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Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Putnam Pols Butterfield Claim Victory in Zoning Change a Gun Info Dispute Fateful Step But they don’t support the Hearing Tuesday could be gun control legislation that the last chance to ask basic provides their vindication questions before vote

By Kevin E. Foley By Kevin E. Foley

utnam County officials stood arm- ext week on Tuesday, Jan. 29, the in-arm in support of the county public may have its last chance to Pclerk’s refusal of a Journal News Nlet the Cold Spring Village Board freedom-of-information request (FOIL) of Trustees know its views and concerns for gun ownership data, which at the For more of The Paper’s Winter Photofest pictures, see page 16 Photo by Richard Ovaduke about the proposed Butterfield project. time was clearly public information. The hearing is specifically intended to They are also unified in their feelings gather citizen input on the upcoming of vindication after the state legislature Luring Visitors to Cold Spring trustee vote on amending the village zon- and Gov. Andrew Cuomo created a new Part II on tourism lage trolleys are a largely untapped re- ing code to permit a much broader use of law on gun ownership, whose provisions source. The Depot Restaurant’s owner the 5.7-acre property the old Butterfield include an opt-out section wherein in- By Ron Soodalter Tom Rolston sees them as a “total waste” Hospital occupies along Chestnut Street dividuals filing for all gun ownership and thinks they should convey hikers to (Route 9D). permits can apply to have their personal s County Tourism Director Libby Breakneck Ridge, at the very least. “Our The vote to come in the days after the information shielded from public view. Pataki sees it, the biggest chal- tourism is largely based on hikers,” he hearing is not on the project itself, but The new law, considered by many the Alenge the village faces in regard said, “and we have to service them.” since the zoning change is formally de- strictest state gun control initiative in to tourism is the lack of overnight ac- Pataki suggested the trolleys “have to scribed as “conditional” in the proposed the country, also freezes any access to commodations. “I am not advocating be made more accessible. The service amendment — conditional on the even- the current registration information for bringing in a Holiday Inn, but rather the must be revamped. Repeat visitors are tual detailed site plan for the project 120 days while state officials develop new building of an attractive inn or hotel to our goal, and proper use of the trolleys conforming to what is now known as the registration forms that will require all accommodate overnight and long-term can help bring them back.” Various lo- concept plan — approval of the zoning gun owners to reapply for five-year re- visitors,” said Pataki. “I believe the vil- cals have observed that the function, change, which was drawn up specifically newable permits. This makes moot any lage has desirable sites — Mystery Point, schedule, route — and even the number at the request of Butterfield Realty LLC immediate consequence of Dennis Sant’s the Kemble Avenue property, possibly — of the village’s trolleys remain a mys- (the developer), will be seen by many as defiant rejection of the FOIL request, the Butterfield site. My goal is to put the tery. Pataki “tried for months to get a tantamount to a formal blessing from the a move supported by County Execu- county on the map, and that indicates schedule and couldn’t find one.” Carinda Village Board, if in fact they approve the tive MaryEllen Odell; District Attorney more rooms.” Swann, executive director of the Garri- change. Certainly Mayor Seth Gallagher Adam Levy; and Sheriff Donald B. Smith, Teri Barr, owner of Hudson Valley Out- son Art Center, sees the trolley service as believes that, as he pushes hard for ap- elected officials all. fitters, agreed. “Another hotel would be a strong potential resource for carrying proval of the zoning amendment. State Sen. Greg Ball was also a full- excellent. I find that many people would visitors — and locals — to and from his- The proposed “B4A” zoning change is throated advocate for Sant’s stand and prefer to stay for two days. That way, toric, artistic and natural sites, but said, intended to expand the current B4 medi- an acerbic critic of The Journal News for they could hike Breakneck Ridge, kayak “Nobody I know could tell you what its cal and healthcare use to allow multiple posting the gun permit information on- on the Hudson, have the time to visit our loop actually is.” uses, among them, senior citizen housing, line after it was elicited from Rockland shops and enjoy our restaurants.” Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher municipal and other governmental uses, and Westchester, where officials read- “I recently had an opening, and two points out that the village’s two trolleys retail stores, business, banks and profes- ily provided the information as the-then of my artists wanted to stay overnight. are primarily federally funded and must sional offices. In addition, the proposed relevant law required. Ball also takes They couldn’t find available rooms,” said adhere to fixed federal schedules. Howev- changes allow for an R1 use, so that three credit for demanding the legislature put Barbara Galazzo of Gallery 66 NY. er, he said, there (Continued on page 3) single-family homes can be constructed the new proviso into the new law, which While Michael Armstrong, chair of along the Paulding Avenue side of the seeks, among other things, to ban the the Special Board for the Comprehensive property. availability of a wide array of assault Plan, believes that Butterfield would be To be sure, the current concept plan rifles and put limits on the ammunition a good site for a hotel or inn of 25 or 30 has found a great deal of support, or at loads of other weapons. rooms, he prefers an informal system of least acceptance, beyond the elected offi- Adding to the aura of a brief battle local bed-and-breakfasts, with the type cials who have lined up behind it and the fought and won, The Journal News, a of booking service employed by Colum- developer, Paul Guillaro. The plan, which Gannett-chain daily print and online bia County. It would, he suggested, create itself is not yet formally submitted to the newspaper, announced its decision to a source of income for older residents, as village, does reflect the input the devel- take down the interactive map it had well as involve them more in the business of oper received over a nearly yearlong stop- posted with the names and addresses of tourism. “It would create a warmth that is and-start review process, which began registered gun owners. In a statement preferable to staying in a hotel.” when he first applied for approval at the released on a Friday afternoon (Jan. 18) Not all the merchants feel that addi- beginning of last year and then after he — a traditional time for government and tional accommodations are necessary. withdrew the proposal but continued to business to release negative news — The Regina Bei, co-owner of the Hudson lobby for it informally with new concept Journal News Publisher Janet Hasson House, finds the idea of another hotel drawings. said the information had been up long “ridiculous. Perhaps it would work on After numerous Village Board and enough for anyone interested to see it. weekends, during the tourist season, but Planning Board sessions, as well as a Whatever victory the county officials what would the proprietors do during the few public hearings and a charrette that can lay claim to, it has the quality of a week, and in the off-season? I don’t be- drew nearly a hundred people to discuss first-act development with a second act lieve the town is losing business for lack the issue for several hours, ideas about yet to come, the new state law having de- of rooms.” Although Bei said that busi- preserving more open space, limiting the clared an intermission. ness is “great,” she acknowledged, “We height and changing the location of the Although the Putnam County clerk have to make it on weekends,” and faced buildings, having only market-rate senior refused to provide any information, a solid six weeks of slow time between housing and providing for adequate park- the new law does not provide complete New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. ing, among others, have been included in across-the-board protection from public the concept plan to one degree or another. Transporting visitors scrutiny for gun owners, but it is broad Teri Barr of Hudson Valley Outfitters But the central question at this junc- There is general agreement that the vil- in defining who is (Continued on page 3) Photo by Jeanne Tao ture is whether (Continued on page 4) 2 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed Rémoulade of Things Past

By Celia Barbour “Like whatever that is you’re making right now: celery rémoulade. That would few weeks back, my big sister be fine.” called. She lives in Berkeley, Ca- So now she is here. And although I was Alif. We don’t talk often, but when hoping to think up a spectacularly mem- we do, it spans whole phases of the day orable menu for her visit, I have not suc- — we start out in broad daylight and by ceeded. Celery-root rémoulade it will be. the time we hang up, it is well past dusk Some people describe it as French (Eastern Standard Time). coleslaw, and while that certainly con- I was cooking when the phone rang, so I veys the role it plays in a meal, it does borrowed my son’s headphones. While Eli- not do justice to the experience of eating sa updated me about her Ph.D. thesis, her it. (And I say that as someone who loves a advisor, her cats and her travels, I chopped. good coleslaw.) The flavors of celery-root My chopping must have been noisy. rémoulade are complex and compelling, “What are you making?” she asked. with the sharp bite of Dijon mustard “Celery-root rémoulade,” I told her, calmed by silky mayonnaise mixed with and also that I was going to serve it with bitter parsley (and sometimes crème ham and raisin sauce, and maybe a wa- fraiche for tang), and all of it offset by Celery-root rémoulade with ham and watercress salad Photo by C. Barbour tercress salad. the deep, quiet earthiness of the celeriac. Elisa was quiet then, so I picked up I was probably 20 the first time I tast- We look like young women amazed at I’ve never again had celery-root ré- the thread: “Anyway, so, after your paper ed it, having requested a sample in a the sheer abundance of new things the moulade as good as what we ate that was published … ?” little gourmet takeout shop on Martha’s world was handing over to us to taste summer. Nonetheless, I will serve the “Look,” she interrupted me, “I don’t Vineyard. I was living on that island for for the first time … and also like we were best version I can muster to my sister to- want you to go to any trouble, but can the summer with a group of friends, in just beginning to realize how thrilling night, alongside duck confit and mâche you cook something memorable when I a sprawling, dangerous apartment — and romantic and wretched it would feel salad. For, much as I’d like to whip up come visit? I like having something to some of our light switches would shock to pass, again and again, from not know- something neither of us has ever tasted think about all year.” you if you touched them; we thought this ing to knowing, each step through that before — to fill our senses with an entire- I laughed, flattered that she believes was funny and edgy rather than stupidly portal an irreversible one. ly new gustatory experience — it is Janu- me capable of cooking food memorable hazardous. ary, and I am not feeling brave. It will be enough to sustain a whole year of mental My friends Laura and Stephanie both enough to serve a good, simple meal that re-visitation, and, moreover, that I can had summer birthdays, so the three of us we can both think back on happily in do so without going to any trouble. “Like decided to celebrate with a beach picnic: a Celery-root rémoulade the months to come. what?” I asked. bottle of white wine and the most sophis- ticated nibbles we could afford Start this dish a few hours before serving it, since it needs time to on our waitress marinate. The technique for steeping the celery root in salt and lemon to soften it first comes from Julia Child’sMastering the Art of French Cooking. salaries. I might Homemade mayonnaise makes this dish amazing; the recipe that follows have blown my incorporates the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper from this dish, so don’t entire share on duplicate those ingredients if you use it instead of store-bought. celery-root ré- moulade after 1 pound celery root (or about 3½ ½ cup mayonnaise* or ¼ cup sampling the cups julienned) mayonnaise and ¼ cup crème spoonful passed 1½ teaspoon salt fraiche juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar to me by the kid 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard salt and pepper behind the coun- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley ter; it seemed to answer some 1. Wash the celery root, trim away the rough root-y end then peel all over with a potato peeler. Cut in half, place one half cut-side down craving I hadn’t on the cutting board, and slice as thin as you can. Stack the slices even known I and cut through them to create matchsticks (or use a julienne slicer). possessed be- Transfer the matchsticks to a bowl and toss with the lemon juice and fore then. But it salt. Let steep for 30 minutes, then rinse in cold water and pat dry. wasn’t my birth- day, so we opted 2. Make mayonnaise (see below) OR: Whisk together the mustard, mayonnaise, crème fraiche (if using) and vinegar. Add salt and pepper for variety, in- to taste. cluding cake. The beach was 3. Toss dressing with the celery root. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 to chilly. We wore 3 hours. Stir in chopped parsley before serving. thick wool sweat- *To make mayonnaise: Using a wire whisk, beat together 1 very fresh egg ers and went yolk (preferably from a farm you know) and the juice of 1 lemon until pale barefoot, and we and thick. Pouring very slowly in a thin stream, drizzle in 1/3 cup mild veg- took pictures of etable oil, whisking vigorously all the while. When the oil is incorporated, ourselves in the repeat with 1/3 to ½ cup olive oil. Mix in 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard, cerulean light. I and salt and pepper to taste. Return to recipe at step 3, substituting up to still have those half crème fraiche for the mayonnaise you use to dress the celery root. Celery root, lower left, and other ingredients Photo by C. Barbour photographs. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 3

