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March 24, 2017 161 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | highlandscurrent.com Cold Spring Butterfield Mayor’s Race Too Developer Sues Close to Call Village in Absentee ballots will decide it; Federal Court incumbent trustees re-elected Claims mayor tried to By Michael Turton sabotage project, run up costs

old Spring voters will have to wait By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong a bit longer to learn who their next Cmayor will be. When the polls closed ix days before the March 21 election March 21, incumbent Mayor Dave Meran- in which Cold Spring Mayor Dave dy led challenger Alison Anthoine by 22 SMerandy sought a second term, But- votes, 369 to 347. Absentee ballots, which terfield developer Paul Guillaro sued the will be counted in Carmel on Tuesday, village in federal court for $2.5 million, March 28, will determine the winner. accusing the mayor of attempting to sabo- Catherine Croft, the Democratic com- tage the project and bankrupt him. missioner for the Putnam County Board The suit, filed March 15 in the U.S. Dis- of Elections, said that 60 absentee ballots trict Court for Southern New York and were issued and 40 had been received by served on the village on March 22, al- Election Day. She said that any ballots the leges Merandy undertook “a malicious board receives by March 28 must have and intentional campaign of harassment, been postmarked on or before March 21 to usurpation of authority and other unlaw- be valid. ful actions” against the developer and his The tally is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the project. The filing does not suggest a mo- Board of Elections office. To become may- tive for the alleged obstruction but does OUTDOOR EDUCATION — Carolyn Llewellyn, an instructor at Haldane, shows off some or, Anthoine will need to win the absentee assert the mayor once called Guillaro “just of the more than 60 gallons of sap that has been collected from sugar maples on the vote by a wide margin. another rich builder trying to take advan- school campus in Cold Spring. Elementary students assist with the harvest and visit In the race for two open trustee seats tage of the village.” the Taconic Outdoor Education Center to see the sap processed into syrup. For more on the five-member board, incumbents Guillaro filed the action in federal court photos, see highlandscurrent.com. Photo by Anita Peltonen Fran Murphy and Marie Early topped the because he says his constitutional rights polls with 487 and 398 votes, respectively. to due process were violated. He is far Challenger and first-time candidate Peggy from the first developer to allege this after Schatzle received 327 votes. There were 70 Saving Green delays in projects (see Page 6). write-in votes, but Frank Haggerty, who Energy program The 13-page complaint claims Merandy campaigned as a write-in, won’t know his frequently expressed, in comments “over- vote total until March 28 when they are expands to Beacon heard” after Village Board meetings (the counted manually with the absentee ballots. suit does not say by whom), a desire to kill Thomas Costello, who ran unopposed By Brian PJ Cronin the project. It cites Barney Molloy, who to return to the bench for his fourth term f you need help lowering your energy lost the mayoral election to Merandy in as Cold Spring village justice, received 478 bills, Beacon has your back. March 2015, as telling Guillaro that sum- votes. Ten write-in votes were cast. On Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m., mer that “it was his understanding” that Just after officials announced the vote I the city will launch its Energize Beacon Merandy; the mayor’s wife, former Trustee count at the Cold Spring firehouse, An- program at the River Center in Long Dock Stephanie Hawkins; former Trustee Matt thoine approached Merandy, shook his Park. Funded by the New York State Ener- Francisco; and Kathleen Foley (a member hand and said, “I concede, Dave.” But she gy Research and Development Authority of the Historic District Review Board, mis- quickly realized (Continued on Page 8) (NYSERDA) and operated in partnership identified in the (Continued on Page 6) with the city’s Conservation Advisory Committee, the pro- gram offers homeowners an on-site assessment to find Contractors blow cellulose inefficiencies. More than 90 insulation into a home. percent of Beacon residents Photo provided will qualify for a free assess- ment, officials said, and En- The program is an offshoot ergize Beacon will then help of Energize NY, which was cre- find accredited contractors, ated in Westchester County in subsidies, incentives and low- 2011. It has since “energized” Marie Early and Fran Murphy File photos interest financing. more than 1,025 homes, which Paul Guillaro and Dave Merandy File photos (Continued on Page 19) 2 March 24, 2017 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com Family Trails Do You Have an 'Indian Princess'? a time when white population was sparse? If you are of By Valerie LaRobardier mixed race, did your ancestors live in an area near a res- ervation where freed slaves and indigenous likely inter- o you think you have Native American ancestry — married? what now? If you believe this from a family legend or An ancestral fan chart (below, left), which visually de- clues that pop up during your research, a DNA test S picts your unknown ancestors by generation and line, might be a good first step. Be forewarned, however, that can be useful for this strategy. In my case, we eliminated results are often inconclusive regarding distant ethnic all but Rebecca Day’s family as the target for the family percentages. Autosomal, or “family finder,” results match legend. My other lines could be documented far enough you to cousins with common ancestry within five gener- to rule out indigenous roots. I later found another Native ations and may help by linking you to others who have American ancestor, quite by accident, further back on the documented links to regions or tribes. other side of my tree — a story for another day. In the meantime, investigate what you have heard of In using ethnic-specific resources, keep in mind their your family story. My father always said he was “Eng- shortcomings. First, these resources often cover only a lish, Scotch, Dutch, Irish and a little bit Indian.” His roots limited number of tribes. Be wary of common misconcep- were in Maine, where many people make such claims, so tions, such as the “Indian princess” often mentioned in I disregarded it until a fellow researcher shared a grainy family legends and ridiculed by reputable genealogists. photo of our “brick-wall” ancestor, Rebecca (Day) Porter, The term “princess” was attached by whites in the Eng- whose face has clear indigenous traits and whose hair ap- lish retelling. It doesn’t mean the story is false, only that pears to have a tiny braid. A distant Porter cousin’s DNA test has since identified Rebecca as his most likely Native the term princess may have been used in error. Another American ancestor. oft-reported legend is “Cherokee” heritage, which may be legit but more often comes from substituting a well- The steps you take in researching an indigenous ances- An engraving made in 1616 by Simon van de Passe of known tribe for “Indian” in the legend. tor depend on whether you know in which line he or she Rebecca "Pocahantas" Rolfe, the only known image of Oral history, also often discounted by genealogists, is resides. If you have only DNA test results that show you her taken from life are some percentage Native American, or a non-specific particularly important. Cultures that did not have a writ- family story, you should determine which of your lines ten language passed their lineage and history through plied for official recognition, its documentation may help. have “holes.” Do your lines go back in New England to a trained individual in each generation, giving it a high The Dawes Rolls were taken beginning in 1887 to survey degree of accuracy. However, as with written ac- the “Five Civilized Tribes”: Cherokee, Choctaw, Chicka- counts, variations and minor embellishments may saw, Creek and Seminole. Ancestry.com provides indexes have crept into your family story over time. Se- and reservation census schedules, although coverage can crecy and misdirection on the part of your ances- be spotty. You’ll get the best results by first placing your tors may also make them difficult to spot as Native ancestor in an area and period when it can be proven that Americans. Put simply, if they hid their ethnicity, indigenous people were present and fleshing out your they will not be found in ethnic databases. family history within the context of local history. Vital records may not identify ethnicity. Census In eastern Dutchess County we are fortunate to have records also can be difficult. In the federal census- the Moravian Archives and the Yale Indian Papers that es for 1790, 1800 and 1810, Native Americans living document early Native American history. The Yale pa- off the reservation would have been listed as “all pers, which begin in the 1600s, contain letters, petitions, other free.” For 1820, 1830 and 1840, they were re- deeds and court records, all digitized and available on- corded as “free colored persons.” In 1850, “Indians line. The Moravian documents, housed in Bethlehem, not taxed” (meaning those on reservations) were not to be enumerated. The race designation “mu- Pennsylvania, cover the Eastern Dutchess missions for latto” would likely be used for a person who lived 1740s through 1760s, often documenting individuals and off the reservation and had dark skin. Keeping in relationships by tribe, with Native and Christian names. mind the prevailing sentiment at the time, those who could “pass” were likely enumerated as white. LaRobardier is a professional genealogist and presi- In 1870 “half-breed” persons who had assimilated dent of the Dutchess County Genealogical Society. Every were to be recorded as white. From 1885 to 1940 other month, she will discuss strategy and resources for special censuses were taken on reservations. research in Dutchess and Putnam counties and answer Tribes vary in their willingness and abilities to queries from readers. She can be reached at genealogy@ assist with genealogy. Tribal records can help in highlandscurrent.com. Email her for a list of resources A fan chart some cases but are limited in scope. If a tribe ap- for researching Native American ancestry.

artful cooking / event planning 845-­424-­8204 www.freshcompany.net highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 24, 2017 3 First Draft of Sanctuary Bill Making Rounds Beacon document calls for “united community” How Kingston Did It n November, more than 20 clergy members in Kingston asked Mayor Steve Noble to By Jeff Simms Iconsider declaring the city a sanctuary. eacon officials have drafted a reso- Two months later, on Jan. 10, after three hours of discussion, the city's council voted 5 to 3 in lution designed to ensure that un- favor of a resolution “reaffirming Kingston as a welcoming and inclusive city.” documented immigrants feel safe B In an interview, Noble argued that sanctuary cities don’t violate federal law, as local interacting with police in the city, but the enforcement of immigration laws is not mandatory. document stops short of naming Beacon a “sanctuary city” that would not offer as- Noble estimated that 60 percent of Kingston residents favor sanctuary status, which sistance to federal immigration officials he called “a statement of values and goals” that “sets the tone” for the city. While he seeking to locate or arrest undocumented acknowledged some residents’ fears of increased crime, he said “we think the complete residents. opposite is going to happen. We think people are going to feel more comfortable calling the police.” The first draft of the resolution, which recognizes the city as a “united communi- Noble said the council included the term “sanctuary city” in the resolution even though some municipalities have avoided it. “It was important for us to say that,” he said. ty,” calls for public safety services to “con- Kingston Mayor Steve Noble tinue to be provided without regard to im- migration status,” and states that Beacon police do not “have the authority nor the read statements from immigrants they they believe Beacon, if declared a sanctu- threatened to pull federal funding from desire” to stop or arrest individuals based said did not feel comfortable attending. ary city, will become a safe zone for crimi- such cities, state Attorney General Eric T. on their immigration status. Police Chief “I’m afraid now because nals and gang members. Schneiderman on Jan. 19 — the day before Doug Solomon confirmed that approach the color of my skin makes “I’m afraid now Others cautioned that the Trump’s inauguration — released a guide in an interview earlier this month but also me a target,” read Antonia city could lose vital federal for local governments that includes mod- said his department should operate inde- Maeck. “I’m your neigh- because the color of funding. el laws and policies for sanctuary cities. pendent of City Council oversight. bor. I’m not a terrorist.” my skin makes me Because there is no offi- Schneiderman also joined protestors at an Council members George Mansfield, Ali Another resident, Sarah cial definition for the term, immigrants' rights rally in Newburgh on Muhammad and Peggy Ross asked ear- From, told the council: a target. I’m your it’s difficult to calculate March 9. lier this year that the city consider sanc- “Now is the time to codify neighbor. I’m not how many municipalities The Beacon council is working on a sec- tuary status. More than 100 people then what Beacon stands for in New York are sanctuar- ond draft of the resolution which clarifies attended a council meeting on March 6, and what we won’t stand a terrorist.” ies, but Kingston, Syra- that the city would assist federal immigra- with dozens of residents speaking for and for when it comes to pro- cuse, Rochester and New tion enforcement if community safety is against the proposal. At the March 20 tecting our most vulnerable community York City have each adopted measures threatened. The council will discuss the is- council meeting, supporters outnumbered members.” protecting undocumented immigrants. sue further at its March 27 workshop. opponents about 3 to 1. Several of them Opponents to the proposal have said Although President Donald Trump has Desmond-Fish Library Associates Awards Dinner Friday, May 19, 2017

