Kids are about to get an easier commute to South Avenue School as the crumbling slate sidewalks are set to get reconstructed by the City of Beacon. Not even a rugged three-wheel jogging stroller can make it down these sidewalks without threatening to tip over. "The intention is to go from Main Street to the school," said Beacon's City Administrator, Anthony J. Ruggiero. A timeline has not been set in stone (pun intended), but a contractor has been hired.
Usually homeowners pay privately to have their sidewalks done. But not in this case. "This is a traveled area to the school. It was viewed as safety for the kids," said Anthony when we reached out to inquire about specifics on the financing. "We received some funding from Dutchess County. There is no cost to homeowners, however, they are responsible for maintenance and upkeep."
Maybe you will blow-dry your hair this weekend or get a blowout from one of the salons in Beacon (men: it's a humidity thing). Whatever activities you pick, you've got a beautiful weekend ahead.
PS: The art galleries are still filled with the art that debuted earlier this month. If you're with friends and want to be in the know for where to go in Beacon's art world, visit A Little Beacon Blog's August Art Gallery Guide. Art-hopping is a great free activity!
BPAC Presents: Chicago - High School Edition
Day: Friday, August 24, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Superlative Theater presents A Night of Improv Comedy
Day: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
LGBTQ+ Last Saturday Party: It's A Black and White Affair
Day: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 10 pm to 2 am Location: The Wherehouse, 119 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 26, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Free Movie Night in Beacon’s Green Street Park
Wee Play + The Beacon Recreation Department Present: Coco Day: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: 25 Green St., Beacon, NY
Bring cash for snacks at the concession stand, brought to you by the BCSD PTO Collaborative and Wee Play. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
RECENTLY ADDED:
Ooh! Writers, you are in for some treats! Two new classes were added this week:
8-Week Memoir Workshop with Donna Minkowitz
Surprise Yourself; Surprise Your Reader, a Poetry Workshop from Ruth Danon
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio NEW BALLET CLASS:
Ballet Arts Studio has added a new class to their fall schedule: "Preparation for Ballet." Get details about it here!
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Enjoy a pop of color and sport some funky frames by Sabine Be. This handmade line of glasses is truly designer. Sabine Be's specialty - her art - is in designing glasses. It's not a side thing like it is for mega purse or fast fashion designers. It's a full-time focus; that's why the glasses look so good on you. Go in and try on a few.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Apparently "bridal bomber" jackets are a thing (Martha Stewart said so). Lambs Hill is always on-trend, and carries this sheer jacket by Justin Alexander. But how does one wear that? Hints: You can layer it over your dress to complement an industrial or urban venue, or take it to the beach on your honeymoon. The possibilities are endless!
Rhinebeck Bank
Community Banking meant a lot to Henry and Melissa when they closed on their home with Rhinebeck Bank. "Our lender Matt made us feel really comfortable right off the bat. We felt during the whole process that we were his only customer, even though I’m sure he had 20 other people to make his priority as well. Our closing day was the most relaxed experience I could have ever imagined. I didn’t know it would be that easy!” Watch Their Interview >
BeaconArts
The Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is now accepting applications for the award; the deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018. To honor Clara Lou Gould upon the occasion of her retirement after 18 years of service as Beacon’s mayor, and in recognition of her support of arts and culture in Beacon, BeaconArts created a special fund. The goal of the Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is to sponsor Beacon projects that aren't generally supported by other area arts organizations, including individual artists' projects, unique exhibitions, performance or public art projects, arts education programs, and community projects that promote area artists and arts activities, drawing attention to the valuable role of arts and culture in our community. Apply Online >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Shop SAVE THE DATE!
Local fashionista Amy Ma is bringing her collection of high fashion and couture from all over the world for two days of fast shopping for treasured pieces at A Little Beacon Space. You'll find lace, sequins, shoes, dresses, bags, accessories, and more. We have advance photos here! Days: Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2018 Details >
It's event season! Book your work retreat, pop-up shop or another kind of event in A Little Beacon Blog's Space in the middle of Main Street, central to food and things to do. Need a location for your holiday party? Details here!
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Get ready, y'all. The annual Halloween Kids Parade, brought to you by the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, is set for Sunday, October 28! Keep your eyes on this space for more details.
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Tin Shingle SAVE THE DATE! Day: Monday, September 24, 2018 Time: Noon
The Tin Shingle Member Mingle is starting up again on the last Monday of the month, beginning in September! Enjoy Stumptown coffee and cheeses from Beacon Pantry. Fire up your marketing brain, because we'll chat, catch up, and then go over how you are getting the word out about your business (or art, or book, or initiative). Membership with Tin Shingle at the starter level is required (Community Membership is $45/month). PS: Thank you Donna Davies, the Halloween Queen, for the meeting name idea! We were stumped! See, this is why meeting in person is fun. Hope to see you there!
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Every week or thereabouts, usually on Monday evenings, the Beacon City Council meets for one of two types of meetings:
An official meeting, where City Council members can vote things into law that impacts Beacon residents - for better or worse.
A Workshop, where they talk about recent issues typically raised by citizens at those meetings or by phone calls or emails, and hash out what might become a law.
The City Council meetings are where all of the things get decided. It's how rules end up in the code books that you wade through when trying to figure out if you need a permit to build a new porch, or if a large new building on Main Street needs to have a sign with its permit posted in public (just like houses do when under construction).
