Poughquag News

A current UB student and two recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright student scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year and are abroad studying and contributing to the health and education systems of other countries.

POUGHQUAG - Peter Barton and Ron Mangeri are the likely winners of two four-year seats on the Beekman Town Board.

At the focal point of the fourth annual Dutchess County Veteran's Appreciation Day held Saturday in the Henry A. Wallace Center, five local veterans finally received the medals they had earned decades ago during their service in the armed forces.

The Wappingers Falls Rotary Club hosted the Students of the Month from three local schools at a recent meeting of the club.

City of Poughkeepsie leaders have approved changes to the historic preservation ordinance and ethics code-revisions that proponents said will protect historic homes and neighborhoods and promote government transparency.

M&T names branch manager - M&T Bank announced Rosemarie Giammatteo was named to manage two offices in Poughkeepsie, the Main Mall and Jefferson Plaza branches.

POUGHQUAG - A newly paved pathway at Beekman Town Center Park is proving to be popular with those who like to walk for exercise.

POUGHQUAG: Beekman Library will host a seminar called "Navigating the College Admissions Process" 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

POUGHQUAG - A coalition of six candidates, representing four political parties, will challenge for Beekman elected offices on Nov.

POUGHQUAG - A 304-acre hay and alfalfa farm on Frog Hollow Road is off limits to housing developers forever.

POUGHQUAG: Beekman residents are invited to share their views on town recreation programs at a forum Saturday at the rec center.

POUGHQUAG: Beekman Library will host a seminar called "Navigating the College Admissions Process" at 5:30 p.m. Oct.

Dutchess County legislative races are set for the Nov. 3 general election after voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's primary.

After a nice drive through some beautiful countryside, we arrived at our destination - Green Haven Restaurant and Pizzeria in Poughquag.

POUGHQUAG: The Town of Beekman Department of Recreation and Parks is taking registrations for its Toddler & Tots program.

Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer during a taping of the 'Today Show.' Members of Local 11, part of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians , waved placards and made noise as soon as the show went on the air at 7 a.m. to draw attention to their demands.

New thrift store has green mission -A new thrift store, This & That, opened Friday at 2345 South Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

POUGHQUAG - The Beekman Fire Department is holding a "wetdown" for its new pumper/rescue truck at 1 p.m. Saturday at the firehouse.

Route 311: A traffic stop by state police around 4:30 p.m. Friday resulted in the arrests of two people wanted on warrants.

POUGHQUAG - A developer of a previously approved 199-unit subdivision in Beekman instead wants permission to make it a 251-unit development geared toward seniors.