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR O’Neill responds ness career I worked with U.S. House against federal antislavery laws. The West In his letter in the March 17 issue, Phil- committees, a U.N. agency in Geneva, the Point Foundry is a reminder that this ef- * ipstown Supervisor Richard Shea says European Union and New York state. I un- fort didn’t work out so well. Winner: 16 my imagined opposition to the full, free derstand government and federalism. My Stark warns that “time is of the es- services of Philipstown’s building depart- letter was too polite and subtle — Shea sence” to pass this rights amendment, and Better Newspaper ment “will have to remain a mystery.” To missed the point. I said he was flirting Shea agreed. Let me soothe their hysteria. me too: I have never expressed opposition with national political issues; the opera- The helicopters they hear over the town Contest Awards to shared services. The real mystery: Shea tive word is “political.” Prodded by Eric are not carrying the dreaded jack-booted *New York Press Association, 2013 - 2015 says these services will be provided “at no Stark, a local activist, Shea is embracing teams of federal agents ready to rappel additional cost” to Nelsonville taxpayers. an ideologically charged agenda that can down and invade local residences. It’s Publisher only provoke the same poisonous divisive- only West Point Cadets on maneuvers. Highlands Current Inc. Impressive. Do these “free” services in- ness infecting our national body politic. Shea states that he has sworn an oath to 161 Main St., clude lunch? Really, Mr. Supervisor, our I am neither a Democrat nor a Republi- protect the health and rights of the people Cold Spring NY 10516-2818 citizens are smarter than that. Shea says that Cold Spring agreed to can. Call me a peace party candidate — I of Philipstown. I found this stirring but 291 Main St., Beacon NY 12508 shift its building department to the town. want to promote the domestic tranquility must admit I am unfamiliar with the su- A triumph, I’m sure, but for whom? If I of my community. pervisor’s oath. Is there anything in there Founder were mayor of Cold Spring, I’d be glad to With no apparent irony, Shea propos- about upholding the law? Gordon Stewart hand off the hot potato of the Butterfield es a “Citizens’ Bill of Rights,” a proposal As mayor, I will cooperate with Philip- (1939 - 2014) project. With a multimillion dollar lawsuit that seems to be largely focused on non- stown, but I will continue as a citizen to pending against Cold Spring, the supervi- citizens. Let’s drop the double-speak. He criticize Shea and any board member who Managing Editor sor better have legal counsel carefully re- sponsors nullification of federal law and diddles with silly politically correct straw Chip Rowe view this agreement — it might be ticking. promotes enmity between federal and men on the citizens’ dime. [email protected] Shea states I am ill-informed about gov- local law enforcement. Nullification was Bill O’Neill, Nelsonville ernment. Possibly. But during my busi- tried before — in the antebellum South Arts/Feature Editor Sanctuary city Alison Rooney So now our Philipstown government [email protected] can pick and choose which federal laws it wishes to abide by? (“Sanctuary in the Senior Correspondent Highlands?,” March 10). Illegal aliens are Michael Turton illegal. No sanctuary — go file the paper- Reporters work and do it right. If my “so-called” Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong (and I use that loosely) local leaders make Brian PJ Cronin Philipstown a sanctuary city, I can go get Joe Dizney another handgun, but this time without Pamela Doan registration. Call it a “sanctuary gun.” It’s Mary Ann Ebner not illegal because Philipstown doesn’t Jeff Simms follow federal laws. I choose not to follow this one. Layout Editor If the handgun is never used in a crime, Kate Vikstrom nobody knows I have it. It may be danger- ous, or it may just be fine, kind of like an Advertising Director illegal living in a sanctuary city. Nobody Michele Gedney can do anything about them being there, For information on advertising: they may be dangerous, they may be fine, 845-809-5584 you don’t know, because they were never [email protected] registered as citizens. But once a crime highlandscurrent.com/ads is committed by either illegal — the gun The Highlands Current is a 501c3 or alien — (Continued on next page) nonprofit funded by grants, adver- tising and the generous support of our readers. Thank you. Taking it to the Street By Anita Peltonen What keeps you up at night? THE HIGHLANDS CURRENT, Vol. 6, Issue 13 (ISSN 2475-3785) is published weekly by Highlands Current Inc., 161 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516- 2818. Nonprofit postage paid at Newburgh, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Highlands Current, 161 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516- 2818. Mail delivery $20 per year. highlandscurrent.com/delivery [email protected] © Highlands Current Inc. 2017 All rights reserved. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (from previous page) Civics 101 then and only then may we enforce the children and instead instill a good work law, and we now can ask for local help ethic. After all, that is what made this What a Citizen Must Know as well. But before this, their hands and country great. mouths were wired shut under the “sanc- Cindy Trimble, Cold Spring tuary law.” Now isn’t that just the dumb- est thing you ever heard?! Parking solution? Obviously, the town board officials are I am not a native of Cold Spring so per- out of their Democratic minds. We are a haps I see things that others do not. I do country of laws — follow them! know that parking, especially on week- If Eric Stark, who proposed this to the ends, is at a premium. During the sum- board, wants to speed up the immigration mer months and on weekends the school process, that is outstanding. I agree with parking lots are vacant, leaving room for him. The U.S. is a melting pot. But let’s do possible income for the town — at a dollar it the legal way — the way so many mil- a car, anyone would be willing to walk up lions have done it before. Is it fair to them and down the hills of Cold Spring. to cheat and cut the line? Sanctuary cities This came to me as I looked for a park- are just wrong. ing space. Michael Junjulus, Cold Spring Ruth Bilodeau, Cold Spring

I am retired after 36 years in law en- Banner day forcement and I find it offensive to even Word on the (Main) street is that there’s a talk about non-compliance with other law fair amount of criticism of the “No Hate! No enforcement officials. Our judicial system Fear!” banner on the white building across provides a forum for interpreting laws, so from Memorial Park in Beacon [below]. let the courts do their job. This nation is I’d like to offer a counterpoint. I applaud in chaos because some people think we those stalwarts of the community who don’t need structure, discipline and rules. hung the banner for taking a stand to coun- A group of new citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Putnam County My family are immigrants from Sicily. ter the toxic, disheartening and destructive Courthouse in 2015 County photo rhetoric that our supposed national leaders They were poor, but managed to get on a n order to become a U.S. citizen, an 12. If both the president and the vice ship and come through Ellis Island, where are spewing all over the media. Iapplicant must take an oral civics test president can no longer serve, who they followed all the rules of citizenship. And while expressing support for those with a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration becomes president? They went to work immediately, worked more vulnerable among us should not be Services officer, who asks 10 random 13. Who is the chief justice of the United hard and raised their family here. controversial, these concerned citizens questions from a list of 100. The applicant States? This is supposed to be a civilized nation are surely smart enough to know it would must correctly answer six. (Ninety-two and there are protocols in place to keep be. I applaud their courage. percent do.) At least 16 states, not 14. Under our Constitution, some powers it that way. This is not Nazi Germany, We all should appreciate these voices of including New York, require high school belong to the federal government. Trump is not Hitler and we are not white acceptance in our little community on the students to pass the same or a similar What is one power of the federal supremacists. Our energy is better used river. (Pete Seeger would be proud.) Please test before graduating. Beginning in 2019 government? in Arkansas, for example, students who working to figure out how we can reduce don’t let the negative voices drown them hope to graduate will have to correctly 15. What is the capital of your state? our trillions of dollars in debt so that we out. Messages of hope can overshadow de- answer 60 of the 100 questions on the 16. There are four amendments to the can be an economic superpower again in- spair, and love should trump hate. naturalization test, although with the Constitution about who can vote. Scott Tillitt, Beacon stead of a welfare state. Stop scaring the benefit of multiple choice. (One lawmaker Describe one of them. there introduced a bill to also require state legislators to pass the test.) 17. Name one right only for United States citizens. Here is a selection of 30 questions from among the 100 that could be presented to 18. What are two rights of everyone living an aspiring citizen. Some have more than in the United States? one possible answer, but only one needs 19. Why did the colonists fight the to be provided. You can find the correct British? responses at highlandscurrent.com. 20. Who wrote the Declaration of 1. What is the supreme law of the land? Independence? 2. The idea of self-government is in the 21. There were 13 original states. Name first three words of the Constitution. three. What are these words? 22. The Federalist Papers supported the 3. What do we call the first 10 passage of the U.S. Constitution. amendments to the Constitution? Name one of the writers. 4. What are two rights in the Declaration 23. What territory did the United States of Independence? buy from France in 1803? 5. What is the “rule of law”? 24. Name one war fought by the United 6. What are the two parts of the U.S. States in the 1800s. Congress? 25. What did Susan B. Anthony do? The sign in Beacon across from Memorial Park Photo by Jeff Simms 7. How many U.S. senators are there? 26. Who was the president during World 8. We elect a U.S. senator for how many War I? years? 27. Name one of the two longest rivers in 9. Who is one of your state’s U.S. the United States. senators? 28. Name one U.S. territory. 10. The House of Representatives has 29. Name one state that borders Canada. how many voting members? 30. What is the name of the national 11. Name your U.S. representative. anthem? 6 March 24, 2017 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