Meetings On TV
You can watch all of these meetings on TV on your Public Access Municipal Channel (if you still have cable). But if you miss a single meeting, you fall behind on a lot of meat. Fortunately, the Highlands Current sends a beat reporter, Jeff Simms, to regularly cover the meetings and report back on recent developments. He condenses an impressive amount of information into one short roundup article. Unfortunately, he is restricted by available print space. In the blogosphere, however, we can go on... and on...
The Easy Access Government Meeting Section
Here at A Little Beacon Blog, we have our handy-dandy Easy Access Government Meeting section where you can do an easy search for anything, and find Agendas and Videos of the meetings all on the same page. For instance, if you saw that "Kearney Realty" was on the agenda for something, and you can't remember who they are or what property they own, you can do a Search on our website, and you'll get all the times they were mentioned in City Council, Planning or Zoning Board meetings. You can also run this search at the City of Beacon's website. We do get all of our info from the City of Beacon's website, so it's wonderful that they put it up there.
Recaps of City Council Meetings
We're going to start to produce very short recaps of the City Council Meetings to help you stay current. Sometimes, the issues in these meetings may bubble to a larger article here on A Little Beacon Blog. Like when we took a deep dive into the Airbnb legislation exploration.
Each of these meetings is linked to in full on their own pages. Just like on the City website, each line-item has been linked to any corresponding documents that have been attached to it (thanks Marilyn for all of this work you do each week on this!).
Here are the CliffsNotes for the most recent meeting, on 8/20/2018.
Junior Police Academy Graduation Presentation This was a camp listed in our Summer Camp Guide that provided an opportunity for local kids to learn about law enforcement for one week during the summer. Local eateries donated lunch, and students did everything from obstacle courses to going on field-trips to different offices. Before the meeting got started, a different student spoke before the council to describe what they did each day.
Public Comment Heard That Night
This is when anyone from the public can speak for three minutes on anything they want. We do take notes about who spoke about what, but we'll leave it to you to listen to the video. Sometimes comments made here make it into articles on A Little Beacon Blog, or into law for the City of Beacon.
Public Hearings Heard That Night
Public Hearings are your chance to voice your concern right before the City Council is going to write something into law.
PUBLIC HEARING HEARD THAT NIGHT: On a local law to create Chapter 97 and amend Chapters 192 and 223 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Driveways Sounds boring, right? Driveways - just another thing to get permission to fix! Turns out, Beaconites did need to adhere to some code before creating their driveways, but they didn't need to get a permit aka official permission. Plus, the regulations that residents did need to adhere to were located in three different places. The Council wanted to change that and make it easier to find and read.
According to Mayor Casale, "The only thing that was ever on the books in the City Of Beacon was that if you wanted to put a driveway in, you had to be a certain amount of feet from the property line. Over the last year or so, [new] driveways were put in [by residents] and it became controversial. So we decided, like other communities, to have a permit to put a driveway in that would be addressed in our code, and reflect the zoning law."
The Council wanted to know when a driveway could cut into their own streets, and that it adhered to some rules. They hammered out what the condensed and simplified law would look like in a Workshop Meeting back on June 11, 2018, and this August meeting was the Public Hearing on it to hear from the public to see if the public brought any ideas to the table. No one came to this Public Hearing, so it's moving on into the next stage of getting voted on to be turned into law.
Reports
Next come the reports from each City Council member, including the Mayor and the City Administrator. This is where you learn things like what events they attended, what issues they were alerted about, or if we're in a drought. We'll let you listen to the video for these.
Future Public Hearings
Mark your calendar, because if you want to hop into the discussion about a major issue being made into law or amended, this is your big chance. If you want it or don't want it, come on down. Sometimes, only the side that doesn't want it comes down, or vice versa. So if you support an issue or don't, come down to the Municipal Building (near the train, overlooking the Hudson River) to say why.
PUBLIC HEARING September 4, 2018: 1. A resolution to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2018 to receive comment on proposed resolution to amend the language in Section 223-41.21 B(1)(b) of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning the Linkage District This means that rules governing the area down near the train station - which is hot for development right now - have been worded in such a way that they are keeping a type of company that the City wants to be there, from being there. The example company that triggered this is Docuware, a document management company. Originally, Docuware wanted to relocate to the first building on Main Street that currently houses the Beacon Creamery.
As an aside, according to Ron at the Beacon Creamery, his landlord was going to move him up the street for a year during construction, and then move him back into a space that would have been made larger for his ice cream shop. Ron had been looking forward to the change.
Now Docuware is looking at property in the Linkage District near the train station, specifically where the auto shop is, and Spire Studios, the studio workspaces of several artists. You may have stepped inside this building during this year's and previous Beacon Open Studios.
The original language was written to keep out big box-type stores, but it has had the effect of keeping out other types of business that the City does want. According to Anthony Ruggiero, the City Administrator: "When we looked at the regulations, it was disjointed as to how it was adopted. Intent was to have mixed-use development. The way it was written, it was required to have two buildings. Total of buildings would be 25,000 square feet. When John [Clarke, the City's Planning Consultant] looked at it, the Comprehensive Plan was trying to prevent Big Box, but not mixed-use. The proposal coming to the Council would be two floors commercial, two floors residential."