Putnam Pols Claim Victory in Gun Info Dispute (from page 1) eligible to ask for it. Active and retired to complete openness of the files. Opposition to the thrust of the new his considerable public-relations en- law enforcement members, people who Contributing to a sense of more to state law ergy trumpeting his role in getting the served on juries, individuals under orders come, Hasson declared her paper “will Nevertheless, in the aftermath of New- information-limitation in the bill, but he of protection, witnesses to crimes, and continue to report aggressively on gun town, the issue of guns and violence is voted against the legislation rather than spouses, domestic partners and house- ownership. We will continue to pur- certainly a far larger matter in state and support gun restrictions. Sen. Terry Gip- hold members of any of the above are all sue our request for data from Putnam national forums. The president and oth- son and Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, eligible to opt out. And then, in more po- County,” suggesting a replay of the short- ers raised it at Monday’s (Jan. 21) inau- both Democrats, who unlike Ball repre- tentially catchall criteria, applicants can circuited standoff may be yet to come, gural ceremony — but not in Putnam sent Philipstown in Albany, both voted assert their safety may be endangered or albeit many months from now. County. While protecting the personal in favor of the bill. that they will be subject to harassment if While each new large-scale gun trag- information of gun owners caused alarm Odell also claimed vindication on the their information is disclosed. edy brings renewed calls for increased and an outspoken resolve to resist state issue but limited her praise of Cuomo and Given the stated attitude in Putnam gun ownership restrictions, those same law among all county officials, no such the Legislature only to that provision. County, it is hard to imagine any appli- incidents have given rise to more con- fulsome reaction occurred immediately When she first announced her support cant having a problem shielding informa- trols on the dissemination of gun own- after the Newtown shootings, a relative for refusing to provide the gun ownership tion for whatever reason upon request. ership data. The national trend among short drive from Carmel. data, Odell took pains to say the issue had Good-government groups and media states is against making gun ownership The sheriff at the time was the only nothing to do with the Newtown deaths. organizations have already begun to ask records public, with only a dozen states county public official to act on a response In April 2011, Odell (then a candidate the state Legislature to reconsider this currently making it entirely public. The to Newtown. He assembled a group of for county executive) and Ball were lead- section as overly broad and possibly set- New York state government has cer- law enforcement representatives and ed- ers of a demonstration against the idea ting a bad precedent for other forms of tainly moved that way in its eagerness ucators to discuss security concerns and of Philipstown restricting bringing guns information that allow for scrutiny of to react to the Newtown, Conn., mur- possible new police responses. While no to public meetings. “This proposal in government activity and performance ders in other ways. Seen in that light, new programs emerged from that first Philipstown is nothing less than govern- through FOIL. The New York Times, the Putnam officials’ stance, notwith- meeting and Smith declined when asked ment infringing upon the freedoms of The Albany Times-Union and The Jour- standing it was an obvious ignoring of to discuss gun restrictions, he did use law-abiding citizens. We’re tired of such nal News, among others, have asked for state law at the time, was more consis- the event to underscore that such an in- attempts from the state government, amended language, although they have tent with the mainstream than some cident could happen in Putnam County. and we absolutely will not stand for it at tellingly not called directly for returning might appreciate. Sen. Ball, a Republican, has spent the local level,” she said at the time.

Luring Visitors to Cold Spring (from page 1) are plans to extend the trolley service to Gallagher has worked to change at- There is a perfect correlation between preserve, so the site attracts hikers and the Foundry Preserve, and possibly north titudes toward river traffic. “As a kid, I our work and the attraction of visitors to birders as well as history buffs. remember boats at the dock. People used the area.” to Breakneck Ridge. He adds that there The Hudson Fjord Hike/Bike Trail is no reason why its route and schedule to be open to boats here,” he said, “but Outdoor events such as the Putnam can’t be better publicized — a project a local law prevented them from dock- Cycling Classic — formerly known as the Another project sponsored in part by best taken on, he said, by the Chamber ing here, on pain of an hourly fine. We Tour de Putnam — are designed to bring Scenic Hudson as well as the Hudson of Commerce. changed the law, first to allow boats of both competitors and spectators to the re- Highlands Land Trust, the Open Space Andy Chmar, executive director of the historical interest to dock, and then to gion. Pataki has moved the starting point Institute, Metro-North and various state Hudson Highlands Land Trust, believes commercial vessels as well.” of the bike race to Cold Spring, and — de- parks, organizations and riverfront com- that the village’s two best assets for in- Allowing commercial boats to dock at spite a somewhat rocky start in 2012 — munities, is the Hudson Fjord Hike/Bike creasing tourism are Metro-North and Cold Spring — for a mooring fee — pro- sees it attracting an increasing number of Trail. It has been in the works for some the Hudson River. “Trains and boats vides a potentially significant source of visitors. Two of the more ambitious out- 15 years, and as the name indicates, it make so much more sense, for the envi- revenue for the village. “This summer,” door-oriented projects currently under- will be a multi-use trail, designed to run ronment as well as the traffic situation, recalled Gallagher, “we realized $3,000 way are the West Point Foundry Preserve 10 miles along Route 9D from Constitu- than hundreds of people getting in their from one tour boat alone. The money and the Hudson Fjord Hike/Bike Trail. tion Island to the Beacon train station. cars.” There appears to be no disagree- went straight to the village — and the The stretch is a popular one among hik- The West Point Foundry Preserve ment, from government officials, mer- good news was, no cars!” ers and was named by Newsweek as one chants, or environmentalists. Various tour boats are now docking at The West Point Foundry Preserve is of the ten top hiking destinations in the currently undergoing a years-long mul- nation; Trails.com designated the Break- Riding the rails Cold Spring, and there is talk of establish- ing a ferry service to and from West Point. timillion-dollar program of preservation neck Ridge trail the country’s number The ride on Metro-North’s Hudson “West Point is Upstate New York’s number and interpretation. “Thus far,” said Direc- one day hike. Line from Grand Central Station to Cold 2 tourist attraction,” said David Lilburne, tor of Parks Rita Shaheen, “we’ve invested The specific objective in building the Spring is short and convenient and offers proprietor of Garrison’s Antipodean over $7 million in the project, from plan- trail is, according to Scenic Hudson, “to spectacular views of the scenic west side Books. “A visitor ferry service back and ning to construction. We’ve worked very transform a portion of state Route 9D of the river. Pataki is a strong proponent forth would be fantastic; I think Libby closely with the village for a long time, … from a high-speed thoroughfare into of train travel. “We have a tremendous [Pataki] might just be able to pull it off.” and we’re very committed to bringing a multi-use, user-friendly recreational, railway system,” she said. “Our biggest This summer, Bei was delighted when a people here.” Shaheen envisions a sym- tourist-oriented parkway that provides strength is day trippers. It’s an ideal tour boat from Manhattan’s Battery Park biotic relationship with the local Putnam people with a stronger visual and physi- situation; they take the train here, spend Pier dropped off 150 passengers. “Our County Museum, whereby visitors would cal connection with the Hudson River.” It tourist dollars in our shops and restau- restaurant was packed. And when they tour the foundry site and then walk or is also designed to allow hikers, climbers rants, and take the train back.” boarded the boat after spending time in take a trolley up the hill to the museum, to and bikers a safer access to the trailheads Much of Barr’s kayaking and outfitting the village, they were carrying tons of view its impressive permanent exhibit on and the various scenic spots along the business “comes up on the train from packages. That’s what people do — shop the foundry. “We plan to install a kiosk,” route. Project Manager Mark Wildonger New York City,” and Leonora Burton of and eat!” Passenger boats will also con- said Shaheen, “with a map that will cover said, “The project is largely grant-reliant, the Country Goose said, “Foreign trade vey hikers, bikers and kayakers, as well not only the foundry but Main Street, as but if all goes well, and the plan is funded is good, thanks to Metro-North. It’s the as visitors to the West Point Foundry Pre- well as a number of other sites of inter- and approved, we hope to break ground only stop on the line where you get off serve, Constitution Island and Foundry est.” With most of the foundry’s buildings in February 2014.” the train, and you’re right in town.” Gal- Dock Park. gone, nature has reclaimed much of the lagher sees Metro-North as “distinctly pro-tourist. They put extra trains on dur- The lure of the outdoors ing the fall foliage season and are always As Gallagher observed, “We’re a little open to package deals. And it takes cars village, surrounded by natural resourc- out of the loop.” es. There is no development around us, Pataki agreed. “I’ve developed a strong which makes Cold Spring special. People relationship with Metro-North. They do come here for that.” weekend getaway packages and are open A number of historic and environ- to doing whatever we want. The question mental projects are currently underway is, what can we do?” that promise to significantly enhance the number of visitors. Environmental Rolling on the river groups such as the Hudson Highlands Increasingly, the Hudson is being Land Trust and Scenic Hudson are seek- viewed as a rich potential source of visi- ing to preserve as much natural land as tors. Virtually every venue and activity possible and make it available to visi- — historic, artistic, commercial and envi- tors. Chmar commented, “Here we are, ronmental — can be better served by an less than 40 miles from New York City, increased presence of tour boats on the and there are four state parks near where river. Chmar sees “a significant change in we’re sitting!” He added, “Our mission is the last five or six years. There’s greater to preserve both national resources and access to the river, especially at Cold community character. If we and other Spring. The new rails at the dock feature resource-conscious agencies do our jobs, gates, providing ease of access to private the beauty of this place won’t change, and and commercial vessels.” people will enjoy it for decades to come. 4 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Letters Assemblywoman Galef hosts panel didates and when contribution limits are ager, Citizen Action of New York; and on campaign finance reform strictly enforced. Susan Lerner, executive director, Com- Last September, I hosted Sean Eldridge, mon Cause/NY. Anyone interested may To the Editor: founder of Protect Our Democracy, on also come at 11 a.m. for a short town hall Since we have all just experienced an my local public access television show, meeting on general issues in the state. election cycle with one of the highest Publisher Speak Out, to discuss how his organiza- I will be hosting more of these general price tags ever, I thought it would be help- Gordon Stewart tion is working towards changing New meetings around my district next week ful to discuss alternative approaches to York state’s campaign finance laws. More and the following week. Call my office or Managing Editor financing campaigns. Last year, I polled recently, on Speak Out, I hosted Rachael visit my Assembly website for more in- Kevin E. Foley my constituents about their feelings on Fauss, who authored the Citizens Union formation. Arts/Feature Editor public financing of campaigns. I was sur- report entitled Fair Elections for New I encourage you to join my