Butterfield Developer Sues Village in Federal Court (from Page 1) document as a trustee) were “going to do has to come to that … that Mr. Guillaro In 2015 Guillaro revised his plan to put Developers vs. Mayors whatever it took” to thwart the project. feels that this is true. We’ll see where it a long-discussed, county-run senior cen- s a survey of court cases around Molloy oversaw review of the Butterfield goes. It’s unfortunate.” ter in one of the new office-retail build- Athe state indicates, Cold Spring project as Planning Board chairperson He commented after his opponent in ings and instead said it would be placed is far from the only municipality to be from July 2013 to April 2015, when Meran- the mayoral race, Alison Anthoine, the in Lahey, while medical offices would oc- sued by a developer. Three examples: dy replaced him with Donald MacDonald. former president of the Cold Spring Area cupy the new building. Guillaro argues March 2015: Litigation began in 2012 Molloy remained on the board until No- Chamber of Commerce, raised the issue in the suit that this swap constituted “a over a proposed 167-unit housing-and- vember 2015, resigning after Merandy during the public remarks portion of the minor modification” but that “Merandy restaurant complex on the Erie Canal named Francisco to succeed MacDonald. meeting. seized upon it” and told the building in- in Pittsford. The developer sued the During a Village Board meeting March Thanking Anthoine for the “cheery little spector not authorize it, forcing Guillaro village. Residents sued the developer. 16, the day after the court filing, Merandy note,” Merandy said the lawsuit “is com- to incur more costs. The developer sued the residents. The said he and the village attorneys were ing at a really perfect time, I have to say,” The lawsuit recites a litany of other com- residents sued the village. Finally, the confident they will prevail. “I know where and quipped: “It’s not political, I don’t plaints, including that after being elected village board sued its planning board for I was on this,” he said. “I know where the think. And you going up there [to speak Merandy fired the consultants on the allegedly allowing the developer to make people in this office were, and the people at the meeting] is not political, either. I’m project, forcing Guillaro to pay to bring changes to the approved final site plan and accepting free golf outings. that are implicated in this, and there is just saying … Thank you for that informa- new consultants up to speed; intention- absolutely no truth in it. I’m sorry that it tion [about the lawsuit] and Mr. Guillaro ally hired an engineering and planning April 2008: A developer sued West- for the timing on that.” firm based in Connecticut to cost Guil- hampton Beach for $25 million, claiming Neither Village Attorney John Furst nor laro money; instructed William Florence, his plans to build a 39-unit housing Salvatore Ferlazzo, Guillaro's attorney, re- interim village attorney from January to complex were illegally delayed by an sponded to requests for comment. Nor has June 2015, to pad bills paid by Guillaro; arbitrary 15-month construction mora- torium and the threat of a $300,000 en- Merandy said anything further. and insisted on using “engineers, attor- vironmental review unless he hired the Guillaro has actively pursued redevel- neys and other professionals” for tasks village planner to create a new plan. The opment of the former Butterfield Hospital previously handled by village officials and developer’s lawyer said his client had site since 2011, when he presented a de- the building inspector. appeared before various village boards sign to the Village Board. After four years The developer also claimed that Merandy 50 to 75 times, which he suggested of proceedings before assorted commit- forbade the building inspector and the "di- must be a record. tees — a period during which Guillaro rector of public works" to take any action on November 2007: A developer sued says he spent more than $1 million — the Butterfield without his approval (a charge the Village of Quogue for $25 million, Cold Spring Planning Board approved the suit asserts the inspector and "director claiming the mayor and board refused a final site plan consisting of two office- of public works" personally confirmed). to approve any of three plans to raze a retail buildings; two buildings with 55 Cold Spring does not have a director historic building at the city center and market-rate condominiums for older resi- of public works. Greg Phillips, the super- replace it with (1) an 11-condo building, dents; the existing Lahey Pavilion, which intendent of water and sewers, said on (2) a 26,000-square-foot office building contains medical offices; and three single- March 22 that the reference was prob- or (3) six single-family homes, because family homes. ably to him. He noted that the mayor and he is Italian.

trustees comprise the Board of Water Commissioners, with whom a superinten- dent would discuss important matters. “If I had a question regarding the Wa- ter Code, would I not defer to a conversa- tion with the mayor and/or the board?” he wrote in an email. “This project is unlike any other in our community, and I wanted to make sure that the village’s interests were covered with respect to metering and fees, as well as to review of any por- tions of the water or sewer utilities not part of the approved site plan. From my end, I see no issues. There were no direc- tives to me from the mayor and/or board.”

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Depot Folk March 25 ~ Beppe Gambetta April 8 ~ e Mammals 4 p.m. Workshop / 7 p.m. Concert Depot Docs Best of Enemies March 31, 7:30 p.m. followed by Q & A and reception philipstowndepottheatre.org • Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 24, 2017 7 Who Do You Work For? Putnam Tourism Hires New Director Tourism bureau says it report to the legislature. Putnam Valley and graduated from Walter “You work for me; you work for us,” said native will earn Panas High School in Cortlandt doesn’t answer to legislature LoBue. “We appropriate your budget.” $65,000 Manor, earned an associate de- “Under the advice of counsel, I am not an- gree in business in 2001 from By Holly Crocco swering that question,” Smith again replied. By Holly Crocco Westchester Community Col- LoBue asked Smith if he was still col- lege and a bachelor’s degree fter introducing the newly hired in international business and lecting a $50,000 salary, which Smith ruce Conklin, a executive director of the Putnam human-resources training in confirmed. Bnative of Putnam ACounty Visitors’ Bureau to county Valley who was most 2003 from Johnson and Wales Barney Molloy, who chairs the four- lawmakers during the March 16 Economic recently the direc- University in Rhode Island. Development Committee meeting, acting member tourism board, came to the Smith’s tor of tourism for defense. He said the bureau is a nonprofit Conklin said that while the director Frank Smith brought legislators Lebanon, Missouri, Midwest and the East Coast organization that has a contract with and up to speed on where the department has been appointed have their differences, upon reports to County Executive MaryEllen stands financially. as executive director returning to the region he was Bruce Conklin Photo by H. Crocco Smith was made the acting executive Odell, not the legislature. “I’m afraid you of the nonprofit Put- surprised to realize their many director of tourism more than a year ago need to go back and check your records,” he nam County Visitors’ similarities. For example, he after Libby Pataki resigned following alle- told LoBue. “We are here as a courtesy at Bureau. He succeeds Libby Pataki, who said, the popularity of the farm-to-table resigned last year. Her former deputy, gations that neither the nonprofit Visitors’ the request of the county executive to report movement in the Hudson Valley was Frank Smith, had been acting director. Bureau nor another she set up without the on the matching grants appointment. It is something he did not expect. not an open-ended fishing expedition.” legislature’s knowledge had functioning Conklin told members of the legislature’s “I didn’t realize agri-tourism had become boards, as required by state law. It is not LoBue begged to differ. Economic Development Committee on such a boom here,” he said. clear if Smith, who earns $50,000 annu- “You are not here at the request of the March 16 that he hopes to “integrate Conklin said working with the tourism ally, will continue to work at the bureau. county executive; you are here at the re- new and exciting things” into the bureau quest of the chairwoman of the commit- to make Putnam County a destination. board, the county executive and the Smith told legislators that in addition to legislature to promote tourism and in- tee,” she said to Molloy. “I know you feel the $60,000 in funds the bureau receives He said one of his immediate plans is to crease sales-tax revenue is similar to the very uppity tonight, but I don’t work for you from the state as part of its “I Love New improve “front-facing media,” such as advisory committee and city council he York” campaign — money that is matched — you don’t question me, I question you.” printed visitors’ guides, the website and reported to in Missouri. by the county and must be spent outside She then called for Molloy’s removal social media. “My goal is to have every vis- itor to the county love and enjoy it here,” While the Putnam County Visitors’ Bu- Putnam — the department relies on about from the board, citing his arrest in Cold Spring in February on petit larceny he said the next day during an interview. reau has historically hosted community $180,000 from the county. events such as Pumpkin Palooza or Eas- charges for allegedly stealing $10 worth Conklin’s hiring was announced by At the end of 2016, the legislature voted ter egg hunts at Tilly Foster Farm, Conklin of newspapers from bundles outside a cof- County Executive MaryEllen Odell at her to release only part of its funding to the said he sees the bureau acting as more State of the County address March 9. He bureau. Since that time, two members of fee shop. (The case is ongoing; Molloy has of a promotional mechanism to bring will earn $65,000 annually. the six-member volunteer board, Philip pleaded not guilty.) people in from outside the county, as op- Tomach of Carmel and Deborah Walker “Aren’t you in court right now?” LoBue In Lebanon, where he was director of tour- posed to hosting events for residents. asked. “You shouldn’t even be here. He ism and marketing since 2015, Conklin’s of Cold Spring, have left. Putnam County “I enjoy what I do, and I put a fire and pas- should be removed as president. It’s a dis- duties included developing advertising and legislator Barbara Scuccimarra, who rep- sion behind what I do,” he said of his work marketing strategies, conducting market resents Philipstown, said Tolmach had grace.” in the tourism industry. “I was a steward research and promoting city and county resigned after applying for the executive Other legislators chimed in. of tax dollars there [in Lebanon], and I will programs, events and cultural resources. director position and Walker had job “As the chairwoman of the legislature, be a steward of tax dollars here, as well.” He also managed the department’s budget. demands that made con- you’re out of order,” said Ginny Nacerino County legislators gave Conklin a warm tributing to the board dif- (R-Patterson), to LoBue. “It’s Before that job, Conklin spent nearly five “It has been determined welcome. “It’s good to see a Putnam inappropriate and should years as a public works administrative as- ficult. She said the board Valley native come back,” said Bill Gould- that the Putnam sistant for the city. planned to add two mem- not be tolerated.” man (R-Putnam Valley) at the March 16 bers, including Laura Lee County Visitors’ County Attorney Jen- Conklin, who grew up in Putnam Valley meeting. “We wish you luck.” Holmbo of Cold Spring, Bureau is not a ‘county nifer Bumgarner clarified the former marketing di- that the Visitor’s Bureau rector for The Valley Table. agency’ subject to has a contract with Putnam POSITION AVAILABLE Smith told lawmakers FOIL.” County, which includes the The Town of Philipstown has a vacancy on the Philipstown Planning on March 16 that the Visi- legislature, that is executed Board. Anyone interested in serving as a member, please send resume to: tors’ Bureau will be out of funds by the by the county executive. end of April if the legislature doesn’t re- However, she said it’s not clear if the bu- Richard Shea, Supervisor lease the remaining $100,000 into its reau is subject to the state Freedom of In- Town of Philipstown bank account. He said the funds pay the formation Law (FOIL) and must disclose 238 Main Street, P.O. Box 155 operational expenses associated with the information to lawmakers. “An argument Cold Spring, New York 10516 department, including salaries, insur- can be made either way,” she said. “In the ance, taxes and supplies. past, based upon the characteristics of the POSITION AVAILABLE Matters became heated when Dini organization, it has been our opinion that LoBue (R-Mahopac Falls) expressed disap- they are not subject to FOIL.” The Town of Philipstown has a vacancy on the Conservation Board. pointment over how the bureau has been LoBue asked Bumgarner to seek an ad- Any persons interested should submit their resume to: run over the past year, saying she has visory opinion from the state Committee Richard Shea, Supervisor been unable to reach anyone in the office on Open Government. However, when The Town of Philipstown to answer questions about its financials. Current filed FOIL requests on March 20 238 Main Street, P.O. Box 155 “Now that Bruce [Conklin, the new with the county clerk concerning the Visi- Cold Spring, New York 10516 executive director] is here on a full-time tor’s Bureau, the newspaper was told for Or email: [email protected] basis, we have a presence in the office the first time that “it has been determined throughout the entire day,” countered [by the county law department] that the POSITION AVAILABLE Smith, who confirmed that an accountant Putnam County Visitor's Bureau is not a The Town of Philipstown has a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review. has been hired and that the county is in ‘county agency’ subject to FOIL.” Any persons interested should submit their resume to: compliance with state requirements. The county law department did not re- Richard Shea, Supervisor However, when Smith said he had been spond to a request to explain its ruling. The Town of Philipstown advised by legal counsel not to answer Visitors’ Bureau was incorporated in 1998. 238 Main Street, P.O. Box 155 questions about the accounting agency The discussion is expected to continue Cold Spring, New York 10516 the bureau used last year during its re- at the April meeting of the Economic De- Or email: [email protected] structuring, LoBue said he is required to velopment Committee. 8 March 24, 2017 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

