[FREE] Serving Philipstown and Beacon Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Page 9

July 20, 2018 161 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | highlandscurrent.com Seven Candidates Want Skartados’ Assembly Seat Five Democrats hope to fifth overall. He died on April 15 at age 62 of pancreatic cancer. succeed late legislator The victor in the Nov. 6 general elec- tion will be sworn in almost immedi- By Jeff Simms ately after the results are confirmed, said even candidates, including a member Christopher Whitson, Skartados’ former of the Beacon City Council, have filed community outreach coordinator, who is Sto run for the seat in the state As- manning the district office in Newburgh. sembly held by Frank Skartados, who died Usually the winner is sworn in on Jan. 1. in April. His seat represents the 104th Whitson said the district office is only District, which includes Beacon and New- addressing constituent concerns until the burgh. election. It can be reached at 845-562- A primary election on Sept. 13 will nar- 0888. row the field of five Democrats and two The Current will provide more informa- Republicans. Skartados had held the seat tion about the candidates and their posi- since 2012 in the solidly Democratic dis- tions closer to the election, but below are STAYING LOOSE — An umpire stretches between innings at the North Highlands field trict (in 2016 he won 81 percent of the vote) brief introductions to each. during a sectional Little League game on July 13 between Fishkill-Philipstown and and would have been up for re-election for Ralph Coates, a former Poughkeepsie Saugerties. The “Fishtown” team advanced, 12-3. See Page 20. Photo by Ross Corsair his fourth consecutive two-year term, and alderman and school (To Page 6) The Ocean Garrison School Board Passes at the Gates Climate-Change Resolution Concerns about Hudson as After debate, calls on elected warming qualifies — the Garrison Board of Education on July 11 unanimously ap- feds consider storm barriers officials to take action proved a resolution calling on elected officials to “implement concrete steps to By Brian PJ Cronin By Chip Rowe mitigate climate change.” The Hudson Krystal Ford, a Garrison parent, lobbied five-mile stretch of open water be- ollowing 25 minutes of debate at the board to adopt the resolution as part tween Sandy Hook in New Jersey an earlier meeting about whether following year to request funding. of a nascent national initiative organized and Breezy Point in Queens is all school boards should take stands A “We’re not proposing anything now,” F by Schools for Climate Action. Its website that separates New York Harbor and the on political issues — and whether global said Bryce Wisemiller, a project manager (Continued on Page 5) Hudson River from the Atlantic Ocean. for the Army Corp. “We’re only studying Now, in response to extreme storms things. It’s going to take a long time. It’s a such as Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Army very involved process, and there’s going to Corp of Engineers is examining what be many steps through which the public would happen if that stretch was walled and municipalities will be able to give us off. their comments and input.” A five-mile barrier that would close to Daria Mazey, who is the project biolo- prevent flooding was one of six alterna- gist for the Army Corp, added that the tives — including doing nothing — that the initial study and hearings are “about fig- agency proposed as part of its New York/ uring out what are the right questions we New Jersey Harbor & Tributaries Focus need to be asking,” and how to find the Area Feasibility Study. Of the others, four answers. “We’re looking to local commu- involve floodgates and levees placed in the nities and stakeholders as keepers of valu- harbor, on the Hudson or on tributaries, able local knowledge that you have be- while the other consists of shoreline mea- cause you live in this community. This is sures that don’t block the flow of water. our opportunity to ask, what do we need The proposals were presented to the to look at? What are we missing? What public in three meetings, one of which are the information sources that are out took place in Poughkeepsie on July 11. The there that might help us as we move for- Army Corp is soliciting public comment ward in our analysis?” to winnow the field to two plans, which Nevertheless, the study has already would then be studied to determine envi- drawn concern from environmental LIVING ON THE RIVER — Lauren Benz prepares an outrigger for the shanty boat that ronmental impact, cost, benefits and fea- groups for both the impact a barrier could she and Wes Modes are sailing down the Hudson as part of a project called “A Secret sibility. A final report would be scheduled have on the ecological health of the Hud- History of the American River People.” They passed the Highlands on July 19. See for 2021 and presented to Congress the son River and (Continued on Page 18) Page 13. Photo by Ross Corsair 2 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com On the Spot By Michael Turton Five Questions: Wesley Mann What’s your summer 5By Alison Rooney comfort food? esley Mann has performed in 13 seasons of the Hud- son Valley Shakespeare Festival. This summer he por- Wtrays the Earl of Northumberland in Richard II and the manservant Pierre in The Heart of Robin Hood. What are the challenges of performing under a tent? The space demands more of you. You have to navigate the tent masts, which means it’s important to move, because some seats have an obstructed view, and you want to be seen. The space de- mands that you separate yourself from the other actors to main- tain sightlines, and that you speak louder. Plus, we’re upstaged by the beauty. The first time I saw the view, I was gobsmacked. I always like to be here when members of the Conservatory Com- pany first arrive because they can’t believe what they’re seeing. Your Wikipedia entry says you have “a long-suffering, vaguely glib demeanor.” Would you agree? Well, let’s look up glib [silently reads definition]. Hmmm. I don’t think I’m “insincere or thoughtless.” Every moment onstage is specific and well-rehearsed. I don’t know who writes these Wikipedia things. I like what one reviewer called me: “goofily “Fresh cod on the grill and a glass of wily” and “delightfully weird.” I was going to get a T-shirt made, chilled white Greek wine.” with one on the front and one on the back. ~ Christine Zouzias, Philipstown What are your favorite Highlands haunts? I grew up in northern California and live in Los Angeles, but I’ve Wesley Mann in The Heart of Robin Hood HVSF always loved this community. Cathryn Fadde at Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill has been great to us and for us. My watering hole used to be Do you get recognized more in L.A. or Cold Spring? Whistling Willie’s, with the old owner. I love Riverview, too. Dur- In L.A., I get recognized because of my TV work. People usual- ing the 10 years I was here consistently I’d see businesses open ly say, “I know you, but I don’t know your name.” Here, they know and would wonder if they’d be there the next summer. my name — they call out to me — it just happened, in a music shop in Beacon. It’s sweet. I love talking to people about their HVSF history, what plays they’ve seen. What are you doing in the fall? It looks like I’ll be doing Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead in Pasadena. I have never done Stoppard. It begins in early September, right when we end here, so I’ll be getting in my little convertible and zooming out of town.

“Crab cakes and a sparkling rosé on the Newburgh waterfront.” artful cooking / event planning ~ Chris Barczymski, Beacon 845-­424-­8204 www.freshcompany.net

VISION FROM THE DARKNESS — The most foreboding character in the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Heart of Robin Hood is the Green Man, portrayed by Colleen Litchfield. For a behind-the- scenes video by The Current’s Mark “Ginger beer with gluten-free toast and Westin on how the puppet was created cashew cream-cheese butter spread.” and functions, see highlandscurrent. ~Hannah Schmollinger, Beacon com/green-man. HVSF highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 3 Homeland Sues Nelsonville Over Cell-Tower Denial Two lawsuits now in federal the complaint], the more confident I feel tower “valueless and undevelopable,” and about our position.” thus was “an unconstitutional or oth- court, the other against The ZBA’s May 30 vote followed 10 erwise unlawful ‘taking’ of Homeland’s Philipstown months of scrutiny of the proposed 110- property without just compensation.” foot tower, which Homeland and Verizon The complaint cites suspicions that By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong say is needed to fill gaps in wireless cover- O’Neill and other community leaders and age but which many residents fiercely op- residents collaborated to pressure the omeland Towers and its partner, posed as intrusive and unnecessary. ZBA to reject the project. Further, without Verizon, have sued the Village of elaborating, it alleges the Village Board, Nelsonville, alleging its zoning H “The more I read [in the ZBA and Planning Board “conducted un- board made an “arbitrary and capricious” noticed and secret executive secessions decision to deny its application to build complaint], the more confident [sessions] to deliberate and discuss the a cell tower overlooking the Cold Spring I feel about our position.” application, in violation of the law.” Cemetery. Homeland representatives say in the The companies asked a federal judge in Homeland Towers wanted to construct lawsuit that in February 2016 they spoke White Plains to compel Nelsonville to is- the Nelsonville tower, disguised as a fir with O’Neill, who then chaired the Plan- sue the permit and pay its legal costs and tree, on a 9.5-acre wooded lot near Rock- ning Board, about locating a tower in financial damages. ledge Road on a steep hillside. The firm, Nelsonville. Immediately afterward, the Homeland Towers’ attorney Robert headquartered in Danbury, contracted to complaint continues, O’Neill “prejudiced Gaudioso filed the 62-page complaint in buy the property and AT&T, along with the process” by purportedly informing federal court a month after the Nelsonville Verizon, planned to install equipment on the Village Board and declaring “that he Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3 to 2 vote the tower. The complaint said it was also would do everything he could to oppose to deny a special-use permit for the tower. expected to accommodate emergency ser- the facility, including going door-to-door In February, Homeland and Verizon vices and two more unnamed carriers. to organize opposition.” O’Neill was elect- sued the Town of Philipstown after its ZBA A sign posted on May 30 before the ZBA In voting no, the Nelsonville ZBA ma- ed mayor in 2017. denied a permit to build a separate tower voted to deny an application to build a jority concluded that the structure was In addition, the companies protested on Vineyard Road, off Route 9, about 1.3 cell tower Photo by L.S. Armstrong not compatible with the surroundings; fees charged by the village — $850 for miles from the proposed Nelsonville site. that there was no significant gap in wire- “incorrect and irrelevant legal criteria” the application, $500 for title reports and Both legal actions are pending in the U.S. less capabilities, or a need for a tower; and to veto the tower. It also claims the deci- $19,500 in escrow. It called the charges District Court for Southern New York. that, under the zoning code, a cell tower sion was “not supported by substantial “unfair, unreasonable, unnecessary, dis- Nelsonville Mayor Bill O’Neill, who an- would be inappropriate at the Rockledge evidence,” constituted “a prohibition on criminatory and an illegal backdoor ‘tax’” nounced the Homeland lawsuit during Road site. personal wireless services” and violated and asked for a refund with interest. the July 16 meeting of the Village Board, Homeland’s complaint, dated June federal telecommunications law. According to the court calendar, the vil- said he had no comment on the allega- 29, accuses the ZBA of providing “vague Further, it alleged that the denial made lage must answer the complaint by Mon- tions. But he said that “the more I read [in and convoluted justifications” and using the property it had purchased for the day, July 23.

