Poughquag News

POUGHQUAG - Incoming Beekman Supervisor Daniel French promised a faster, smarter and more efficient town government Sunday during the town's swearing-in ceremony.

KENT Terry Hill Road: Carl Soderstrom, 54, of Lake Carmel was charged about 12:20 a.m. Dec.

Lindsey Avenue: James P. Vassallo, 25, of Buchanan was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a felony, and driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, Dec.

POUGHQUAG: A 19-year-old Poughquag man is scheduled to appear in Beekman town court next month after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a family member's house.

November 29, 2009, 7:11 AM / Three University at Buffalo students were awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year.

POUGHQUAG - A 39-year-old Bronx woman is scheduled to appear in Beekman town court after she allegedly tried to smuggle prescription drugs and pornographic DVDs to a prisoner at the Greenhaven Correctional Facility Tuesday.

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.