Putnam County will provide “round-trip Finally, a Senior Citizen Center? transportation services to any senior citi- The Senior Center zen resident of Philipstown who wishes to Construction participate in on-site programs.” Lease: Key Elements could begin Scuccimarra noted that the county pro- Term: 15 years vides busing at each of its senior centers Lease option: one 10-year option before summer “and Cold Spring would have been no dif- Lease option rental: market rate By Michael Turton ferent. We’ve been doing that for 20 years.” Annual rent: $77,700 The stipulation that busing be guaran- Extra rent in first year: $61,000 ow that the ink teed was part of a compromise reached Rent increase: 2 percent annually or has dried on the between the developer and the Village of Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater final amendment Cold Spring that also reduced the number N Common Area Maintenance (CAM) fees: to the lease between The Lahey Pavilion and Building No. 2 Photo by M. Turton of parking spaces to 24, the rationale be- $50,692 Putnam County and de- ing that providing seniors with transpor- CAM fee annual increase: capped at 3.5 veloper Paul Guillaro, The 37-page lease agreement includes tation would reduce the number of cars percent after second year County Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra an initial 15-year term with an optional at the center. The amendment also states CAM fees include: says construction of Philipstown’s long- 10-year renewal. Putnam County can ex- that visitors will be permitted to use spac- Real estate taxes: $30,000 (estimated) awaited senior citizen center will soon get ercise an option to purchase the facility es elsewhere on the site “within reason” Common area parking, trash, cleaning: underway. The 6,000-square-foot facility anytime after the initial term and before after business hours. $706 will be located in the Lahey Pavilion, part the end of the renewal period. The Cold Spring Planning Board approved Exterior electric: $1,059 of the redevelopment of the former But- The final amendment was approved by the wording in the amendment at its March Snow plowing: $4,982 terfield Hospital site in Cold Spring. the Putnam County Legislature on Dec. 9 meeting after receiving a copy of the docu- Landscaping: $1,906 Scuccimarra said March 22 that Guil- 7. County Executive MaryEllen Odell and ment on March 3. Irrigation: $776 laro told her construction at Building No. Guillaro signed off on Dec. 19 and Dec. Putnam County will receive the build- Sanitation: $1,694 2 adjacent to Lahey is ahead of schedule. 29, respectively, ending what had been a ing “as is” and is responsible for the cost Pest Control: $424 As a result, she said, work on the senior litany of amendments often marked by of renovations, outfitting and utilities. Insurance: $2,824 Management: $3,851 center could begin soon. “I’d like to see rancorous debate at the Legislature and Butterfield Realty will provide a new en- Repairs to grounds: $1,412 seniors in there this fall,” she said. “That its Physical Services Committee. trance door, two water lines and $25,000 Repairs to building: $1,058 would be great.” The amended lease guarantees that toward a rooftop HVAC system.

Fran Murphy said she was glad the elec- us,” said Marie Early, also elected to her (from Page 1) Cold Spring Mayor’s Race Too Close to Call tion is over and expressed gratitude for second term. Asked if she felt the federal she had overlooked the absentee ballots. being elected to a second term. “I think lawsuit filed against the village by Butter- While Merandy declined to comment, people like me and trust me and I think field developer Paul Guillaro and naming Anthoine said she was “thrilled I made it that makes a difference,” she said. “I’m all Merandy six days before the election was this far. There’s never been anyone who for getting the facts and some people were a factor in the mayor’s race, she respond- wasn’t at least a second-generation ‘Spring- just throwing stuff out there without the ed, “I think it had a significant effect.” er’ elected mayor and I’m within 22 votes.” facts. It annoys me when people try to in- Although he received at most 70 votes, The first-time candidate said she ran fluence the election by doing that.” Frank Haggerty said he took some satis- “to bridge the gap between various fac- Regarding the close race for mayor, she faction from the results. “I largely accom- tions” in the village and she felt her cam- said, “I’ve worked with Dave for two years plished what I wanted to achieve,” he said, Alison Anthoine and Dave Merandy paign achieved that. “I didn’t know what and enjoy working with him very much. which was “to get the papers to publish my Photos provided to expect; I was a novice at campaigning, But if Alison wins, I’ll work with Alison.” information, get people to read it and un- at understanding the passions of the com- lot, including about some of the divisive- “The job we did in the last two years derstand it and discuss it. People indicated munity,” she said. “I’ve learned an awful ness I wasn’t fully aware of.” was a compelling argument to vote for they voted for me based on what I wrote.” He also commented that a write-in campaign (this was his second attempt) Nelsonville Voters Agree to 5-Member Board isn’t the most effective way to get elected. O’Neill chosen as mayor, the number of trustees, restoring the championed the board expansion, said Peggy Schatzle was at the firehouse for Potts elected trustee board to its size from 1855 to 1898. it would end the potential open-meeting the vote count but left soon after and at- law problems that can plague a three- Bill O’Neill, running unopposed to succeed tempts to reach her the next day for com- By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong person board. (Two members constitute Mayor Tom Corless, received 86 votes, ment were not successful. a quorum, so a chance encounter on the and Alan Potts, running unopposed to The election marked the end of Cold elsonville voters on March 21 street could prompt questions of whether succeed Trustee Danielle Pack-McCarthy, Napproved an expansion of the Village official business occurred.) Spring’s tradition of voting in March. Be- Board from three to five members. received 81. There were four write-in votes ginning in 2018 the village will go to the for mayor and two for trustee. O’Neill and Potts are scheduled to be polls in November, at the same time as The change, effective in 2018, will double sworn at the April 17 board meeting. Trustee Thomas Robertson, who state and national elections.

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Ellie Laporte, Michaela Reinertsen and Maggie Haley in The Drowsy Chaperone A scene from Tommy featuring, clockwise from top left: Stefon Seward, Michael Photo by Mary Ann Ebner Bonanno, Ali Caruso, Alexander Ullian and Liam Murphy Photo by Randy Benson It’s High School Musical Season! The Who’s Tommy and The revs up the 1969 rock opera, The Who’s The Who’s Tommy mute and blind boy who triumphs over Tommy, and O’Neill serves up a valentine At Beacon High School, the students his adversities is important in it. There’s Drowsy Chaperone to musical comedies of the 1920s with help choose each year’s musical (this year a boy who is totally affected by a trau- The Drowsy Chaperone. there were two, including a fall production matic event, which his parents don’t By Alison Rooney Tommy began its life as the popular of Grease). Director Anthony Scarrone had recognize right away. They have to come album (20 million copies sold) by the a few suggestions, including Mary to recognize his talent and allow them- igh school musicals are a staple of British band The Who. A film adaptation Poppins, but the teens weren’t buying it. selves to be happy about things. It’s a March, capping off months of late- was done in 1975, but it wasn’t turned “They told me, ‘We really want to do beautiful storyline.” night winter rehearsals with some H into a Broadway musical until 1992. something with a little more craziness to The high school actors, known as the roar-of-the-greasepaint glory. Haldane Chaperone debuted in Toronto in 1998 it,’ ” he says. “Tommy came up, and that Beacon Players, are joined in the produc- recently staged Into the Woods and and finally made it to Broadway in 2006 was that.” tion by Beacon fifth- through eighth- Beacon High School and O’Neill High for a successful run. He notes the show has only three or graders cast through auditions. School in Fort Montgomery, which many Performances for both musicals are four lines of dialogue, “so it really is a Scarrone says he believes the production Garrison residents attend, are gearing up scheduled for Friday, March 31, and rock opera, with these incredible songs: values will surprise audiences. “We have for shows of their own. Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘I’m Free,’ ‘Sensation.’ the stage raised up four feet above our The Beacon and O’Neill productions April 2, at 2 p.m. But the story of the pinball-playing, deaf, regular stage (Continued on Page 12) couldn’t be more poles apart, as Beacon