guests and Alison Rooney prised that only about 50 percent were in York State: How Public Matching Creates me at the Desmond-Fish Library on Feb. favor of full or partial public financing. I Greater Voter Choice and Competition Senior Correspondents 2 to discuss campaign finance reform. feel there are great benefits to be realized (the full report is available on the Citizens Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong I am sure it will be an interesting con- with some form of public financing, and I Union homepage at www.citizensunion. Michael Turton versation and that there will be ample think it would be helpful for everyone to org), and Ian Vandewalker from the Bren- Layout Editor learn more about how such models have nan Center to discuss the issue. statistics provided that will illustrate Kate Vikstrom worked effectively elsewhere. Now, I have asked some of these good the benefits of changing the campaign finance system from what it is currently Calendar Editor Campaign financing plays a pivotal government groups to join me on Sat- Chip Rowe role in the choices voters have at the urday, Feb. 2, from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. at to something that creates greater equity, [email protected] polls. Studies, including one recently re- Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Route 403 transparency and choice in elections and leased by Citizens Union of the City of in Garrison (snow date: Sunday, Feb. 3), in government. Copy Editor New York, identify a higher percentage Sincerely, Jeanne Tao for a panel discussion. The panelists are of contested elections in both primary Dick Dadey, executive director, Citizens Sandy Galef Reporters and general elections when full or par- Union of the City of New York; Jesse Assemblywoman, 95th A.D. Mary Ann Ebner tial public financing is available to can- Laymon, downstate campaigns man- 914-941-1111 Christine Simek Pete Smith Butterfield Zoning Change a Fateful Step (from page 1) Photographer Maggie Benmour it is in the long-term interest of the vil- outset. Saving the post office, giving se- thorough examination of the history and lage to proceed with a zoning change niors space for services and community status of the town and village commit- Advertising Director that, however “conditional” on keeping gathering, as well as consolidating town ment actions.) Michele Rubin to the proposed concept, creates a situ- and village functions such as courts, All three governments, county, town For information on advertising: ation where there is an “as of right” to administrative departments and public and village, operate with tight budgets 845-809-5584 proceed with the approved elements meeting rooms and adding heretofore constrained by resistance to tax increas- Email: [email protected] of the plan, or is it better to insist on unavailable county services constitute es and the demands of fixed obligations. Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon a planned unit development (PUD), as an oft-heard mantra resonating from The notion that new, undetermined ex- Requirements: PDF or jpeg some citizens suggested at the last public the first discussions after Guillaro pur- penses can be borne under the Butter- (minimum 300 dpi) hearing on Nov. 29, 2012. chased the property from Hudson Valley field concept without an arduous review Review our rate sheet: So far, despite the PUD views ex- Hospital in 2007. (The hospital retains process just might contain a degree of www.philipstown.info/ads pressed, the Village Board has not of- a long-lease arrangement for the Lahey wishful thinking over fiscal reality. The fered an official explanation as to why it Pavillion, which houses medical services new head of the Putnam County Legisla- © philipstown.info 2013 is proceeding in this way. on the property.) ture, Richard Othmer, has described this A PUD approach is what Guillaro origi- But to date any plans for such things year’s budget process as “lean and mean nally proposed before he withdraw it last to happen remain largely rhetorical and in ’13.” May in the face of sharp objections from theoretical. The village and town gov- With the zoning change approach, the the Village Planning Board to aspects of ernments have, at Guilllaro’s urging, idea seems to be “build it and they will the plan, many of which he subsequently authorized letters of intent regarding come.” That certainly was the message for content you can only addressed. leasing space in the proposed municipal County Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra see online, visit What some see as the advantage of building. And County Executive MaryEl- and Gallagher delivered at the last vil- the PUD is that the critical elements of len Odell has repeatedly said she would lage board meeting on Jan 15. Gallagher the plan, especially the details of the work to deliver several new services to insisted a few times (with Scuccimarra’s highly touted but not yet formulated the historically neglected western end of agreement) that it was critical the village 15,000-square-foot plan for a govern- Putnam, including a senior center and a demonstrate to the county it wants the mental services building, could become DMV office. But none of the governments services Odell is promising by approv- Brooklyn second-graders’ more tangible under a process where have actually authorized funds or even ing the zoning change and eventually  government had to actively partner with begun to make specific plans. the project plans. When fellow trustees visit to Cold Spring the developer in creating the reality of a The town government, although of- questioned Scuccimarra on the county’s new governmental village square before ficially still onboard, has already begun intentions, Gallagher forcefully object- construction begins. to consider the use of the American ed, declaring that “now is not the time Enhanced and consolidated govern- Legion property behind Town Hall as to bring up potential problems with the Examination of town and ment services have formed the major a new town office facility rather than project.” village letters of intent on civic selling point of the project from the Butterfield. (See our website for a more For some it is hard to appreciate the Butterfield mayor’s sense of dire urgency for approv- Help Wanted al before understanding more clearly what the village (and for that matter the Reporter Position Available town) is getting by way of enhanced ser- MLK Day lecture and vices. Gallagher is expected to leave of- concert at Desmond-Fish Philipstown.info/The Paper seeks an individual with proven journalistic fice in March, having said he is not run- Library experience for regular story assignments, involving both news event ning for re-election. coverage and longer form news features. To read some media reports, it would Send expression of interest and resume be easy to conclude that the proposed Nelsonville Board awaits to [email protected]. Butterfield project is on the fast track to- state crosswalk study ward approval by the Cold Spring Village Board and presumably the various other government agencies that would have to eventually pass judgment. The Putnam  The expanded community County News and Recorder headlines directory scream, “It’s a Go,” and a recent article in The Journal News had Odell, Scucci- marra, Guillaro and Gallagher all sing- ing in harmony as to the likelihood of imminent success. Perhaps that is the case. The Village Phil’s List: Board is apparently the lead agency in Free online local classifieds the matter, allowing the developer to by- devoted to jobs, housing, tag pass the Planning Board in pursuit of the sales, services and more zoning change. So they could conceivably www.philipstown.info/philslist bring the matter to a vote shortly after the public hearing. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 5 Residents Ponder Local Solutions to Address Climate Change Water levels expected to rise 4 recommendations for shoreline man- feet in Cold Spring by 2080 agement and related By Michael Turton topics. The Special Board is in the midst limate change is often discussed of drafting policies on a global scale, but it took on a now, including those Csense of urgency at the most local dealing with flood- level — the Village of Cold Spring — at ing. He said informa- a public forum held in the music room tion gathered at Sat- at Haldane on Saturday, Jan. 18. Hurri- urday’s meeting will canes and High Water brought together be incorporated in more than 40 residents, who first heard the LWRP’s policies from a representative of the New York and, while another Department of Environmental Conserva- forum focusing on tion (DEC) regarding how climate change climate change and is likely to affect the village and what can rising water levels be done about it on a broad scale, before will not likely take beginning the task of identifying local place, those issues problems and potential solutions. will be addressed at Residents identified major village assets that could be affected by increased water levels and changing the twice-monthly Rising waters weather patterns. Photo by M. Turton LWRP meetings, Kristin Marcell, special projects co- which are open to the as normal on the higher floors until flood which provides the only access point to ordinator of the Hudson River Estuary public. waters recede. the riverfront. The Metro-North tracks Program, a partnership between the Once the LWRP is accepted by the Cold A plus for Cold Spring is that Dock- were underlined as a resource of vital DEC and Cornell University, gave a rath- Spring Village Board, it will undergo ex- side Park and Foundry Park have been importance to commuters and tourism, er dire summary of what is happening to tensive review, including SEQRA and by recently chosen as demonstration sites although some expressed concern that climate in the Hudson Valley. The most state and federal agencies. When final ap- as part of a partnership among the Na- the railway company is not doing enough startling statistic she offered is a pre- proval is given, the LWRP will have legal tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- planning regarding such issues as the ef- dicted 4-foot rise in water levels at Cold standing at all levels of government, and istration, Hudson River National Estua- fect of rising water levels on the tracks. Spring by 2080 — just 63 years from now. local laws will be required to comply with rine Research Reserve and the DEC. The Solutions discussed included dredg- sites will be used to show how green ing the marshes south of the village in infrastructure can be incorporated into order to increase their water storage, shoreline management. Commenting on while using the fill to increase the el- the selection of the two parks as demon- evation of properties such as Dockside. stration sites, Special Board Vice Chair Cold Spring’s Water and Wastewater Su- Anne Impellizzeri said, “We are very perintendent Greg Phillips was not able privileged,” to which Marcell added, to attend but provided a detailed memo “And it’s on the state’s dime.” The Dem- analyzing the situation and possible ap- onstration Site Network Program will proaches regarding the sewage treat- pay project costs. ment plant and pumping station. Severe storms, flooding, power outrag- Discussing solutions es and other weather-related disruptions Marcell encouraged Cold Spring resi- have increased in frequency in recent dents to address key questions about its years. Residents near the waterfront ex- waterfront in light of the climate change perienced severe flooding from the river that is taking place: What is the lifespan during Hurricane Sandy and others from of the infrastructure? What is the long- inland streams during Hurricane Irene. term vision for a waterfront plan? What Current water levels at Cold Spring’s dock Photo by M. Turton “It’s clearly not an abstraction,” Arm- assets need to be conserved? Is there a strong said. In summing up, he cited the strategy for moving certain resources pumping station on West Street, which Marcell said that the number of storms its policies. The plan will give the village if necessary? In finding solutions that lies in the flood zone and is worth tens that have produced more than an inch of the ability to adopt laws regarding shore- make sense for Cold Spring, Marcell of thousands of dollars, emphasizing the rainfall increased by 74 percent between line use, and Armstrong said that having said that key riverfront assets need to be need to stabilize the shoreline at Dock- 1958 and 2010. The increase in intense an LWRP could pay dividends to Cold identified and prioritized along with the side and to more effectively manage rainfall events is expected to continue. Spring in the form of government grants risks that threaten them. storm-water runoff that flows down from The 100-year storm — a weather event as it develops its strategies for manag- Participants broke into three groups the village to the riverfront. severe enough that there is only a 1 per- ing the shoreline in the face of climate to begin the process of identifying key During one of the discussion groups, a cent probability of it occurring at any change. He said that Dobbs Ferry, a down- assets along the Cold Spring waterfront, participant suggested that one possible so- given time — is also changing. While river community with a completed LWRP, challenges and possible solutions. Maps lution might be to move residences out from that storm used to produce 5.5 inches recently received $6 million dollars in recently produced by Scenic Hudson below the railroad tracks to other locations of rain, it is now calculated to produce 7 grants for its waterfront initiatives. that show the projected rise in river while creating a marina on the riverfront. inches of rainfall. A storm producing 5.5 levels were used as part of the exercise. Shoreline treatment Rita Seibel who lives close to the riv- inches of rain is now considered the 66- Key assets identified included business- erfront responded emotionally. “Please Marcell highlighted a number of solu- year storm, meaning it is that much more es and residences in the area of lower don’t underestimate that our homes are tions adopted elsewhere that Cold Spring likely to occur than in the past. In addi- Main Street, the sewage treatment plant there. It’s easy to say relocate, but I don’t may consider. She said that New York tion, winter rainfall will increase while and pumping station, and the bridge, want to lose my home.” summer rainfall will decrease. Excessive Gov. Andrew Cuomo is stressing the use heat is expected in summer months and of “green infrastructure” in shoreline short-term droughts are also predicted. management — approaches that incor- Michael Armstrong, chair of the Spe- porate the use of more cost-effective, cial Board for the Comprehensive Plan/ vegetative-based solutions and less rigid Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan designs than in traditional treatments, (LWRP), said that the purpose of the which often used costly, hard metal sur- meeting was to “get community input … faces and straight-line designs. 