REAL ESTATE CLOSING The Most Affordable, ATTORNEY Assisted Living in Westchester

30 Years of Experience Residential and Commercial Properties We Represent Buyers and Sellers CHIERA LAW GROUP 914-722-6700 www.ChieraLawGroup.com Free Consultation

Hudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Antique and Estate Auctioneers 432 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Monthly Public Auctions Mondays 5 p.m. Featuring online and offl ine sessions Sunday Previews • Gallery open daily by appointment Bethel Springvale Inn Estimates Free consultations Quality & Affordability It’s an Easy Choice! Consignments accepted Antiques and estates purchased Estate and insurance appraisals 8773099796 Tags sales Clean outs

Neil Vaughn, 914-489-2399, Auctioneer 62 Springvale Rd., CrotononHudson, NY 10520 Theo Dehaas, 845-480-2381, Manager Visit www.hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com At the Heart of Senior Living bethelwell.org Offi ce 845-838-3049 and sign up for email notifi cation. 4 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Edgewater The Current Wins Four More State Awards * I have said it before and will restate it Winner: 33 now: Edgewater is out of scale and out Better Newspaper of touch with the fabric of the Beacon community (“Edgewater Gets Approvals, Contest Awards Again,” July 13). *New York Press Association, 2013 - 2017 The Beacon Planning Board had a chance to lessen the blow and stem the NNA* Winner: tide of the onslaught of development that 15 Better threatens both the environment and the Newspaper quality of life in Beacon. By allowing de- veloper Rodney Weber to keep all seven Contest Awards buildings at the same size as the original *National Newspaper Association, 2016-2017 proposal despite a change in the zoning law has accomplished nothing but to su- Publisher Highlands Current Inc. garcoat this bitter pill. 161 Main St. To sign and attest to a State Environ- Cold Spring NY 10516-2818 mental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) doc- 291 Main St., Beacon NY 12508 ument that states the development will have no adverse impacts on the environ- Founder ment or municipal resources is a false- Gordon Stewart (1939 - 2014) hood. How does this huge, precedent-set- Remember when? Ross Corsair won best news photo from the NYNPA for this shot Managing Editor ting strain on the city add to the quality in Cold Spring from March 2017. Chip Rowe of life in Beacon, and who is benefiting? [email protected] When considering a proposed develop- he Highlands Current won four Awards for Excellence from the New York News ment, a municipality needs to negotiate TPublishers Association on July 18 for work published in 2017. Arts/Feature Editor on behalf of its residents to achieve a bal- Alison Rooney The nonprofit weekly won the Community Service Award among newspapers with ance between what is good for the com- [email protected] circulations of less than 10,000 for its munity while still tolerable for the devel- series, Fighting Back: The Opioid Crisis, Senior Correspondent oper. published in September and October. Michael Turton That was possible. I am saddened to Ross Corsair won best news photo say it did not happen. Long after Mr. We- Reporters among small papers for his shot of a Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ber and his partners have moved on with woman braving a March snowstorm on Celia Barbour their profits, Beacon will be dealing with Main Street in Cold Spring. He also won Brian PJ Cronin the impact of Edgewater. best online gallery for a series taken at Joe Dizney Richard Shea, Philipstown Twin Forts Day at Fort Montgomery. Pamela Doan Shea is the Philipstown supervisor. Jeff Simms Managing Editor Chip Rowe won the headline-writing competition with “$4.2 Layout Editor Sigh — another developer stuffing more Million? Dam!,” for a story about dam Kate Vikstrom people on less land. It’s not good for the repairs at the Cold Spring reservoir. town, the environment or residents, nor Advertising Director The Current this year also won 13 will it be good for those who move into Michele Gedney awards from the New York Press the little cubbyholes. If you need cheaper NYNPA* Winner: 4 Awards for Excellence For information on advertising: Association and six from the National * New York News Publishers Association, 2017 845-809-5584 housing, God invented Newburgh. Newspaper Association. [email protected] Chris Ungaro, Beacon highlandscurrent.com/ads men’s team. We did not have a big bud- Get ready for more traffic congestion Senior softball get for uniforms, so we bought white T- and higher taxes. The fact that Dan Dillon continues to shirts and used black electrical tape for David Eberle, Beacon play softball in his 70s is inspiring (“5 Questions: Dan Dillon,” July 13). In 1979 I numbers. Danny and Tommy Dillon were was the first manager for the Etta’s Eagles always competitive and most players had The Highlands Current is a 501c3 great respect for both. Danny was the nonprofit funded by grants, Derek Jeter of men’s softball! He never advertising and the generous had a big head. Keep playing, Danny. support of our readers. Thank you. Tom Nastasi, Cold Spring THE HIGHLANDS CURRENT, Vol. 7, Issue 29 (ISSN 2475-3785) is published weekly by Highlands Current Inc., 161 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516- Letters to the Editor 2818. Nonprofit postage paid at he Current welcomes letters to the Newburgh, NY. Teditor on its coverage and local POSTMASTER: Send address issues. Submissions are selected changes to The Highlands Current, by the editor to provide a variety 161 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516- of opinions and voices, and all are 2818. Mail delivery $20 per year. subject to editing for accuracy, clarity highlandscurrent.com/delivery and length. We ask that writers remain [email protected] civil and avoid personal attacks. © Highlands Current Inc. 2018 Letters may be emailed to editor@ All rights reserved. No part of this highlandscurrent.com or mailed to publication may be reproduced in any Editor, The Highlands Current, 161 form, mechanical or electronic, without Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516. written permission of the publisher. The writer’s full name, village or city, Advertisements designed by The High- and email or phone number must be lands Current may not be reproduced in included, but only the name and village whole or in part without permission. or city will be published. highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 5

Garrison School Board Passes Climate Resolution (from Page 1) lists 22 boards that have passed resolu- global warming, the board said the dis- resolutions addressing other concerns. tions since December, but 21 are located trict would make it a priority to consider “We try to be apolitical,” he said on June in California; the other is in Colorado. climate change in its own “greenhouse 11, but global warming “is substantially a Garrison will be the first district on the gas emissions, transportation, purchas- political issue. That unfortunately puts us list from the East Coast, she said. There ing, maintenance, landscaping and con- at the top of a slippery slope.” are more than 13,000 districts in the U.S. struction, curriculum development and Hoch argued that the board can be Ford had a passionate ally in Trustee student engagement.” political but not partisan. “When we’re David Gelber, a former 60 Minutes pro- concerned about opioid addiction, or gun ducer who co-created Years of Living “I don’t think climate change is one safety, we get political,” he said. Gelber Dangerously, a documentary series that added: “I don’t think climate change is examines the global effects of climate issue among many. Someone I work one issue among many. Someone I work change. with said, ‘If we don’t fix the climate, with said, ‘If we don’t fix the climate, The initial draft of the resolution, pre- nothing else matters.’ ” nothing else matters.’ ” Alex Levine sented June 11, was met with some skep- O’Rourke said of resolutions address- ticism by board President Ray O’Rourke ing societal issues in general: “Maybe and Trustee Derek DuBois, who suggest- Much of the early language, such as ref- that’s the way this board and all boards Garrison Hires New ed, as an example, that the board could erences to “climate justice” and scientific are headed, but I think that way madness discuss concrete steps to add the issue to statements, was removed, reflecting the lies. If someone makes the same proposi- Principal the curriculum. “I’m all for the spirit, but counsel of DuBois, who suggested that tional argument that this does for climate he Garrison school board on July I’m a little unclear on what we are trying “less is probably more.” He expressed con- change [for a cause] that we may not nec- T11 approved the hiring of a new to achieve,” DuBois said. cern about including scientific facts, since essarily agree with, we have very little ba- principal and guidance counselor. Gelber and Trustee James Hoch coun- the board would not be researching their sis for saying no.” Alex Levine will begin as principal for the tered that the issue was important enough veracity. By the time of the vote, the board had K-8 school on Aug. 13, succeeding John to put on the record through passage of Gelber argued the resolution was im- come up with a draft that, O’Rourke said, Griffiths, who resigned after three years the resolution. portant because so many institutions ig- “is as close as we’re going to get” to agree- to become assistant superintendent of As adopted, the resolution emphasizes nore global warming. “Politicians don’t ment, “absent extended conversations over the Croton-Harmon district. A graduate of the district’s location in the Highlands, talk about it, the media doesn’t talk about syllables.” the Bank Street College of Education and Fordham, Levine was most recently assis- “the birthplace of the modern environ- it, your school board doesn’t talk about it Krystal Ford, who attended the July 11 tant principal at Mahopac Middle School. mental movement” — a suggestion from and your neighbors don’t talk about it, so session, was elated after the vote. She told Trustee Jill Lake — and that the board it can’t be that important,” he said. “This the board she planned to present Garri- Krista DiDiego was hired as the school “cares deeply about the quality of the envi- is essentially a response to that.” son’s resolution as an example to other guidance counselor to succeed Mike Wil- ronment today and for future generations.” O’Rourke said he was skeptical not about districts. liams, who left after eight years to take (To read the full text, see highlandscur- climate change but about the fact that the a position at Scarsdale Middle School. DiDiego was the counselor at Growing rent.com.) resolution might set a precedent for other Visit for news highlandscurrent.com Up Green Middle School in Queens. Besides calling on politicians to address community members to ask the board for updates and latest information.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Town of Philipstown Town of Philipstown Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned Town Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned Town Clerk of the Town of Philipstown at her offi ce in the Town Clerk of the Town of Philipstown at her offi ce in the Town Hall, Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York, 10516, until 238 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York, 10516, until 11:15 a.m., 11 a.m., August 8, 2018, when the same will be publicly August 8, 2018, when the same will be publicly opened and opened and read aloud for the sale by the Town of read aloud for the sale by the Town of Philipstown of: Philipstown of: Interior and Exterior Installation of Renovations and Alterations to the Town Hall Replacement Windows for Town Hall Copies of the specifi cations may be obtained from the offi ce of Copies of the specifi cations may be obtained from the offi ce said Town Clerk at the above address. of said Town Clerk at the above address. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. All purchase contracts awarded pursuant to this notice shall be All purchase contracts awarded pursuant to this notice subject to the provisions of Section 103-A, 103-B, and 103-D shall be subject to the provisions of Section 103-A, 103-B, of the General Municipal Law. and 103-D of the General Municipal Law.

