measure twice, cut uniquely qualified and passionate about thing stopping the village community once” — an apt metaphor in the context improving our Village. from continuing to hold civil forums, talk of small town governance where decisions Lynn understands how local tourism to neighbors, write letters and maintain directly impact each and every one of us. impacts village finances and will dedicate village focus? Would it be useful to see As a newcomer here, I am grateful to her creativity and perseverance to help which candidates are feeding the party be making my home in a community that find effective solutions to the challenges pipeline that wants to overturn Roe v. cares deeply about its past, present and fu- we face. Her successful business Go-Go Wade and voting rights, ban immigrants ture. Steve’s three-year old son, Sam, will Pops has been one of my favorite places to by religion or carpet bomb various parts graduate Haldane in 2030. When you head patronize for their healthy offerings. That of the world (or pick your own party’s to the polls on March 15, I urge you to cast has afforded me with the opportunity to issues)? Would the budget process be your vote for Steve Voloto, and running- get to know Lynn, her husband, Greg, and improved by new trustees having more mate Lynn Miller, so that Sam and his son, Jack, over the years. She is also a per- involvement? Would more villagers get in- peers recognize the village you love today; Steve Voloto Photo by Michael Turton son who is willing to hear others’ opinions volved if the election were held when voter one which owes so much to its past. and is always willing to speak with any- turnout is always higher? The possibilities Liz Miller, Cold Spring The owners of businesses on Main body to hear her or his perspective. in the last question push me toward sup- Street are a vital piece of what gives our Lynn really grasps the fact that this is porting the move to November. I am writing to show support for Lynn village its unique character and sense of a public service job and she is not seek- Keep the village moving forward by vot- Miller and Steve Voloto in the upcoming vitality. As the owner of a successful busi- ing it for her own benefit but to serve the ing for Lynn Miller and Steve Voloto on election. Lynn will bring her business ness on Main Street, Lynn Miller under- people of the community in an impartial March 15. acumen, fair-minded community spirit stands the issues business owners face. way. She is always willing to listen to oth- Aaron Wolfe, Cold Spring and innovative ideas to the board. Steve’s Lynn also understands the positive as well er opinions to learn and grow from them. decades of experience in the carpentry as negative impacts their tourist custom- Her door, literally and figuratively, is al- Lynn Miller would be an effective trust- and construction business will be an asset ers have on residents. ways open. I, for one, applaud that! ee. I have always felt that Cold Spring for managing budgets and coordinating That is why I urge my fellow residents I stand with Lynn Miller and give her should award her a Community Service multifaceted projects. Both are ideal can- to vote for Lynn Miller on March 15. I be- my full support for her successful candi- Award because her creative, charming didates for village trustee — local busi- lieve Lynn has the credibility and charac- dacy. She will do right for the Cold Spring business, Go-Go Pops, is the pride of Main ness owners and invested residents who ter to work effectively to move the village community and will have their best inter- Street. Her commitment, energy, end- are dedicated to the success of our lovely forward. Remember: It’s not in the talk- ests at heart. less creativity and professionalism would village. Please vote for them on Tuesday, ing, it’s in the doing. Lydia JA Langley, Garrison translate very well as a trustee for the March 15. Donald Mac Donald, Cold Spring good of all of our village. Maya Dollarhide, Cold Spring (Continued on next page) Paul Lansdale, Cold Spring Work in a beautiful setting on the Hudson River Help Wanted: HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED The Garrison Institute, a nonprofi t retreat center and events venue housed Museum seeks collections associate, 12 hrs/wk, in an old monastery overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison, is seeking a full-time housekeeper. Responsibilities include cleaning bedrooms and making and director of administration, 30 hrs/wk. beds, deep cleaning of common spaces and bathrooms, vacuuming and dusting, some laundry, restocking and organizing of supplies. For details visit www.putnamhistorymuseum.org. Serious candidates should: have 2+ years housekeeping experience along with a solid work ethic; have a strong sense of customer service; be capable of moderate physical labor; have a valid driver’s license; and be fl uent in speaking English with good communications skills. Position is generally 9-to-5 but does require fl exibility to work some weekends and other assigned hours. A competitive wage plus benefi ts and paid time off are off ered. References are required. To apply, email a resume to: [email protected] or fax to 845-424-4900. Please, no phone calls. The Garrison Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR for the village’s welfare as business own- Agreed: Move the election Cold Spring Village Election ers and long-term residents, which I feel I value people who are willing to recon- (from previous page) We love Cold is privy to conversations and comments more closely aligns with the residents sider their positions based on facts and Spring. We have lived here for 16 years, of both visitors to our town and local who are working hard and raising their differing views. I strive to do it myself. I’ve and every day we feel lucky to be a part residents, giving her a unique insight into families here. reconsidered the referendum to move vil- of this special community with so many the concerns of the larger community. As I support candidates whose ties to the lage elections from March to November. wonderful friends and neighbors. Every- a trustee, I am certain that Lynn would village go far beyond the politics of elec- Initially, I thought it best to keep March one wants what is best for this commu- look after the interests of tourism, which tions but rather will impact both their elections. I’ve appreciated their local focus, nity, and as the time comes to vote for our we need for revenue, as well as to the in- families and economic welfare directly. outside the cacophony of town, state and fed- trustees, the best thing for our village is terests of the villagers. Lynn has successfully owned and oper- eral elections. But I’ve scrutinized the pros of to vote for Lynn Miller and Steve Voloto. Lynn’s background in the media and ated Go-Go Pops on Main Street for years a November election, and I’m convinced. Lynn and Steve both have the skills to arts make her especially valuable to the whichUt wisihas enimbeen adloved minim by residentsveniam, quis and It’s been argued that by moving our elec- work cooperatively and creatively to meet town. Cold Springs is a charming location. nostrudvisitors alike exerci adding tation to ullamcorper the sustainable sus- tions, the budgeting process will improve; the challenges facing the village. They will As a former stylist, Lynn has the skills to cipitvitality lobortis of our nisl village. ut aliquip Running ex ea a comMain- newly elected trustees will have more op- bring a wealth of knowledge and experi- negotiate business from the film and print modoStreet consequat.business uniquely Duis autem qualifies vel eum Lynn iri -to portunity to shape the next fiscal year’s ence to the task of making Cold Spring a industry. As an artist, Lynn would bring urehave dolor a personal in hendrerit understanding in vulputate of many velit of budget. It’s compelling to have all five better home for all of us. We hope you will creativity and outside-the-box thinking to essethe challengesmolestie consequat, facing the vel village illum doloreas well Trustees accountable for the choices they join us in voting for Lynn Miller and Steve solve problems we face as a community: euas the feugiat tools nulla to address facilisis them at verohead eroson. As et a make with our money. I’m not convinced, Voloto on March 15. How do we maintain our historic char- accumsangeneral contractor, et iusto Steve’s odio dignissimunderstanding qui however, that this shift will facilitate capi- Sarah Gurland and Thomas Huber, acter and meet the needs of an expand- blanditof budgeting, praesent project luptatum management zzril delenit and tal planning. That should be happening Cold Spring ing population? How can we develop the augueclient duisrelations dolore will te feugaitserve the nulla board facilisi. and throughout the year — thoughtfully, thor- residentsNam liberwell. tempor cum soluta nobis oughly. In fact, it’s probably more effective- It is with great enthusiasm that I en- waterfront without over commercializing eleifendThe success option of congueboth of these nihil candidate’s imperdiet ly done outside annual budget deadlines. dorse Lynn Miller. I have known Lynn as our town? What to do about the waste left domingbusinesses id demonstrates quod mazim the placerat understand facer - I’m following the current budget discus- a neighbor and a proprietor of Go-Go Pops by weekenders on our trails? possiming they assum.have for Lorem working ipsum hard and dolor work sit - sions closely. For the first time in my nine for several years. Lynn and her family are If you frequent Go-Go Pops you already amet,ing with consectetuer other people adipiscing to successfully elit, sedrise years in Cold Spring, an administration heavily invested in our town as business know about her commitment to local, organ- diamto the nonummy challenges nibh they euismodhave faced. tincidunt Beyond is really taking apart the budget, identi- owners and contributors to the local the- ic, free-trade and recycling — even her cof- uttheir laoreet qualifications dolore magna as local aliquam business erat voown- - fying where to conserve and where to be atre scene. (Some of us were lucky enough fee cups and lids are biodegradable! Lynn’s lutpat.ers/operators, Ut wisi it enimis the adfact minim their livelihood veniam, creative. Previously the