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY share and gather information regarding Upriver at Esopus Meadows, a shore- 845-561-3686 resources and possible strategies.” line treatment utilizing green solutions A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profit Arts Organization withstood both Hurricane Irene and Now through Thurs., Jan. 31 The Waterfront Plan Hurricane Sandy. At Brooklyn Bridge The DEC is encouraging communities Park, a wetland was constructed as part The to take a serious look at climate change of shoreline protection. In Tarrytown, and especially how to address the chal- at the former General Motors Co. prop- Impossible lenges it presents. Communities that (PG-13) erty, a greenway was created at the wa- With Academy Award Nominee agree to take a pledge and meet a num- ter’s edge incorporating buffer areas and Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor ber of basic, action-based initiatives can trails. In other locales, zoning has been **** “One of the best films of the year!” ~ Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times be designated a “Climate Smart Commu- used to control development in 100-year nity” and with that receive free technical floodplain areas. And in Hamburg, Ger- FRI 2:00, 7:30; SAT 2:00, 4:45, advice from leading experts as they plan many, an area of the city was designed to 7:30; SUN 2:00, 4:45 their strategies. intentionally allow flood waters to tem- TUES & WED 7:30; THURS 2:00, 7:30 For Cold Spring, the timing is good. Arm- porarily inundate streets and the first New Digital Projection! strong said that a draft LWRP will be com- floor of buildings, allowing life to go on plete by May. It will include policies and www.downingfilmcenter.com 6 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Colucci replied that the state has had Haldane High School Presents to shift aid from districts with higher Garrison Kindergarten wealth ratios to more needy districts, so there may be some resistance from Long Registration Feb. 5 & 6 Accomplishments to Garrison Island and Westchester districts, but in her experience, the governor’s proposed Documents required to register School Board offered at Haldane will attend Amherst budget “typically prevails.” for 2013-14 school year next year. Close is taking six AP courses Safety and lockdown drills The Garrison Union Free School will hold Parents also concerned and is “tired all the time,” being heavily registration for kindergarten on Tuesday, involved in drama and other activities, Trustee Charlotte Rowe asked Colucci whether to announce Feb. 5, and Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 1 - 3 but he said he wanted “to be challenged about a recent safety meeting held with p.m. in the hallway outside the main office. lockdown drills or not in that way.” He has applied to many Ivy the PTA, which had sparked discussion among parents over the weekend. Rowe By Jeanne Tao League schools. To register a child for kindergarten during asked about the results of a recent secu- the 2013-14 school year, the child must rity audit by the sheriff’s office. he Garrison School Board of Edu- be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2013. A parent Colucci said the sheriff’s deputy was cation was host Wednesday night or guardian needs to bring the child’s impressed by Garrison, which is locked T(Jan. 23) to Haldane Superinten- original birth certificate, immunization during the school day and only opened dent Mark Villanti, High School Princi- records and proof of residency. To to visitors after verifying their identity. pal Brian Alm, and two of their star se- document residency, owners should bring There are panic buttons in the school, niors, Lindy Labriola and Simon Close, a signed contract of sale or deed and a which were recently tested by accident also Garrison School alumni. The visit utility/service bill (electric, telephone, when a child pushed one, causing police occurs every year to present an annual cable, etc.). Renters should bring two to respond within two to three minutes. report to the board, as a receiving high of the following: a notarized affidavit of Much of the technology was installed school for Garrison’s eighth-graders. landlord, rent receipt (within 30 days) that seven to eight years ago, however, so Because Garrison School does not have indicates address, and a utility/service bill some systems may need upgrading. This its own high school, graduates of the (electric, telephone, cable, etc.). middle school continuing in the public could include installing a camera with school system choose between Haldane an upgraded buzzer system, key cards, Information about the May 1 Orientation in Cold Spring and James O’Neill High and a new PA system, which would have will be given out at the registration. Children School across the river in Highland Falls. to be approved first by the board. being registered do not need to accompany There will be more opportunities for Gar- Rowe acknowledged that these steps parents or guardians for registration. For rison’s eighth-graders and their families might be necessary, but she pointed out additional information, call the school at that the shooter in Newtown, Conn., did to find out about the two high schools Haldane seniors and Garrison School 845-424-3689, ext. 230 or 221. not try to buzz into the school but simply on visits, and O’Neill High School will alumni Lindy Labriola and Simon Close also make a presentation to the Garrison shot his way in, so he was only deterred talk to the Garrison School Board about required by the state Education Depart- School Board at an upcoming meeting. a few seconds. Many parents, she added, their experiences at Haldane on Jan. 23. ment. We are required to do the drills, A few parents attended the meet- want multiple, unannounced lockdown Photo by J. Tao and there is also a protocol to follow in ing Wednesday expressly to hear about drills, even though they are not required. doing the drills, and part of that protocol Haldane. Villanti and Alm began with a Asked by Trustee Jim Cannon about Colucci elaborated that the school typ- has always been that a letter go out an- PowerPoint presentation highlighting sta- the challenges, especially concerning ically conducts larger drills (lockdown, nouncing the drill. I don’t know if that tistics such as the SAT profile, state assess- state mandates, that the high school shelter-in-place, evacuation or high- will change going forward.” ment results, and status as silver medalist faces, Alm said that their answer lies in wind) at least twice a year. An evacua- Trustee Theresa Orlandi asked wheth- according to U.S. News & World Report. common planning time for teachers and tion drill occurs every October in coordi- er they were allowed, then, to do surprise Alm pointed out that Haldane has had creative scheduling. “I think that’s what’s nation with the county, where all schools drills, and Colucci replied that they can. success giving their high school students going to keep us all alive in this age of practice sending students home early. Cannon said he was concerned that a head start in college, because seniors outside-imposed, unfunded mandates,” The school will conduct a lockdown drill students who opt out of the announced take a social studies elective affiliated Alm said. “We have to preserve the op- soon, but it will practice first with only drills would be less prepared than oth- with Dutchess Community College and portunity for teachers to be professional, faculty, so that they can troubleshoot be- ers in the event of an emergency. This is because they encourage most of their to work together and share their craft fore the full drill. why, he added, families are encouraged students to take Advanced Placement and troubleshoot together, and model Another concern parents have ex- to practice what to do in case of a fire (AP) courses, which can provide students the type of learning that we want our pressed, Colucci said, is that they do at home. with college credits if they pass AP ex- students to have in class.” not want their children to be upset or McCarthy clarified that while the ad- ams. Alm mentioned that studies show frightened by these drills. She said hav- Budget update vantages and disadvantages of doing the students who took AP courses, whether ing calm discussions in class would help, drills are “debatable,” he was making the they passed the exams or not, tend to Garrison Superintendent Gloria Co- giving the example of a teacher who read point that parents should be informed on perform much better in college than lucci said that the administration is still aloud a book about a fish who needed to when the drills will take place. those didn’t attempt any AP courses. working on the 2013-14 budget, but there find a safe place. He said, “Our hope is that every stu- are still many unknowns, including Gerard McCarthy, the only parent in Board goals numbers for kindergarten registration attendance by the end of the meeting, dent who goes through Haldane will at School Board President Richard (which occurs Feb. 5-6) and the costs of asked whether there was a reason the least attempt one AP. If you raise expec- O’Rourke thanked the community and implementing the new teacher and prin- school does not notify parents before a tations for all students, students meet parents for their input through the process cipal evaluations (APPR). Colucci’s goal drill. Colucci explained that the principal those expectations.” In the past five of revising the board’s long-term goals. In is to remain within the 2 percent tax cap, does send a letter home before and after years, their AP participation rate has response to parents’ request in the goals but she pointed out recent disappointing large drills — namely the evacuation and more than tripled, with more students for better communication from the school, news from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pro- lockdown drills. taking AP courses and achievement rates Principal Stephanie Impellittiere an- posed budget, which reduces Garrison’s When asked by the board why he wants remaining steady. nounced the publication of The Garrison state aid by almost 10 percent compared parents to be notified of the drills, McCar- Labriola and Close answered ques- Connection, a newsletter put together by to last year (this year’s state aid totaling thy answered, “So they can decide wheth- tions posed by Villanti and Alm as well parent Emily Lansbury and Technology only $56,000). er they want their kids to participate or as by board members. Labriola has taken Specialist Nancy Romano. It can be viewed Cannon asked whether there could be not. Or if they want to prepare them.” nine out of the available 11 AP courses on the school’s website, gufs.org. any changes to the governor’s budget. Colucci said, “The drills are actually