PUBLIC HEARING September 4, 2018: 2. A resolution to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2018, to receive public comment on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 211 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Parking and Traffic Issues This translates to proposed Stop Signs and No Parking Signs at the following places, as requested by citizens who wrote in:
Stop Signs on Monell Place (near Tompkins Terrace)
Adding No Parking to Dewindt and South Chestnut Street (near St. Rocco's)
PUBLIC HEARING September 4, 2018: Last Minute Addition: A special Public Hearing to discuss proposed new apartments for 21 South Avenue. This is the former Martin Luther King Center and is now owned by St. Andrew and St. Luke Episcopal Church.
Local Laws and Resolutions
3. A resolution to approve a memorandum of understanding for intermunicipal collaboration to promote sustainable water and wastewater systems
4. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or City Administrator to sign an agreement authorizing and supporting the joint municipal land use review for the future redevelopment of the Beacon Correctional Facility. This just means they can review proposals for this land. According to the City Administrator, eight ideas have come in, and one RFP that didn't work.
5. A resolution awarding the contract for a Concentration Tanks Drive replacement to Rebuild-It Services Group, LLC. Translates to: You're Hired!
6. A resolution awarding the contract for the South Ave Sidewalks Project to Ben Ciccone, Inc. Translates to: You're Hired! The sidewalks along South Avenue by South Avenue Elementary are getting paved! Some funding came from Dutchess County. We reached out to City Administrator Anthony Ruggiero by email to hear more. He told us, "The intention is to go from Main Street to the School. It was viewed as safety for the kids. There is no cost to homeowners, however, they are responsible for maintenance and upkeep." UPDATED: This has been updated since the original publishing of this article on this website and in our newsletter.
7. A resolution awarding the contract for the Churchill Parking Lot and Pocket Park Project to Butler Construction Group Translates to: You're Hired!
8. A resolution awarding the contract for the Kristy Drive Storm Drainage Slip Lining to Skanex Pipe Services, Inc. Translates to: You're Hired!
9. A resolution amending Condition 6 of Schedule B on the deed for Lot 2 of the West End Lofts Project This is a technicality of who is the payee. From the Coversheet: "WHEREAS, the construction lender for the West End Lofts Project has requested that the borrower be a single payer entity and not the current owner, Kearney Realty Group, Inc; and WHEREAS, Kearney Realty Group, Inc. proposes to form an affiliate of the Kearney Realty Group which will be a single payer entity; and WHEREAS, the present members of the Kearney Realty Group are Ken and Jean Kearney; there have not been any changes to Kearney Realty Group since the closing and there will be no changes to the members until such time the closing of construction and a certificate of occupancy is issued for this building,"
Some Highlights From Previous Summer Meetings
Even though most of us were on vacation or doing summer things, the City Council marched on and hashed out topics. Some highlights of what happened:
The metal trash cans on Main Street have been an issue with the public, in that they overflow. This was discussed months ago when Royal Carting, the city's trash collector, attended the meeting to present their estimate for trash and recycling pickup. New designs of trash cans were discussed. A most recent decision was that the tops of the trash cans would be replaced, so that there will be a larger hole for trash only, and not recycling.
Recycling is becoming problematic and is now costing the city money. It used to be that the City of Beacon actually received money for their recycling. But now the city is paying money to have the recycling done. According to James Constantino, the attorney representing Royal Carting: "The cost of recycling materials primarily from China has dropped dramatically," he stated at a City Council meeting on May 29, 2018. Plus, "contaminated" recycling, which is when trash (like food or plastic bags) gets into recycling, costs more to get rid of because it needs to be sorted. According to Mayor Casale also at that meeting: "The whole recycling market right now is topsy-turvy... Most of the county is not considering doing recycling anymore." A Little Beacon Blog covered this in greater detail when Beacon went to weekly recycling pickup in 2016.
Two new police officers were hired, including one woman. One new fireman was hired full-time after being a volunteer for several years.
New apartment and office buildings at 248 Tioronda had representatives back at the podium presenting their vision. Details can be found in this article.
New free bus service! The Dutchess County bus that goes west down Main Street, circles around the train station, then heads all the way to the mountain may be free starting Wednesday, August 22, 2018. It used to be called the G Line and now is called the Free Line. One of the buses is wrapped in a cheerful light blue decoration. This has BeaconArts' stamp on it, and we'll be producing an article to shed more light. Basically, this bus is free, and apparently you can hail it from any safe spot on the street.
Council Person Amber Grant wanted the people in her Ward 4* to know that the polling location for them to vote in the Primaries has changed. The new polling location is 50 Liberty Street, which is the First Presbyterian Church near the Lofts at Beacon Falls. The new voting date for everyone is Thursday, September 13, 2018. Not sure what ward you are in (i.e. which district you live in and which city council member represents you)? Visit this link to see where you need to go to vote: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/VoterSearch.aspx
However, if you have questions for the Board of Elections, their phone number is this, but isn’t working today: (845) 486-2473. Their main page that lists the polling locations by county is currently blank. *CORRECTION: We incorrectly typed the wrong ward number in the Newsletter sent out for this article. The correct ward is 4.
A Little Beacon Blog's Development Guide was updated to include the new vision and direction for the prospective apartments at 248 Tioronda Avenue, which is down near the mountain, just off Main Street, past the silos (think: the Wares Shop), and down a 12' hill near Fishkill Creek. Originally this was to be residential apartments, but now it must include commercial space as well.
