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Cold Spring Ponders Airbnb Venturas Make Case for Rock Crushing, but Neighbors Voice Concerns New Plans for Old Lands Reader-Supported News for Philipstown and Beacon Uke Love Page 11 SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Support us at highlandscurrent.org/donate ROUTE 9 OASIS — Chakra Oeur inspects a bitter melon plant in a garden he maintains adjacent to the Nice & Neat dry cleaning shop, which he operates in Philipstown with his wife, Sokhara Kim. On weekends the couple opens a Cambodian food stand in the garden, which includes, to the delight of younger visitors, a koi pond with lily pads, frogs and fish. For more photos, see Page 19. Photos by Ross Corsair Cold Spring Venturas Make Case for Rock Crushing, Ponders But Neighbors Voice Concerns Philipstown ZBA extends hearing on Route 9 firm into October In response to the presentation by the Airbnb attorney for RNV Green Processing and By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong on Monday an attorney contended that a Supply Corp., two neighbors at the Sept. Updated code would rock-crushing and debris-processing busi- 9 public hearing before the Philipstown tighten regulations ith 244 pages of documenta- ness — long opposed by Philipstown offi- Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) criticized tion and the direct, methodical cials — should be exempt from laws that what they described as ongoing noise and By Michael Turton W manner of a courtroom veteran, ban such operations. (Continued on Page 9) he Village of Cold Spring is the latest municipality grappling T with the long-term effects of short-term rentals such as those booked New Plans for through Airbnb, including where or if they should be allowed. Village code prohibits “tourist homes” Old Lands anywhere but on state roads such as Route 9D or Route 301. At its Sept. 3 Facility with hotel, farm meeting, the board discussed a complaint submitted that day by Stephen and Kath- and velodrome proposed erine Bogardus, who live on Parrott for Beacon Street, that a neighbor was “running a hotel” in violation of the zoning laws. By Jeff Simms The couple provided the board with a print-out of the Airbnb listing. Although ew details emerged this week on the home no longer appears on the site, at two development proposals being least 25 other rooms or homes in the village N planned in the northeast part of are available for $79 to $685 per night. Beacon. Mayor Dave Merandy said he would The first, at the 39-acre former Beacon direct Code Enforcement Officer Gregg Correctional Facility site, would mix indoor Wunner to issue a “notice to stop” to the and outdoor cycling and athletics facili- homeowners, Bernard and Tracy Bunye. ties with 20 to 30 acres of farmland and a (Continued on Page 22) The former prison site, which was closed in 2013, has 22 buildings. Photo by J. Simms (Continued on Page 20) 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org FIVE QUESTIONS: JOHN PENNEY By Jeff Simms How is the census done? Journal, where I wrote every editorial that In 95 percent of the cases, people will the paper published for the last 10 years. ohn Penney chairs the Complete Count get a code in the mail early next year I was also in the community engaging Committee for Dutchess County, which asking them to fill out the census online. with reader advisory committees. I took a By Michael Turton J has been charged with encouraging If they don’t respond, we’ll send a couple of buyout and announced my decision to leave participation in the 2020 federal census. reminders. If there’s still no response, the in a column in January. The next day, the What is the most beautiful Census Bureau goes door-to-door. People Poughkeepsie mayor called me and asked Why is it important that the census is city you’ve visited? accurate? who understand the importance of me to stay involved in the commu- It’s about fair representation. For one, this can be a trusted source by talk- nity. Journalism was my first love. it guides how congressional districts are ing to their neighbors and anyone My dad was a copy editor for the reapportioned. Until 10 years ago, we had who may be reluctant. New York Daily News. It’s kind of Prague. Besides its rich three representatives from the Hudson a family legacy. Should people worry about history, it has sculptures Valley. Now we have two. It also has a lot privacy? Who else is on the on buildings and vibrant, to do with how federal funds are distrib- The answers will stay confiden- committee? uted. There’s $675 billion in federal funds tial for 72 years, which was the It has 15 members, includ- happy, sociable people. distributed based on population. It affects lifetime expectancy of a ing people who have been 132 programs — everything from housing person at the time the doing outreach for and highways to the Supplemental Nutri- census was created. decades. We’ve tion Assistance