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31 SÉepƒanie ane V Cold Spring V New YorŒ V appoinɑenÉs sÒggesÉed www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 7 The Calendar The Big Draw Gala Party Benefits Beacon Open Studios Show of $50 6-by-8-inch artworks closes Saturday, Jan. 26 he Big Draw Gala Party at Hudson Beach Glass on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 10 p.m., is a night of live drawing, prix fixe art, music, food and drink, an open Tbar and other festivities. A night of art in action, this year’s party will feature a live drawing rally, a photo booth and, new this year, a silent auction of some special works by The Big Draw’s artists. The Big Draw is an open- submission art show in which each piece is 6-by-8 inches in size and sells for $50. These small Elaine Bromka as Lady Bird, left, (Photo by Natalie Heller) and as Betty Ford, right (Photo by artworks include Ron Marotta) in Tea for Three photographs, collage, painting, mixed media and Three First Ladies in One-Woman Show other art on paper. The works are on The Big Draw 2012 was held at Scenic Hudson’s River Center. view and for sale Tea for Three at Depot Theatre Photo courtesy of Beacon Open Studios at Hudson Beach Elaine Bromka plays Lady Bird, though. There’s nothing plastic about Glass in Beacon. Pat Nixon and Betty Ford her. You see the eyes of a private, At Saturday night’s Drawing Rally, four artists, Catherine Welshman, Dan Weise, Gail watchful survivor.” Robbins and Chris Sanders, will be drawing live in the gallery. There will be a photo hree former First Ladies will be Her collaborator, Drama Desk and booth with an array of costumes and disguises ready for revelers to be captured by sharing secrets at the Depot The- Lucille Lortel Award nominee professional photographer Rob Penner. Special 11-by-14-inch drawings by Erica Hauser atre on Sunday, Feb. 3, in the one- T Weinberger, is the author of several and Andrea Moreau will be auctioned off during Saturday’s silent auction. Artisan Wines woman show, Tea for Three: Lady Bird, off-Broadway plays, including Wanda’s and The Hop are supplying libations for the gala, and snacks will also be available. Pat & Betty. World and Class Mothers ’68. He and Hudson Beach Glass is located at 162 Main St. in Beacon. Tickets for the party will Written by Eric H. Weinberger with Bromka zeroed in on the three women, be available at the door on the night of the event. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Elaine Bromka, and starring the Emmy linking their stories by revealing each Proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit Beacon Open Studios and the Award-winning Bromka, the play is a one at the threshold moment of the end participating artists. reimagining of three women who of her time in the White House. Beacon Open Studios is an annual, citywide art event, connecting local artists suddenly found themselves celebrities Directed by Byam Stevens, the 85-min- and their studios to the public. Visitors and art enthusiasts have total viewing — a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird ute performance will be at 2 p.m. on Sun- access to workspaces where artists display past, current and artworks in progress. Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, day, Feb. 3, at the Depot Theatre, 10 Gar- Artists who participate have unfiltered access to an audience for their art without revealing the personal cost of what Pat rison’s Landing in Garrison. Tickets are the need to rely on a gallery or outside curator. Now in its fifth year, it is scheduled Nixon called the “hardest unpaid job in $35. To purchase tickets, call 845-424- for April 20-21. For more information about Beacon Open Studios, visit their the world.” 3900 or visit brownpapertickets.com. website, beaconopenstudios.org. Beacon Open Studios and The Big Draw are made Bromka has over 30 years’ possible by the sponsorship of BeaconArts. experience in film and television, on and off Broadway. She appeared as the Emerging Hudson mom in Uncle Buck with John Candy, as first meeting in May of 2010. With the p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 - 6 p.m., Stella on Days of our Lives, and on E.R., knowledge that HVCCA founders Livia and Tuesday through Thursday by The Sopranos, and Law and Order. Valley Artists Open and Marc Straus had helped establish a appointment. For more information, similar group in Manhattan, several contact HVCCA at 914-788-0100 or “These were women of HVCCA Show artists appealed to HVCCA as a venue. [email protected] or visit their website, intelligence and grit who The idea was congruous with HVCCA’s hvcca.org. udson Valley Center for Contem- mission to enable emerging artists, suddenly found themselves in porary Art (HVCCA) will present foster creative growth and a fishbowl. I realized I wanted HThe Power of Place, an exhibition experimental projects, as well as to of works by members of the Peekskill help establish the reputation of the to tell the story from their Artist Club, holding an opening recep- Hudson Valley as a place for important point of view.” tion with the artists on Sunday, Jan. 27, contemporary art. from 5 to 7 p.m. The Peekskill Artist Over two and a half years, their The inspiration for Tea for Three Club is a group of emerging artists work has grown and morphed, gaining came about when Bromka starred from the Hudson Valley region who from group critique and constructive opposite Rich Little in The Presidents, have been meeting monthly at HVCCA self-analysis. This exhibition is a which she performed across the country for dialogue and critique, eager to culmination of their time together, a and on PBS. Called upon to impersonate continue the growth found through step along the path to greater artistic eight of the most recent first ladies, she discourse that characterized their time growth, self-knowledge and creativity. ended up spending months poring over in art school. Artists include Gulgun Aliriza videotapes of the women. Studying The Peekskill Artist Club had its (Westchester), Emil Alzamora (Beacon), nuances of their body language and Cristina Alvarez Arnold (Peekskill), speech patterns to explore Matthew Arnold (Peekskill), Andrew psychologically why they moved and Barthelmes (Peekskill), Katrina Ellis spoke as they did, she became more and (Cold Spring), Geoff Feder (Peekskill), more drawn in by their personalities. Philip Hardy (Rhinebeck), Katherine “These were women of intelligence Mangiardi (Croton-on-Hudson), James and grit who suddenly found themselves Mulvaney (Mahopac), Adam Niklewicz in a fishbowl,” Bromka observed. “I (North Haven, Conn.), Jason Repolle Studio Mali by Francois Deschamps realized I wanted to tell the story from (Highland), Shara Shisheboran opens Saturday, Jan. 26, 5 - 9 p.m., their point of view.” (Peekskill), Tim Smith (Peekskill), Ken with an artist’s talk at 6:30, at Fovea “And I wanted to explode myths. Pat Vallario (Rosendale) and Michael Exhibitions, 143 Main St. in Beacon. was called ‘Plastic Pat’ in the press, for Zelehoski (Beacon). Visit foveaeditions.org for more example, because she was always A recent meeting of the Peekskill HVCCA is located at 1701 Main St. in information. Photo courtesy of Fovea smiling. Look more closely at her eyes, Artist Club Photo courtesy of HVCCA Peekskill and is open Friday 11 a.m. - 5 8 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Friday, January 25 Sitting on The Calendar Kids & Community Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab The Calendar the Bench Animals and Nature Together (Ages 2-4) and go. For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. 10 a.m. Wildlife Education Center ✥ ✥ by Tara Send event listings to [email protected]. See you around town! 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 845-534-5506, ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org First of six weekly sessions. The Shifting by Liliane Tomasko Ongoing In Search of America by Stephen Cox Indoor Tot Park 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center As the Crow Flies Garrison Art Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday Jan. 26 to March 3 Free Admission for Grandparents Beacon Institute 1 -5 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum 199 Main St., Beacon Peekskill Project V: The New Hudson River 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie 845-838-1600 | bire.org/events School, The Power of Place 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org Ends March 2 Jan. 27 to April 28 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday Wine Tasting Beacon Teen Reflections Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop Noon - 6 p.m. Wednesday to Monday Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art 180 Main St., Beacon RiverWinds Gallery 1701 Main St., Peekskill 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com he saga of the Hanging House 172 Main St., Beacon 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org Painter at Rock and Main Streets 845-838-2880 | riverwindsgallery.com Wine & Cheese rolls on. My team of investigators Ends July 28 T Ends Feb. 3 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books has learned that the eight-foot cut-out has Say Peekskill by Ben Altman 29 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison returned from exile in Poughkeepsie to European Sensibilities: Near and Far 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com his long-time home in Cold Spring. It Noon - 6 p.m. Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday seems that even as my last column on the Gallery 66 NY Tu B’shevat Seder & Pot Luck Dinner 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday subject was thundering off the presses, 66 Main St., Cold Spring 5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday the iconic image was being driven 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday here by his patrons, Steve and Cecile Ends Jan. 27 845-265-8011 | philipstownreformsynagogue.org Field Library Gallery Lindstedt, now retired to Poughkeepsie, With Rabbi Claire Ginsburg Goldstein to be turned over to the new owners of First Exhibition of 2013 4 Nelson Lane, Peekskill 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org their building, Dave and Melia Marzollo. 3 - 8 p.m. Friday Sports The couple are, of course, the son and Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Ends March 28 Haldane Ice Hockey vs. Brewster daughter-in-law of the charming and Beacon Artist Union (BAU) The Big Draw 3:30 p.m. Brewster Ice Arena famous Claudio and Jean Marzollo. 506 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday 63 Fields Lane, Brewster 845-440-7584 | baugallery.com Dave assured my investigators that 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Ends Feb. 3 the house painter will soon return to his Hudson Beach Glass former position. “We have a very tall Form and Function 162 Main St., Beacon Theater & Film ladder,” Dave said. He and Melia have 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday 845-440-0068 | hudsonbeachglass.com launched a yoga studio, SkyBaby, on International Film Night: Malena Theo Ganz Studio Ends Jan. 26 the third floor where classes are now 7 p.m. Howland Public Library in progress. “The painter is already in 149 Main St., Beacon 313 Main St., Beacon a yoga position so it will be entirely 917-318-2239 | theoganzstudio.com Visit www.philipstown.info for news 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org appropriate,” he added. Stand by for the Ends Feb. 3 updates and latest information. final episode and get the brass band ready Ladies’ Film Night: Magic Mike for celebrations. 7:30 p.m. Butterfield Library ✥ ✥ ✥ 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Just as important was the photograph The Riverside Galleries of my boss on last week’s front page of January 26 through March 3, 2013 For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ The Paper. Now the boss is almost as When the Rainbow Is Enuf modest as moi and she was overcome 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre by the number of messages remarking Reception for the Artists Saturday Jan. 26, 6 to 8 445 Main St., Beacon on her prominence. I was struck by 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org the accompanying story, a solid non- partisan piece of reporting almost up Music to my standard, on the thoughts and ideas of Main Street merchants about Drew Scecina its economic future. There were, thank 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s goodness, no hymns to the beauty of 184 Main St., Cold Spring Cold Spring, which surely is a given, and 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com no vague visionary hopes for success. The Compact However, I also got a message, this 9 p.m. Max’s on Main from Sara Dulaney, chiding me for 246 Main St., Beacon writing about the splendid gardening 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com work of volunteers without mentioning the Highlands Garden Club. She pointed out that “this group maintains the flowers Meetings & Lectures around the memorial at 301 and Chestnut, Masonic Information Night around the bandstand near the dock and in 7 p.m. Philipstown Masonic Lodge the beds at the foot of Main Street. This 18 Secor St., Nelsonville club also provides plants to the veterans 845-265-2244 | philipstown236fam.org at Castle Point VA hospital and to the Philipstown seniors at the Friendship Beginner AA Meeting Club.” Happy now, Ms. Dulaney? 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 10 Academy St., Cold Spring I now demonstrate my graciousness 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org by promoting Boo, even though he is not a black Labrador. The boss has several new versions of Petite Boo all on display Religious Services at the Goose. Week of Prayer: Rev. Margaret Laemmel The Shifting Paintings by LILIANE TOMASKO 7 p.m. Mother Lurana House Graymoor, 1350 Route 9, Garrison

The 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org In Search of America Drawings by STEphEN COx Country Service at Beacon Hebrew Alliance 7:30 p.m. 331 Verplanck, Beacon Goose 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org Service at Reform Temple of Putnam Valley 115 Main Street ✥ Cold Spring NY Open Tues thru Sun 10 – 5 8 p.m. 362 Church, Putnam Valley 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com 845-528-4774 | ny069.urj.net Advertisement 845-424-3960 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY [email protected] www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 9