budget process to catch her husband, Greg, at the Depot high standards and values are traits that quisand families’ nostrud well-being exerci tation is dependent ullamcorper on was cursory, superficial. Mayor Merandy Theater this past December in A Christ- we need. Cold Spring deserves Lynn Miller. suscipitthose of the lobortis village nisl that ut will aliquip drive the ex use ea and trustees Murphy and Early are doing mas Carol.) Lynn’s sense of community Please join me and cast your vote for Lynn. commodoof their demonstratedconsequat. good judgment. superb work. The state tax cap is placing and devotion to the village of Cold Spring Joann Alvis, Cold Spring And this fact, uniquely qualifies them as dramatic constraints on the village; we are inspiring. Holding “office hours” most I am urging voters to join me and vote Forcandidates more on worthy this story of electing.go to So please must consider service-sharing seriously. days at Go-Go Pops, Lynn is always avail- for Steve Voloto and Lynn Miller. Both of www.philipstown.infojoin me in voting for. the two candidates Shifting the election is low-hanging fruit able for a quick chat. On Main Street she these candidates have invested interest whose interests are those of all residents — it recaptures at least $5,000. Toof thissee more village. photos from this event go to Finally, folks argue that moving village www.philipstown.infoThomas Ambrose,. Cold Spring elections to November will increase voter participation. I want them to be right. Get Visit www.philipstown.info for news to the firehouse Tuesday, March 15 and updates and latest information. vote yes on the referendum. Now Open! Kathleen E. Foley, Cold Spring The area’s premier selection of tequila and incredible Parking Issues Surface Again southwest cuisine at Butterfield Project Planning board it was approved,” he said. “If you are not Baja 328 oﬀ ers the ﬁ nest authentic changing anything already approved in southwestern food coupled with an considers next move that review, no further review is needed.” amazing 110-plus tequilas, the largest Board Chair Matt Francisco and its oth- By Kevin E. Foley er three members (there is one vacancy) selection in the area. sparred with Barshov and Guillaro over he Butterfield project on Route 9D the village code and the meaning of the in Cold Spring ran into some head- approval already granted the project. winds last week as the developer Sun. Noon-8 p.m. • Mon Closed • Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. T The chief concern of the board was the proposed changes to its approved plans. effect the change would have on parking 328 Main Street | Beacon, New York | 845.838.BAJA (2252) The changes, which were presented to and traffic flow. For example, moving the the Cold Spring Planning Board, involve post office would mean moving its loading [email protected] relocating the medical facility owned by platform, and board members wondered Visit us on Facebook New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley if the parking approved for Lahey would Hospital from its current location in the be adequate. And the hospital’s new loca- Lahey Pavilion to Building 2 of the two tion would raise the question of capacity commercial buildings under construction. for more doctor’s offices. Under the new plan, the Putnam Coun- Francisco also pointed out that the previ- ty Senior Center and a proposed U.S. Post ously approved parking had not taken into Office that had been planned for Building consideration the senior center as a place 2 would relocate to Lahey Pavilion. of public assembly requiring more parking In a particularly insistent tone, Steven spots. At one point, he characterized the Barshov, the lawyer for developer Paul parking as approved “but not necessarily Guillaro, told the board that he did not compliant” with village regulations. think the changes should even need plan- Planning for adequate parking is al- ning board approval. “There was a single ways a challenge in projects of this size. site-plan review of the entire project and And there were also (To next page) philipstown.info The Paper March 4, 2016 7

Tough Budget Prep for Cold Spring voted unanimously to elimi- Mayor and outgoing trustee with one of the firm’s partners, result- nate a separate budget ac- ing in a reduction of more than $3,500. count for special legal coun- square off over legal fees He also requested that the firm be more sel, an issue that had seemed prompt with its billing. to cause confusion in some of By Michael Turton Merandy’s summary showed that fees for the billing for legal fees. The general legal advice total $51,776 between account for general legal ad- he Cold Spring Village Board con- June 1, 2015 and January. The most re- vice remains intact. ducted an arduous line-by-line cent invoices averaged $3,000 per month. review of the village budget at its In other business T At that rate, the $15,223 remaining in the meeting on Tuesday, March 1. The review • Merandy reported that budget for legal fees through the end of the was the first step in the preparation of a work has slowed at the fiscal year (May 31) will be sufficient. spending plan for the 2016-17 fiscal year Cold Spring Boat Club The tension arose when Trustee Michael and took up nearly the entire marathon The exchange between Merandy and Bowman was not where the New York State Bowman complained that he had not re- two-and-a-half-hour meeting. as friendly as this photo might indicate. Photo by M. Turton Department of Environ- ceived the summary of legal costs in ad- The budget must be approved by the end mental Conservation (DEC) vance. Merandy replied that the latest in- timated that the village would save about of April. Village Accountant Ellen Mageean is overseeing the removal voice had not arrived until late morning or $6,000 by holding its elections in Novem- stressed that the numbers she provided of toxic coal deposits. Merandy said he early afternoon on Monday, the day before ber with the full cost being absorbed by on Tuesday were very preliminary. The had spoken with DEC’s Dave Chiusano the board meeting. Bowman said he would Putnam County Board of Elections. who said he was waiting for “verifiable most onerous challenge facing the board have reviewed the information had it been At one point Bowman said he had come information” regarding the cause of the is to limit any spending increase to $1,880 emailed to him earlier that day, prompting to Tuesday’s meeting prepared to file a slow down but that the overall timeline within an overall operating budget of $1.6 the mayor to respond sarcastically, “I’m Freedom of Information Law request for for the project should not be affected. million. The strict limit is due to a state-im- sure you would have …” data on village legal fees had it not been posed tax cap, and property taxes are by far • A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Later during the discussion of legal provided that night. Merandy was clearly the largest source of revenue for the village. Monday, March 8, at village hall regard- fees, Bowman questioned an invoice from nonplussed, expressing disbelief that Bow- ing the installation of a pay station at The board’s task is made more difficult last fall that included an inquiry to the man felt he had to FOIL such information. the municipal parking lot on Fair Street. by the fact that some areas of spending, village attorney regarding appointment The “discussion” quickly degenerated. such as employee benefits, will increase • ReCommunity, the Beacon-based com- of relatives to village boards. Merandy Merandy suggested that Bowman was be- more than the cap, something that may pany that processes Cold Spring’s re- said he had asked about the possibil- ing fraudulent in accepting his stipend for require spending reductions in other, yet- cycled materials, has initiated a nation- ity of appointing his wife, former trustee continuing as a trustee after moving to to-be-determined areas. No major actions wide inspection program, which could Stephanie Hawkins, to a board, adding he Nelsonville. Bowman responded in part by result in fines being levied against the were taken as part of the preliminary re- thought Bowman “would enjoy” such a questioning Merandy’s place of residence. village when inappropriate materials view. Trustees made relatively minor ad- move. The mayor said he had not actually The mayor lives on Academy Street in Cold are included with recyclables. Banned justments and Mageean will provide new intended to make such an appointment Spring, having moved there after he and materials include wood and metal, totals at the next board meeting. but wanted to know if it was legal. Hawkins married. He continues to own plastic bags and trash, yard waste, food Merandy and Bowman clash Trustee Fran Murphy said she had also another home outside the village. waste, hoses, strapping and wire as Approval of bills is normally the most inquired as to whether her husband, Ed Toward the end of the meeting trustees well as wet material and snow. routine item at board meetings. That was Murphy, would have to resign from the not the case on Tuesday. Zoning Board of Appeals after she was A heated debate began after Mayor Disc elected to the Village Board. nk & ove Dave Merandy presented a printed sum- Bowman also complained about a ri r. mary of legal fees paid by the village so far $1,000 fee for a legal opinion regarding D in this fiscal year. He indicated the bill- the possibility of the village elections be- e , ing at the beginning of his term had been ing moved from March to November, a in high, in the range of $5,000 per month, cost the trustee said was not justified giv- d but that “we are moving on a downward en the tight village budget. Merandy de- trajectory.” The mayor said he questioned fended the cost, stating that the change of invoices from the village attorney and election date would save the village con- that after a detailed review had spoken siderable amount money. It has been es-

Parking Issues Surface at Butterfield(from previous page) many advocates for greater green space for Francisco said the board was going to the Butterfield site as opposed to pavement. consult with its counsel and consider its On the other hand, inadequate parking can options. Its next meeting is scheduled for cause strains on the surrounding areas. Thursday, March 10.

