HVNY News + Notes (11/27/23)
Info wanted after poaching incident caught on Ring camera in Greene – On November 22, officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a call about a deer shot illegally in the front yard of a residence. No one was home at the time of the shooting, but a Ring security camera captured the subjects and vehicle at the scene. If you have any information related to this complaint, contact ECO Palmateer at 518-478-1698, ECO Smith at 518-703-3529, or the New York State ECO 24-hour dispatch at 518-408-5852. All callers may remain anonymous.
Hunters: Donate your bounty of deer to families in need – Each year, DEC partners with the Venison Donation Coalition and Feeding New York State to help provide food for those in need. Through a cooperative relationship involving the New York State Department of Health, non-profit organizations like Feeding New York State's regional food banks and deer processors, hunters contribute nearly 40 tons of venison each year to families in need across the state. If you'd like to learn how you can support these programs or donate venison to help feed local families, visit the Venison Donation Coalition or Feeding New York State. You can also make a monetary contribution to the Venison Donation Coalition when you purchase your hunting license.
Love Apple Farm to close after 54 years – Chris Loken, an actor in between jobs, purchased the Columbia County farm in 1969 by with his wife, Rande Loken, a model, as “a physical outlet and a space to pursue a literary career.” With a farm stand (and those tamales!), a popular U-pick, and petting zoo, Lokens eventually moved back to the West Coast in 2012, and left farm operations to Francis Greenburger and Isabelle Autones. “We’ve enjoyed many seasons with you all and look forward to what the future holds.” Love Apple’s last day will be Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Last week’s public hearing in the Town of Woodstock with the town’s Housing Oversight Task Force was postponed due to weather. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 7pm in person at the Community Center and virtually via Zoom. Link
As of January 1, 2024, Sue Serino, who was elected Dutchess County Executive earlier this month, will make $185,000 annually, a 18-percent increase from the former county executive. The county clerk will receive a 26-percent increase next year, the Chair of the Legislature will get a 56-increase, and Legislative Leaders will get a 81-increase in salary. If you have an opinion about this, a public hearing on the budget with these legislative amendments will be taking place on Monday, December 4, 2023 beginning at 7pm on the 6th floor of 22 East Market Street in Poughkeepsie.
Still happening:
Love talking about the weather? The National Weather Service in Albany is hosting Weather Spotting Trainer Sessions both virtually and in person. Virtual sessions continue November 28, 2023 from 7-9pm. Register here.
WANTED: Arbor Day Photo/Artwork: Submit your photo or artwork for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest by December 31, 2023. Visit the NYS DEC website to find more details about the contest.