Music Saturday, January 26 The Celtic Notes Kids & Community 5 - 8 p.m. Whistling Willies 184 Main St, Cold Spring | 845-265-2012 | The Business Institute (Seminar) whistlingwillies.com 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium Meetings & Lectures 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie Beginner AA Meeting 845-454-1700, ext. 1000 | poklib.org Noon. Graymoor Spiritual Life Center Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 1350 Route 9, Garrison 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Philipstown 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org Community Center Out of the Shadows: The History of Negro 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org League Baseball Food Pantry 2:30 p.m. Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie | 845-485-3445, of Philipstown ext. 3306 | poklib.org 10 Academy St., Cold Spring AA Open Meeting 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church High Peter’s Kill Snowshoe 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 10 a.m. Minnewaska State Park Preserve 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Route 44/55, 5 miles west of Route 299, An environmental educator points out Peter’s Kill climbing area on a guided Religious Services Gardiner | 845-255-0752. Registration required. snowshoe hike in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. A High Peter’s Kill snowshoe Our Lady of Loretto will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26. Source: nysparks.com Ferret Frolic 7:30, 9, & 11:45 a.m. Mass 11 a.m. Teatown Lake Reservation 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining The Big Draw Gala Party Art & Design 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 914-762-2912, ext. 110 | teatown.org 7 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 162 Main St., Beacon Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle and Mastodons: Ice Age to Discovery 8 & 10:30 a.m. 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring beaconopenstudios.org Satisfaction of Our Labor 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Wildlife 1 - 5 p.m. Exhibition 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Education Center Theater & Film 4 - 5 p.m. Closing Party 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson St. Philip’s Episcopal Church First Presbyterian Church Movies for Kids: Tarzan and His Mate 8 & 10:30 a.m. 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org See details under Saturday. Noon. Jacob Burns Film Center 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Meet the Animals 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville The Power of Place (Opening) 1 & 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center Grace United Methodist 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org 5 - 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for 25 Boulevard, Cornwall 8:15 & 10 a.m. Contemporary Art For Colored Girls ... 337 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org 1701 Main St., Peekskill | 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 845-526-3788 Members Only Winter Walk See details under Friday. Figure Drawing Session 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center St. Basil’s Academy Greek Orthodox Chapel 7 - 10 p.m. Spire Studios 8:30 a.m. Route 9D, Garrison 1 Museum Road, New Windsor Music 45 Beekman St., Beacon 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 845-424-3500 | saintbasilacademy.org A Song is Born: Todd Giudice and 845-231-3275 | spirestudios.org Kathleen Pemble St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Wine Tasting Theater & Film 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 8 p.m. Philipstown.info 9 a.m. 65 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley See details under Friday. 69 Main St., Cold Spring | 845-809-5584 Movies for Kids: Tarzan and His Mate 845-528-8858 | stlukesputnamvalley.org Noon. Jacob Burns Film Center Live Music First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown Burns Night Supper With Hudson Highlands See details under Saturday. Pipe Band 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Highlands Country Club 184 Main St., Cold Spring For Colored Girls ... 10:30 a.m. Service 955 Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 3 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 845-809-5702 | hhpb.org See details under Friday. 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org The Klubnik Band (Continued on next page) Health & Fitness 9 p.m. Max’s on Main 246 Main St., Beacon Elemental Cleansing and Detoxifying Yoga 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Workshop With Lisa Bennett Matkin 2:30 - 5 p.m. SkyBaby Studio Religious Services 75 Main St., Third Floor, Cold Spring Blessing of Waters and Vasilopita Celebration 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com 11 a.m. St. Basil’s Academy Greek Sports Orthodox Chapel | Route 9D, Garrison 845-424-3500 | saintbasilacademy.org Army Men’s Basketball vs. American 3 p.m. Christi Arena, West Point Our Lady of Loretto 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com 5:30 p.m. Mass 24 Fair St., Cold Spring Army Hockey vs. Royal Military College 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 7 p.m. Tate Rink, West Point 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Sunday, January 27 Art & Design Dia:Beacon Tour Kids & Community 1 p.m. 3 Beekman St., Beacon Farmer’s Market 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson’s River Center Long Dock Drive, Beacon Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle and 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com Satisfaction of Our Labor 1 - 5 p.m. Faith in Art Gallery Mastodons: Ice Age to Discovery 50 Liberty St., Beacon 11 a.m, 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Wildlife 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com Education Center | See details under Saturday.

Studio Mali by Francois Deschamps Bird Feeding for Beginners (Ages 6-12) 5-9 p.m. Opening 1 p.m. Trailside Museums and Zoo 6:30 p.m. Artist Talk Bear Mountain | 845-786-2701, ext. 293. Fovea Exhibitions, 143 Main St., Beacon Registration required. 917-930-0034 | foveaexhibitions.org Meet the Animals The Shifting / In Search of America (Opening) 1 & 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center 6 - 8 p.m. Garrison Art Center See details under Saturday. 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-424-3960 | theriversidegalleries.org Health & Fitness Members Gathering Hudson Valley Co-Ed Soccer 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake 7:45 a.m. Fishkill Recreation Center 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 793 Route 52, Fishkill 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer 10 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Meetings & Lectures The Calendar (from page 9) Wednesday, Free Computer Help January 30 South Highland Methodist Church 4 p.m. Butterfield Library 9:30 a.m. 19 Snake Hill Road, Garrison 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Kids & Community 845-265-3365 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Indoor Tot Park Quaker Friends Worship Cold Spring Lions Club 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. Whyatt Home 6:30 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Philipstown Recreation 845-424-3525 | Call for directions. 184 Main St., Cold Spring Center | Details under Friday 914-456-9698 | coldspringlions.com St. Joseph’s Chapel Mah Jongg Open Play 10:15 a.m. 74 Upper Station Road, Garrison AA Big Book Meeting 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 8 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 845-424-4618 Fourth Unitarian Society 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org philipstownrecreation.com 10:30 a.m. 1698 Strawberry Road, Mohegan Lake | 914-528-7131 | fourthuu.org Music & Movement for Tuesday, January 29 Toddlers Church on the Hill 10:15 a.m. Desmond-Fish 10:30 a.m. 245 Main St., Cold Spring Kids & Community Library | 472 Route 403, 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org Garrison | 845-424-3020 Indoor Tot Park desmondfishlibrary.org Loten Namling performs at St. Philip’s Church in Garrison United Methodist Church 9 -11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of St. Philip’s 11 a.m. 216 Main St., Cold Spring Recreation Center | See details under Friday. Preschool Story Hour 845-265-3365 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Block Party (0-3) & Lego Club (4+) ibrary | 472 Route 403, Garrison Graymoor Spiritual Life Center L Music 4 p.m. Howland Public Library 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 11 a.m. Pilgrim Hall, 1350 Route 9, Garrison Open Mic Night 313 Main St., Beacon 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Great Reads for Guys (Grades 4-5) 3:30 p.m. Butterfield Library Spring | 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com Kids Craft Hour 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Meetings & Lectures Monday, January 28 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 472 Route 403, Garrison Men’s Group Kids & Community 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Sports 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Bridge Club Haldane Girls’ Basketball vs. JFK 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Health & Fitness 6 p.m. Haldane High School 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 477 Main St., Beacon Breast Cancer Support Group 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring AA Meeting 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7 p.m. Support Connection Office 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 7:15 p.m. Beginners 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown | 914- Little Bookworms (Ages 2 1/2 to 5) Army Women’s Basketball vs. Holy Cross 8:30 Closed Discussion 962-6402 supportconnection.org 10 a.m. Butterfield Library 7 p.m. Christi Arena, West Point St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Sports 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com 1101 Route 9D, Garrison | 845-424-3571 | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org stphilipshighlands.org Haldane Boys’ Basketball vs. Garrison Theater & Film Indoor Tot Park 4:15 p.m. Haldane School Life Support Group Best of the 2012 Transylvania International Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Film Festival: A Dream’s Merchant 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Theater & Film 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org Health & Fitness Jacob Burns Film Center Events Red Cross Blood Drive 7:15 p.m. Stand Up Guys and Q&A 1 - 6 p.m. Church of the Nazarene 7:30 p.m. Best of the 2012 Transylvania 953 Main St., Fishkill International Film Festival: Three Days Till 800-733-2767 | redcrossblood.org Christmas (The Last Days In The Life Of Elena And Nicolae Ceauşescu) Youth Basketball Skills/Drills (Grades 6-8) 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Music Meditation for Women With Cancer The Dream Choir 6:30 p.m. Mahopac Public Library 7 p.m. YogaSong Studio 668 Route 6, Mahopac 27 Travis Corners Road, Garrison 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org 845-424-4340 | yogasongstudio.com

Men’s Basketball Meetings & Lectures 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Knitting Club 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 313 Main St., Beacon Sports 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Haldane Girls’ Basketball vs. Pawling Highlands Garden Club 6 p.m. Haldane High School 1 p.m. Butterfield Library 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org

Theater & Film AA Open Meeting 7 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church An Evening With Dick Cavett 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Best of the 2012 Transylvania International 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Film Festival: Everybody in Our Family 7:30 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center Board of Trustees Public Hearing: 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville Butterfield Zoning Change 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org 7:30 p.m. VFW Hall 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Music 845-265-3611 Community Chorus coldspringny.gov 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Women’s AA Meeting 477 Main St., Beacon 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 10 Academy St., Cold Spring Jazz Open Jam Session 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 8 p.m. Turning Point Music Café 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont Religious Services 845-359-1089 | turningpointcafe.com Bible Study 7 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 11