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A Lonely Crusade (from Page 1) in the convictions of Assembly Speaker • Prohibiting fundraisers in Albany Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority leader County during the legislative session Dean Skelos. • Requiring forfeiture of pension and re- While it is unclear if most of Galef’s pro- tirement benefits from elected officials posals will have enough support among convicted of felonies her colleagues or the governor to become law, Galef said in an interview with The Galef’s proposals strike at the heart of Paper that she “felt an urgency” to go Albany’s political culture. Anyone famil- forward in light of the two high-profile iar with legislative sessions, which typi- convictions. She said an effort needed to cally run from January to June, knows be made to turn around negative public that fundraisers for legislators, attended perceptions of state government and cited by people with business before the com- Silver’s defense lawyer’s statement that, mittees a particular legislator serves on, “This is the way Albany operates” as an are a staple of the social scene. indication that the situation has reached Galef acknowledged that some people, a low point. including colleagues in the legislature, be- “I don’t think it has to be that way,” she lieve you cannot regulate an individual’s Sandy Galef reveals her proposal for ethics reforms. Photo provided behavior or tendency toward corrupt acts. said. “If ever there was a time for us, as said she twice delayed introducing her having hearings on her legislation, ac- But she argued she thought it was the leg- legislators, to proactively work together to legislation thinking it better to wait for knowledging such activity is not a favored islature’s duty to “create roadblocks” to enact true and serious ethics reform that the task force. “But I decided to go for- Albany practice. She also said she didn’t that behavior. “While a public official’s con- rebuilds public trust in the way govern- ward to make sure my bills would be on care if her bills were the ones ultimately science and behavior cannot be legislated, ment works, it is now.” the agenda,” she said. passed. “But I do hope we end up address- opportunities for illegal activity — or at the Among the 15 pieces of legislation Galef Galef expressed little optimism about ing the issue with something of substance.” proposes are: every least those that skirt the boundaries • A provision restricting campaign con- of ethics — can be removed,” she said. tributions from companies doing busi- When pressed, Galef admitted she did ness with the state not think the issues she is raising are at Beacon Residents Want Their the top of agendas of either the Assembly, • An eight-year limit on the terms of the crease the “vitality, attractiveness and the Senate or Gov. Andrew Cuomo. marketability” of the section of Beacon Assembly Speaker and the Senate Ma- The Assembly, controlled by the Demo- Homes Rezoned jority Leader and a few other posts that extends from the west end of Main to crats and led by Speaker Carl Heastie, Hope change would forestall the Metro-North train station at the river- • Preventing legislators from giving created a task force last year to study front. Its boundaries encompass Beekman public money to businesses and non- the ethics issue. It has yet to report any 70-unit development Street, West Main and a portion of Wol- profit organizations with which a fam- progress but is expected to introduce rec- By Jeff Simms cott Avenue as it runs in front of City Hall ily member is associated ommendations during this session. Galef to just beyond the Reformed Church. Its group of Beacon residents have intent was to encourage residential devel- petitioned the city to rezone their opment to support Main Street businesses properties, which sit in a zone that A and create a “vibrant, economically suc- “links” Main Street to the riverfront, to cessful, walkable and environmentally deter a 70-unit residential development sustainable connection” between Main Small Town Confessions proposed for the neighborhood. Street and the river. an original play by Phil Geoffrey Bond The parcels named on the petition — two Lisa Gallina lives in the Hammond Plaza March 4 & 5, 8 p.m. on the west side of South Avenue and five condominium development on Beekman on the west side of Wolcott Avenue (Route Music Tracks: Eva Rubin and Charlie Phllps Street, and was instrumental in having 9D) — are all within the “linkage zone” March 6, 7 p.m. the condominium board sign the property established by the city in 2013 to support owners’ petition. She says she supports Music Tracks: Maia Sharp businesses on the west end of Main. The the linkage zone in theory but believes a March 20, 7 p.m. seven parcels, however, as well as others development as dense as the River High- directly outside of the linkage zone, also New Musical: The Glorious Death of lands would hurt Beacon’s unique charac- lie within the city’s Historic District and Comrade What’s His Name ter and is indicative of a greater problem Landmark Overlay, which requires own- looming for the city. Lyrics by Raymond Bokhour, Music by Simon Gray, Book by David Bridel ers to receive approval from the planning March 25 & 26, 8 p.m. “There’s this hunger right now to move board for exterior alterations. all these things in quickly,” she said. “If we The property owners presented their Tickets at brownpapertickets.com • 845.838.3006 • philipstowndepottheatre.org green-light seven projects at once, we’re Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) petition to the City Council last month, opening Beacon up to be rapidly overde- asking that it restore the single-family veloped and then lose its charm and lose residential zoning that existed prior to the its character. If it’s not done well, Beacon approval of the linkage rezoning in 2013. will no longer be a place that people want Removing the “linkage” designation, to come to.” which encourages more dense residential Gallina said she’s concerned that devel- development, would put a crimp in the opment is spreading too quickly through- plans of Unicorn Contracting Corporation, out the city, not just at the riverfront and in which hopes to build a 70-unit development historic zones. There are between 400 and on the lots next to the Reformed Church of 500 approved residential units in the city’s Beacon on Route 9D, a few hundred yards pipeline, with another 165 seeking approval. past City Hall. The group presented its Maggie Yarnis, who lives in a 19th-cen- plans for the “River Highlands” develop- tury home on South Avenue, fears one day ment to the planning board in November. walking out her front door to see a “Main While the developers did not sign the Street-style” building across the street. property owners’ petition, city statutes al- Because she and other neighbors live just low for the review of properties within a outside the linkage zone, “our complaints zoning district if 50 percent of the prop- aren’t accepted,” she said, “but it’s going erty owners in a given block in the district to ruin the fabric of our neighborhood.” sign a petition requesting the review. The residents’ petition will now be for- The linkage zone was developed to in- warded to the (Continued on next page) philipstown.info The Paper March 4, 2016 9

Beacon Residents Want Homes Rezoned (from previous page) Planning Board for its review. A public hear- building on one side of the street and his- ing will also be held within 60 days before toric, single-family housing on the other,” the City Council makes a final decision on he said. “I don’t know of any instances of the petition. According to City Attorney that, anywhere.” Nick Ward-Willis, any development projects The River Highlands is not the only new impacted by a council decision to change development planned for Beacon’s linkage zoning designations would have to conform. zone. While it is not part of the historic Council member Lee Kyriacou ques- zone or named in the residents’ petition, tioned at a Feb. 29 workshop whether the “The View,” a 50-unit residential project, intentions of the zone are compatible with has been proposed for the wooded area on the historic houses in those neighborhoods. Beekman Street southwest of City Hall. “As far as I can tell, this is the only place The planning board has scheduled a pub- where you [might] have Main Street-style lic hearing on the proposal for March 8. The Reformed Church of Beacon Photo by J. Simms Parking Woes as Beacon Grows (from Page 1) would be forced to move, freeing spaces; ing is used also plays a role. The provision along with 32 residential units have not donment — of existing buildings like the people would have more incentive to ac- has been an issue during the planning been calculated as enough of a change to Beacon theater. cess Main Street on foot, decreasing con- board’s review of McAlpine Construction’s require additional off-street parking. “Nothing could happen in that theater gestion; and funds would be generated for redevelopment of the Beacon Main Street At a planning board meeting last [without the provision] because no one could maintenance and downtown streetscape Theater. month, however, the board asked the de- provide the parking that would be needed improvements. The term “significantly,” as defined by velopers to look into restriping an area by current standards,” he said. At the same “To have a vibrant Main Street, you need the zoning code, is 25 percent or more. behind the theater — the section of Van time, the provision immediately triggers a to have parking spaces turning over,” Ca- A restaurant that existed before 1964, Nydeck Avenue that sits between Teller conversation about parking capacity, he said. sale said, adding that meters wouldn’t be for instance, may have been required to Avenue (Route 52) and Tioronda Avenue Parking meters would incentivize peo- approved without giving the public ample provide 20 spaces. If the building still ex- — to make sure it has the maximum num- ple not only to walk more but also to use opportunity to voice its opinion. ists and would need 24 spaces under cur- ber of spaces. The street is not currently less-desirable spaces such as those on A discussion at a City Council workshop rent regulations, the requirement for four striped for parking. streets other than Main, he said, while on Feb. 29 focused on what has become more spaces would be waived because The developers are scheduled to appear creating revenue from the more conve- known as the “1964 provision.” While four spaces are not 25 percent more than before the planning board for a continued nient spaces. But, he admitted, a move to- most building owners in Beacon must pro- the 20 spaces required in 1964. review of their plans on Tuesday, March 8. ward meters might not be popular. vide a certain number of off-street spaces In the case of the Beacon Theater, which City Council member George Mansfield “I haven’t made up my mind,” said Man- based on their building’s use, the provi- was built in 1934, the McAlpine group is not said this week that the 1964 provision can sfield, who said he is open to arguments sion, adopted in the early 1970s, exempts required to provide parking beyond what benefit a city with many historic build- from both sides. “But we have to antici- that requirement if the building existed was required in 1964, when the theater sat ings, such as Beacon. Because it offers pate tomorrow and many years in the prior to April 1964 and has not increased 800 people. McAlpine’s plans to introduce a exemption from parking requirements, it future. This conversation has to happen “significantly” in impact. How the build- 195-seat multi-purpose performance space encourages the reuse — rather than aban- before it becomes too late.”