DATED: July 18, 2018 DATED: July 18, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Tina M. Merando, Town Clerk Tina M. Merando, Town Clerk Town of Philipstown. Town of Philipstown 6 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

Seven Candidates Want Skartados’ Seat (from Page 1) board president, is the director of the Lib- sition with the New York State Assembly Schools. She was elected last fall to the Town Council. Sakima McClinton, a West erty Partnerships Program at SUNY Or- Majority Conference. Beacon City Council. Point graduate who served in the Iraq ange. Kevindaryán Luján, a Beacon native (Former Beacon Mayor Steve Gold, who War, is a former president of the Pough- Jonathan Jacobson, an attorney, serves who lives in Newburgh, was elected last was Skartados’ chief of staff, will not be on keepsie school board. on the Newburgh City Council and is a year to the Orange County Legislature. He the ballot. He received the endorsement of If Jacobson, Luján, Manley or McCredo former chair of the Orange County Demo- has been endorsed by the Orange County the Ulster County Democratic Committee win the Assembly seat, they would give up cratic Committee. Democratic Committee and the Latino but dropped out of the race in May.) their current posts. If McCredo wins, Bea- Alex Kelly, a journalist who lives in Democrats of Dutchess County. On the Republican and Conservative con Mayor Randy Casale would appoint a Beacon, was Skartados’ director of policy Jodi McCredo is a small-business owner Party lines, Scott Manley, a retired po- Ward 3 representative to replace her on the development and now holds the same po- who helped found Advocates for Beacon lice officer, is a member of the Newburgh City Council.

Jonathan Jacobson Alex Kelly Kevindaryán Luján Ralph Coates

Read what your neighbors are saying: Visit our Comments section online.

For more information on where to fi nd things or what’s happening visit: Scott Manley

Community Directory Current Feeds Apple News — Search for “High- Sakima McClinton Jodi McCredo Expanded Calendar lands Current” in News on iPhone Arts & Leisure or iPad to make a Favorite. Google News — Click gear, then Get Mail Delivery of The Current highlandscurrent.com Sources, then type in “Highlands highlandscurrent.com/md Current” under Preferred.

Help Wanted SURVEYOR’S ASSISTANT Full-time fi eldwork, experience a plus, but willing to train the right individual. Year-round outdoor work, oft en physically challenging. Benefi ts aft er 90 days include: Health insurance, paid time off , paid holidays and tuition reimbursement. The eyes of tomorrow ... Eligibility for 401K begins aft er one full calendar year of service. deserve Southern Dutchess Eye Care today. Clean NYS Driver License a must. Thorough, comfortable back-to-school eye exams. Schedule now. To apply call Iliana at 845-265-9217, ext 10 for an application or 969 MAIN ST. FISHKILL (845) 896-6700 sdec2020.com email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Brian D. Peralta, OD Dr. Gary M. Weiner, OD Dr. Brian Powell, OD highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 7

NEWS BRIEFS Beacon Schools Receive items that did not quality for reimburse- ment. $400K for Music, Language Funding will boost programs Beacon Adds Charging throughout district Stations for Electric Cars he Beacon City School District has One of first three spots in the county Tbeen awarded a $400,000 grant from the New York Department of Education utchess authorities have installed to bolster its elementary music programs Dthree electric car-charging stations and offer an additional foreign language, in the county, including one at the Beacon likely at Rombout Middle School and Bea- Government Center at 223 Main St. The con High School. others are at the Dutchess County Office The grant was part of $28.5 million Building in Poughkeepsie and in Tivoli. A in state funding awarded to 38 districts. fourth is planned for Pawling. Beacon will receive the money over the The cost is $1.25 per charging hour, of next two years. which Dutchess County receives 80 per- Superintendent Matt Landahl said that cent. The stations were purchased last year the money will pay for salaries, materi- with four Nissan Leaf electric vehicles us- als and supplies, and professional devel- ing a grant from the New York State En- opment. Music will be offered in fourth ergy Research and Development Authority. grade, a year earlier than it is currently, About 25 percent of the county’s fleet are while the language to be added will likely green or sustainable vehicles. The new electric car-charging station on Main Street in Beacon Photo by Brian PJ Cronin be Mandarin Chinese. The foreign lan- guage will be implemented in the 2019-20 school year and the enhanced music pro- Bronx Man Killed in cation show that seven cases have been Of the five resolved cases, the agency gram could launch this fall, he said. Peekskill brought against the Beacon City School found violations in two of them (filed in District in the past five years, and two re- January 2016 and January 2017) and re- Shot dead on a Friday afternoon Predators Wanted mained open as of April 27. There were no quired changes to school policies. Two halil Lyons, 22, of the Bronx, was cases in the Haldane or Garrison districts, others were dismissed for insufficient evi- Study finds diversity cuts Lyme K shot dead in Peekskill on Friday af- according to the records. dence and one because it was being inves- ternoon, July 13, apparently after an argu- The pending cases were both initiated tigated by another agency. esearchers at the Cary Institute of ment. in December 2016. One alleges racial ha- Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, after Visit for news R Lyons’ widow later told News12 that her rassment and other discrimination in dis- highlandscurrent.com examining nearly 20 years of data collect- updates and latest information. husband had gone to an auto body shop cipline. ed in Dutchess County, found that there and had been shot in the chest after a dis- was a higher risk of contracting Lyme in pute. She said he was expected to return forests with larger numbers of rodents home to celebrate his 2-year-old daugh- and fewer foxes, possums and raccoons. ter’s birthday. They also found that tick-borne diseases Police says Lyons was shot at about Lost Annsville Lecture are closely associated with acorn supply. 2:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Park Street. The findings, published in the journal Anyone with information should call the Ecology, found that sites with a high di- Saturday, July 28 at 5pm Peekskill Police at 914-737-8000. versity of predators had lower infection rates from nymphal ticks, compared to sites dominated by coyotes, which some- Putnam Hospital Will Pay times drive out foxes and bobcats, which feed on rodents. Accused of improper billing utnam Hospital Center in Carmel will Maloney Begins Tampon Ppay $14.7 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office that it in- Lobby in Congress flated bills for reimbursement for federal Angered after House refuses to pay health care programs. Three former employees of Health fter the Committee on House Admin- Quest, the hospital’s parent company, filed A istration on June 26 declined to reim- whistle-blower lawsuits alleging the hos- A panoramic view of the wire mill at Annsville Photo by Kirk Moldoff burse $37.16 that had been used to stock pital made claims between 2009 and 2015 restrooms at his office with tampons, Rep. that did not include proper documenta- Join us for a lecture by Kirk Moldoff, local historian and industrial Sean Patrick Maloney, whose district in- tion, such as evidence that the patient saw archaeologist, on Lost Annsville on July 28 at 5 p.m. The tiny hamlet of cludes the Highlands, used the refusal a doctor, and that in other cases it charged Annsville was home to some of Peekskill and Cortlandt’s fi rst major to raise funds, asking supporters to con- more than the going rate for services, ac- industries, yet not a trace remains of these vibrant businesses that tribute $37.16. He said six people donated cording to the U.S. Attorney. were central to the existence of this area. Come meet Kirk and learn more than 500 feminine hygiene products Health Quest, which also will pay to his office, which he offered to share $895,427 to New York state, said it cooper- more about Lost Annsville! with the offices of other representatives. ated with the investigation. “I want to make sure every office on Also, don’t miss Liz Corio’s lecture at the museum this Saturday, July the Hill is welcoming to female staff and 21, at 5 p.m. on Forest, Field, and Farm: A History of Glynwood’s Property. visitors — and thanks to the generosity Beacon School District of the American people, they will be,” the Investigations Admission for both lectures is $10 for the general public Democrat said in a statement. “This issue Two pending that charge and free for members. Please RSVP at 845-265-4010 or is part of a much larger discussion about [email protected]. women’s rights in the workplace and the discrimination way women’s needs are treated.” n analysis by ProPublica of data on The CHA told Maloney that tampons A allegations of civil-rights violations Putnam History Museum is located at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring. were not office supplies but personal-care filed with the U.S. Department of Edu- 8 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