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Town Board Workshop (from page 10) The Calendar Thursday, January 31 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 238 Main St., Cold Spring Religious Services Kids & Community 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-5200 Contemplative Prayer Brain Games for Adults philipstown.com Breakthrough Wellness With Marika Blossfeldt 7 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 7:30 p.m. The Living Room AA Step Meeting 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 313 Main St., Beacon 103 Main St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-270-8210 | coldspringlivingroom.com 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Morning Minyan Bouncing Babies 845-265-2539 Music 8:30 a.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance 10:30 a.m. Butterfield Library stmaryscoldspring.org 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring A Journey for Freedom: An Evening With 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Tibetan Musician/Storyteller Loten Namling Religious Services 7 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Hill Top Visionaries (Young Adults) Bible Study and Mass Indoor Tot Park 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 6:30 p.m. Church on the Hill 9:30 a.m. St. Pius X Chapel, 6th floor Noon- 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 245 Main St., Cold Spring Graymoor, 1350 Route 9, Garrison See details under Friday. 845-265-2022 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org Meetings & Lectures Health & Fitness coldspringchurchonthehill.org Special Board for Comprehensive Plan/LWRP Bible Study The Health Care Revolution & Its Impact on 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 7 p.m. Church on the Hill Small Business 245 Main St., Cold Spring 85 Main St., Cold Spring Visit www.philipstown.info for news 6 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center | 670 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov updates and latest information. 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel | 845-406-1769 | [email protected] | Registration required. Good Things Happen Here: Creating Public Spaces That Aid the Feeling for Beacon” — not just on Main Street, of Belonging but everywhere, as “the city as organ- A novel urban-planning ism has to grow all over.” With this type of small-scale 10-pack generated by the workshop series germinates community, Zand sees a real potential at Beacon’s School of Jellyfish for funding: “If it’s nano and affordable it can happen. If we can get 10 percent of the total population onto Main Street, it By Alison Rooney creates another dynamic, because people hat makes people who have go where other people are — it’s a ripple the ability to choose deter- effect, and then these turn into bigger mine whether any particular ideas. Sometimes it’s a ‘temporary idea’ W which gets it over the threshold,” she location is the right one for them? Once they’ve moved in, what satisfies them said, citing the London Eye as an exam- and contributes to the putting down of ple of that process. roots? What factors help those who have The small ideas should “compress the lived in a place for generations feel that space of Beacon into events which hap- it belongs to them but should be open pen here which become that next thing to others as well? All of these questions that guides you … must be do-able from are part of the petri dish of tangibles now until the summer,” Zand said. She and intangibles that contribute to shap- suggested a first one as a “live feed of Main Street on view at the Beacon Met- ing geographic centers. And with popu- Exterior of School of Jellyfish on workshop day Photo by A. Rooney lations shifting steadily to urban areas, ro-North station” so that the city can benefit from the 75,000 annual visitors even small cities like Beacon are doing Thinking first of the city as a whole, sideration to what has benefited the area to Dia at that end of town. The goal is self-examination and figuring out their under the name “Parametric Cities,” and what hasn’t in formulating a plan to “retain the Dia draw and siphon it up identities. Schaper said: “When you think of a city for the future. The object is to avoid dis- the hill.” It is with all of this as a backdrop that as a fabric, everything connects. Study posable architecture and growth and to Responding to a comment made by Beacon’s School of Jellyfish (SOJ) — an public spaces; they are a catalyst where avoid a misplaced nostalgia for things a participant who mentioned a series interdisciplinary design center that aims cultural innovation happens. The idea is in the past as well. Schaper noted, “If of banners created by local artists that to use its role as a community forum to look at it again and see what sense of be- we continue to put up buildings which greet visitors near Dia and act as kind of generate sustainability and alternative- longing occurs, when and how. A sense look like they were built a hundred years “breadcrumbs leading them up to Main energy consulting ideas for entities large of belonging comes third (after physi- ago, a hundred years from now there’ll Street,” Zand said, “It doesn’t need to and small, public and private — is hold- ological need and a feeling of safety) in be no record of this time.” Schaper urged become Disneyland-ish to cultivate the ing a series of workshops. Entitled Good importance. What does belonging offer? a long-term vision: “Build stuff that is mind of a walker.” Things Happen Here, the workshops fo- It is critical that everyone feels contribu- valid — that will still matter 100 years Reiterating the overarching need for cus on ideas for making Beacon a “suc- tory, valued, part of a system.” from now. Even if the thing itself doesn’t residents to “have a city they feel part cessful city, a place to which people feel Schaper detailed five crucial “big is- survive, the idea does. Because we have of,” Zand called belongingness “a sense they belong,” according to SOJ founders sue” points for strategists and the public become so stingy with resources — as we of personal involvement in a social sys- Oliver Schaper and Lily Zand. should be — things feel limitless, but ac- to consider in urban development: Zand, an architect and professor, said tem so that persons feel themselves to be tually are limited; understand the limits 1. A mandate of sustainable develop- an indispensible and integral part of the learning to look at the details and the of the body within an unlimited space.” whole at the same time is integral to ment; system; that’s the essence of belonging.” In speaking of urban expansion, 2. Urban population versus non-urban A discussion followed about how long- the discipline of architecture. Zand, a Schaper said, “When it makes sense, a Cooper Union graduate in architecture population standing community members might unified vision opens a city up for growth 3. Ecological urbanism relate to any changes, and what new- with a master’s in design studies from and it’s not a negative.” He explained, the Harvard School of Design, is a fer- 4. Live local and participate comers could do to become part of the “The idea is to promote the city as a live 5. Access, connectivity and choice of existing Beacon community. vent believer in giving more than you organism, which acts as one.” take and in the importance of looking at transportation Ideas were then solicited from partici- This workshop, which focused on pub- pants; one suggested project was to evoke the world and understanding that every- lic spaces, followed an introductory pre- In relation to sustainable development, thing and everybody are parts of a collec- Schaper felt that changes were afoot. a town square anchored by a fountain by sentation a few months ago at the Beacon creating it in miniature — say, a ceramic tive system, humans dependent on ants, Institute and will be continued with oth- “Big corporations now see it as a mat- and so on. ter of survival to look where their raw pot equipped with a pump, making it a er workshops — the next investigating gathering place with a water feature. En- After spending what is now four years Transportation as a Public Space — in materials come from. We as people can in Beacon with SOJ, Zand and Schaper, demand it. The consciousness of living couraging others to come up with more, the months to come. Zand emphasized, “The important thing her husband, an architect who has The workshop opened with a viewing green becomes not a matter of decision- worked extensively in urban design and making; it just is.” is that though everything starts with a of a film that highlighted the description, vision, it can’t be eclectic — you must with master planning strategies relat- by a number of astronauts, of the first In discussing point 4, he said that “ev- ing to sustainability, are starting to ask ery master plan which has succeeded has know what connects and gather the in- time they looked at earth from space. formation together.” questions of the community, the answers Each described what is known as “the done so because of number 4; those that For more information on School of to which they hope will shape the city’s overview effect,” in which there is a kind fail don’t include it.” Jellyfish and their many activities, in- development. of ecstatic realization that the individual Zand called the notion of “How can I cluding future Good Things Happen Anchored to the coming centennial self is a manifestation of the whole earth. change the world?” too daunting, and, Here workshops, visit schoolofjellyfish. celebration in Beacon, Schaper and Zand With this as backdrop, Zand and Schaper as part of this gathering, she detailed a com or their Facebook page. Also see an encouraged attendees at their recent asked the attendees to consider, “What is sort of communal think-tank effort, un- earlier story on SOJ from Oct. 14, 2010, workshop to both look back 100 years a public space of our time?” der the guise of a “competition” for “10 and look forward 100 years, giving con- nanoscale, cheap, quick interventions on philipstown.info. 12 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and oth- Beacon Represented at er venues worldwide. Bear Mountain Celebrates NY Times Travel Show For her concert at the Howland Center, Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 eaconArts and their sponsors joined Lin has chosen to play a selection of pre- y the Bear Mountain Merry-Go- BDutchess County Tourism in their ludes and fugues from J. S. Bach’s Well- BRound on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11:30 booth at The New York Times Travel Tempered Clavier and from 24 Preludes a.m., the newest member in the long line Show at the Javitts Center on Jan. 18, 19 and Fugues, Op. 87 by Dimitri Shosta- of weather-predicting groundhogs from and 20. They handed out over 800 Bea- kovich. The second part of the concert Trailside Museum and Zoo — Trailside con maps and 800 Art Along the Hud- will highlight a number of ballades: by Jack — will look for his shadow to in- son brochures. Teamed with other ven- Johannes Brahms (from Op. 10, No. 1 in dicate whether or not there will be six ues from Dutchess County, they helped D minor and No. 2 in D major), Ballade more weeks of winter this year. spread the word about Beacon and other by George Perle, Ballade Op. 46 by Sam- At the Groundhog Day celebration, the Dutchess County communities that have uel Barber and Ballade No. 1 in G minor park will offer hot chocolate and other re- art, history, culinary treats and scenery. by Frederic Chopin. freshments at the Merry-Go-Round and at BeaconArts extends thanks to their The concert will take place on Sunday, the Bear Mountain Inn. There will be skat- joining sponsors — Art Along the Hudson, Feb. 10, at the Howland Cultural Center, ing at the ice skating rink, and Trailside Mountain Tops, Hudson Beach Glass and 477 Main St., Beacon, and will be fol- Museums and Zoo educators and volunteers RiverWinds Gallery. Special thanks go to lowed by a reception to meet the artist. will lead kid-friendly crafts and games. Kirsten Heincke for creating the banner, Tickets may be reserved by a subscrip- For more information, call 845-786- Robert Rodriguez Jr. for his image and tion to the remaining three concerts of 2701, ext. 265, or visit nysparks.com, nj- Grey Printing for printing the banner. the series at $80. Tickets to individual palisades.org or palisadesparksconser- The Beacon community is one of the concerts are $30. All student tickets are vancy.org. 10 communities of ArtAlongTheHudson. $10. Subscriptions and tickets can be re- Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear com. Representatives spoke to partici- served by calling 845-297-9243 or on the Mountain State Park is part of the Pali- pants about Dia:Beacon, Dutchess Coun- Howland Chamber Music Circle’s web- sades Interstate Park Commission, which ty art happenings, specialty shops, food site, howlandmusic.org. Due to the popu- administers 28 parks, parkways and his- and drink venues, historical sites and the larity of the Piano Festival, reservations toric sites for the Office of Parks, Recre- BeaconArts President Linda Hubbard at are recommended. mountains and river. For more informa- the travel show in New York City ation and Historic Preservation in New tion, visit beaconarts.org, artalongthehud- York as well as the Palisades Interstate Photo courtesy of BeaconArts son.com and dutchesscountytourism.com. Beacon Institute Park and parkway in New Jersey. Launches New Clarkson Since their founding over a century Winterfest on March 2 Howland Piano Festival ago, the Palisades Interstate Park Com- Graduate Program mission has depended on donations as Continues With Jenny Lin well as public funds for financial support Preps for Beacon’s Riverfest oinciding with U.S. News & World he Howland Chamber Music Circle’s to meet their (continued on next page) eacon Winterfest 2013 is the major Report’s ranking of the best online Piano Festival continues with a per- C fundraiser in support of Beacon Riv- T graduate business programs, Beacon Insti- B formance by the young Taiwanese pia- erfest with all proceeds going to support tute (a subsidiary of Clarkson University) nist Jenny Lin in the second of a series of this summer’s fourth annual event. Or- launched a new Clarkson University mas- four midwinter presentations of pianists. ganized to brighten up the bleak, mid- ter of science in engineering management Lin’s ability to combine classical and con- winter months, this first-ever concert in on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Institute’s Hudson temporary literature has brought her to the the Waterfall Room at The Roundhouse River campus in Beacon. attention of international critics and audi- at Beacon Falls will take place Saturday, U.S. News & World Report ranked Clark- ences. She has been acclaimed for her “re- March 2, at 7 p.m. Winterfest 2013 will son University’s graduate business pro- markable technical command” and “a gift feature musical performances by Yarn, grams 12th in the nation. Clarkson offers for melodic flow” by The New York Times. the Big Bright, and Antje Duvekot. both a master of business administration The Washington (MBA) and a master of science in engineer- Post praised “Lin’s ing management online. The new M.S. in confident fingers” engineering management is the first grad- and “spectacular uate program to be offered by Clarkson technique,” and University in the Hudson Valley region. Water 1 by Carla Goldberg Gramophone mag- Photo courtesy of Gallery 66 NY The hybrid program in Beacon, a com- azine has hailed bination of in-person and online classes, is her as “an excep- taught by Clarkson University faculty and tionally sensitive has attracted 18 students representing 17 pianist.” Pianist different corporate and government