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The resignation is often accepted without Crossing a Line prejudice to re-joining the committee. Charg- es for removal rarely occur because most peo- Beacon councilmember ple take the honorable way to resolve conflict of strongly held personal preferences and called disloyal by party committee obligation by resigning.” By Brian PJ Cronin In a follow-up interview, Wetherbee said that Muhammad was asked to resign from eacon City Council member Ali the committee if he wished to publicly en- Muhammad, a Democrat who rep- dorse Casale but declined. She also pointed Bresents the 4th Ward, turned heads out that being removed would not mean that last year when he urged the Beacon Dem- Muhammad would be removed from the city ocratic Committee to not field a candidate council or even from the Democratic Party. for mayor and instead support incumbent “Even if he was no longer part of the Randy Casale, a member of the Indepen- committee, he could still run as a Demo- dence Party. The committee declined and crat in the future and even ask for our en- endorsed former Dutchess County legisla- dorsement,” she said. “This has become a tor Ron Ray as its candidate. bigger issue than it really is.” Although Muhammad proceeded to Mayor Casale said the conflict is “one of petition for Ray, he publicly endorsed Ca- the reasons why I’m not a big fan of party sale, as well as Republican Marc Molinaro Beacon City Council member Ali Muhammad rallies support in advance of his hearing. politics. I always felt that they find ways for Dutchess County Executive and Inde- Photo by B. Cronin to ostracize you if you don’t march to the pendence Party member John Foreman running for re-election), Casale and Molina- would have offered his support to Casale. beat of your party’s drum. I learned that for the county legislature. ro all won by substantial margins, and Fore- “I didn’t feel that Randy Casale had to be the hard way, which is why I’m part of the That didn’t sit well with the Dutchess man defeated Democratic challenger Tony the best Republican or Democrat,” he said. Independence Party now” after leaving County Democratic Committee, of which Sciarrone by fewer than 20 votes. “I felt like he just had to be the best can- the Republican party. Muhammad is a member. In August 2015, Now, Muhammad has been charged didate for the job. And I didn’t see anyone Casale also said that while Muhammad he was called before the committee, ac- with disloyalty for a second time. If found out there in the political landscape who could run as a Democrat no matter what cused of disloyalty, and censured. culpable, he could be removed from both was better. I understood after that that happens at the hearing, campaigning is “It was basically a slap on the wrist and a the Beacon and Dutchess County Demo- I was going against the by-laws. I wasn’t easier with the support of the party. “It’s written reprimand,” he told The Paper. “But cratic committees. trying to cause a ruckus. I just felt that I tough if you don’t know all of the election I continued to do what I do because I don’t At the heart of the issue are the by-laws was doing the right thing by the people. laws and you don’t have someone to help think I’ve done anything wrong. I’ve been of the Dutchess County Democratic Com- And if that’s the platform that we want to you get through them,” he said. “But I be- extremely loyal to the people who I serve. mittee, which state that committee mem- push, then let’s get enough people in here lieve this will work out for Ali because no I’m not the type of person to be quiet.” bers cannot support candidates who are so that we can change those by-laws.” matter what happens in the hearing, he After the hearing, Muhammad, continued not Democrats. Muhammad said he was By contrast, the loyalty clause in the by- still has a strong voice in the community.” to endorse Casale, Molinaro and Foreman. initially unaware of this “disloyalty clause” laws for the Dutchess County Republican Although Muhammad could join Casale In November, Muhammad (who was himself but even had he known about it, he still Committee states only that members may in the Independence Party, he says he’d not donate to candidates outside the party, rather stick with the Democrats. “Since I although they are free to endorse anyone, was 18 I’ve been pushing the Democratic St. Philip’s Nursery School according to Justin Riccobono, the chair platform because I live the Democratic of the Beacon Republican Committee. platform,” he said. “I’m an impoverished, “You’d get a lot of stink-eyes across the underrepresented minority in America.” room, but you wouldn’t be bounced from He plans to fight the charges because “it’s a tarnish and it looks bad. Anyone running the committee for that,” he said. “And it against me in the future could bring it up. happens. People have done it in the past.” Is it the end of the world? No, but what am Pam Wetherbee, the chair of the Beacon I being punished for, truly? It’s not a good Democratic Committee and member of the look and I don’t believe that it’s warranted.” City Council, said in a statement that com- The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on mittee members who wish to support outside Tuesday, March 29, at the offices of the candidates must resign from the committee. Dutchess County Democratic Commit- “This is the normal way most committee tee in Poughkeepsie. Although it was not people resolve the conflict between their per- clear at press time if the hearing would be sonal preference and their obligation as a open to the public, Muhammad said that committee member,” she wrote. “Resigning he would “bring as many people with me to resolve the conflict is not uncommon and as possible, even if they have to wait out- we had a member do it in the past election. side. We’re bringing the house down.”

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eacon will hold its first St. Patrick’s Day parade in 25 years on Satur- Bday, March 12. Dubbed the Parade of Green, it begins at 11 a.m. on Main Street with floats, marching bands and community members. The Dutchess County parade, now in its 21st year, takes place a week earlier, on Saturday, March 5, rain or shine, beginning at 1 p.m. at West Main Street, ending at Mesier Park, in Wappingers Falls. Last year around 10,000 spectators watched it wind its way through town. The Hudson Highlands Pipe Band is one of many performers. Visit dscppc.org for details. At left, Leandra Rice, a mix of daffiness and villainy as Mrs. Lovett. She will perform two shows. Dante Nastasi, who portrays Peekskill’s parade (in its 27th year) Sweeney Todd at two of the performances, is pictured next to the infamous chair. Photos by Jim Mechalakos will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 3 p.m., preceded by a Mass at Assumption Church at 1:30 p.m. and a grand marshal’s brunch at the Elks Lodge at 1038 Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd Brown Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marchers make a left on First Street, The Demon Barber at Haldane then right on Union Avenue, right on South Street, left on Division, right on By Alison Rooney Main, right on James, and right on Brown. The reviewing stand is on the fter the silliness of last year’s Haldane Drama corner of Park and James. production of The Pirates of Penzance, and Finally, the Northern Westchester Athe similarly comedic musicals that preceded and Putnam Counties parade (40th it, Sweeney Todd is a giant change of pace. But year), the third largest in New York State, with many students very familiar with the film, takes place at 2 p.m. on March 13 on or at least the plot, it was embraced by the actors, Route 6 in Mahopac. The step-off is at who will perform the musical at the high school the corner of Croton Falls Road and at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, Route 6. Buses will run starting at 11:30 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 a.m. from the K-Mart Shopping Plaza to and 13. Because the audience will include younger the corner of Route 6 and Croton Falls students, some concessions were made, so al- Road. The Knights of Columbus Council though (spoiler alert) the slashings will be shown, 6318 and The Fraternal Order of Police there will be no gushing blood. There will be an Stephen P. Driscoll Lodge 704 will host a ingenious “trap-door” chair through which some post-parade celebration at 10 Fair St. characters may meet an untimely demise. In addi- in Carmel from 3 p.m. on — with a tion, one song, which has overt sexual references, corned beef dinner with soda bread, has been cut. Guinness on tap and music with Liam The students have been challenged by the music. O’Riordan (“direct (Continued on Page 13) In addition to the usual twists and turns of Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics (some consider this show his finest score), there are multiple ensemble Allie LaRocco will play Johanna at two performances. numbers with multiple parts and cues. The two “I first saw Sweeney Todd when I was a freshman,” he wrote. leads have extensive, complicated songs. As is now standard “I fell in love with it almost instantly. I literally haven’t been with Haldane Drama, director Martha Mechalakos has double able to stop listening to the songs since then. I would even sing cast the show, with one group of principals performing the them with my fellow acting friends while we were backstage Friday night and Saturday matinee shows, while the second working on other, completely different musicals! And I would takes on Saturday night and Sunday matinee. The same constantly daydream about one day maybe getting to act in a ensemble performs all four shows. production of the show. Dante Nastasi, a Haldane senior who will portray Sweeney “Well, here I am four years later and not only am I acting in in the first two performances, before senior Theo Henderson it, but I get to play Sweeney! I can never thank our director takes the role, in his program biography described his feelings Dancers from the Kelly-Oster School of Martha Mechalakos enough for helping me make this dream of about the character. Dance Photo provided mine come true. I’m ... so happy to be (Continued on Page 15) 12 March 4, 2016 The Paper philipstown.info