A zoning law passed in the spring of 2018 took into account "steep slopes" and other "non-buildable" land, changing the mathematical formula used by developers and the City to determine how many apartment units can fit in a project. In the case of 248 Tioronda, the number of apartment units was reduced from 100 to 64. The spring ruling also impacted the Edgewater project (you can read about that in the Highlands Current), which is near Tompkins Terrace and overlooks Riverfront Park and the MTA train. That project had to reduce its number of apartments, which started at 307, but is now a lower number. The footprint of the seven proposed buildings did not change, but the apartment sizes did increase.
Homeowners who live in their homes (aka owner-occupied homes) in Dutchess County and who meet certain income requirements have the opportunity to apply for home repair and renovation projects from Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (RTDC). The deadline is Sunday, September 30, 2018 to be considered for 2019 Rebuilding Day Programs, so act fast! After applications are evaluated, decisions will be made after February 2019.
Making homes "warm, safe, dry and independent" are the main goals of the program. If you meet certain requirements and are considered for participation in the program, a staff member or volunteer from RTDC will come to your home to discuss the program with you and evaluate the repairs needed. That's just one step of the qualification process, however, and doesn't mean that you've been awarded the repairs.
You can find the application online here. We've screenshotted the income limits from the application to make those easy to see as well, as you consider the program. Good luck!
Photo Credit: Screenshot taken from the RTDC online application
In March 2018, A Little Beacon Blog was the proud sponsor of the Move It Baby, Move It family dance party and fundraiser for the newly formed Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center. We checked in with the fundraiser's organizer and author of this article, Phoebe Zinman Winters, to see how it all went!
This dance party fundraiser for the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center tore up Quinn’s dance floor with some superstar DJs, raffle prizes and dancers that didn’t quit. Those dancing families raised $1,000 for the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center, which helped the center open new doors.
Fundraising Opened the Doors To The Newburgh LBGTQ+ Center
Photo Credit: Phoebe Zinman Winters. The DJs are Decora and H2O.
We are so pleased to share such a great update from them! Karen Naimool from The Newburgh LBGTQ+ Center reports that they used the funds to rent space in Newburgh for a "pop-up office."
"We are able to go into this venture for three months and are looking for additional funding to help us keep the doors open,” said Karen. The office will be used for general operations as well as a place where resources and events can be offered. The Newburgh LBGTQ+ Center is involved in many events, education and trainings for community and board members; they also work on increasing their visibility in the community.
Fundraising Events Since Move It Baby, Move It
The Newburgh LBGTQ+ Center's Purple Rain Prince Tribute Dance Party and Drag Show Fundraiser was in June, and fundraising dancers laced up our dancing shoes again (or zipped up our dancing boots) and partied like it was 1999. It was an especially good time and the dance floor was overflowing with cuteness and love.
Karen let us know about the results of the Prince Fundraiser: "It was an amazing success. Monies were raised by ticket sales, the GoFundMe, community member donations and local business sponsorship." Sponsors of that event included: 1. The Wherehouse 2. Shapiro's Furniture Barn 3. Blacc Vanilla 4. Black Lives Matter Hudson Valley 5. Millenium Tattoo 6. Hale's Hardware 7. Machu Picchu Restaurant 8. Liberty Street Bistro
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center set a fundraising goal in June 2018, and made it to $3,760.77! This funding will go towards programs (materials, advertising, etc…), stipends for organizers and further leadership development through trainings, retreats and workshops.
If you’d like to contribute to the center's current fundraising goals, you can donate at https://www.gofundme.com/5mprazs to continue to grow and support this valuable local resource in its mission to serve the needs of the community.
Stay tuned for more fabulous Move It Baby, Move It dance parties in the future, and if you have any great ideas for fundraising recipients, you can send them along to phoebe@alittlebeaconblog.com.
Literary talent alert for the Hudson Valley and Beacon in particular! Our own Beaconite Nate Chinen, an American jazz critic, New York Times music critic, and Director of Editorial Content at WBGO Jazz, has released his book, Playing Changes, published by Knopf Doubleday Books. I'm placing my order at our local bookstore, Binnacle Books! It's so easy to pop into Binnacle to order whatever I'm looking to read, with assistance from the helpful person behind the counter.
Here’s what it’s about, according to Google Books: “One of jazz’s leading critics gives us an invigorating, richly detailed portrait of the artists and events that have shaped the music of our time. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, Playing Changes is the first book to take the measure of this exhilarating moment: it is a compelling argument for the resiliency of the art form and a rejoinder to any claims about its calcification or demise.” It earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly - this book is kind of a big deal!
Happy humid and rainy weekend! You'd best enjoy the warmth while it lasts, because we spotted some red leaves on the baby trees while returning from a mini-getaway up north. Fall is indeed coming, which means two things: the Annual Car Show and Back to School. See details below on setting up Car Show sponsorships with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce.