Some Unusual Patrons uring the second annual Garri*Con comic-book convention on Saturday (July 14) at the Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison, a number of unusual patrons were Dspotted in the stacks. The Tusken Raider from the Star Wars movies is Nitian Hu, who won best costume. Hermione, from the Harry Potter books and movies, is Amanda Parker. Photos by Ross Corsair

FOLLOW US Updates and a free daily newsletter at highlandscurrent.com highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 9 The Calendar A Broadway Debut – at 46 Garrison actor plays the heavy in “The songs are totally rock ’n roll, but also very funny,” Williams says. “There is leeway for us to play new rock musical comedy with each other onstage — there’s that element of improv, and trying to make each other break” into By Alison Rooney laughter. ith five mouths to feed, and a career spent in an Williams has played Tygen since the show was being uncertain profession (acting), Brandon Williams developed at the George Street Playhouse in New Wof Garrison jokes that he has gravitated toward Brunswick, New Jersey, where it premiered in 2013. He “jobs that take short amounts of time and pay a lot.” had earlier worked with its producer, Ken Davenport, in Yet for the moment he is putting in 12-hour days an audience-participation musical called The Awesome preparing for his Broadway debut, at age 46, in Gettin’ 80s Prom. the Band Back Together, a comedy and musical that It was while working on Prom that he met the began previews at the Belasco Theatre on Thursday woman who became his wife, Sheila Berezan. He was (July 19) and opens Aug. 13. playing a quarterback and she was playing a cheerlead- In Gettin’ the Band Back Together, Williams plays er. Their first date was a hike in Cold Spring, and he the bad guy, which he says he enjoys. “It’s pretty much later proposed on the same trail. They moved to always what I play,” he says. “That’s OK, because the Garrison after the birth of the third of their five bad guys are way more fun to play.” (Williams recalls an children, who are 10, 9, 8, 4 and 1. audition for another production where he overheard a Williams grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas, near director say, “There’s something about his face — I don’t Memphis, where he decided to become an actor after trust it.”) seeing a production of Les Misérables. As the actor who In the show, Williams plays Tygen Billows, the played Javert took his bows, Williams thought, I want nemesis of the protagonist, Mitch Papadopoulos to be him. “That was the moment,” he says. (Mitchell Jarvis), a banker who is fired on his 40th After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he moved to birthday and moves in with his mother (Marilu Henner, New York City and performed in regional theater. In his best known for her role on Taxi). Tygen threatens to late 20s, he began doing stand-up because he noticed he foreclose on the home unless Mitch agrees to gather his was getting comedic roles, “even though I thought I was Brandon Williams (right) with Garth Kravits, who plays old bandmates to compete in a battle of the bands Laurence Olivier!” In 2010, he created a series for Ritchie Photo provided against Tygen, who fronts a heavy metal group. Comedy Central that ran (Continued on Page 12) Roving Gallery Indoors and out, collective “When artists collaborate, a lot of promotes local artists things happen, not just in art, but in community. A big support system By Alison Rooney is what it turns out to be.” early 20 years ago, the first show orga- nized by Collaborative Concepts happened had members. Nalmost by accident. “Our focus has always been promoting “Artists in the Hudson Valley didn’t realize artists without obligation,” Roggeman says, there were other artists around,” recalls “When artists collaborate, a lot of things Herman Roggeman, who co-founded Collab- happen, not just in art, but in community. A orative Concepts with the late Peter Clark. “I big support system is what it turns out to be.” thought, why don’t we do a show in Cold In 2001 Collaborative Concepts opened a Spring? The first few artists I mentioned it to gallery in Beacon with help from the city, said, ‘Nobody in the Hudson Valley is inter- which was trying to rejuvenate the local ested in art,’ but luckily Peter, who was cultural scene. During its five years in the affiliated with the Garrison Art Center, had a space, which included an outdoor area for lot more powers of convincing.” sculpture, Collaborative Concepts presented The show, which took place in Nelsonville, more than 30 exhibits. The gallery closed after was a success and led to many more over the the neighborhood gentrified. “Even the little we years. Its most recent exhibit, Collaborative paid became difficult to raise, month after Concepts 2D, at Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon, month,” Roggeman recalls. includes works by 25 artists and continues Today the group organizes its shows in a through Aug. 5. It was curated by Barbara variety of venues. The most expansive is Galazzo, who owned Gallery 66 NY in Cold Saunders Farm in Garrison, where for the past Spring before it closed last year. 13 years it has presented an exhibit of outdoor The nonprofit Collaborative Concepts, while sculptures set in the fields that opens on Labor run by a board of directors (including Rogge- Day weekend. “It works because it’s a real man and Galazzo), has never been a co-op or farm, and not a (Continued on Page 14) “Your Wounds,” by Stephen Rose 10 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