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 10 George Stevenson Exhibit (Opening) Foxwoods Casino Day for Seniors 5 – 7 p.m. Robert McCaffrey Real Estate Calendar Highlights 8:45 a.m. Philipstown Community Center 140 Main St., Cold Spring For upcoming events visit philipstown.info. See details under Monday. 845-249-2751 | mccaffreyrealty.com Farm Skills Workshop: Swine School Plastic Harvest (Opening) Send event listings to [email protected]. 11 a.m. Glynwood Farm | 362 Glynwood Road, 6 – 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY | 66 Main St., Cold Spring Cold Spring | 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com Star Quest (grades K-6) (First Session) School Invitational Theme Exhibition (Opening) Shabbat Across America 4 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 3 – 5 p.m. Garrison Art Center MONDAY, MARCH 7 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall See details under Monday. 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Begins 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring State of the County 2016 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org valleytable.com/hvrw 914-450-4188 | philipstownreformsynagogue.org 5:30 p.m. Putnam County Marketplace Climate Change Film & Conversation Climate Change Film & Conversation Philipstown Community Center (First Sessions) 7 p.m. Presentation by County Executive 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 7 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 9:15 a.m. Intermediate Pilates Putnam County Golf Course See details under Friday. Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 9:30 a.m. Power Hour for Women 187 Hill St., Mahopac | putnamcountyny.com/soc2016 Exploration, Conservation & Community in 10:15 a.m. Yamuna Body Rolling Pictures Meet Words Poetry Jam Chris Bowser: Tracking the Great Migration Remote Places 4 p.m. Sports Sampler (grades K-6) 7 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 6 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 7 p.m. Beahive Beacon | 291 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Cize Live | 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 8 Long Dock Park, Beacon 845-633-0135 | beahivebzzz.com 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Rescheduled from Feb. 23 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org Middle School Teen Night (grades 6-8) On the Shoulders of Women (Spoken Word) Small Town Confessions The Great American Jukebox (Talk) 7 – 10 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 6 p.m. BeanRunner Café | 201 S. Division St., 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 6 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Peekskill | 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org An Evening of Irish Dance Philipstown residents only Calling All Poets TUESDAY, MARCH 8 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Playwrights Reading at the Library 8 p.m. Center for Creative Education | 464 Main Yoga with Kathie Scanlon (First Session) See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold St., Beacon | 914-474-7758 | callingallpoets.net 9:30 a.m. Old VFW Hall Farmers’ Market Community Dinner Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 34 Kemble Ave. Cold Spring 7 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison CSFS: Written on the Wind (1957) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-424-8204 | csfarmmarket.org SATURDAY, MARCH 5 8 p.m. Old VFW Hall Philipstown Community Center (First Sessions) Buckwheat Zydeco Salute to International Women’s Day 34 Kemble St., Cold Spring | coldspringfilm.org 9:45 a.m. Zumba with Marisol Kamkoff 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Sunday 8:30 - 11 a.m. Walkway Over the Hudson Coffee House 10 a.m. Write Your World with Susan Wallach Three Dog Night 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie | dcrcoc.org 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 4 p.m. Breakfast Buffet Cooking Class (grades K-6) 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley | 1008 Brown Eagle Walk 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-765-3012 See details under Monday. St., Peekskill | 914-739-0039 9:30 a.m. Audubon Sanctuary howlandculturalcenter.org Pete the Cat Math (ages 3-5) Basic Pilates (First Session) 127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison Small Town Confessions 1:30 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold 9:15 a.m. Philipstown Community Center 845-265-2601 x15 | constitutionmarsh.org 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org See details under Monday. Barn Dance and Sing-a-long for Kids See details under Friday. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Minecraft Mania (grades 3+) 10 a.m. – Noon. Stony Kill Farm Women of Ireland 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | Details under Friday 6 – 8 p.m. Butterfield Library | Details under Tuesday 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls 8 p.m. Eisenhower Hall Theatre | 655 Ruger Road, Young Homesteaders (ages 5-12) (First Session) 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org West Point | 845-938-4159 | ikehall.com Family Bingo & Pasta Night 4 p.m. Common Ground Farm 6:30 p.m. Philipstown Community Center CPR/AED Certification 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls 10 a.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold See details under Monday. SUNDAY, MARCH 6 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Illusionist Ryan Dutcher Registration required. Maple Sugar Tours Public Hearing on Village Parking 7 p.m. Glenham Elementary School 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center & Board of Trustees Meeting 20 Chase Drive, Fishkill Sesame Street Live: “Let’s Dance!” See details under Saturday. 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 845-838-6900 x5100 | ryandutcher.com 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie Sesame Street Live: “Let’s Dance!” Jesus Christ Superstar Rescheduled from Feb. 23. 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 1 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 7 p.m. O’Neill High School, Highland Falls See details under Saturday. The American Dreamer (1971) 845-446-4914 | hffmcsd.org Maple Sugar Tours 7:30 p.m. Beahive Beacon 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center Climate Change Film & Conversation Sweeney Todd 291 Main St., Beacon 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall | 845-534-5506 x204 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 7 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold See details under Friday. beaconfilmsociety.org Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade Quinnsonic Electronic Music Society 1 p.m. W. Main at Delavergne, Wappingers Falls Outstanding American Gardens (Talk) Half Moon Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival 9 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon dcsppc.org 2 p.m. Winter Hill 8 p.m. Culinary Institute of America 20 Nazareth Way, Garrison 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park The Met Live in HD: Puccini’s Manon Lescaut RSVP to [email protected] 1 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 800-838-3006 | halfmoontheatre.org 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Kacey Morabito Grean: Everything I Know I WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Lil’ Kim Learned on the Radio 8 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center Paper Tigers (Documentary) Career Assistance Session 5 p.m. 12 Grapes 2 p.m. Howland Public Library 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Howland Public Library 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 12 N. Division St., Peekskill See details under Friday. 313 Main St., Beacon | 845-249-4642 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com National Women’s History Month Exhibit dutchessonestop.org | Appointment required. Finnegan’s Farewell Molsky’s Mountain Drifters 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre (Opening) Indoor Soccer (grades K-6) (First Session) 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café 3 – 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 4 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 445 Main St., Beacon 379 Main St., Beacon 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-765-3012 See details under Monday. 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com howlandculturalcenter.org