Sellers operates from a Flour Power spare bedroom in his Journeyman baker home. There, in less than 150 square feet, he cranks brings bread from his out up to 150 loaves of house to yours exquisite bread a week. When frustrated callers By Brian PJ Cronin find this out, it leads to further questions, such as he first rule of Journeyman Bakery “Can I just come by your is: Don’t go looking for Journeyman house?” TBakery. Sellers sells one- and “I get these people who are, like, rabid four-week subscriptions at fans of the bread,” explains Michael journeymanbakery.com. Sellers holds a loaf of his bread. Photo provided Sellers, the man behind the bakery. “And He began with two they call me upset because they’re customers in June as an he cuts off orders for the week and feeds driving around Peekskill and they can’t add-on to the Glynwood Farm CSA and his sourdough starter. Thursday he bakes, find my store.” now has 150. (He also sells loaves at the using a three-level oven the size of a small Michael Sellers Photo provided The problem is that there is no store. farm's store.) Every Wednesday at 5 p.m., dishwasher that (Continued on Page 16) 10 March 24, 2017 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Farm Dinner HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com Career Fair 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm Calendar Highlights 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org For upcoming events visit highlandscurrent.com. 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org International Film Series: Ridicule (France) Send event listings to [email protected] Every Quilt Has a Story: A Show-and-Tell 7 p.m., Howland Library 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | See Tuesday. 313 Main St., Beacon The Met Live in HD: Mozart’s Idomeneo Eckert/Gilwood: Music For Two Pianos BeaconArts Meet-Up 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 1 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 3 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 7 p.m. Atelier Room 205 Gentle Yoga and Singing Bowls 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org See details under Friday. 20 Kent St., Beacon | beaconarts.org 7 p.m. Living Yoga Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinic National Theatre Live: Saint Joan 3182 Route 9, Cold Spring 2 – 5 p.m. South Putnam Animal Hospital 4:30 p.m. Downing Film Center THURSDAY, MARCH 30 845-809-5900 | livingyogastudios.com 230B Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac 19 Front St., Newburgh Haldane’s Got Talent (Fundraiser) Hear & Now: Environmentalist John Cronin 845-808-1390 x43127 | putnamcountyny.gov 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 6 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Garrison School Annual Meeting & Lecture Hypnohype haldaneschoolfoundation.org 1100 Route 9D, Garrison | gufspta.org 4 p.m. Putnam History Museum 5 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Selling on eBay BMF Sly and Dylan Show 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring See details under Friday. 6 p.m. Howland Library 8 p.m. Elks Lodge | 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org WWE! Live See details under Friday. beaconmusicfactory.com Beppe Gambetta (Folk) 7 p.m. Westchester County Center Guitarist David Torn 4 p.m. Instructional workshop | 7 p.m. Performance 198 Central Ave., White Plains FRIDAY, MARCH 31 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Philipstown Depot Theatre 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz 477 Main St., Beacon 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Boy Scout Troop 1 Dinner 845-765-3012 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org MONDAY, MARCH 27 5 p.m. Christ Church Comedian Ralphie May Putnam Highlands Audubon Dinner 60 Union St., Beacon | 845-392-8870 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 5 p.m. Taconic Outdoor Education Center Teen/Pre-Teen Dance Troupe (First Session) Bingo 4 p.m. Center for Creative Education 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 75 Mountain Laurel Lane, Cold Spring 6:30 p.m. American Legion 464 Main St., Beacon 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 716-913-1641 | [email protected] 413 Main St., Beacon 845-338-7664 | cce4me.org St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 845-831-7750. | Entrance on Teller. SATURDAY, MARCH 25 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall Beacon City Council Workshop Party Like an April Fool! (grades 6-8) 7 p.m. City Hall (Courtroom) | 1 Municipal Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library Student Chess Tournament 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Beacon | 845-838-5011 | cityofbeacon.org See details under Saturday. | Registration required. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Haldane School 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Beacon School Board 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Rescheduled from March 16. The Who’s Tommy (Musical) 7 p.m. Beacon High School | 101 Matteawan Road, chesstrm.org/NYC/tournaments-2 Dance Jam 7 p.m. Beacon High School Beacon | 845-838-6900 | beaconcityk12.org 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon | beaconplayers.com Genealogy Workshop 7 p.m. Elks Lodge | See details under Friday. Fred Rich: Saving Nature – A Bipartisan Solution 10 a.m. Putnam Valley Free Library Middle School Teen Night Strange Fruit (Documentary) with Q&A (Talk) 30 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley 7 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Presbyterian | 222 Hudson St., 845-528-3242 | putnamvalleylibrary.org 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 50 Liberty St., Beacon Cornwall | 845-534-5506 | hhnm.org moviesthatmatterbeacon.org Maple Syrup Day 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Little Stony Point NAACP Women’s History Month Celebration An Evening of Spoken Word with Poet Gold 3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring | littlestonypoint.org 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center TUESDAY, MARCH 28 7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center See details under March 24. College Planning 101 See details under Friday. Coloring for Adults 10:30 a.m. Butterfield Library Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone 6 p.m. Howland Library Around the World in 80 Days (1956) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 8 pm. Paramount Hudson Valley See details under Friday. 7:30 p.m. Bardavon 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org See details under Friday. Business Plan Writing (SBA Workshop) See details under Saturday. Maple Sugar Tours 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Depot Docs: Best of Enemies with Q&A 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center SUNDAY, MARCH 26 472 Route 403, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org See details under Saturday. HHLT Sustainability Forum: Deer?! 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Jesus in this community of Salem. This year we’re 66 years Having Faith in Beacon old. When my dad came here things were different — the Pastor hopes to engage church with community principal asked clergy to walk through the halls of the high school because of racial tension.” By Alison Rooney Aarstad says when he realized he had not embraced his hometown as his father had, he visited Mayor Randy he first Pentecostal church did not arrive in Bea- Casale, “apologizing for our low visibility,” he says. “He con until 1951, with the founding of an Assembly introduced me to Better Together, which is led by Rabbi of God congregation. But by 1974 the group had T Brent Spodek [of Beacon Hebrew Alliance] and Pastor dwindled to only a dozen people and its Delavan Avenue Ben Larson-Wolbrink [of First Presbyterian]. It’s been home was slated to become a funeral parlor. Asked to a great personal relationship, despite the pastor and preach before the shutdown, a young man named Phil rabbi’s liberal traditions and my conservative tradition, Aarstad wound up reviving the church and staying for both theoretically and politically. 40 years. “It’s been great to work together to present to the great- By the time the Rev. Aarstad retired in 2011, the church Pastor Mark Aarstad Photo provided er community the brotherhood and sisterhood of faith,” had become non-denominational and renamed The Oasis. he says. “The benevolence in their hearts allows them to He turned the reins over to his longtime assistant, his eldest Music is a vital part of that equation. In college, Aarstad be candid. It frees you up to be honest and have healthy son, Mark, who changed the church’s name to Salem Taber- taught himself to play piano and wrote songs. After he dialogues. It’s an assist to the city to have clergy who rise nacle, a reference to the word shalom and a Brooklyn church graduated, he took over the music at the church, serving above differences. It doesn’t happen everywhere.” called Salem Gospel Tabernacle that his family attended. under his father from 1994 to 2011. “I brought in the sort of For more information on the church, located at 7 Dela- Today Salem Tabernacle has nearly 400 people in its con- music I gravitate to: James Brown, Fred Hammond, Andraé van Ave., call 845-831-0114 or visit salemtabernacle.com. gregation yet remains unfamiliar to many Beacon residents, Crouch,” he says. “I was changing the sound of the church something the younger Aarstad says he is working to change. from white evangelical music to black gospel.” While his father was well-known in the city, “because I was Aarstad says visitors to the Sunday service assistant pastor for 17 years and came from here, I never should expect to be surprised. “We start with went around and introduced myself,” he concedes. (He and a formal call to worship and reading from the his wife, Danielle, who oversees the music and women’s min- lectionary,” he says. “Then the band kicks in. istry, have three children: Haakon 19, Bryn 16, and Lena 12.) This is not a church where you’ll hear moral- Pentecostalism is a Christian movement centered on the ism, and there are no politics. The high point belief that one’s faith must be experiential and dynamic, of our service is a celebration of the Eucharis- driven by the power of God moving within the body and tic liturgy; very spirited and personal, not rote mind. Those traditions mingle today at Salem Tabernacle or mechanized.” with an emphasis on ancient liturgies, Aarstad says. The pastor says his church’s greatest chal- The fact that the church is non-denominational is a lenge is to make Beacon a better city by “find- draw, he says, especially among Christians who dislike ing a way to help the schools flourish, to help what they perceive as the “hang-ups” of denominations. people get out of their poverty, to support the In the past few years, Aarstad has led the church to- arts and commerce, and help police and govern- ment officials resolve the challenges they face.” ward the “Christian convergence,” which he describes as Salem Tabernacle has been in Beacon for 66 years. Photo by A. Rooney “bringing in the best in tradition and matching that with He adds: “That’s God’s intention for sending his contemporary ways of expression.” son. There’s an improvement While Aarstad has introduced many changes, “this in a quality of life that comes congregation has a lot of trust, an intellectual curiosity because of the presence of and an open-mindedness, as opposed to the small-mind- edness of fundamentalism,” he says. He notes that the term pentecostal is often misunderstood, especially as applied to Salem Taber- nacle. “Pentecostalism for me is not a flat, monolithic thing; it’s diverse,” he says. “Our vibe and style is un- doubtedly Pentecostal. It’s an interesting amalgama- tion: a little sweaty, a little Hammond B3 organ, part Worshippers at Salem Tabernacle Photo provided Book of Common Prayer.” 12 March 24, 2017 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