Program. The big ones for The Census Bureau been to several municipalities are the community develop- can’t share the infor- festivals already ment block grants. mation with other [to promote the On a less tangible but just as important federal agencies, let census]. There’s scale, there’s the idea that no voice should alone the public. nothing like a be unheard. What if we think we’re in a deadline to moti- county of just under 300,000 people but How did you get vate people. there’s actually 320,000 people? We need involved? to account for everyone and be sure that I was a journal- whatever funding we’re getting or what- ist for 32 years, ever assistance we’re providing is based on with the last 20 at John Penney ~Thomas Pruett, Beacon (visiting from Nicaragua) actual numbers. the Poughkeepsie Photo by J. Simms Paris, because of its gardens, architecture and museums. HUDSON RIVER HEALING & WELLNESS Welcome Fall! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ~Marjorie Gage, Cold Spring 10 AM - 4 PM Busy summer? Haven’t had a chance to experience the salt room? Stop by for mini Nashville. I love the salt sessions ($15), sample some of our culture, music and the products and enjoy some light refreshments. Cumberland River. www.hrhealingwellness.com | 845-240-1822 ~Tommy Truss, Beacon highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 3 a failed pump on one of its three wells. Town Board Approves Bonds for Renovations “That system has been the bane of my existence,” he said. “When it works, it works well,” but when it doesn’t, “it’s an Also: Garrison water impossible situation.” He said the town is buying water that is trucked in to replen- problem, solar option, ish the supply. According to Shea, state vape regulation law restricts the amount the town can collect from water district customers annually to $22,000, which must cover By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong operations, maintenance, improvements and debt payments. he Philipstown Town Board on Sept. ¢ At a workshop on Sept. 4, four board 5 approved up to $2 million in bond members were given an introduction to financing for upgrades to the town’s T initiatives that allow electricity users, 152-year-old Town Hall. including participants in community The board also adopted a construction choice aggregations (CCAs), to obtain package that includes $796,250 for general power from solar energy projects. Roberto contracting; $105,000 in heating and air Muller, the town’s Climate Smart Commu- conditioning; $170,000 in plumbing; and nities program coordinator, helped orga- $138,900 in electrical work. nize the workshop. Town Supervisor Richard Shea said all the companies selected are licensed in ¢ With serious illness and deaths being Putnam County. Major work is expected to connected to the use of vaping products, begin in November. Councilor Judy Farrell reported that she Shea, who is a contractor, said the bond- and Councilor Mike Leonard are exam- ing total exceeds the construction total ining ways to restrict vape shops from “because we know that when they start tear- opening in Philipstown. In June 2018, ing into this building, they’re probably going the board adopted a moratorium that to find some surprises — not the good kind.” The Philipstown Town Hall was constructed in 1867. Photo by L.S. Armstrong was extended earlier this year on vape However, he said, even if contingencies shop applications. In December, Putnam arise, “we don’t anticipate spending $2 For several years, town officials have In other business … County adopted a law regulating vape million. We’re not spending money if we don’t emphasized the need for repairs. “If we ¢ Shea said efforts continue to resolve shops. Earlier this week, President Donald have to.” Moreover, the project “is not going don’t do something with this building, we problems in the Garrison Landing Water Trump said his administration would to have any impact on taxes” because other won’t be able to function anymore and the District system, which has been beset seek to ban any non-tobacco flavors to bond debt obligations are ending, he said. building won’t function,” Shea said. by cloudy water and, more recently, by discourage use by children and teens. You’re invited to the Community Foundations of the LUXURY Hudson Valley Garden Party! RENTAL Join our 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 22nd, from 2 – 5 pm at the COLD SPRING Mashomack Preserve in Pine Plains. $5,200.00 This signature event ‘From Founders to the Future’ will honor five decades of our work to improve the community, together. Featuring locally sourced food, beverages and more – it will be an event to remember. The Locally Owned Market Leader This year’s speakers are Matthew Office: 140 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY Stinchcomb, Board Chair of the Good www.mccaffreyrealty.com Work Institute, and Jessica O.
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