Riverside Craft Fair Day: Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19, 2018 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY Information >
Orange County Pop, Rock, DooWop Series 2018
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information > Back to School Block Party
Day:Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: South Avenue Park (Loopers Court) on 9D & South Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
The Whispering Tree Album Release Show
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 8 to 10 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
One Quiet Plunge presents country/…/city/…/music from the Hudson Valley’s landscapes
Day: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Time: 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
2018 "Never Say No" 5k and Family Fun Run
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 9 am to noon Location: 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio NEW FRIDAY CLASSES:
Intro to Modern and Intro to Theater Dance classes will be available on Fridays for younger students. Fall classes begin after Monday, September 10, 2018! See the Fall Schedule Here >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
It's that little pink box! Trust us, you want one. Especially if you're wearing glasses more and more often, and you need sunglasses too. Let Luxe Optique fill your prescription into these frames. Retro fashion lovers will love Jackie 60, this vintage-inspired frame from Christian Roth Eyewear.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
The gowns are great, right? Obviously. The glam goes on with the decor on which dresses hang, found inside of Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. The shopping experience is exactly what you'd be looking for if you were a bride. See these new arrivals from Hayley Paige for yourself by making an appointment or stepping inside for a peek.
PRICE REDUCED!
If old houses aren't your thing, but living in Beacon is, then this newish construction house on 32 Victor Road with four bedrooms might be more your style. There's lots of space with this home - both inside and out. Plus, the price was just lowered a smidge. Did you check it out yet?
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
What does it mean to get insurance through an independent agency? Beacon native Susan Antalek Pagones, an Executive Partner at Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, highlights recent examples of the personal touch she gives to clients. Read about it here >
BeaconArts
There's a new crew of board members and officers this year at BeaconArts, and we're going to tell you about them in an upcoming article. Keep your eyes here!
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Showroom SAVE THE DATE! Corrado's Design Center, located in Hyde Park, is taking over A Little Beacon Space for Second Saturday weekend (Friday to Sunday, September 7-9) in order to bring you a showroom experience. Corrado's Design Center specializes in porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics, and glass products for residential and commercial projects. There may be wine and a craft involved! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9 (hours vary) Details >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Annual Car Show in Beacon is set for Sunday, October 14, 2018. The event has grown each year. If your business is interested in participating or sponsoring, email coken@optonline.net to learn more.
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Part of the fun of putting together A Little Beacon Blog’s Real Estate Listing Guide is getting acquainted with new areas of town! Like this house at 49 Lamplight Street - it's surrounded by acres of nature, yet is in Beacon’s South Avenue Elementary School District. Where is this, we wondered?
So we took a drive and found it! It’s down the street heralded by that Revolutionary War man off Route 9D. Just take a left as you head north towards the Renegades' Stadium, and you'll see the house next to the huge building that was home to two short-lived restaurants (and is currently for sale again... remember Mary Kelly’s and the other one?).
From the looks of the sign in this picture, we missed the memo about Revolutionary War Day on August 12 down on the Verplanck Homestead! Well, now you have two reasons to explore this area.
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Second Saturday, August 11! Art Happenings In Beacon Include, Clockwise From Top Right, Colus At Clutter Gallery; Chantelle Norton At Matteawan Gallery; Chris Sanders at Hudson Beach Glass; Diane Christi At The Howland Cultural Center; Eileen Sackman At Bau.
Happy Second Saturday, people of Beacon! Dodge raindrops and thunder, and get to the galleries to see fantastic art - in new openings and continuing shows. We've got it all covered in Beacon's most comprehensive Art Gallery Guide.
It may be stormy, but it's still the dog days of summer. Consider this a friendly reminder that leisure time is fleeting, and we should make the most of the long days while we still have them. Several shows around town are spotlighting animals in art. At Hudson Beach Glass, you'll find Chris Sanders' four- and eight-legged friends, and at bau, Eileen Sackman's endangered critters. This is the second-to-last weekend to see Zoology at Matteawan Gallery - don't miss the incredible diversity of art that rivals the diversity of the animal kingdom itself! Check the Guide for details on all of these and every other show.
Big thanks to BeaconArts, the masterminds and promotional powerhouses behind Second Saturday and so many Beacon events! And thanks to the sponsors of A Little Beacon Blog, whose support allows us to produce the content we bring to you. Stop in to support them while you're out and about doing Second Saturday!
This weekend is August's Second Saturday in Beacon, which means the galleries in town unveil new exhibits that (usually) last through the month.
This Second Saturday is big because 26 locations on Main Street join in, thanks to Windows on Main Street, now in its 13th year. Windows on Main Street is the annual event that turns Main Street into a milelong outdoor art gallery. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor of this event, and you can find out more about Windows on Main Street in our article here!
As you are out and about, take photos of storefront windows you see, and tag us @alittlebeacon! Light up Instagram with what you find!
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
Days: Thursday to Sunday, August 9-12, 2018 Time/Location: Visit website for times and locations Information >
Newburgh Jazz Series 2018
Day: Friday, August 10, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Pontoon at The Beacon Pool
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: The Beacon Pool, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Orange County Pop, Rock, DooWop Series 2018
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY
Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information > PLUS: The New Corn Bread Contest. Get out your recipe card out and bring your best bread! Contest Details Here >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
108 Beads - Sacred Malas & Inspiring Chants
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 1 to 4:30 pm Location: Namastesis Yoga & Wellness, 1065 Main St., Suite H, Fishkill, NY Information >
RECENTLY ADDED: Ballet Arts Studio: Adult Beginning Tap Day: Mondays starting September 10 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm
BALLET ARTS STUDIO Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Dates: Monday to Thursday, August 20-23, 2018 Time/Ages/Price: 5 to 6 pm (ages 9-12), $17 per class or $60 for 4 Time/Ages/Price: 6 to 7:30 pm (ages 13+), $20 per class or $70 for 4
This is a great end-of-summer camp class! Technique classes in a different discipline each day. Theater Dance on Mondays, Jazz on Tuesdays, Ballet on Wednesdays and Modern on Thursdays. All classes taught by Ballet Arts Studio faculty. Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email them info@balletartsstudio.com to register.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Luxe Optique has been open for two years and they are celebrating with all of their amazing friends in Beacon! Join them for hors d'oeuvres, beverages and a sneak peek at what's to come for Luxe Optique. PLUS: An Anne et Valentin expert will be at the shop to show designs from their next collection!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
In addition to your big day, Lambs Hill can be a part of the pre-wedding festivities! Check out this bachelorette party fun featuring some Hayley Paige athleisure wear.