enti- Martha Argerich ties from six different states around the wrote: “Miss Jen- U.S. The students are working profession- ny Lin is a very als, most in engineering-related positions, gifted young musi- looking to advance their degrees while cian and a brilliant earning a living. pianist.” The opportunity to study online is vital As a soloist, to students who need to further their edu- Lin has appeared with major orchestras The headliners, Yarn, are jammy, Amer- cation for career advancement but cannot and conductors in the United States, icana alt-country rockers led by singer/ attend graduate school in person full-time Canada, Europe and Taiwan, and her songwriter Blake Christiana. or part-time because of their work, family recitals have taken her to Carnegie Hall, The Big Bright, a new collaboration be- and travel schedules. tween Glenn Patscha and Fiona McBain Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuar- of Americana stalwarts Ollabelle, and ies is a not-for-profit environmental re- singer/songwriter Liz Tormes make their search organization engaging scientists, Hudson Valley debut with a selection of engineers, educators and policy experts in Brit-pop and vintage New Wave guilty collaborative work focusing on real-time pleasures in support of a new disc called I monitoring of river ecosystems. For more Slept Through the ’80s. information, visit their website, bire.org Antje Duvekot (pronounced aunt-yuh Located just outside the Adirondack doo-va-kott), a Boston-based singer/song- Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson University writer, combines vocals with a poetic is a research university for undergraduates sensibility influenced by the likes of Bob with select graduate programs. For more Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and information about the university, visit Albiflora by Leigh Taylor Mickelson Leonard Cohen. their website, clarkson.edu. Photo courtesy of Gallery 66 NY The event is sponsored by Beacon Nat- ural Market, The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls, Chronogram, WFUV-FM and the Everyone’s reading Beacon Music Factory. Tickets are available at brownpaper- tickets.com and are $45 (with a limited number of VIP “Snow Angel” preferred seats available for $90). Advertise your business here Pianist Jenny Lin will perform at the call: 845.809.5584 Visit for news www.philipstown.info Howland Cultural Center on Feb. 10. email: [email protected] updates and latest information. Photo courtesy of HCMC www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Jan. 25, 2013 13

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(from previous page) mission to pro- reveals itself through the fluidity of me- and Racing and Wagering and will be mote and expand the preservation of andering lines and intricate and deli- the ranking Democratic member on natural, historical and cultural resourc- cate patterns expressed as shadows and the Agriculture and Local Government es. These donations enable the commis- shimmering light on the surface of wa- Committees. sion to conserve and protect open space ter and just below the surface. Her im- “I am proud to be selected to serve on and wildlife habitats, improve facilities agery is rooted in that innocent child- these important committees. The people and enhance programs and services for hood memory of water. For Mickelson, of my district will be well represented by our visitors. it is the private “business” of flowering my participation. I am especially pleased The Palisades Parks Conservancy, Inc., plants that reveals a world that mimics to sit on the Agriculture, Banking, Tour- the charitable partner of the Palisades In- human interaction. Forms found inside ism, and Veterans Committees, since terstate Park Commission is a freestand- plants, once magnified, divulge a beau- Galef and constituents at a previous these issues are important to the Hudson ing, federally registered nonprofit corpo- ty that is regrettably unseen by the na- Town Meeting at the Desmond-Fish Valley,” Gipson said. ration exempt under section 501(c)(3) of ked eye. Her work reveals this essence Library in Garrison Source: Assembly website “In just his first few days in office, Sen. the Internal Revenue Code. Donations of beauty and celebrates nature’s will to Gipson has shown the leadership and the may be made over their secure website attract and therefore produce. Garrison, Peekskill, Kent and Croton-on- drive deserving of these important com- at palisadesparksconservancy.org or by The back gallery exhibit of Des Mo- Hudson. mittee assignments. I am confident that mailing to Palisades Parks Conservancy, ments d’Amour, or moments of love, is a Galef’s Town Meeting in Garrison will he will bring the voices of the people in Bear Mountain State Park, Administra- group show that features art relating to take place at the Desmond-Fish Library his district to Albany,” said Democratic tion Building, Bear Mountain, NY 10911. all forms of love: real, sensual, requited on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12 Conference Leader Sen. Stewart-Cousins. For more information, call 845-786-2701 and abstract. Twenty artists’ works will p.m., followed by a panel discussion en- Gipson stressed that his committee as- or email admin@palisadesparksconser- be displayed portraying their visions of titled Campaign Finance Reform: Time signments will give him an opportunity vancy.org. love in all its glory. for a Change, from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. A to focus on key issues for both Dutchess Opera singer Linda Speziale will give panel of three experts will speak on how and Putnam counties. Nature and Love Subjects a special musical performance of love campaign finance reform has changed songs on opening night, Feb. 1, at 7:30 elections in New York City. (See Galef’s of Shows at Gallery 66 NY p.m. She will be accompanied by Jenna Letter to the Editor on p. 4 for more in- allery 66 NY presents two exhibits: Van der Merwe on guitar. formation on the event and on campaign GNature as Metaphor and Des Mo- For more information, call Gallery finance reform.) The snow date is the ments d’Amour. The shows will be on 66 NY at 845-809-5838 or visit gallery- following Sunday, Feb. 3. The Desmond- display Feb. 1-24, with an opening re- 66ny.com. Fish Library is located at 472 Route 403 ception on Cold Spring’s First Friday, in Garrison. Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 66 Main St. Assemblywoman Galef Nature as Metaphor is an exhibi- tion of works by Carla Goldberg of Hosts Town Meetings State Senator Announces Cold Spring and Leigh Taylor Mick- Holds campaign finance reform Committee Assignments elson of Ossining, where each artist discussion at Desmond-Fish Feb. 2 Gipson to focus on key issues for interprets her vision of the essence of ssemblywoman Sandy Galef, rep- Dutchess and Putnam counties organic forms in nature. While neither Aresenting New York’s 95th District, utchess and Putnam counties’ state artist copies nature true to life, both will hold “Town Meetings” throughout use references from the natural world. DSen. Terry Gipson announced his the district to communicate what is go- committee assignments Tuesday, Jan. 22. Through art, there is an opportunity to ing on in Albany and to gather ideas and capture nature’s tremendous power and In his first term representing New suggestions from constituents on what York’s 41st District, Gipson will serve immense tranquility. needs to be done to improve the state. State Sen. Terry Gipson in Carmel For Goldberg, her approach to nature on the Banking, Consumer Protection, The meetings will take place in Ossining, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Veterans, earlier this year Photo by L.S. Armstrong 14 Jan. 25, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Here Comes the Sun: Local Residents Embrace Solar Power Panels offer financial and ergy systems to power their homes with to provide electricity during electricity. the sun’s downtimes. The sys- tem is monitored by a meter environmental benefits Power for 60 light bulbs that runs both forwards and By Michael Turton Robinson and his wife Dar Williams backwards. A home hooked live on High Street in Cold Spring. Four up only to the grid sees that he late U.S. Sen. Tip O’Neill once years ago, they installed solar panels that meter run forward exclusively. coined the phrase, “All politics is now generate about 80 percent of their The more electricity that is Tlocal,” and, were he alive today, he household electrical needs. The system used, the more the meter runs, might very well have adapted that cliché includes 27 solar panels placed on the and the greater the amount to read, “All environmental issues are lo- sections of their roof that face south and owed on the monthly bill. But cal,” as well. Yet, while local politics ap- east, the orientation that best captures when Robinson’s solar elec- pear on these pages every week, global the sun’s energy-giving rays. The panels tric system is operating, the environmental issues such as climate produce up to 6,000 watts of electric- meter runs backwards. He is change, carbon dioxide emissions and ity at any given time. Just what does Peter Henderson points to the inverter, which generating his own electricity converts direct current generated by rooftop solar whether or not nuclear energy should that mean in real terms? “Basically it’s — and contributing electric- be embraced often seem beyond the enough to power 60 100-watt light bulbs panels into alternating current to be used in his ity to the grid while reducing home. Photo by M. Turton scope of everyday life for most local resi- at a time,” Robinson said. the amount of money he owes dents. Active citizen involvement in long- Robinson takes the occasional “cloudy day each month. south, so we lose a little. Most (energy) loss is term, cost-effective environmental solu- joke” about the system in stride and said he from shading, time of day and time of year.” tions probably seems even more remote. has been pleasantly surprised that “even on Free electricity Henderson’s 24-panel system produces At least two local residents are in fact a cloudy day it produces some electricity; it’s “We save about $1,500 a year,” Williams said. “We sat down and figured out what 240 watts each for a maximum output of 5.76 we made on our investment. I think it’s kilowatt-hours, “when the sun is high in the about a 5 percent return.” Robinson add- sky,” he said. “It’s a complicated formula but based on ed, “A CD (certificate of deposit) right now last year, NYSERDA said we can generate 102 yields about one-half a percent. We are percent of our electrical needs for the year.” very happy; this is one place we are not Henderson said that with the NYSERDA sorry our money went.” rebate and state and federal tax credits, his That initial investment, made just system cost less than half of what Robin- before the recession, was substantial. son’s did just four years ago. He estimates Robinson estimates that he spent about that the system will pay for itself in a little $23,000 on the system after government more than eight years. Because the panels incentives. That translates to about $4 are warranted for 25 years, he thinks he per watt of electricity. “Now (four years can enjoy free electricity for 18 years. later) the cost is about $2 a watt,” he said. The only additional expense he antici- He estimates that the system will pay for pates is eventually having to replace the itself after a time. “After 12 years we’ll inverter, the device that takes the direct get free electricity,” Williams said. Michael Robinson’s system includes 27 solar panels that generate 80 percent of current produced by the solar panels and the household’s electricity needs. Photo by M. Turton Historic concerns converts it to standard, alternating cur- Robinson and Williams’ home has his- rent for use in his home. A new inverter involved — not just because they believe photovoltaic, so it will squeeze out whatever toric value — it was built in 1886. Rob- today would cost slightly less than $5,000. it is the right thing to do environmen- it can.” inson recalls a “huge battle” with Cold Like Robinson, Henderson’s system in- tally, but because they also believe they One imperfection of a solar-based elec- Spring’s Historic District Review Board cludes a forward-backward meter so that will save a considerable amount of mon- tric power system is that it has no abil- (HDRB) when he proposed installing he now only pays for electricity that the ey along the way. Michael Robinson and ity to store the energy it generates. As a the rooftop system. The HDRB was con- solar system can’t provide. And like Rob- Peter Henderson have installed solar en- result, Robinson still relies on the grid cerned that the solar panels would be inson, he has been surprised that not only visible from the road. “I wanted them to bright sun produces power. “I’ve come be visible so that people could see them down (to the meter) on very overcast days, and say, ‘That’s something I can do,’” and the system still generates some pow- Robinson said. er,” he said. “Shell Oil is not going to do it for us,” New alternatives Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? Williams said. “It has to be neighbors Henderson said that solar power isn’t helping neighbors. We want people to for everyone and every property. “For know about it. We’re open to the commu- many people it may not work — their nity. We’re happy to be guinea pigs.” house may be facing the wrong way or Asked if he installed the system for there may be too much shade.” While he environmental reasons or to save money, acknowledged that the upfront cost can Robinson replied, “It was definitely both. be a deterrent, he said there is a new alter- It was for the environment but with the  
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