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immigrant Irish American Province of Finnegan, who won $2.2 million at the (from Page 11) A Schedule for the Irish parents from St. Elias. The sympo- slots during a day trip to Atlantic City from Cork”) and the Stephen P. Driscoll the village of sium is free and takes but fell off a ladder while painting his Pipe Band and dancers from the Kelly- Ballinspittle in County place in the Hudson house soon after. At the performance, the Oster School of Dance. Cork and a student of Hall auditorium on audience will be treated to eulogies, On Thursday, March 10, the Kelly- Irish literature and campus at 330 Powell sing-alongs, dinner, a cash bar and the Oster School of Irish Dance will history. Tickets are $15 Ave. Reservations are reading of Paddy’s will. Finnegan’s perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Desmond- for adults, $10 for required. Call 845- Farewell will be performed at 7 p.m. on Fish Library in Garrison. Kerry Kelly- students and seniors 569-3467 or send an March 11 and 12 and March 18 and 19. Oster, founder of the school, which has and $25 for families at email to jeanne. Tickets are $25 and available at thebea- locations in Hopewell Junction and on brownpapertickets. [email protected]. contheatre.org/finnegans-farewell. Long Island, traveled the world with her com/event/2508687. The links between Irish actor Mikel Murfi will perform his family, growing up competing and The center is located at religion and music in one-man show, Man In The Woman’s performing in Irish dance. The Kelly- 729 Peekskill Hollow Ireland are evident at Shoes, at the Flatz Ballroom at 1008 Main Oster School has won multiple titles Road. a musical event, Celtic St., in Peekskill at 3 p.m. on March 6. across continents, including in Ireland, The 1916 rebellion Crossroads, to Presented by Peekskill’s Embark and The and has performed at Radio City, is also the subject of an benefit the Franciscan Flatz in association with the Hudson Valley Carnegie Hall and the White House. This Easter Uprising Sisters for the Atone- Irish Center and the Irish Arts Center of event is free. Dancers from the school symposium hosted by ment at Graymoor. It New York City, the play tells the tale of a will also be participating in several Mount Saint Mary will be held at the man named Pat who walks the five miles parades, including those in Peekskill, College in Newburgh Paramount Hudson from his cottage to town and back again, Mahopac and Wappingers Falls. beginning at 1 p.m. on Valley in Peekskill at 7 meeting a vivid tableau of personalities. All In a performance marking the 100th Saturday, March 19. p.m. on March 16 and of these characters, as well as a wide range anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising The three-hour event feature the songs of of farm animals, dogs and bees are brought against British rule, which led to Ire- will include workshops Phil Coulter performed to life through Murfi’s plastic features and land’s independence, Tompkins Corner led by faculty mem- by tenor Andy Cooney, vocal range. Tickets are $20 at embark- Cultural Center in Putnam Valley will bers, followed by a Mikel Murfi in Man in the Woman’s Geraldine Branagan maninwomanshoes.bpt.me. present A Nation Once Again on Satur- panel discussion. The Shoes Photo provided and the Irish Pops A Peekskill pub crawl departs at 6 day, March 12, with songs and stories workshops include Ensemble. Tickets are p.m. on March 17 from the Elks Lodge from the period. It will feature actors, Poems of the Rebellion: From Yeats to $30 to $55 and are available at para- and calls on The Hudson Room, Glea- singers and musicians playing mandolin, Heaney, 1916 — The Pivotal Year, Celtic mounthudsonvalley.com. son’s, NY Firehouse Grille, Kyle’s Pub, whistle and bodhran, along with fiddle Spirituality — Beauty Ever-Ancient, If you fancy a bit of broad comedy, Birdsall House, Division Street Grill, and guitar, and tell the story in two acts Ever-New and In Their Own Words: Kevin Alexander’s Finnegan’s Farewell Ruben’s Mexican Café and The Quiet that combines dramatic narrative with Witnesses to the Easter Uprising. The is returning, or, as the producers describe Man Public House, before 10 p.m., when period songs and poetry. The writer- keynote address, The New York Carmel- it, being resurrected, at The Beacon the unveiling of the Grand Marshal director is Neil Hickey, a journalist and ites and Irish Independence, will be Theatre. 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Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd (from Page 11) pher Bond turned it into a play that added doing this I can barely find “I’m so happy to be doing this I can more backstory and psychologically-driv- the right words. I’ve been barely find the right words. I’ve been en motivations to the set pieces. Stephen acting with Haldane Drama Sondheim based his 1979 musical on since the sixth grade. I’ve acting with Haldane Drama since Bond’s play and, in turn, the 2007 Tim made so many unbreakable the sixth grade. I’ve made so many Burton film starring Johnny Depp was bonds, learned so many unbreakable bonds, learned so many adapted from Sondheim’s musical. skills, and I’ve had experi- Tickets for the Haldane production, ences you wouldn’t believe … skills, and I’ve had experiences you available at the door, cost $15 for adults Enjoy the show! But if you wouldn’t believe … Enjoy the show! and $8 for students. Seniors are admitted don’t I would be happy to But if you don’t I would be happy to free, and children under 12 are free at the give you a nice shave!” two matinees. Parental guidance is The musical’s book is give you a nice shave!” suggested; very young children will likely based on The String of find it frightening. As of this writing Pearls, an 18-part serial interpretations have retained, notably an there were plans afoot to sell meat pies at written by a hack writer/ upstairs barber shop from which a rather the performances. slash/publisher (read into large number of customers never emerge, the use of slash as you may) and a landlady, Mrs. Lovett, operating a Edward Lloyd in 1846-47. He pie shop downstairs, with designs on the shared the tale of a certain barber, and an ingenious, prescient idea “Demon Barber of Fleet for reducing, reusing and recycling said Street” who returns to his customers. Throw in lunatic asylums Since 1848 East End haunts with a LUMBER • DOORS • WINDOWS into which the innocent are, well, bloody mission. DECKING • FLOORING • ROOFING thrown, a madwoman who wanders the SIDING • HARDWARE • PAINTS Lloyd, who was known to streets muttering and shrieking, a judge KITCHEN CABINETS have purloined plots from Jeremy Roffman is pictured as a lovestruck sailorin OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS who seems unnaturally interested in his Charles Dickens, seized upon Sweeney Todd. He will perform two shows. CUSTOM SAWMILLING & DRYING sequestered (very) young, golden-haired LIVE EDGE SLABS • CUSTOM BEAMS the ambiance of the more Photo by Jim Mechalakos “ward,” and an apprentice who perhaps scurrilous precincts of Visit our 2000 sq. ft. Deck learns his trade all too well, and there Display open 24/7 and new London in the creation of ✦❖ The tale of the unbalanced barber you have it: the perfect ingredients for a Outdoor Living Area this 19th-century serial killer and his wielding his knives was immediately musical. female accomplice and the sailors, judges, turned into a play, which by 1852 had Actually it was first turned into a film, (914) 737-2000 wards, orphans and impresarios, not to 2 N. Water Street been produced in the U.S. several actually, beginning with a silent, mention a supercilious beadle, who Peekskill, NY The original tale, which some histori- then followed by a 1936 edition; a musical surround them. Presumed by many, then ans consider an urban myth, contained Mon-Fri 7:30 - 4:30 appeared in London in 1959, and a ballet Sat 8 - 1 and now, to be ripped from the headlines, many tell-tale details that modern was made in 1960. In 1973 writer Christo- WWW.DAINSLUMBER.COM the story proved to be catnip for readers.