It’s High School Musical Season! (from Page 9) — it gets pretty intense. The band is Wright, has moved them from onstage. There are eight pinball machines, musical theater to the style which move around on their own. There required for this music. We have are trap doors into this new stage for one boy, who plays Cousin some of the characters to rise out of. Kevin, who has never been on There are more costumes for this show stage before but has played in a than any other show I’ve done. We have rock band for four years. Then World War II-era jackets, hand-made, there’s the ability to add today’s and regimental uniforms. There’s also technology to the show.” lots of video footage, streaming across Referring to last spring’s the stage, for example when Captain production, Scarrone puts it Walker is shot down you see black-and- succinctly: “This ain’t no Peter white images of parachutes descending. Pan. This takes them down a We go from the 1940s to the 1960s.” whole new path.” Scarrone directed Tommy some 20 This year the Beacon Players years ago and said he has enjoyed repeat- launched a “First Look” event Ethan Penner of Garrison and members of the cast rehearse "Cold Feet" from The Drowsy ing the experience. “I’m loving reliving it on March 10 in which students Chaperone. Director Christine Brooks Bokhour is in the background. Photo by Mary Ann Ebner all with different kids who have different from a number of high schools ideas,” he says. “Our music director, Susan in the region came to Beacon to preview excerpts from all the troupe’s musicals. Tommy will be performed in the Pete and Toshi Seeger Theatre at the high school at 101 Matteawan Road. Tickets, which are $12 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students, can be purchased at the door or at beaconplayers.com. The Drowsy Chaperone A show within a show is the conceit of The Drowsy Chaper- one. This makes for a fun combination of contemporary wit Maggie Haley as The Drowsy Chaperone mixed with old-fashioned musical Photo by Mary Ann Ebner

Elyse Istavan and Lindsay Fister in a scene from Tommy Photo by Randy Benson 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY 845-561-3686 www.downingfilmcenter.com theater, comedy and dance. As a musical- Now Showing theater devotee known as Woman in Chair spins the soundtrack of her favorite The Salesman (PG13) FRI 5:00, SAT 2:00 8:00 show, it comes to life. Her droll commen- MON & WED 7:30, THU 2:00 tary brings the audience in and out of the show, which features archetypes such as (PG13) The Sense of an Ending the 1920s follies girls, silly crooks, butlers FRI 8:00, SAT 5:00, SUN 1:30 MON 2:00, TUE & THU 7:30 and a tipsy chaperone. Director Christine Brooks Bokhour of National Theatre Live Presents Alexandra Angelopoulos of Garrison Cold Spring, who is working with O’Neill plays Woman in Chair in The Drowsy Saint Joan (NR) students for the third time, said the Chaperone Photo by Mary Ann Ebner SUN 4:30 actors had a study tool that became MONROE CINEMA available only in the past decade or so: AT TMACC YouTube clips of the show and from the 34 Millpond Parkway period, which have helped them model Monroe, NY 10950 • 845.395.9055 manners of speech, singing and carriage. www.monroecinema.com “They ‘get’ the style,” she says. “I have Rhiannon Parsaca in Tommy Beauty and the Beast (PG) told them to watch clips of silent films, to Photo by Randy Benson FRI 1:45 5:00 8:15, SAT 11:30 2:45 6:00 see how dramatic they were.” 9:15, SUN 12:30 3:45 7:00, MON 7:00 The director describes Chaperone as TUE 12:30 3:45 7:00, WED & THU 7:00 “a modern commentary on the classic is Paul Heckert of Garrison, and the cast style of musicals. It’s both a celebration includes Alexandra Angelopoulos, Ethan (PG13) Power Rangers of them and a send-up. It’s written for FRI 2:00 5:15 8:30, SAT 11:45 3:00 Penner and Isaac Walker of Garrison. laughs and plays so well with any age 6:15 9:30, SUN 12:45 4:00 7:15 Tickets at the door will be $12 for MON 7:15, TUE 12:45 4:00 7:15 kids playing these roles. It’s witty, it’s adults and $6 for students and seniors. To WED & THU 7:15 wacky, and the music is so, so great.” reach the high school, cross the Bear Bokhour, who danced on Broadway, is Mountain Bridge and take Route 9W Kong: Skull Island (PG13) going back to basics with this show — she north to the Highland Falls exit. At the FRI 2:15 5:30 8:45, SAT 12:00 3:15 started a tap workshop for the students in top of the ramp make a left and the school 6:30 9:45, SUN 1:00 4:15 7:30 January and says she has been impressed. driveway will be on the right. The address MON 7:30, TUE 1:00 4:15 7:30 The musical director of the production WED & THU 7:30 is 21 Morgan Road, Fort Montgomery. highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 24, 2017 13 Exploring – and Saving – the Outdoors Mountain club members pass fundamentals. Non-members are more than welcome hike, walk and conserve to participate in a few outings before join- ing, says Chris Cring, who is a chapter By Alison Rooney board member and frequent excursion he one-two combination of river leader. What they are likely to find, he and mountains has drawn people says, is a collegial group that soon “feels to the Highlands for decades, if like family” and who often share lunches T together after hikes. not centuries, turning many into hikers, kayakers and outdoorsy types. The mid- The Mid-Hudson ADK calendar includes Hudson branch of the Adirondack Moun- bi-monthly, seasonal kayak paddles with tain Club (ADK) was formed in 1947 by a beach put-ins; dog-plus-person hikes in collection of those folks, many of them as- Harriman State Park; and frequent “How to sociated with Vassar College. Get Started Kayaking” presentations. Even Since its inception, the chapter — one a weekend in the dead of winter usually in- of 27 nationwide, with 30,000 members — cludes a few scheduled hikes in Fahnestock has extended its reach west and south of or James Baird state parks. The club classi- Poughkeepsie and now includes the High- fies each outing by the level of difficulty and lands. It has 750 members who take part distance and/or time required and provides the leader’s name and contact information, in organized outdoor activities, classes, A Veterans' Day hike to the Darcy family flag along the Beacon Fishkill Ridge along with suggested equipment. trips and conservation. Its backpacking Photos by Chris Cring trips and canoe expeditions are paired Establishing a level of difficulty can with trail-maintenance “work parties” in be highly subjective, Cring notes, and he rial Day, the latter being more difficult as was featured in the film. a swath that stretches from the Shawan- encourages participants to contact the the group hikes to the U.S. flag located Cring’s other hikes include one to An- gunk Ridge to Harriman State Park. leader to discuss specifics. “Safety is at the along the Beacon Fishkill ridge. The flag thony’s Nose and a popular one that re- The national ADK was formed in 1921 forefront of everything,” he says. Leaders has been maintained for two decades lates Alexander Hamilton’s time in and to help New York state develop trails and must complete ADK training and have by the family of Robert Darcy, a veteran around Beacon. For that walk, which he shelters to reach remote areas of the Ad- some level of wilderness certification. who died in 1994. It flies high at a clear- has led eight times, Cring says he dug into irondacks. It also hoped to publish trail Cring, who is certified by the state De- ing with a spectacular view overlooking more than 22,000 documents, including maps and guides to promote conservation partment of Environmental Conservation the Hudson Valley. This mountain range journals, wills, diary entries, government and prevent forest fires. Headquartered as a hiking guide, specializes in historical happens to be where patriots maintained records. He brings along some of his finds at Lake George, it runs two lodges; works walks that attract both children and older a lookout to protect George Washing- to read aloud at relevant stops along the with corporations to sponsor programs people who may not be able to complete ton’s headquarters in Newburgh. way. “You get a whole different feeling for such as winter festivals, bicycle tours and the more difficult treks. In a different vein, Cring has also led history that way,” he says. National Trails Day (June 3); and hosts A history buff who loves the outdoors, walking tours to the eight places in Bea- workshops on topics such as backcountry Cring uses primary sources to design and con associated with the 1994 Paul New- Learn More cooking, snowshoeing and map and com- illustrate his routes. He has led a number man film Nobody’s Fool. The entertaining of hikes tied to Veterans’ Day and Memo- o learn more about the Mid-Hudson excursion — which Cring says he designed TADK and browse a list of upcoming to “get people out in winter” — begins and excursions, visit midhudsonadk.org. ends at the Yankee Clipper Diner, which SAVE THE DATE

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS History Museum Plans Annual Meeting Will include lecture on Benedict Arnold he Putnam History Museum will hold its Tannual meeting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, followed by a lecture by Larry Maxwell, who is the Patterson town histori- an and founder of the Living History Guild. Most people in Putnam County have heard the story of Syb- il Ludington’s 40-mile ride to call out the mi- litia in response to the Crown Forces Raid on Danbury, Connecti- Haldane High School students took part in the Foreign Language Department's annual Immersion Day on March 2 cut. However, few at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center. Among the activities were instruction in tango, salsa and the dances of the know the role Bene- Huaylas de Huancayo by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and Pentagrama. Photo provided dict Arnold played during that raid and haldaneschoolfoundation.org, strategies for dealing with the opioid cri- Benedict Arnold Nonprofit Grants the ensuing Battle of or $5 additional if available at sis. It will include Putnam County Sher- Ridgefield. the door. iff Donald Smith and D.A. Robert Tendy, Symposium RSVP to Rachel at 845-265-4010, ext. 10, David Gerber of St. Christopher’s Inn, Mi- Stacey Labriola and Craig Roffman are Learn how to find them and apply or [email protected]. hosting. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the chael Piazza Jr., the county commissioner show at 7 p.m. of mental health, Michelle Stringham of he Community Foundation of the Hud- Haldane Talent on Display the Walter Hoving Home and Garrison Tson Valley and the Putnam County Garrison School Board to School guidance counselor Michael Wil- Service Network will present a three-hour Annual show at Towne Crier liams. symposium for nonprofits on finding and The panelists will describe the scope of he Haldane School Foundation will Host Opioid Forum applying for grants at 8:30 a.m. on Thurs- the drug problem locally, trends in illegal host its third annual talent show, Hal- day, March 30, at the Mahopac Library. T Panel will convene March 28 drug use in the region, warning signs, dane’s Got Talent, on Thursday, March 30, The event, which will be followed by community resources and strategies to at the Towne Crier Café in Beacon. Tickets he Garrison school board will host a lunch, costs $20 for members of the combat the scourge. are $25 for adults and $15 for students at Tpanel at 7 p.m. on March 28 to discuss Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of “This event grew out of our collective Commerce or $25 otherwise. To register, shock and sadness over losses we have call 845-628-5553 or visit mahopaccar- suffered,” said board president Raymond melchamber.com. O’Rourke. The school is located at 1100 Route 9D. Adult Spelling Bee Chamber Accepting Annual fundraiser set for April 1 Scholarship Applications eams of up to 10 spellers, cheerleaders Tand spectators are invited to join the Open to high school seniors Putnam Family and Community Services’ in Philipstown annual spelling bee at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the Starr Ridge Banquet Center pplications for the Philip Baumgarten in Brewster. The cost is $30 per person, Memorial Scholarship presented by A which includes a buffet dinner at 5:30 the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Com- p.m. Register at pfcsinc.org. merce are due April 7. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown community spirit Babysitter Training and commitment by volunteering for a Philipstown nonprofit or charitable orga- Desmond-Fish class on April 1 nization and/or by working for or with a he Desmond-Fish Library will host a local business. Seniors are asked to sub- Tfour-hour workshop on babysitting mit two letters of recommendation with basics for students ages 10 and older on the application, which is available from Saturday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. Carol Hopper at Haldane, Suzanne Bloise The course covers interview tips, com- at O’Neill or by emailing Nat Prentice at munication skills, ages and stages of ba- [email protected]. bies and toddlers, safety and first-aid tips and feeding and caring for children, in- Blood Drive at West Point cluding diaper changing. Register by call- ing 845-424-3020. Set for March 27 to 30 at Ike Hall he American Red Cross will hold a Easter Egg Hunt Tblood drive at Eisenhower Hall at West Point from noon to 7 p.m. on March GVFC Auxiliary to host on April 1 27, 28 and 29 and from noon to 6 p.m. on he Auxiliary of the Garrison Volunteer March 30. Donors must be at least 17 years TFire Company will host an Easter egg old, in good health and weigh at least 110 hunt for children ages 2 to 10 on Saturday, pounds. See redcrossblood.org. April 1, at 10 a.m. at the Garrison School field. Bring a (Continued on next page) highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 24, 2017 15