FRIDAY, JULY 20 Calendar Highlights MONDAY, JULY 23 H.V. Renegades vs. Vermont HVSF: The Heart of Robin Hood 7 p.m. Dutchess Stadium Submit to [email protected] 7:30 p.m. Boscobel 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls See details under Friday. 845-838-0094 | hvrenegades.com For complete listings, see highlandscurrent.com North by Northwest (1959) at Bannerman Island TUESDAY, JULY 24 7 p.m. Boat departs from Beacon Dock Coloring Books for Adults 845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics International Brass & Membrane Corps 6 p.m. Howland Public Library HVSF: The Taming of the Shrew (WNBA) 8 p.m. The Gallery at Atlas Studios 313 Main St., Beacon 6:15 p.m. Friday Night Prologue 3 p.m. Westchester County Center 11 Spring St., Newburgh 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. Performance 198 Central Ave., White Plains atlasnewburgh.com Cold Spring Board of Trustees Boscobel 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz Raising Arizona (1987) 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1601 Route 9D, Garrison History of Glynwood Property (Talk) 8:15 p.m. Dockside Park, Cold Spring 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-809-5750 x12 | hvshakespeare.org 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum coldspringfilm.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Open Mic 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring HVSF: The Taming of the Shrew 7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org SUNDAY, JULY 22 7:30 p.m. Boscobel 477 Main St., Beacon Artwork by Stacie Flint (Reception) See details under Friday. Reptile Expo 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 5 – 8 p.m. McCaffrey Realty 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Westchester County Center 3 by Tennessee Williams 140 Main St., Cold Spring 198 Central Ave., White Plains 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley mccaffreyrealty.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz H.V. Renegades vs. Vermont Midsummer’s Magic (Stories with Harp) Wildflowers for Kids 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 6 p.m. Dutchess Stadium 1 p.m. Howland Public Library 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center A Tuna Christmas See details under Friday. See details under Tuesday. 8 p.m. County Players Theater Muser Drive, Cornwall The Platters Pinot & Augustine (Clowns) 845-534-5506 x204 | hhnm.org 8 p.m. 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls 6 p.m. Bowdoin Park, Poughkeepsie 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Beacon Gospel Fest 845-298-1491 | countyplayers.org showclix.com/events/26857 See details under Friday. 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Seeger Park Cinema in Piazza: Giulio Paolini and Doansburg Chamber Ensemble Highland Photographers’ Salon newvisionchurch-hv.com Richard Serra 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center Story Time 8 p.m. Magazzino Italian Art 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | 845-228-4167 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 2700 Route 9, Philipstown | magazzino.art Noon. One Nature Garden Center HVSF: The Heart of Robin Hood 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org See details under Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Performance HVSF: Richard II Jonathan Kruk: Fables to Squiggly Squirmers SATURDAY, JULY 21 9:30 p.m. Post-show talkback 7:30 p.m. Boscobel 1 p.m. Chapel Restoration Boscobel | See details under Friday. See details under Friday. Dutchess Dragon Boat Race and Festival 45 Market St., Cold Spring West Point Concert Band: The Music of John 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 272 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie 845-265-5537 | chapelrestoration.org Williams THURSDAY, JULY 26 Beacon Bears A Tuna Christmas 7:30 p.m. Trophy Point, West Point 10 a.m. Football Clinic (ages 5-13) 2 p.m. County Players Theater Performers Rock! (grade school) westpointband.com 12:30 p.m. Color-a-Thon See details under Friday. 2 p.m. Howland Public Library Memorial Park, Beacon A Tuna Christmas Broadway in Beacon: Kiss Me, Kate See details under Tuesday. facebook.com/beaconbearsfootballandcheer 8 p.m. County Players Theater 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Magic and Illusion by Scott Jameson See details under Friday. Invasive Species Walk See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 10 a.m. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center Cinema in Piazza: Giuseppe Penone and Sol H.V. Renegades vs. Vermont See details under Saturday. 127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison LeWitt 5 p.m. Dutchess Stadium HVSF: The Taming of the Shrew 845-265-2601 x15 8 p.m. Magazzino Italian Art See details under Friday. 7:30 p.m. Boscobel constitutionmarsh.audubon.org See details under Friday. Kitchen Dwellers See details under Friday. Pruning 101 Forever Broadway Cabaret 5 p.m. Cold Spring Bandstand 10 a.m. One Nature Garden Center 8 p.m. Tompkins Corner Cultural Center Foot of Main Street FRIDAY, JULY 27 321 Main St., Beacon 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley explorecoldspringny.com onenaturellc.com/events 845-528-7280 | tompkinscorners.org Rockin’ Tales and Crafts (ages 4-6) HVSF: Richard II Beacons of History Workshop (ages 3-7) Hudson Valley Sally 11 a.m. Howland Public Library 7:30 p.m. Boscobel 11 a.m. Beacon Historical Society 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center See details under Tuesday. See details under Friday. 17 South Ave., Beacon See details under Friday. 47th Annual Putnam County Fair 845-831-0514 | beaconhistorical.org Noon – 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park Spirit of Beacon Day BBQ Fundraiser 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel Noon – 4 p.m. Elks Lodge putnam.cce.cornell.edu/putnam-county-fair 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon Karaoke Kids’ Night spiritofbeacon.org 6:30 p.m. Beacon Music Factory Farm Picnic Day 333 Fishkill Ave., Beacon Noon – 3 p.m. Glynwood 845-765-0472 | beaconmusicfactory.com 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring International Film Night: Kikujiro (Japan) 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 7 p.m. Howland Public Library NYS Medal of Honor Parade Join us for See details under Tuesday. 1 p.m. Paladin Center HVSF: The Heart of Robin Hood 39 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel the work of 7:30 p.m. Boscobel putnamcountyny.com Hudson Valley See details under July 20. 3 by Tennessee Williams Artist Cinema in Piazza: Jannis Kounellis and 2 & 7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Louise Bourgeois See details under Friday. Stacie Flint. 8 p.m. Magazzino Italian Art Annamaria Alfieri: The Blasphemers (Reading) Wine and cheese reception See details under July 20. 2:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Saturday July 21, 5 - 8 p.m. 472 Route 403, Garrison Visit highlandscurrent.com for news 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org at the McCaffrey offi ce, 140 Main Street in Cold Spring. updates and latest information. highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 11 Does the Man Owe You Money? (2018 Edition) $5 million in unclaimed funds due $766,000 to those in Garrison and $2.9 million Highlands residents to those in Beacon, for a total of $4.8 million from Cold Spring/ 9,516 dormant accounts. MUR, ROBERT (ESTATE) By Chip Rowe As a public service, The Current last year obtained MUSCAT CHRIS Nelsonville a list of residents and businesses in Cold Spring, NAZARIO BOURDON AURORA INFO TECH year ago, we published a list of people Garrison, Nelsonville and Beacon, dead or alive, NAZARIO GLORIA BACH PETER Afrom the Highlands who are owed money who appear in the database, which can be NENNO ANDREW BAILEY DENTISTRY by New York State. The state comptroller searched online by last name or organization. NOORANI RAMZAN BILODEAU RUTH maintains a database of checks — utility refunds,$ the The lists through Dec. 31, 2017, are posted at NOORANI SHAHBANU highlandscurrent.com/lost-money. The names added by BITIL JOSEPH balance of forgotten bank accounts, stock dividends, NUNES DAVID insurance payouts, security deposits, unused gift the Comptroller in early 2018 are printed here. BRICKER SUSAN ODELL OKPUN CALLAGHAN cards — that for whatever reason were returned to Because the public database does not reveal how much sender. PALMIERI DOMINIC CHRISTIAN is owed, applying for the funds can feel like playing a PATCHEN GEORGIA M scratch-off lottery ticket. The amount could be a penny CAMPBELL NOAH T Companies are required by law to report dormant PENDLETON DEAN P (although the Comptroller only pays on claims of $3.01 CHIRIANI DANIEL J accounts to the state and, if the owner can’t be located, PERDOMO-BENITEZ COLD SPRING GULF turn over the funds to the Comptroller. The agency or more) or $8 million — the two extremes. (Although 70 percent of payouts are less than $100, one New Yorker ELIZABETH COLE CANDACE maintains a public database of these “unclaimed funds” received stock worth $5.2 million.) If your business or PERLES MARILYN CONKLIN GEORGE to match lost money with lost people. It dates back to 2007. name appears below, or you are the next-of-kin, visit osc. POSPIECH RACHEL (ESTATE) state.ny.us/ouf. You will be prompted to complete a form, POTTER ANNA L COSTIGAN SUSAN So far this year the Comptroller has distributed $248 which can usually be submitted online but in some cases PRECIADO DARWING million, but $15 billion remains. That includes $1.2 CRITZ DARREN J must be mailed with further proof of identity. Call 800- PRECIADO NITZA million owed to Cold Spring residents and businesses, CURTIN RICHARD S 221-9311 with questions. PRICHINELLO DANILOV ROMAN JENNIFER DEMILIO WILLIAM R R MISSION INC DEROSA CHRISTI A SALCEDO JUAN FRESH COMPANY ARROYO DIMAS R GILMARTIN LAMETTA RANDIAL RICH DP MART SEYMOUR HEIDI C GIBSON SIDNEY BACON ERICA GILSON WILLIAM J REINAGEL ELIZABETH EL MAGHRABI ADEL R SHROBA STEVEN A GILBERT DANIEL BAFFUTO JOSEPH GONYEA JAMES RENBARGER HELEN ETTA MAUREEN SNK FARM INC GREENBAUM CRAIG M BEAUDOIN FELIX GROHOSKY BRITNI M RICHARDSON LOREEN A FERREIRA ROBERT SOLIT DANIEL HINE ERIC BOHACK ROY HAAS PETER D RIOFRIO HECTOR R FLEMING BRITTNEY A SPEIGHT CHARLES KRISTIANSEN KARL N BONDI-SALES BONNIE HAMBURGER JARED T RIVERA ANIBAL GALLAGHER SPEIGHT WILLIAM KUROWSKI ALEC D BOSLIA MICHAEL HARMS KARIN RIZZO NICOLE LAWRENCE A TAMAGNA NICHOLAS LICATA JOANNE BOTTIGLIERI HARVEY JAMES ROMANELLI GALLAGHER-PEPPER THOM MARY ELLEN LICATA TODD JENNIFER M HAYES DOROTHY ROSEMARY A FRANCHINA THOM WILLIAM J LISIECKI RENAN BOYLE KAY M HUMPHREYS ALEX ROMANO JOANNE GALVIN DOROTHY M THOMAS JASON LISMANIS ERIK E BOZSICK CHARLES HUMPHREYS MARTHA ROTONDARO ANTONIO HALPIN MICHAEL G TURNER DOROTHY A LORD KAREN E BREAULT SEAN HUNTZINGER KARA RUSHIE TALONEITH HARTFORD JAMES TURNER LAWRENCE J MASARRO RON BRITO LEONEL I IMBRIANI GRACE J SABARESE LISA M INDIVIGLIO JOHN WALKER ANNIE MCCAFFREY, ROBERT A BRITTAIN CHARLES L JACKETTI GARY KALHAUS ELLEN WHARTON SHERRIE MCPHERSON JAMES I BRITTAIN JENNIE L JACKSON CHRISTINE SALES LOUIS KEEGAN JEFFREY WINKLER ROBERT MCPHERSON KRISTIN L BROWN TERRI JENKINS DARRYL SATO MIHO KEEGAN SHANNON ZUVIC JOHN W MORANA NANCY CARMICHAEL JULIAN KAPLAN JESSE SAUNDERS RACHEL L KIKIS ELENI NELSON SUELLEN CARROLL KIDS PLACE SCHETTER PATRICK KNIFFEN RUTH Garrison PAGAN ROBERT CHRISTOPHER R KNOBLOCK ROBERT S SCHULER GEORGE KNOX BERNADETTE ALEMAIS ERNIES PASSLER MARIO CHARLES TERESA KOCH MICHAEL SEELEY MICHAEL A KNOX JAMES ALLAN CONSTANCE PEREZ GLADYS M CHRISTOPHER GARY J KORNS MARK SERPICO TERRY LEE-HARTFORD ANDERSON AMIE PEVZNER BELLA COMPAGNONE NICK LAFFIN LARRY SHAW MAUREEN JUHEE ANDERSON FAMILY REGISTER JANET COREY JOHN LAWSON DANIEL E SIEBERT JUDITH LONGO CHEN W TRUST RODRIGUEZ, JUAN C CRITCHLEY HELEN P LEVIN ERIC SIMMONDS DAVID LOVELL JAMES G BENNETT ALISSA ROSA DAVID A CUEVAS LUIS R MALOY NESMIH SIRICO SHAWN MATTINA JOANNE BLUMBERG NEAL ROSSOUW BEATRICE M DELGADO MELANIE A MANGLASS M SLOANE TAKISHA MCCROSSAN BUONANNO ROSSOUW HUGH J DELVECCHIO MARSHALL BARBARA SONKO JESSE MICHELLE A CHRISTOPHE SCARNATI ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN THOMAS J STOLL VINCENT MCFADDEN PETER CAGGIANO DAVID SCHMINKE FREDERICK R DELVECCHIO GEORGIA MARTINEZ ANA SULSONA JOSHUA D MEJIA NURI S CAGGIANO ROSA SCHNEIDER ALFRED R DEMOWBRAY NANCY MARY KELLYS SWEAT TOSHUN S MILLER GREGORY CHACHA-MORA JIMMY SHARPLEY KEITH E DEMOWBRAY RICHARD MCCLELLANDS HM SWEET COCO B MOONEY DANIEL CHASON WENDI SHAW PATRICIA DEVLIN MARY MCKENNA GLORIA TOENNIGS WILLIAM C MOONEY JANE COMMITTEE TO ELECT SHERMAN CONSTANCE A DRAYTON MARVA E MCKENNA JAMES TSAHI, ALEXANDER MORMAR MAX MARYELLEN ODELL THAYER SANDRA ESHOPS ONLINE COM MCNAIR MICOL J VAN HOY MARGO MORONEY CURINGA MARK TOMPKINS DANIEL F ESPINAL RICARDO MEDINA OLIVIA VAN TASSEL MELISSA M JACQUELINE A CURINGA SHARON TOMPKINS THERESA B FABIAN BRETT A MELENDEZ JESSICA VARDY PETER J MULARADELIS DEAN WILLIAM G TSE DORIS B FACEY DWANE J MESSIER RICHARD VELAZQUEZ CARLOS I JOHANNA DECHICO JOHN P VASTA SHELIFA FASULO JOHN J MESSIER SUZANNE VEREEN AUGUSTINE MURPHY THOMAS J DECHICO LETIZIA FELIX SEBASTIAN N MEYER RICK WASHINGTON BRYAN NIEVECELA LUZ DISTASIO PATRICIA Beacon FERRIS MICHELLE L MIAH LABU WENDEROTH ARTHUR R NUGENT JAMES A DISTASIO ROBT P ABBAGLIATO LOUIS FIEGA RERNADETTE MITCHELL KUDACHI WHITE LAUREN ODELL STEVEN A DUNN SARAH AHERN KRISTOPHER R FISHER KALISA MOLINARI SONIA WILLIAMS ERIC L PHILLIPS ANTHONY C ERICKSON JAMES ALYEA VIRGINIA FLORES PETER H MONROE TIMOTHY WILSON JAMES M PHILLIPS GREGORY FANG WEI ANDERSON BRIAN FLUCK JENNIFER MONROY IRMA WILSON LUZ POWLIS RUTH FERRIS DIANE ANIMAL RESCUE FOSTER NOELLE S MORGAN TIESHA M YEAPLE PAUL A REID SKYLER FERRIS ERICA R FOUNDATION FRAZIER EUGENE MORTENSEN MICHAEL T YEWCHUCK STEVE RODRIGUEZ YANIRA FERRIS JAMES ANN LAURIE GARRIDO-YARNIS MULE THOMAS YOZZO PETER RODZEL MARGARET M FRAWLEY THOMAS G ANTALEK JOSEPH MAGGIE MULVEY WINIFRED YUNES-FLOREZ ROGOFF GARY FREDA DOROTHY E ARROY PAUL GARRIS CAROLE MURPHY TRACY JOHNNATAN 12 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com A Broadway Debut – at 48 (from Page 9) online for three seasons called The Stay-at-Home Dad (thestayathomedad. tv). More recently, he has shifted to directing commercials, including one he shot in Garrison this past week. After the birth of his oldest child, Williams changed gears to work largely as a voice artist, including nearly five years doing narration for the NatGeo WILD shows, so that he could stay close to home. He says that has allowed him to coach Philipstown Hawks football, be a Cub Scout leader and enjoy the outdoors. The hours have been longer lately while he commutes to Manhattan by