2016 PHM Annual Meeting Saturday, March 12 at 4:00pm, lecture to follow. Michael McKee, PhD Licensed Psychologist Lecture by PHM Trustee Bill Jeffway Cognitive Behavioral “As the mystery of northern Dutchess’ Chief Crow recedes, the Psychotherapy (CBT) stories of pre-Civil War rural African Americans emerge.” Using a 1935 New York State roadside marker as a starting point, Jeffway will examine the ways in which African American 35B Garrison Landing and Native American history has been articulated in northern Garrison, N.Y. 10524 Dutchess County. 45 Popham Road Bill Jeffway studied English Literature and American Studies Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 at Wesleyan University. (914) 584-9352 The meeting and lecture are FREE and open to the public. RSVP to [email protected] [email protected] Putnam History Museum • 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring www.McKeeTherapy.com 845-265-4010 • www.putnamhistorymuseum.org

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS toys, children’s furnishings, clothing for tion returns to the Taconic Outdoor Edu- tion last fall) on March 11, 12 and 13 at the Odell to Discuss State of men, women, and children, household items, cation Center in Cold Spring on Sunday, school’s auditorium in Highland Falls. the County and books, as well as fresh baked goods. March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The story is loosely based on Gospel ac- Items may be donated until Friday, Throughout the morning, educators counts of the last week in the life of Jesus Annual presentation set for March 10 March 11, at noon. For more information, will demonstrate both traditional and from the view of Christ’s betrayer, Judas utnam County Executive MaryEllen call 845-424-4209. modern methods of collecting and boiling Iscariot. The O’Neill version will include a POdell will present her annual State of sap from sugar maple trees. Taste testers six-piece rock band directed by Garrison’s the County address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, History Museum to Hold are welcome. Those who feel like taking a Paul Heckert and featuring percussion by March 10, at Putnam County Golf Course, break from the activities can step inside Thomas Cunane. O’Neill students from 187 Hill St. in Mahopac. Annual Meeting the lodge for a pancake breakfast with ma- Garrison participating in the production ple syrup produced on-site. Bottles of the include cast member Alexandra Angelo- Her emphasis for 2016 is business devel- Free lecture will follow opment. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton maple syrup will also be available for sale. poulos, trumpet player Alex Mancuso and will join Odell to unveil a partnership be- he Putnam History Museum will hold Admission to the event is $8 for adults lighting crew member Hudson Heckert. tween Putnam County and the City of Dan- Tits annual meeting at 4 p.m. on Sat- and $6 for children. The center is located Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March bury for a Regional Economic Initiative. urday, March 12, with a free lecture to at 75 Mountain Laurel Lane. For more in- 11, and Saturday, March 12, and 3 p.m. The event will also feature a Putnam follow by trustee Bill Jeffway on Native formation, call 845-265-3773. on Sunday, March 13. Tickets are $10 for County Marketplace from 5:30 to 7 p.m. American and African American history adults, $5 for students and seniors. to promote area businesses, organizations in northern Dutchess County. “As the and non-profits. To participate, call 845- mystery of northern Dutchess’ Chief Crow School Bus Requests 808-1150, ext. 49406. To RSVP for the State recedes, the stories of pre-Civil War rural of the County address, visit putnamcoun- African Americans emerge,” said Jeffway, Due April 1 tyny.com/soc2016 or call 845-808-1001. who will use a 1935 New York State road- All students in district allowed side marker as a starting point. transport St. Philip’s Nursery to To attend, RSVP to info@putnamhistorymuseum.org. The museum is located at he parents or guardians of students in Host Sale 63 Chestnut St. in Cold Spring. Tthe Garrison Union Free School Dis- Annual event set for March 12 trict who plan to attend a private or pa- Finally, it’s Maple Sunday rochial school during the 2016-17 school he St. Philip’s Nursery School will hold year and will need bus transportation Tits popular annual White Elephant Outdoor Education Center will host must submit written notice to the district Sale on Saturday, March 12, in the church breakfast, tours no later than April 1. parish house at 1101 Route 9D in Garrison Congressional Art Forms are available at gufs.org or from (across from the Garrison School). yrup production, a cross-cut saw dem- the Garrison School Administrative Office The sale opens at 9 a.m. (or 8:30 a.m. for Sonstration and a pancake breakfast Contest Opens at 1100 Route 9D. For more information, call will sweeten many people’s Sunday morn- early birds, with a $5 entry fee) and contin- Submissions due by March 28 Dick Timmons at 845-424-3689, ext. 225. ues until 1:30 p.m. It features gently used ing as the annual Maple Sunday celebra- tudent submissions are being accept- Fiddler to Play Sed for the annual Congressional Art Competition, founded in 1982 to encour- Desmond-Fish age young artists. Submissions must be framed and are due by Monday, March Will discuss unusual melodies of 28. Artwork and the required informa- Mississippi tunes tion and release forms should be dropped arry Bolick will discuss and play Mis- at the office of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Hsissippi fiddle tunes during an ap- at 123 Grand Street in Newburgh. The pearance at the Desmond-Fish Library in competition is open to high school stu- Garrison at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. dents, although exceptions may be made His new book, Mississippi Fiddle Tunes for schools which have 7th through 12th and Songs from the 1930s, co-authored grades on one campus. with Stephen T. Austin and published by Submissions will be posted on Maloney’s the University Press of Mississippi, will Facebook page from April 18 to April 29, be available for purchase. The Mississippi when visitors can vote for their favorites tradition stands out for its unusual melo- with the “like” button. In early May, the en- dies and rhythms. tries will be presented to a panel of judges Bolick’s expansive repertoire includes from the 18th district, who will determine Southern tunes and songs from friends, ear- a grand prize winner, winners for each me- ly commercial and field recordings, as well dium and a Facebook Fan Favorite. as many of his own compositions. He has The grand-prize winning artwork will eight recordings to his credit and performs be displayed in the Capitol for one year with leading (Continued on next page) and the winning student plus a guest will receive airfare to Washington, D.C., for a reception in June. For more information, visit seanmaloney.house.gov/services/art- competition or call 845-561-1259. Garrison Students in Jesus Christ Superstar O’Neill High School presents rock opera tudents at O’Neill High School will per- Sform the musical Jesus Christ Super- star under the direction of Philipstown’s Christine Bokhour (who played Judas in Harry Bolick Photo provided the Philipstown Depot Theatre’s produc- philipstown.info The Paper March 4, 2016 17

COMMUNITY BRIEFS (From previous page) duos and bands, in- hibit, which had been cluding the Wahoo String Band. He teaches scheduled to end this Violinist Launches Magical Music Machines fiddle and mandolin weekly at the Garrison month, until Oct. 2. Youth Orchestra Experts to speak about jukeboxes Art Center as well as workshops around the The institute is lo- country on Mississippi fiddle tunes. cated at 199 Main St. Gwen Laster forms ilmmaker Andrew Stein and jukebox The Desmond-Fish is located at 472 Route For more informa- “creative strings” group Fcollector and historian Ed Liss will 403, at the corner of Route 9D. For more tion, visit inclinerail- wen Laster, the violinist and discuss “The Great American Jukebox” information, visit desmondfishlibrary.org. way.org. Gcomposer, has started a Cre- at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the ative Strings Improvisers Orches- Howland Library in Beacon following the Beacon tra in Beacon that will meet for screening of a 45-minute documentary Howland the first of six Saturday sessions of the same name by Stein. The pair will Oscar Nominee to Shows Work at 2 p.m. (beginners) and 3 p.m. also share recordings made from various (intermediate) on March 12 at jukeboxes, and Liss will discuss the his- Show Films of 43 Female tory of the song machines. The Howland Evan Pritchard Photo provided the Center for Creative Educa- Sam Green shorts to be screened Artists tion. Violinists, violists, cellists Public Library is located at 313 Main St. at Binnacle and bassists are welcome. The For more information, call 845-831-1134. Women’s History Month exhibit cost is $315 for all six sessions, or drop- scar-nominated documentary film- he Howland Cultural Center marks Na- ins are $60 per session. For information, maker Sam Green will screen some Dutchess Bureau Holds O tional Women’s History Month with its email [email protected] or call 718- of his short films at Binnacle Books in T 22nd annual exhibit of work by women art- 930-3522. The center is located at 464 Lunch Seminars Beacon at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. ists of the Hudson Valley, including paint- Main St. Based in San Francisco and New York, Discussing marketing to tourists ings, photography, sculpture, fabric art and Green’s 2002 film The Weather Under- ceramics. The exhibition opens with a re- ilomena Fanelli, chief executive offi- ground was nominated for an Academy ception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5. cer of Impact PR & Communications, Award for Best Documentary Feature; it F The 43 artists whose works appear are and Katy Dwyer, president of Katy Dwyer was also shown that year at the Whitney Pangea Bohl, Shirley Botsford, Lisa Breznak, Design, will discuss marketing strategies Biennial. His other films include The Mea- Rosanne Cerbo, Mimi Czajka Graminski, for tourism-related businesses at the first sure of All Things (2014), The Rainbow Carolyn De Michele, Jan Dolan, Virginia of four free Lunch & Learn sessions or- Man/John 3:16 (1997) and The Love Song Donovan, Amy Farrell, Karen E. Gersch, ganized by Dutchess Tourism. The event of R. Buckminster Fuller (2012), a live cin- Jayne Gillman Crimmins, Mary Ann Glass, takes place at noon on Monday, March 14, ematic collaboration with indie rock band Carla Goldberg, Claudia Gorman, Erica at the Hyatt House in Fishkill. Yo La Tengo. For more information, visit Hauser, Susan Hennelly, Anne Huibregtse, The series will continue on the following samgreen.to. Insun Kim, Lisa Knaus, Tanya Kukucka, three Wednesdays — March 23 and 30 and Tickets are $10 and may be reserved at Maria Lago, Pat Lane, Helen Lang, Joan April 6. Participants should bring lunch. binnaclebooks.com/events. 