COMMUNITY BRIEFS (From previous page) camera for a pho- leader of the new conservative movement, New Jersey bus stop to examine the lives to with the Easter Bunny as well as your and Gore Vidal, a leftist novelist and po- of the working poor. own basket or bag. A golden egg can be lemicist. The free event takes place at the First traded for a prize. For more information, Their exchanges, which drew huge rat- Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St. See email [email protected]. ings, have been compared to rounds of a moviesthatmatterbeacon.org. heavyweight fight, filled with policy de- bates and insults. For tickets, which cost Chapel Music Series Opens $20, call 845-424-3900 or visit brownpap- An Evening of Spoken Word First concert is Sunday, April 2 ertickets.com/event/2889179. Poet Gold to perform at Howland he Sunday Music Series at the Chapel ccompanied by the 845 Band, the TRestoration in Cold Spring resumes on Wine and Chocolate Festival ADutchess County poet laureate, Bet- Sunday, April 2, with a concert at 4 p.m. Partners with PARC event April 1-2 tina “Gold” Wilkinson, will perform dur- by pianist Yalin Chi, a native of Beijing, Billie Holiday recording Strange Fruit in ing “An Evening of Spoken Word” at 7:30 who will perform works by Berg, Brahms artners with PARC, a nonprofit that 1939 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the Howland and Schubert. aids people with disabilities, will host Cultural Center in Beacon. A suggested P Photo by Charles Peterson, courtesy of Don Peterson A schedule of the other concerts in the its Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festi- donation of $10 includes hor d’oeuvres series can be found at chapelrestoration. val on Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2. and wine. org. The chapel is located adjacent to the The fundraiser, which runs each day History of a Protest Song Metro-North lot. The 2017 concerts are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held at the Movie series to show Strange Fruit dedicated to the memory of Theodora Patterson Recreation Center at 65 Front Free Improv Classes Nichols by her sisters, Marianne Dawkins St. The most recent festival in November ovies that Matter Beacon will screen for Teens and board member Marcelline Thomson. raised more than $85,000. Mthe documentary Strange Fruit at Advance tickets are $25 or $10 for des- 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31. The film ex- Improv Nation now has Beacon outlet Site for Teens and Tweens ignated drivers. See hvwineandchocolate. amines an anti-lynching song written by he nonprofit Improv Nation in Wap- com or call 845-278-7272, ext. 2287. Abel Meeropol, a Jewish schoolteacher Tpingers Falls has started holding Has homework help, books news and union activist, and recorded by Bil- classes, performances and open mics at lie Holiday, as well as other protest songs, the Center for Creative Education, 464 he Butterfield Library in Cold Spring Eyes Open while weaving together the lives of civil Main St., in Beacon. has created a web site, JBLTeens, with T Artist will shoot photos for exhibit rights leaders, radical teachers and orga- Open mics and shows take place at 6 p.m. news about the latest books and events, nizers and the music industry. Filmmaker on the last Sunday of each month. Free, homework help, services and opportuni- ark Berghash, an artist-in-residence Joel Katz and guest Michael Meeropol one-hour improv acting classes for teens ties. See butterfieldlibrary.org/jblteens. at the Hudson Valley Center for Con- M will answer questions following the film. occur at 6 p.m. each Friday and 10 a.m. temporary Art in Peekskill, will be taking In addition, Katz will preview 17 min- each Sunday, while adult classes are $35 portraits at the gallery from 1 to 5 p.m. on utes of his documentary-in-progress, The and take place at 7 p.m. Friday. Call 845- Civics Refresher Course April 1 and 2 of people with their eyes open People of the #1 Bus, in which he uses a 625-4929 or email [email protected]. Two more talks scheduled on basics and shut for his show I’s Open I’s Closed: Aspects of the True Self, which opens April he penultimate of four talks on basic 24. For information, see hvcca.org. Tcivics is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sun- day, April 2, at the parish house of St. Phil- ip’s Church in Garrison. William Hellerstein, an adjunct profes- sor of constitutional litigation at NYU Law School and a professor at Brooklyn Law School, will present a brief overview of constitutional law. The Garrison resident has argued hundreds of cases in state and federal courts and made four appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. Gerd Stern Photos by Mark Berghash The final talk in the series on April 9 will address how to run for office. It will be presented by Kim Connor, former chair Beacon Grand Opening of the Philipstown Democratic Commit- Repair Shop Under New Ownership tee, with assistance from Philipstown Artist to Discuss Iceland Complete automotive repair Councilor Nancy Montgomery and Put- nam County Democratic Board of Elec- Her sketches from country on display State Inspections while you wait tions Commissioner Cathy Croft. mma Tapley, whose exhibit at the Free 5-Point Safety Inspection The series was organized by RiseUpNY Theo Ganz Gallery in Beacon, Icelan- Brakes • Tires • Hoses • Lights • Belts and the Ecological Citizen’s Project. See E dic Sketches, runs through April 2, will riseupny.org. Front brake pads starting at $69.95 discuss at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, Computer diagnostics • Check Engine light • Suspension an art residency she took in the northern- Buckley vs. Gore most town of Iceland and how the land- Discount tires, all brands and sizes. Best tire prices around! scape inspired her work. 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Flour Power (from Page 9) can bake a dozen loaves at once. Friday, he said. “But it gets very boring, very he drives around an ever-expanding quickly.” delivery area (currently from Beacon to He has had a lot of time to think the north to White Plains to the south). about bread. Some Saturdays he’ll set up at a farmers' “My whole philosophy behind bread is market. By Sunday, he’s done. Call him that you’re creating a product that’s on a Sunday, and there is no bread for actually feeding a community,” he said. you. “I don’t like to hold the bread for “Communities all across the world all live more than two days,” he said. on bread. I want a place that I’m com- Sellers doesn’t plan on hiding in his fortable working in and can produce a lot room like a baker-monk forever. “I of bread but that also becomes a gather- thought this would be cool in the ing place. I want to get involved in the beginning, you know, this solitary life,” local politics, the local city stuff, not just

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be the baker guy.” Arthur Baking School in Vermont Sellers says he is looking for a location changed his life. “I had been baking in the Hudson Valley that needs a bread on my own for years,” he said, but gathering place, which rules out Beacon, it was during the class he realized he which already has three bakeries, might be able to do it for a living. He including one that inspired Sellers. “I like kept studying and apprenticing, includ- the vibe you get at the Beacon Bread ing a stint in Portland, Oregon, with Tim Company,” he says. “You go in and you Healea of Little T American Bakery, who can just sit down and talk to people. had similarly left his job in New York The Finest That’s what I’m looking for.” publishing to attend cooking school. Sellers spent 20 years working in com- It was when people Sellers didn’t know munications for New York City hospitals became fans of his bread that he knew he Southwestern but says a weeklong class at the King was ready to leave the office behind. “When your friends try the bread, you Cuisine know they’re going to say nice things,” he said. “But when complete strangers tried Paired with the bread, liked it, and wanted to know if Since 1848 they could buy some, that’s when I knew LUMBER • DOORS • WINDOWS it could be something.” the area’s DECKING • FLOORING • ROOFING SIDING • HARDWARE • PAINTS Until he finds a place of his own, he’ll premier KITCHEN CABINETS continue lugging 50-pound sacks of flour OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS up his stairs. “If I can find a retail space CUSTOM SAWMILLING & DRYING selection of LIVE EDGE SLABS • CUSTOM BEAMS that’s large enough, I want to put in a mill and mill my own flour in-house,” he Visit our 2000 sq. ft. Deck Display Tequila open 24/7 says. “I know a lot of people who are and new Outdoor✦❖ Living Area doing that, and they swear you can taste the difference.” (914) 737-2000 www.baja328.com 2 N. Water Street 328 Main Street Peekskill, NY Get Mail Delivery of Mon-Fri 7:30 - 4:30 Beacon NY Sat 8 - 1 The Current 845.838.BAJA WWW.DAINSLUMBER.COM highlandscurrent.com/md highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 24, 2017 17 Recent Beacon Home Sales $101,000 19 Annan St. 0 beds, 1 bath, 448 sq ft Built 1890; 0.1 acre