The Williams family Photo by Erin Wik

train for rehearsals, but he says he remains awed by the knowledge he will be taking the stage on the Great White How to Get Tickets to Gettin’ the Band ... Way. “It’s a feather in my cap, especially ickets for Gettin’ the Band Back Together, which start at $39 in the balcony and for someone like me who started out T$69 in the mezzanine or orchestra levels, are available at telecharge.com, by doing musicals,” he says. “My kids are calling 212-239-6200 or by visiting the Belasco Theatre at 111 W. 44th St. See going to see me up there, and I know gettinthebandbacktogether.com for a day-of-show lottery for $40 and $45 seats, or Brandon Williams with Mitchell Jarvis, check Broadwaybox.com or the TodayTix app. who plays Mitch Photo provided they’re going to be proud. Plus, I’m playing a rock god, so even better!”

HIGHLAND STUDIO

PRINTMAKERS

Ryan Duncan, Brandon Williams and Garth Kravits in a performance of Gettin’ the Band Back Together at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey. All three appear in FINE ART the Broadway production. Photo by T. Charles Erickson PRINTING SCANNING POTTERY WHEEL for sale LARGE FORMAT HUDSON VALLEY’S Shimpo “B-L Whisper,” hardly ever used. ARCHIVAL PRINTING New ones are $1000. This one only $300. SINCE 1997 Email: [email protected] PICTURE FRAMING print & map gallery

845-809-5174

31 STEPHANIE LANE 1. SWIRLED, 2. PILLAGED, 3. BARGAINED, 4. SOCIOLOGY COLD SPRING, NY 5. KINKAJOU, 6. REPRIMANDS, 7. VULPINE www.thehighlandstudio.com highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 13 Shanty on the River es Modes and Lauren Benz, ac- past four years, Modes and his shipmates companied by Hazel the dog, have been collecting stories from people Ware sailing down the Hudson who live and work along rivers. River to New York City aboard a shanty “Rivers were the freeways of the 18th and boat. We caught up with them on July 15 19th century, and ideas moved up the riv- in Kingston, a few days before they passed er,” he says. “If you were a river town, you the Highlands to dock in Haverstraw, op- were more cosmopolitan than a town that posite Croton. was a day’s wagon ride 100 miles inland.” Modes and Benz are navigating the The shanty boat also has traveled the Hudson as part of a project organized by Mississippi, Tennessee and Sacramento Modes, who teaches art at the University of rivers. To read the stories collected so far, California at Santa Cruz, called “A Secret visit peoplesriverhistory.us. For more pho- History of American River People.” For the tos, see highlandscurrent.com. Photos by Ross Corsair 14 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

palities through the Hudson Valley, from developments.” “Artists come first, then coffee shops, Roving Gallery (from Page 9) New York City to Albany, one location The exhibit at Hudson Beach Glass, at then restaurants. It’s a nicer way sculpture park,” Roggeman says. “That after the next, creating art districts. 162 Main St. in Beacon, is open from 10 gives artists a chance to experiment to start gentrification, rather than Artists come first, then coffee shops, then a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, within realistic limitations.” having major developments.” restaurants. It’s a nicer way to start and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more gentrification, rather than having major information, see collaborativeconcepts.org. Collaborative Concepts has under- Arts. Another project was the Highland taken other ad hoc projects, too, among Falls ArtWalk, a mile-long stretch of 18 them the installation of work by 15 sculptures lining Main Street. regional sculptors addressing concepts “I’m always looking for other ap- such as light, organics, recycling and proaches, other public places for art,” sustainability along newly created nature Roggeman says. “I’d like to see Collabora- trails at the Rockland Center for the tive Concepts work with other munici-

“Lost in Infinity,” by Francine Perlman “99%,” by Richard Brachman

Michael McKee, PhD Licensed Psychologist Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)

35B Garrison Landing Garrison, N.Y. 10524 45 Popham Road Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583

(914) 584-9352 [email protected]

www.McKeeTherapy.com

Looking for our Blue Box? Cold Spring The Current, 161 Main Tourist Information, foot of Main Drug World, 55 Chestnut Moo Moos Creamery, 32 West Philipstown B&L Deli, 3182 Route 9 Coffee Pantry, 3091 Route 9 Garrison Garrison Cafe, 1135 Route 9D Beacon Beacon Bread Co., 193 Main Beacon Natural Market, 348 Main highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 15 Roots and Shoots Blooms in the Shadows ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthi- By Pamela Doan opteris) and maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum). Christ- hade isn’t considered an ideal con- mas fern (Polystichum acrosti- dition for most gardeners. It feels choides) will stay green in the Sgloomy and we can’t create the ex- winter, giving a focal point to a plosion of color inspired by the summer four-season garden. sun that we love. Most of our favorite flow- Many native blooming shade ers thrive in full sun, too. perennials are referred to as But with the temperatures we’re expe- spring ephemerals because they riencing now, and that we can expect for bloom for a brief time at the end the future due to global warming, there is of winter. Bloodroot (Sangui- a lot to appreciate about shady spots. Over naria canadensis) has delicate the past few months, temperatures have white flowers that only exist been 2 degrees warmer than average in for a couple of days. Mayapple the U.S. and in New York. Climate change (Podophyllum peltatum) has a is bringing more frequent heat waves such single bloom that resembles an as the one that kicked off July. apple blossom under umbrella- like leaves. Gardening in the shade doesn’t have In my own garden, I’ve plant- to feel like a second best option. There ed a lot of foam flowers (Tiarella cordifolia) and love their column A shady planting with bleeding heart, columbine, foam flower and hellebores blooming in spring are many lovely plant choices and flowers with fuzzy white blooms Photo by P. Doan possibilities. and leaves that stay green in win- ter. They spread out just enough through the soil. Ken Druse’s book, The New Shade Gar- Trees, which have taken a beating in but not too much and are reliable and re- Hostas, pachysandra, English ivy — I den: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of storms this past winter and spring, are quire no tending. didn’t mention them because there isn’t Climate Change, is a helpful resource with essential in cooling our yards and homes. I’ve found bleeding heart (Dicentra much to say. The latter two are a nuisance pages of beautiful photos of plants and Research suggests a shade tree can lower eximia) to get bigger and produce more in my yard, planted by someone previ- techniques for design. If you need some the heat index 5 to 15 percent for a house. blooms every year once it finds a place it ously and impossible to be rid of. Vinca, ideas, check it out. Because of a process in which trees take likes. Even though the foliage yellows in too. I’m more interested in creating natu- in and give off water vapor, temperatures the summer heat, it’s worth it for the dis- ral, native woodland gardens and none of Have gardening questions? Email root- in their shade can be as much as 25 de- play in spring when it confidently pokes these have a place there. [email protected]. grees cooler. Gardening in the shade doesn’t have to feel like a second best option. There are many lovely plant choices and possibili- ties. Too often, bare ground is exposed un- der trees because grass won’t grow there. While there are shade-tolerant turf grass- es, sedge (Carex pensylvanica) will thrive in these spaces. Fine blades of green flow and top out at 8 to 10 inches high. Mow or not. I like to see it on a slope where its features can be appreciated best. Ferns and spring-blooming perennials also like darker spaces. Combining differ- ent types of ferns adds texture and these natives have different fronds that will con- tract and complement each other. Look for lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina), hay- scented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula),