Blackbird Attic
422 Main Street
FREE styling session for Second Saturday! From 2:30 to 7:30 pm, there will be a personal stylist to offer advice. Message the shop ahead of time to confirm a spot. Enjoy some wine while you're there!
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Bank puts the "community" into Community Banking. "At Rhinebeck Bank, we not only take pride in knowing the value of helping our community, but being a part of that community,” says Rhinebeck Bank’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michelle Barone-Lepore. Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article >
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS GUIDE
Designed for people who want to get cozy in (or near) Beacon. Shop for homes by picture, or by must-have details, like "Big Yard" or even "3 Car Garage." If a garage is a mandatory requirement for your house search, we've made it easy to find. Go Home Shopping >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
With a hot market out there, you can get caught up in a lot of details when buying a home. Depending on the type of home you're buying, don't neglect the type of insurance required for your home. Learn more about the difference between Condo and Homeowners insurance. Read It Here >
BeaconArts | Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Back for its 13th year, join artists and supporters to celebrate the opening of this year's Windows on Main Street at Oak Vino Wine Bar this Saturday. See the "Tiny Windows" exhibit and watch live drawing happen before your eyes. For the next month, shops, restaurants and other storefronts host 26 art exhibits in their windows. Main Street itself is the gallery! Day: Saturday for Opening Reception Time: 6 to 9 pm Where: Oak Vino Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article Here >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Showroom SAVE THE DATE! Corrado's Design Center, located up Route 9 in Hyde Park, is taking over A Little Beacon Space for September's Second Saturday in order to bring you a showroom experience. Corrado's Design Center specializes in porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics and glass products for residential and commercial projects. There may be wine and a craft involved! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9, 2018 Details >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Connect with other businesses in Beacon and show your support for the community. Being involved with the chamber can help it improve its service to local businesses.
Katie James, Inc. WEBSITE DESIGN: Cold Spring Fitness
Katie James, Inc., the couture branding agency based in Beacon, redesigned the website for Cold Spring Fitness, the boutique fitness studio located on Route 9. Priorities for this project were making classes and membership signup easy with custom MindBody links, as well as maintaining their top SEO rankings in Google when the site moved. Take A Look >
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle trains business owners, artists and makers in how to get the word out about their business using PR, Social Media, SEO, and Newsletter Campaigns. Getting your business featured in magazines (local and national) is totally possible. The key is pitching the right idea at the right time. For today only (Friday), Tin Shingle has opened up the Training Webinar "PR Planning for August: What To Pitch in August for Media Coverage." Stream it free for today only. After that, stream it free with a membership to Tin Shingle, or purchase individually. Watch this webinar >
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When you live in the big city, you tend to not think about community banks. You may have heard about the financial benefits of banking with credit unions in financial books you’ve read. However, the concept of a “community bank” is one that shows up mostly in movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” where community banker Jimmy Stewart is saved by his community after years of his independent bank helping people during their own financial challenges.
What what does "community bank" mean in your real life out here in Beacon and the Hudson Valley region? When banking with a community bank like Rhinebeck Bank?
At Rhinebeck Bank, "Your Success Is Our Success"
“Your success is our success.” I’ve heard this statement spoken by the bankers at Rhinebeck Bank. Their involvement in the community through sponsoring events and elevating awareness puts them in the middle of everyday life. Finances of a community bank are directly connected to the people and the businesses in that same community. If a business who has a loan with Rhinebeck Bank fails, then the bank is impacted as well. Big banks that are too big to fail and have branches all over the world don’t feel that loss in quite the same way.
Listening To Customers
Stacey Schindler is the newest branch manager at Rhinebeck Bank’s Beacon Branch, located on 9D just before the Renegades Stadium. “I have been in banking for 21 years and it was always my dream to become a Branch Manager,” says Stacey. “One of the reasons is due to one of my all-time favorite movies, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ I LOVE that you referenced it in this article.” (PS: I gave Stacey a sneak peek of this article before going to publication.)
"The connections and relationships that are made with the people in our community and businesses here at Rhinebeck Bank have the same nostalgic feel of that movie. Here at Rhinebeck Bank, we connect with local people and help them realize their dreams through education, active listening, and genuinely caring about helping them find the best financial solutions,” says Stacey.
History Matters
Rhinebeck Bank, one of the only independent banks in the Hudson Valley, opened in 1861 and has made community involvement its top priority ever since. Many of your favorite organizations and businesses do business with Rhinebeck Bank, including The Art Effect (formerly Spark Media Project), and Mill House Brewing Company.