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Through it we have so many ute seminar, presented by Kelley Amadei, in January 2015. verybody’s fa- opportunities to touch people .… I try to about how to uncover those habits in your Every month since then, under the vorite heard- take my time and make connections.” life which are getting in the way of living banner of “A Circle of Women,” Gre- but-not-seen Envisioning a larger scope of arrange- a “best life.” The day will end in a closing E an has organized small activities, of- morning voice, Kacey ments, Grean reached out to Marzollo, who circle, guided by Practical Intuition au- ten hikes, to gather women together Morabito Grean, a owns SkyBaby Yoga and Pilates Studio in thor Laura Day. in outdoor, contemplative pursuits. Cold Spring resident Cold Spring and last year launched a multi- It wasn’t intuition that brought Grean Grean’s interest in the mind- whose “Mike and Kac- day music, art and yoga festival at Lake Sur- to her now-unusual occupation of radio body-spirit spectrum extends to her ey In The Morning” prise called MAYfest. Grean, who practices host. It began when she was chosen as a radio broadcasting as well. In ad- show is a fixture on the Japanese healing art reiki, conducted seventh-grader at St. Patrick’s School in dition to her morning show, which 100.7 WHUD-FM, will Kacey Grean sessions in the healing tent at the event. Verplanck to read a public service an- airs weekdays from 5 to 10 a.m., she be seen and heard on Photo by A. Rooney What they’ve pulled together is a day of nouncement for a walk-a-thon over the air hosts “The Health and Happiness Sunday, March 13, as activities and togetherness for women. Af- from WLNA in Peekskill. “I heard my voice Show” on Sunday mornings at 6:30 she and MAYfest organizer Melia Marzol- ter a continental breakfast buffet and wel- coming out of the radio and was amazed,” a.m., which allows her to “sleep in.” She lo present a day-long series of workshops come from the co-hosts, breakout groups she recalls. She studied journalism and describes the show, which is available as and classes for women focused on the will begin, each facilitated by a woman and, media at Mercy College and returned to a podcast on KaceyRadio.com and shared spiritual, physical and social well-being — in the case of the physical side of things, WLNA seven years after her first visit as throughout the day on Friday as “Health how to try to achieve a kind of happiness sectioned into different fitness levels so no a college intern before moving across the & Happiness Minutes,” as a forum where and techniques for the maintenance of it. one will feel pushed too hard, unless that’s hall to WHUD. She left soon after for New “healers, doctors and dreamers share Their event, called “A Day of Health expressly what a participant is looking for. York City, where she had a job lined up ideas to make your life richer.” and Happiness for Women,” evolved from Three morning workshops focus on the with Lite FM, but it fell through. “WHUD In addition, Grean has turned to moti- symposiums that the then-called Hudson body. The gentlest is Nottingham’s Qi- called, and I returned,” she says. vational speaking, presenting a talk, Ev- Valley Hospital presented each October in gong healing instruction, which Grean de- Grean has the unusual experience of erything I Need to Know I Learned On Cold Spring until three years ago. Grean scribes as the root source of many healing having a particular part of her recognized practices. For those seeking something with regularity: her voice. It happens fre- less reflective, Phoebe Miller, founder of quently, where she is anonymously doing Royalty Carpet nOMad, will conduct a “mindful” Vinyasa something, then speaks, and can immedi- Your Full Service Flooring Store session, a yoga-based class designed to get ately see recognition take hold. She’s also Give your floors the Royal treatment the kinks out — gently, yet with enough aware of the companionship and solace to invigorate through rhythmic move- she has brought to listeners, one of whose Full service fl ooring: • All types of fl ooring sales and installation — carpet, ment. Core to the Floor is more vigorous, family members shared with her that dur- laminate, hardwood, ceramic tile, & resilient fl oors as Paula Carnabuci conducts a workout ing some tough times, “I was her voice Carpet, upholstery, ceramic tile & grout cleaning utilizing the Correctform mat, along with through the night. That brought me to my resistance bands and light weights. knees,” Grean says. Commercial janitorial cleaning The second group of workshops shift to- While working that night shift, Grean Damage restoration: ward the spirit. Options include a talk by Gre- had her days free, and she’d often come to • Restoration of property damaged by fi re, an with a guided meditation at the conclu- Cold Spring and sit by the river. “One night smoke or water sion. Or attendees can try “The Celestial Map; the [work] phone rings, and it’s a woman How Astrology Offers Both Inner & Outer with an Irish brogue, saying she lived in Call today to schedule affordable fl ooring services, occasional and specialty cleaning, or regular janitorial services. You always get a FREE estimate. Payment plans available. Guidance,” presented by Demitra Vassiliadis Cold Spring,” Grean says. “I said ‘Oh, I’ve of Heaven to Earth Astrology. 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A Day of Health and Happiness (from previous page) Grean has been in Cold Charles Byrnes Spring ever since, cement- (1937-2016) ing the move with wed- lock. Eight years ago, her harles Edward Byrnes, 78, of Robert (Rosemary) Byrnes of Croton- chiropractor, whom she CShelburne Falls, Mass., died on-Hudson; Walter (Alice) Byrnes of The happened to go to school suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at Villages, Fla.; and Paul Byrnes of The with at St. Patrick’s, told the Westchester Medical Center. Born Villages. her: “You’re not married — in New York City on March 31, 1937, He is also survived by two sisters, he was the son of the late John E. and you should meet my car- Evelyn (Kurt Mast) Byrnes and Sister Evelyn F. (O’Connor) Byrnes. penter.” A blind date was Ellen M. Byrnes of Lincoln Park, N.J.; arranged, and the radio Charles “Charlie” Byrnes grew up in a sister-in-law, Gail Byrnes of Atlanta; host and Mike Grean met Garrison as the fourth of 11 Byrnes and a brother-in-law, James Brady of at the bar at Riverview children. He attended St. Patrick’s High Charleston, S.C. Also surviving are two Restaurant. Nancy Mont- School in Newburgh, graduated from grandchildren, Everett Aran and Sylvie gomery, who was working Manhattan College and received a Aida Byrnes, and many adoring nieces behind it, said “Mike and master’s degree in science from New and nephews. York University in 1959. He began his Kacey” (echoing the name Three of his siblings passed away before career as a science teacher at Highland of the radio program), and him: John Byrnes, Garrett Byrnes and Falls High School and went on to work that was that. Kacey and Margaret M. (Byrnes) Brady. for more than 30 years in film and print Mike, who owns Grean’s advertising. Charlie loved the Giants Friends may call at the Clinton Funeral Contracting, married two and Yankees and was an accomplished Home, at the corner of Parrott and Pine years to the day after that athlete in his own right. He was well- streets (21 Parrott St.) in Cold Spring first date. known for his quick wit and wry sense from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, The Greans won’t be leav- of humor, his kindness, generosity and and Friday, March 4. A Mass of Christian ing Cold Spring anytime love for his family, friends and animals. Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, soon. “I’m not over Cold He will be greatly missed by all who March 5, at Our Lady of Loretto Church, Spring,” Kacey Grean says. knew him. 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, with interment to follow in the family plot at Cold Spring “When I drive up Main, I Survivors include two sons, E. Aran Cemetery. look in the rearview mirror Melia Marzollo, posing outside the entrance to Skybaby (Kimberly) Byrnes of Massachusetts, and see those mountains. Yoga in Cold Spring Photo by Robert Sturman and Charles Justin Byrnes of In lieu of flowers, donations may be Cold Spring was my best Massachusetts; and his former spouse, made in Charles Byrnes’s name to Marie Stella (Byrnes). He also leaves friend all those years when from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 13 at the American Cancer Society (donate. behind five brothers: Gerald (Joan) cancer.org). Funeral arrangements are I worked at night. I can’t imagine leaving Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, between this town.” Byrnes of Cape May, N.J.; Lawrence T. in the care of the Clinton Funeral Home Cold Spring and Beacon, cost $80 each (Kathleen) Byrnes of Somerset, N.J.; in Cold Spring. Tickets for “A Day of Health and Hap- and can be purchased by searching for piness for Women,” which takes place “MAYfest Presents” at eventbrite.com.

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Find us on Facebook www.economy-oil.com 20 March 4, 2016 The Paper philipstown.info Sports At right, Will Zuvic (33) scores two of his 14 points in the Blue Devils’ 52-47 victory over Chester in the Class C regional semifinals in White Plains on March 1. The Blue Devils move on for a rematch with Stony Brook in the regional final at Pace University at 6:45 p.m. on March 4. Far right, Tucker Beachak lines up to hit one of his six consecutive free throws as a result of three technical fouls against Alexander Hamilton in the Section 1 Class C championship on Feb. 27. He was named the tournament MVP. Photos by Peter Farrell

Far left, the Haldane boys’ varsity basketball team celebrates its third straight Section 1 Class C championship after a 61- 52 victory over Alexander Hamilton on Feb. 27 in White Plains. At left, Allison Chiera drives to the basket in the Blue Devils’ 48-32 win over Alexander Hamilton in the Section 1 Class C semifinal on Feb. 27 in White Plains. The girls lost to Pine Plains, 47-31, on March 2 to end their state tournament run.

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