Zoology

Deborah Davidovits Scott Daniel Ellison Theresa Gooby Jan Harrison Kirsten Kucer Chantelle Norton Melissa Schlobohm Maude White

436 Main Street, Beacon, NY matteawan.com 16 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Beacon Clowning Around Pinot and Augustine at Howland he Circus at the Howland! Tseries will present a clown show starring Pinot and Au- gustine at 7 p.m. on Wednes- day, July 25, at the Howland Cultural Center. A box picnic dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and children are admitted free. Pinot and Augustine will perform at the Howland Cultural Center on July 25. Photo by Mukul Ranjan Beacon Spirit BBQ A postcard showing a mill wheel at Annsville, a “lost city” that will the subject of a talk Hamlet at Bannerman Fundraiser for fall event at the Putnam History Museum on July 28 HVSF to present two performances he organizers of Spirit of Beacon Day Vanished Industry Fishkill Rotary Club. The day begins at Twill host a barbecue at the Elks Lodge he Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festi- 8 a.m. with a half-mile dash for children from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, Tval will present two performances of Historian to discuss ‘lost’ Annsville and ends with a doughnut run. Search for to raise funds for the annual community Hamlet at Bannerman Island on Saturday, “Fishkill Farms” at runsignup.com. irk Moldoff, an industrial archaeolo- event. The suggested donation is $20 per July 28 and Sunday, July 29. Tickets are K gist, will discuss the “lost” hamlet of person or $40 per family. Mini Kimono, $65 and include a round-trip ferry ride Annsville at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, Free Rabies Clinic Los Caribeños and Yannarella School of that departs from the Beacon dock at 4 or Dance will provide entertainment. See 5 p.m. See bannermancastle.org. at the Putnam History Museum in Cold Open to dogs, cats, ferrets Spring. Some of the first industries in spiritofbeacon.org. Peekskill, including a wire mill, began at he Putnam County Department of Trio at Howland Annsville. Admission is free for museum THealth will offer free rabies vaccines Kids Bowl Free members or $10 otherwise. to dogs, cats and ferrets from 10 a.m. to Concert on July 28 noon on Saturday, July 28, at Hubbard Register for local alleys he Mike Pride 3 — Pride on drums, Jon Irabagon on saxophone and Fred Lon- Lodge in Philipstown. Bring photo ID and our local alleys are taking part in a T berg-Holm on cello — will perform at the Murder Mystery at Library proof of county residency. Dogs must be program that allows children to bowl F Howland Cultural Center at 8 p.m. on Sat- Author will read from latest book leashed and cats and ferrets in carriers. two games free most days through the urday, July 28. Tickets are $15 at brown- Call 845-808-1390 with questions. summer. Parents can bowl, as well, by papertickets.com or $20 at the door. nnamaria Alfieri, aka Patricia King, purchasing a pass. The offer does not in- Awill read from her latest novel, The Putnam County Fair clude shoe rental. Blasphemers, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Participating alleys are Schneider’s Fish- Dutchess Tourism Wins July 21, at the Desmond-Fish Library in Runs from July 27 to 29 in Carmel kill Bowl (through Oct. 1, ages 15 and young- Garrison. The book continues her series of er); Spins Bowl in Carmel and Wappinger Two Awards murder mysteries set in British East Afri- he Putnam County 4-H Fair will run from July 27 to 29 at Veterans’ Memo- (through Aug. 31, ages 12 and younger); and Recognized for 360-degree video ca in 1911, and she will discuss the events T Pat Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh (through rial Park in Carmel. There will be games, utchess Tourism Inc. won two adver- she drew inspiration from. Book sale pro- Sept. 10, ages 16 and younger). See kidsbowl- theater performances and animal exhibits, tising awards for its efforts to promote ceeds will be donated to the library. free.com to register. D as well as competitions for photography, the county. It received a SIA Gold Award for quilts, baked goods, vegetables and crafts. a Facebook Live visit to the Culinary Insti- Orchard Run Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale and Free Pops Concert tute of America in Hyde Park and a Hermes Fishkill Farms to host 5K answer questions, and a country auction Creative Gold Award for a virtual reality, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admis- Celebration of Latin American 360-degree video that includes views of ishkill Farms will host a 5K orchard sion and parking are free. See putnam.cce. composers the Hudson Valley from the cockpit of a bi- cornell.edu/putnam-county-fair. Frun on Sunday, July 29, to benefit the he Greater Newburgh Symphony plane. See dutchesstourism.com/360. TOrchestra will perform a free sum- mer pops concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh to celebrate Latin American Support The Current Youth Players present: Spamalot (Young @ Part version) composers. The concert, at Aquinas Hall, Donate today at July 19-22 will include works by Gardel (Por Una Ca- highlandscurrent.com/support beza), Ginastera (Estancia), Villa-Lobos Highlands Current, Inc., has tax-exempt Teen Players present: The Addams Family (Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9), Piazolla status as a federal 501(c)(3) enterprise, and all July 26-29 (Libertango) and Marquez (Danzón No. 2). donations are tax-deductible www.philipstowndepottheatre.org to the extent provided by law.

Pruning is an art C.&E. Paint Supply, Inc. If you are looking for a “natural fi nish” and do not want to see your Tools • Hardware • Plumbing & Electrical Supplies ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more appropriate smaller size. Monday - Thursday 8 - 5:30 For an artful, natural fi nish, call Gregory, the artful pruner, with over 10 Friday & Saturday 8 - 5 years as a career gardener specializing Tel. 845.265.3126 in natural and restorative gardening. 845.446.7465 158 Main Street • Cold Spring, NY 10516 highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 17

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

SOCCER HONOR — The East Hudson Youth Soccer League presented Chloe Antalek (left) with a Dan Herbst Scholarship to recognize her athletic skill as well as her volunteer and academic work off the field. Antalek, who graduated in June from Beacon WHO WOULD WIN? — Mark High School, played for several EHYSL Darnobid’s “Battle Royale” is among Back in the Day teams, including the East Fishkill Fire, the works that will be on display as Two sold-out performances of the musical 1776 were presented on Bannerman and will attend Nyack College in the part of a group show at the Catalyst Island on July 14 and 15 as part of its ongoing performance series. The fall. Leah Thoma (right), of John Jay Gallery in Beacon beginning Tuesday, production featured Craig Schulman, Kelly Ellenwood, Glenn Mackin, Mathew High School, also received a Herbst July 24. The exhibit also features art Michaels, Russ Cusick and Cat Capolupo and was directed by Neal Caplan. scholarship. They are joined by EHYSL by Chris O’Neal and Keely Sheehan. Next up: Hamlet on July 28 and 29, a Broadway revue in August, and Dracula in President Jim Purdy. Image provided September. Photo by Russ Cusick

NY Alert For public safety and transportation alerts by text or email, visit nyalert.gov

LIGHT ON THEIR FEET — Students from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Philipstown took part in a dance marathon that was also a dress rehearsal for a NY/NJ Dancesport Challenge competition attended by Ronnie Sauers, Suzi Tortora, Carolyn Fadden, Hiroko Hunter, Kristin Ihde and Yuriy Herhel. Photo by Steph Woman

Hudson River Expeditions

Kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals, tours and instruction.

www.HudsonRiverExpeditions.com 845.809.5935 14 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 Visit highlandscurrent.com for news updates and latest information. 18 July 20, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

The Ocean at the Gates (from Page 1) the process by which the study is being carried out. Under guidelines established in 2014, the study must be complet- ed in less than three years and for less than $3 million. “That is really not appropriate for a project of this scale,” said Nava Tabak of Scenic Hudson. She said the nonprofit hopes public pressure on elected officials will give the Army Corps more time. The timeline also allows little time before the Army Corps winnows the six proposals to two. “One of the fatal flaws in this shortened process is that you can only work with information that’s already available,” said Tabak. “This isn’t the stage at which they would design the re- search to answer the questions. They’re only going to do that for the one or two alternatives.” John Lipscomb of Riverkeeper said his organization would be conducting its own studies to examine how floodgates in the Netherlands and London have affect- ed the ecology of waterways there, although he noted it shouldn’t have to. “The Army Corps, as the developer, should have the burden of proof,” he said. But with so much unknown about the plans, including how high such barriers would be and how often they would be closed, much less their impact, Lipscomb sees no choice. “The public still doesn’t know anything, even after the public meetings,” he said. Tabak noted that while a barrier might prevent flood- ing from storm surge, in other ways it could make the situation more difficult for river towns in the face of sea- level rise due to climate change. “There are two things that could happen,” she said. “First, lots of money gets diverted to this instead of adapting to sea-level rise, which is something we think is a good way to make communities more resilient, or, second, you have barriers but as sea-level rise progresses, there will be temptation to close them permanently to address it. That’s when would you would have extreme impacts to the ecology and communities upstream.” The Army Corps is accepting public comment on the proposals through Aug. 20 by email at NYNJHarbor.Trib- [email protected]. The study shared various structures designed to prevent flooding during storms, including barriers in (clockwise Lipscomb noted that when the U.S. Coast Guard asked for from top left) New Orleans, London, the Netherlands and Martha’s Vineyard. comments about a proposal to increase the number of barge anchorages on the Hudson, including one between Beacon Army Corps to determine its next step, so they should be fect migrating herring and shad, and I want you to study and Newburgh, it received more than 10,000 comments, al- constructive. that,’ that is an example of a comment that will have to most all against the project. “We saw what happens when an “If you write, ‘I hate this, damn you,’ it means nothing,” become part of the process. If a scoping question is on the informed public has time to comment,” he said. he said. “But if you say ‘I’m a fisherman, I love the life in record and the Corps does not consider it, it does open up But he also noted that comments will be used by the this river, I want to know how these barriers would af- the possibility of litigation.”