Plugging Into The Community
Dedicated to bringing people together to help business flourish, Rhinebeck Bank has sponsored hundreds of events over the years, working closely with entities including BeaconArts here in Beacon, and municipalities like the City of Poughkeepsie.
“At Rhinebeck Bank, we not only take pride in knowing the value of helping our community, but being a part of that community,” says Rhinebeck Bank’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michelle Barone-Lepore. “As a good neighbor, that means making a real difference and striving to create a positive impact on as many lives as possible, beyond just writing a check. Rhinebeck Bank has and will continue to always be a part of the fabric of the communities we not only serve, but embed ourselves in.”
Watch Rhinebeck Bank’s Show on TV!
Rhinebeck Bank also produces an interview series, called “Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank” that features their business clients. Binge-watch it, because you’ll learn all sorts of things about the origins and special business challenges of big and small local businesses around you.
To learn about how Rhinebeck Bank can help you realize your business dreams, schedule a call with Beacon’s Branch Manager, Stacey, at (845) 831-0300, or visit one of Rhinebeck Bank’s many other qualified business bankers.
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Artists and Businesses Merge to Make Main Street the Gallery
On Second Saturday, August 11, Beacon’s 1.5 mile long Main Street becomes a 24-hour, 7-day a week gallery space for the next month! Running through September 8, 2018, site-specific art installations are revealed in 26 Main Street storefront windows taking part in the public art exhibit, Windows on Main Street (WOMS). As you're walking around, do you notice that certain storefront windows are filled with something extra special?
“Artists are paired with local businesses, and together they create a site-specific work of art,” says WOMS 2018 director Diana Currie, who is also a participating artist with a window this year (you may remember her “yarn bombing” work of Beacon’s iconic Dummy Light in 2015, which triggered a public response to the yarn cozy knitted around the Dummy Light for days after the initial setup). Now in its 13th year, WOMS is a project of BeaconArts, the organization dedicated to organizing, promoting and nurturing the city’s multifaceted arts community.
“Windows on Main Street is a fantastic way for local artists - both newcomers and established - to really get more involved in our arts community, and in our community in general,” said Currie.
How to Find the Artists and Windows
A list of this year’s participants, locations, and artist statements can be found at www.windowsonmainstreet.com. Maps of the event are available around town at various locations, including Beacon’s Visitors Center, and participating businesses. You can read about each artist from the Windows on Main Street website when you click on their location. In fact, you should read about the installation "In Memory of Anthony Marra Jr." put on by his sister Catherine E. Marra at Mountain Tops.
The Windows on Main headquarters and “Tiny Windows” exhibit is located at Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St. Oak Vino and Windows on Main Street will host an opening celebration on August 11, starting at 6 pm. In addition to the “Tiny Windows" exhibit, there will be a live drawing/auction by artist Donna Mikkelsen, a DJ, and complimentary food. Windows on Main Street shirts and totes will also be available for purchase to benefit the project.
Funding Provided By...
This monthlong public art event is a project of BeaconArts, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster and encourage the advancement of the City of Beacon as a center for arts and culture. This means that Windows on Main is supported by BeaconArts' membership income, in addition to any fundraisers and sponsorships that the WOMS team organizes. BeaconArts' Ex-Officio and past president Kelly Ellenwood further explains: "It also means that BeaconArts will always support the event - both financially, and with deeper volunteer commitment."
Windows on Main Street 2018 was also made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature) and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. Sponsorships are also possible for businesses who want to directly sponsor the event. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor!
Look for These Windows
Tag us in photos you see, and use the hashtag #WOMS2018 to light up Instagram with the art and add to that hashtag collection. Here's what we have found so far, courtesy of Instagrammers:
Window: The Chocolate Studio, 494 Main Street Artist: Jan Dolan Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Big Mouth Coffee Roasters, 387 Main Street Artist: Sarah J. Berman Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Vegetalien, 504 Main Street Artist: Kat Stoutenborough Photo Credit: Kat Stoutenborough
Window: Meyer's Olde Dutch (MOD), 184 Main Street Artist: Erica Hauser Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: NFP (New Form Perspective), 504 Main Street Artist: Kristen J. Macauley Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Oak Vino, 389 Main Street Artist: Donna Mikkelsen Photo Credit: BeaconArts
Window: Ella's Bellas, 418 Main Street Artist: Judith Kepner Rose Photo Credit: Judith Kepner Rose Sculpture
Conversations between people have been going something like this:
"Looks like it's going to rain any minute!"
"Oh wait, no it's not. The sun is out, scorching me, let's go get Moo Moo's Ice Cream at the Chocolate Studio!"
Get in car, or hoof on foot and...
"Did we bring an umbrella? It's pouring! Quick, duck into Beacon Bath and Bubble. Oh look! Bath bombs!"
Moral of the story? Despite So. Much. Rain. Just get out there! Let's see what's going on in the neighborhood...
Post-It Note Art Making at Library for Windows on Main
Day: Now through Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: Regular library hours Location: 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
2nd Annual O+ Poughkeepsie Festival
Days: Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4, 2018 Time: Kicks off at 6:30 pm Friday; noon to 8:30 pm Saturday Location:View map for locations Information >
LongReach Arts in “NICHES” Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Concert: Howland Wolves
Day: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Club Draw Picnic Fundraiser for Ramps at the Skate Park at Memorial Park
Day: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Time: Noon to 7 pm Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
Ramps at Memorial Park Information >
NEW Corn Bread Contest for the 2018 Corn Festival
Get out the recipe card for your best corn bread, because this year, the Beacon Sloop Club is adding a Corn Bread Contest to their highly anticipated Corn Festival! Contest Details Here >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Do check it during the week - you may have missed the latest learning opportunity, like the iPhone Workshop that was yesterday (Thursday)!
