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Dutchess River Days - July 3rd & 4th
Fireworks at Waryas Park - July 4th
Posted: July 2, 2009
Fourth of July fireworks are back at Victor C. Waryas park!
Events include river cruises on the John Jay Harvey Fireboat, water and laser light shows, live music by the Michael Dell Orchestra and more! Download the event flyer for additional information.
Mailing Address Changes
Posted: July 2, 2009
Update your address books! Beginning Wednesday, July 1, City Hall will discontinue the use of P.O. Box 300 for daily correspondence.
Mail sent to P.O. Box 300 will be forwarded to the new City Hall address. If you have any questions about the change, please contact the Finance Department at (845) 451-4027
The new mailing addresses are:
City Hall
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Section 8
1 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 301
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Water Flow Testing
Posted: June 25, 2009
The City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department will be servicing and testing the fire hydrant system in the city, which is directly linked to the drinking water supply.
The water flow tests may cause some discoloration and possibly affect the water drinking quality. The water is safe, but should be run until clear, Citizens are advised to use caution when doing their laundry, and it is recommended not doing white clothing for at least twenty-four hours (24) after testing has been completed in the vicinity of your neighborhood.
Holiday Schedule - July 4th Weekend
Posted: June 24, 2009
In observance of Independence Day, City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.
Trash and recycling collection will also be closed July 3rd. Collection will occur on the next regularly scheduled pick up day (Trash: July 7th, Recycling: July 10th). Residents who place trash or recyclables on the curb for collection on Friday, July 3rd are subject to a fine.
The City Bus Service and the Transfer Station will remain open on July 3rd.
The City Bus Service and Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Emergency services (Police and Fire) will remain open during this time.
Online Vehicle Auction
Posted: June 11, 2009
The City is pleased to announce another on-line vehicle auction beginning tomorrow June 12th at 1:00 PM and running thru Wednesday June 24th. The auctions will close sequentially every 5 minutes starting at 6:00 pm.
Inspection Day is Thursday June 18th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 at the DPW Complex. There are 54 vehicles in all.
For further questions regarding the on-line process or to place a bid on an item please call 1-800-536-1401 or visit : http://www.auctionsinternational.com
Skate Park Grand Opening
Posted: June 9, 2009
The City of Poughkeepsie Skate Park will celebrate it's grand opening on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00PM. The Mayor, Common Council, City staff and representatives from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The City of Poughkeepsie Skate Park is located at Waryas Park, 1 Main Street. (Google Maps)
The new fee structure for the Skate Park is:
| Fees |
City Resident: |
$8 - Season Pass |
Non-City Resident: |
$8 - Per Day |
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$50 - 10 Session Punch Pass |
| Hours of Operation |
Monday-Friday: |
2pm - Dusk* |
Saturday and Sunday |
12pm - Dusk* |
2009 Season: |
June 11 - October 31* |
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*
weather permitting |
For additional information about the City of Poughkeepsie Skate Park, please contact the Recreation Department at (845) 451-4100
Public Notice: Amendment to CDBG Action Plan
Posted: May 22, 2009
In accordance with the requirement set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a public notification must be published informing the City residents that due to the award of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds an amendment to the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan must be on public display for a 7 day period May 23, 2009 through June 2, 2009. It is being recommended that the Recovery Act funds be used for the demolition of 31 and 33 Rose Street. The amendment is available for review at Adriance Memorial Library, the Office of Social Development, 2nd floor City Hall or on the City’s website: www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com
Written comments may be directed to Linda MacIsaac, Social Development Director, City of Poughkeepsie, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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