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ussein Abdelhady, owner of the Silver Spoon in Cold Spring, plans to trans- Hform the second floor of the building that houses his Main Street restaurant into a five-room hotel. The project, which will convert two existing apartments, is before the Planning Board. “I can begin construction the day I get my build- ing permit,” said Abdelhady. Jimmy, as he is known to anyone who walks by or drops into the Spoon, said he came up the idea about nine months ago while quietly sipping coffee at the restaurant. “I’m design- Head chef Javier Fercano ing the hotel myself,” he explained, flashing a trademark grin. He said he looks for furnish- Fercano describes as “even more than top-notch.” ings and accessories almost every day — everything from Room service will be available and hotel guests will be furniture and beds to tile, bathroom fixtures and draper- able to order from a separate wine list. And all bookings ies. will include a full breakfast. “The decor of each room will be unique,” he said. “And ev- “I want our hotel guests to go out to other restaurants The floor above the Silver Spoon will become a boutique erything will be top-notch.” The rooms will each include a too,” Abdelhady said. “I want them to enjoy Main Street, hotel. Photos by M. Turton queen-size bed, so the maximum capacity will be 10 guests. the shops and everything Cold Spring has to offer.” It hasn’t taken long for word about the hotel to get out, Judith Napenas, assistant manager at the 13-room Hud- community to a celebration that will include a special he said. “I’m already getting calls from people wanting to son House Inn on the riverfront, said she was happy to buffet and tours of the hotel. The only detail he hasn’t book a room.” He wouldn’t speculate when the renovation learn of Abdelhady’s plan, because “we don’t have that figured out, he said, is a name. Let the suggestions begin. will get underway but said, “You will be surprised how many rooms, and when we’re quickly this project will get done.” full it will help bring more Abdelhady hasn’t set prices but said he plans to have business to the village.” Thank you to our advertisers weekend specials and meal plans. Much of that marketing Abdelhady said that when We are grateful for your support and will center on the talents of head chef Javier Fercano who the project is finished he encourage our readers to shop local. specializes in seafood, steaks and a variety of artfully pre- plans to invite the entire Contact us: [email protected] sented entrees. The hotel will have its own menu, which e

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y thanks to the voters of Nelsonville for their vote of Mconfi dence in electing me Mayor. Please be assured that I and Trustee Thomas Robertson and newly-elected Trustee Alan Potts are committed to serving you faithfully. Thank you, fellow Nelsonville voters also supported adding two additional trustees to residents, for your the Board effective next year. May I ask each citizen to consider support of my campaign running for these positions. for Mayor of the Village On behalf of the citizens of Nelsonville, profound thanks to we all love. outgoing Mayor Thomas Corless and Trustee Danielle Pack- McCarthy for their service to our Village. Alison Anthoine Respectfully, Bill O’Neill, Nelsonville Mayor-Elect 20 March 24, 2017 For mail delivery, see highlandscurrent.com/delivery Go Blue Devils! Go Bulldogs! Haldane Spring Varsity Sports Schedules Beacon Spring Varsity Sports Schedules Baseball April 4 (Tues.) @ Hendrick Hudson Baseball May 4 (Thurs.) @ Sleepy Hollow Games begin at 4:30 p.m. unless noted April 5 (Wed.) @ Sleepy Hollow Games begin at 4:15 p.m. unless noted May 5 (Fri.) Ossining (4:30 p.m.) April 5 (Wed.) Woodlands April 19 (Wed.) @ Putnam Valley April 6 (Thu.) @ Lakeland May 6 (Sat.) Yonkers (3 p.m.) April 7 (Fri.) @ Irvington April 20 (Thurs.) North Salem April 7 (Fri.) Arlington (4:30 p.m.) May 8 (Mon.) Lourdes (4:30 p.m.) April 10 (Mon.) Peekskill (11 a.m.) April 25 (Tues.) @ North Salem April 10 (Mon.) TBD @ Dutchess May 10 (Wed.) Peekskill Stadium (9 a.m.) April 11 (Tues.) @ Putnam Valley April 27 (Thurs.) Putnam Valley May 11 (Thurs.) Lakeland (4:30 p.m.) April 10 (Mon.) Brewster @ Dutchess April 13 (Thurs.) Putnam Valley May 2 (Tues.) Sleepy Hollow Stadium (Noon) Boys’ Tennis April 14 (Fri.) @ Tuckahoe (Noon) May 3 (Wed.) Ossining April 10 (Mon.) Arlington B @ Dutchess Matches start at 4:15 p.m. unless noted April 17 (Mon.) @ Hamilton (Noon) May 8 (Mon.) Hendrick Hudson Stadium (3 p.m.) March 30 (Thurs.) @ Tappan Zee April 19 (Wed.) @ Pawling May 10 (Wed.) @ Pawling April 10 (Mon.) Pelham @ Dutchess April 3 (Mon.) Somers Stadium (6 p.m.) April 21 (Fri.) Pawling May 11 (Thurs.) @ Ossining April 5 (Wed.) Ardsley April 11-13 Tournament continues April 24 (Mon.) Pleasantville May 16 (Tues.) Pawling @ Dutchess Stadium April 6 (Thurs.) @ Walter Panas April 26 (Wed.) @ Woodlands May 17 (Wed.) Lakeland/Panas April 17 (Mon.) Yonkers @ Dutchess April 7 (Fri.) @ Brewster April 28 (Fri.) Poughkeepsie (4 p.m.) Stadium (6:30 p.m.) Boys’ Lacrosse April 10 (Mon.) Peekskill April 28 (Fri.) Hamilton (6:45 p.m.) Games begin at 4:30 p.m. unless noted April 18 (Tues.) @ Sleepy Hollow April 18 (Tues.) Hendrick Hudson April 29 (Sat.) @ Peekskill (7 p.m.) April 4 (Tues.) Croton Harmon April 21 (Fri.) @ Walter Panas (7 p.m.) April 20 (Thurs.) @ Sleepy Hollow May 1 (Mon.) Coleman Catholic April 6 (Thurs.) Albertus Magnus April 22 (Sat.) Lincoln (3 p.m.) April 24 (Mon.) Lourdes May 2 (Tues.) @ North Salem April 8 (Sat.) Carmel (2 p.m.) April 24 (Mon.) Somers @ Dutchess April 26 (Wed.) Peekskill Stadium (4 p.m.) May 3 (Wed.) North Salem April 10 (Mon.) Briarcliff May 1 (Mon.) @ Hendrick Hudson April 26 (Wed.) Hendrick Hudson May 5 (Fri.) Millbrook (7 p.m.) @ April 12 (Wed.) @ Rye Neck May 2 (Tues.) @ Lakeland Dutchess Stadium April 27 (Thurs.) @ Hendrick Hudson April 18 (Tues.) Yonkers May 3 (Wed.) Sleepy Hollow (4:45 p.m.) May 9 (Tues.) Schechter April 29 (Sat.) Pearl River (Noon) April 21 (Fri.) O’Neill @ West Point May 5 (Fri.) @ Lourdes May 15 (Mon.) @ Yonkers Montessori May 2 (Tues.) @ Peekskill Academy April 24 (Mon.) Keio Academy May 4 (Thurs.) Peekskill Girls’ Lacrosse Softball April 27 (Thurs.) Westlake Matches begin at 4:30 p.m. unless noted. May 6 (Sat.) @ Nyack (6:30 p.m.) Games begin at 4:30 p.m. April 28 (Fri.) North Salem March 29 (Wed.) Roosevelt May 8 (Mon.) Sleepy Hollow (4:30 p.m.) March 24 (Fri.) @ Dobbs Ferry May 2 (Tues.) @ Pawling March 31 (Fri.) @ Lakeland May 10 (Wed.) Lourdes @ Dutchess March 27 (Mon.) @ Beacon May 5 (Fri.) @ Blind Brook Stadium April 1 (Sat.) Yonkers April 3 (Mon.) Irvington May 6 (Sat.) @ Lourdes (3 p.m.) May 12 (Fri.) @ Lourdes April 3 (Mon.) @ Pawling April 5 (Wed.) @ Croton-Harmon May 9 (Tues.) Putnam Valley Softball April 4 (Tues.) Harrison April 6 (Thurs.) @ North Salem May 11 (Thurs.) @ Edgemont Games begin at 4:15 p.m. unless noted April 6 (Thurs.) Byram Hills April 7 (Fri.) @ Keio Academy May 13 (Sat.) Peekskill (11 a.m.) March 27 (Mon.) Haldane (4:30 p.m.) April 10 (Mon.) @ Tappan Zee April 10 (Mon.) Beacon Track and Field March 31 (Fri.) Walter Panas April 20 (Thurs.) Hendrick Hudson April 11 (Tues.) Hamilton March 28 (Tues.) @ Putnam Valley (4:15) April 3 (Mon.) @ Ossining (4:30 p.m.) April 24 (Mon.) @ Sleepy Hollow April 13 (Thurs.) Briarcliff April 3 (Mon.) @ North Salem (League April 5 (Wed.) @ Lakeland April 26 (Wed.) Lourdes April 17 (Mon.) Blind Brook Meet) April 7 (Fri.) @ Lourdes (4:30 p.m.) May 4 (Thurs.) Sleepy Hollow (4:45 p.m.) April 19 (Wed.) Pawling April 17 (Mon.) @ Bronxville (4:15 p.m.) April 10 (Mon.) @ Haldane (4:30 p.m.) May 8 (Mon.) Pawling April 20 (Thurs.) @ Rye Neck April 21-22 @ Randall’s Island April 12 (Wed.) @ Hendrick Hudson May 10 (Wed.) @ Hendrick Hudson (11 a.m.) April 24 (Mon.) @ Westlake April 25 (Tues.) @ Croton-Harmon May 12 (Fri.) @ Lourdes April 25 (Tues.) @ Putnam Valley April 27 (Thurs.) @ Penn Relays April 17 (Mon.) @ Byram Hills (4:30 p.m.) Track April 29 (Sat.) @ Kingston (9 a.m.) April 27 (Thurs.) North Salem April 18 (Tues.) Sleepy Hollow (4:45 p.m.) Meets begin at 4:15 p.m. May 10 (Wed.) @ Putnam Valley May 2 (Tues.) Fox Lane April 21 (Fri.) TBD (4:30 p.m.) April 4 (Tues.) Hendrick Hudson (League Champ.) May 3 (Wed.) @ Pawling April 22 (Sat.) TBD (1 p.m.) May 13 (Sat.) @ Loucks Games April 18 (Tues.) Lourdes May 5 (Fri.) Putnam Valley April 22 (Sat.) TBD (3 p.m.) May 20 (Sat.) @ Northern County April 24 (Mon.) @ Peekskill May 8 (Mon.) Albertus Magnus Championship April 24 (Mon.) @ Lincoln May 2-3 League Meet May 11 (Thurs.) Peekskill May 26 (Fri.) @ Class C April 25 (Tues.) @ Peekskill Championships Golf Golf May 2 (Tues.) Hendrick Hudson May 3 (Wed.) @ Sleepy Hollow (4:30 p.m.) Home matches played at Garrison CC May 30 (Tues.) @ Warwick Valley April 3 (Mon.) @ Byram Hills Schedules subject to change.