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
RECENTLY ADDED:
New Theater Dance Classes at Ballet Arts Studio.
There are activities for older kids, like Sketchbook for Teens, which resumes in October at the library, and workshops from Hudson Valley Young Painters.
REGISTRATION OPEN Ballet Intensive Week Dates: Monday to Friday, August 13-17, 2018 Ages/Time/Price: Ages 12+, 10 am to 4 pm, $375 per week
In-studio performance on Friday at 6 pm. During this five-day program, taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointe work and work on Variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email them info@balletartsstudio.com to register.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Get the eyes checked before school starts! August is National Eye Exam Month 👀 For the month of August, Luxe Optique is offering FREE comprehensive eye exams for students in kindergarten through high school! Walk-in or visit their website to book an appointment.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
The selection of flower girl dresses at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique is unbelievably adorable. Go inside the shop to see the La Petite Hayley Paige collection. These flower girl dresses are now available to order!
Rhinebeck Bank
When purchasing a new home, there are pros and cons to working with big national banks, and working with local banks. Do your research to see who you're the most comfortable with, and start by calling Rhinebeck Bank. Learn about this home-buying experience >
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS GUIDE
Designed for people who want to get cozy in (or near) Beacon. Shop for homes by picture, or by must-have details, like "Big Yard" or even "3-Car Garage." If a garage is a mandatory requirement for your house search, we made it easy to find. Go Home Shopping >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
When the Big Storm of May 2018 hit the Hudson Valley, bringing down huge trees onto people's homes, agents of Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency were there to represent their clients, pushing for them to get advancement on claims. We interviewed Susan Antalek Pagones to get the full story. Read it here >
BeaconArts Schedule Change Alert!
Starting Saturday, August 4, The G Line bus (the big buses that say Dutchess County on the side of them) will operate an expanded schedule in Beacon, from 5:30 am through 9:15 pm Monday through Saturday, to help people get to different ends of town earlier and later. Another change is, soon, the G Line will be Free for All, and one of the buses will be wrapped in a new bright blue color. We are told that the Free fares on the new G Line will happen in late August or early September. Keep an eye on this space for updates on those changes.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce COMING UP: Tuesday, August 7, 5 to 7 pm
Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, along with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, for their joint meeting at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades. Networking will take place from 5 to 7 pm. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. All attendees receive a complimentary ticket to the game that night! The evening is courtesy of Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency. Details & RSVP >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host a client meeting or presentation, or a company retreat from this quiet, private setting located in the middle of Beacon in the historic Telephone Building. Convenient to everything - hotels, train, and parking - you can focus on your day and host in style.
$250 Half Day (up to 4 hours)
$485 Full Day (up to 8 hours) Discount available to those who host quarterly meetings or workshops!
$950 3-Day Pop-Up Shop Package (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
$1,450 3-Day Pop-Up Shop Package with Flyer Design and Distribution Details >
Katie James, Inc. NEW WEBSITE + BRAND LAUNCH: This Spring, Katie James, Inc. helped rebrand the little studio in Cold Spring known as On The Fly, into its new life as Cold Spring Fitness, from private trainer and owner Dawn Scanga. The couture branding project included a new logo, website, business cards, gift cards, and desk-sheets. The website is designed in Squarespace, uses a MailChimp newsletter, and relies heavily on MindBody to manage class signups and subscriptions. Katie James, Inc. was able to work directly with the client to dive deeply into MindBody to make it work much easier for customers. Learn More >
Tin Shingle
Need to get the word out about what you do? Tin Shingle teaches you how to do that using PR, Social Media, and SEO (aka Google). All you need is to think big and free your mind. Tin Shingle can help by giving you the training, empowerment and skills to get this done. Tin Shingle is also owned by A Little Beacon Blog's publisher, and specializes in training and empowerment for business owners, artists and makers. Sign up for their free newsletter >
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Photo Credit: Howland Public Library, used to give an idea of how the wall could look. Pictured is a Giant Robot Post-it Note Art Wall for illustration purposes.
Do drop into the Howland Public Library most anytime, now through Saturday, August 11, to make your piece of Post-It Note Art for the library's Post-It Note Community Art Wall. The Community Art Wall is part of this year's Windows on Main Street public art installation, in which the Howland Public Library is participating. People of all ages are invited to create a Post-It Note sized creation for the Community Art Wall.
Windows on Main Street is an annual exhibition that pairs artists with storefronts along Beacon's Main Street. This year, 26 Main Street businesses are participating, and for the library's exhibit, you're invited to be one of the contributing artists. The exhibit will be up for one month.
A rainbow of sticky notes and a ton of art supplies will be available at the library to inspire you. This is a great impromptu summer activity as you're looking for free things to do in Beacon on Main Street. Please note, the Post-it Note art maker station may not be open during some programs at the library.
The library is located in the middle of Beacon's downtown at 313 Main St., near Glazed Over Donuts.
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
Free Movie Night in Beacon’s Green Street Park
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Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club
BALLET ARTS STUDIO