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Cold Spring Physical Therapy PC John R. Astrab PT, DPT, OCS, MS, CSCS Lynne Ward, LCSW v Licensed Psychotherapist Medicare, United Health Care, Railroad, Tri-Care, No- Fault, Workers Compensation Insurance Plans Accepted Individuals • Couples • Adolescents • Children Psychotherapy and Divorce Mediation 1760 South Route 9 • Garrison NY 10524 Addiction Counseling 845.424.6422 [email protected] 75 Main Street [email protected] Cold Spring, NY 10516 (917) 597-6905 coldspringnypt.com

Mail Delivery Available

| highlandscurrent.com Serving Philipstown and Beacon , n.Y. ] Spring Old $20 per year c [ St., FREE ain 161 M

Signs of the Time? Campaign posters snared in trademark flap and thefts highlandscurrent.com/delivery

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong 27, 2017 lection signs emerged as a political issue this past week after a OctOber national newsmagazinetheft claimed of placards a candidate’s from Highlands campaign yards. logo violated its trademark and objects a bipartisan chorus decried the Time E Tim Greco, the Republican candidate for - one of two open seats on the Philipstown Town Board, ran afoul of Time Inc., which warned that for thea Change appearance — improperly of his slogan repli - E magazine title, including its — TIM Time cated the deep red lettering. - Greco is challenging Democratic incum Putnam Coun bents John Van Tassel and Mike Leonard for a four-year term on the board. The minister and former ty News and Recorder reporter agreed to - alter his campaign materials, although he Or send check to predicted that, less than two weeks before - the Nov. 7 election, his supporters likely would not change their lawn signs. In ad dition to signs, his logo appeared on his Facebook campaign page and other ma - terials. Photos by Ross Corsair The dispute began on Tuesday (Oct. E for a Change 24), when Greco receivedTIM a letter from a and - Time Inc. lawyer demanding that heT i“imme mediately cease” using 161 Main St. TWIN FORTS DAY — Tom Johannessen of Carmel (right) portrays the because it employs “the same style, serif commander of the 5th New York regiment at a reenactment on Oct. 7 at typeface, font, and red color” as Fort Montgomery Historic Site near the Bear Mountain Bridge. History At the board’s request, planning con name “suggests an affiliation or endorsement,Time buffs converge each year at the historic site to commemorate the battle on Oct. 6, 1777, in whichsultant 2,100 JohnBritish, Clarke Loyalist is re-drafting and zoning - neither of which was authorized. Hessian troops attacked and overran 600 Continental Army soldiers defending the fort and nearbylanguage Fort Clinton. for Main The Street attacks and werethe creekside “As an independent source of news and designed to divert the Americans from another Hudson River battle with British Gen. John Burgoyne but ultimately it didn’t work, as - district for its review while a date is set for information, we do not allow the Burgoyne surrendered on Oct. 17. For more photos from the event, see highlandscurrent.com. while lowering density allowances on - the public hearing. (Continued on Page 3) to be used to support political candidates or In other business, the City Council ap he believes an some parcels and heightening consistency causes,” wrote Jennifer Chung, an assistant The Current requirements with the city’s greenway proved a minor general counsel with the company. Cold Spring, NY 10516 Zoning Changes Beingtrail master Considered plan. The council also disin Beacon Greco, who told cussed a requirement for residential proj unknown political adversary alerted Time - City Council looking at two ects to include commercial uses as part of Inc., initially had a different color scheme ,” Advertise your business here their plans. Time busy districts for his logo but changed it to red, white and By Jeff Simms - blue. He told Chung this in an email, after she said that “it seems a deliberate deci he Beacon City Council is expected sion was made to transition to a red to hold a public hearing before the (Continued on Page 3) thereby “suggesting magazine an intention to trade off end of the year on proposed chang - Time T - the es to the Main Street and Fishkill Creek zoning districts. Pushed by council member Lee Kyri What the Candidates Say acou as a vehicle for reining in incompat n anticipation of the general election ible development, the council pledged in Ion Tuesday, Nov. 7, The Current asked September to complete a nearly parcel-by- each candidate running for the Beacon starting at $18. parcel review of the zoning laws for the City Council and Philipstown Town city’s busiest development corridors while Board to respond to questions posed by a building moratorium, set to run until reporters Jeff Simms or Michael Turton. See Page 9. March, is in effect. A three-hour planning session on Oct. 23 provided some details on the changes - Photo by Cooper Cardenas likely to be proposed. Draft revised codes - would establish a single zoning district - RESCUE ON ANTHONY'S NOSE — First responders watch as a hiker is lifted in a for all of Main Street while addressing stretcher to a New York Police Department helicopter on Oct. 22 after he had a heart building-height restrictions, design stan attack on Anthony's Nose near the Bear Mountain Bridge. It took emergency crews Contact [email protected]. dards and better ensuring that develop 25 minutes to hike to the victim, who was taken to Westchester Medical Center. For a ment projects don't adversely affect his video of the rescue, see highlandscurrent.com. torical assets and protected viewsheds. Along Fishkill Creek, proposed changes would give the City Council authority to review conceptual plans for developments highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current July 20, 2018 19 Goose Problem Continues at Mayor’s Park in Cold Spring Also, parking enforcement to A group from the Butterfield Library’s Depot Square because of the number of teen summer program has offered to make cars parked illegally. tighten in commuter pickup cut-out coyotes to place around the field, but “People have been doing it for years,” the U.S. Humane Society says “predator effi- said Officer-in-Charge Larry Burke of By Michael Turton gies” will not work. Nor will balloons, scare- the Cold Spring Police Department. “It’s here there are Canada Geese crows, floating alligator heads, flags, dead- a dangerous situation,” especially when there is also … well … Canada goose decoys or ultrasonic sound. there are a lot of pedestrians. Geese droppings. It’s been an Campbell said that as early as 2002, the Burke said that even with No Parking, W village experimented with various defens- No Stopping and No Standing signs, he issue at Mayor’s Park in Cold Spring for decades and appears not likely to be re- es such as cut-outs, reflectors and even fir- has resorted to placing orange cones, solved anytime soon, if ever. ing pistol blanks, but nothing worked for which soon get moved. He often advises While the battle against bird poop can long. “It was like a war zone,” he said. “It’s parked drivers to circle the block, “but we evoke chuckles, Bruce Campbell, chair of always going to be a problem because of can’t always be down there” when a train the Recreation Commission, sees no hu- the location” near the Hudson. arrives, he said. Burke said he will in- mor in it. The Recreation Commission has rec- struct officers to begin strict enforcement “It’s not conducive to Haldane baseball ommended that the village purchase a in the no-parking zone. or Pop Warner football when the field is 48-inch-wide device, at a cost of $6,400, to Merandy supported that move but said covered with excrement,” he said. He’s also sweep and thatch the grass at Mayor’s Park, drivers should be warned that enforce- concerned about the village’s ability to rent but the board has put the proposal on hold. ment is about to increase. “I don’t think the park out for events such as Octoberfest. “We’re looking at all options” said May- it’s right that we just start ticketing; we Geese are grazers with an affinity for or Dave Merandy. “There is no silver bul- haven’t done that for years,” he said. well-manicured, fertilized lawns, making let, no single solution.” Burke said parking could also be cur- them a nuisance at parks and golf courses. Dog walking is not allowed at Mayor’s Park, tailed by creating a turning circle or a small They would dislike foot-tall grass at Mayor’s but issuing limited permits for it to discour- island at the foot of upper Main Street. Park, but so would Haldane’s outfielders. age the geese might be a strategy, he said. In other business … Managing the problem has been dis- Commuter pickup Burke reported that CSPD answered 77 cussed numerous times by the village Drivers picking up commuters at the calls for service in July. Officers also is- board, most recently at its July 10 meet- Metro-North station may soon find tickets sued 21 traffic and 82 parking tickets and ing. Trustee Fran Murphy said she had on their windshields if they park and wait made an arrest on a warrant. researched the use of strobe lights, but a near the pedestrian tunnel at the foot of Code Enforcement Officer Greg Wunner resident of Fair Street objected, express- upper Main Street. expressed concern over continued deteri- ing concern that it could adversely affect “I’m finding it increasingly problematic oration of the building at 47 Fair St., a for- his son, who suffers from epilepsy. Visual to turn around there,” said Trustee Lynn mer car dealership, including the collapse Canada Geese at Mayor’s Park stimuli, including strobe lights that flash Miller at the July 10 meeting, adding it is of the roof. Merandy directed Wunner to Photo by M. Turton in regular patterns, can trigger seizures. often difficult to turn left onto Main from look into condemning it.

See answers: Page 12 20 July 20, 2018 For mail delivery, see highlandscurrent.com/delivery Sports ‘Fishtown’ Makes a Run in Sectionals U11 Little League team advances deep into tournament

he Fishkill-Philipstown Little lage (Delmar), 6-1. But it won its next two, League team for players ages 11 and traveling to Shokan to defeat Mountain Tyounger defeated LaGrange, 4-2, on Valley (Woodstock), 15-0, on July 12, and July 7 to win the championship of District defeating Saugerties, 12-3, the next day at 17, which includes Dutchess and western North Highlands field in Philipstown. The Putnam counties. run ended on July 14 with a 13-2 loss at In the double-elimination sectionals, home to Twin Town (Troy). For more pho- the team, which adopted the nickname tos, see highlandscurrent.com. “Fishtown,” lost its first game to Tri-Vil- Photos by Ross Corsair