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by Red Hook Concerns — last modified Jul 18, 2008 10:35 AM

 

We bring you the news, opinions, and vital information that concerns the residents of Red Hook, NY.  Inside you'll find literally hundreds of articles cross-indexed by 'concern'.  Click on each topic heading to explore the issues facing Red Hook.  Within each topic, 'special focus' issues will often appear in the navigation area to the left.  Looking for something more specific?  Just type the topic in our Quick Search at the top, or use the Advanced Search for even more detail.  Check out the Red Hook Calendar for the dates & details on all town Meetings.  'My Town' is a repository of information about town government (including videos of town meetings), schools, and all of Red Hook.  Our Red Hook Blogs features the opinions of prominent Red Hook residents on current topics.  Have any questions or suggestions?  Please let us know.  Thanks for visiting RedHookConcerns.

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The Town Board majority has voted against a public hearing on the new Highway Garage.

 

If you believe you should have a say about how millions of your tax dollars will soon be spent, come to Town Hall and speak up. Public Meetings will be held Tuesdays, July 1st and July 8th at 7:30pm.

We fully support the dedicated and hard-working members of our Highway Department but the new garage plan has PROBLEMS...

 

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Local Politics & Elections

  

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Most crucial to the future success of our town is our own involvement.  Faced with pressures for commercial and residential development from so many different directions, Town Board members can't truly represent us if we're not informed and participating.  Board members need to hear your voice.  RedHookConcerns offers this website as an avenue for that information and participation.

 

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Schools & School Taxes

  

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Like the rest of the community the Red Hook School administrators and teachers are trying to work with the new problems the district is facing. With new development there is additional enrollment. Much funding has been already been cut and the increasing burden has the potential to jeopardize the education of our children and increase our taxes. The alignment and cooperation of the school and the community officials is imperative to create solutions to this situation.

 

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Smart Growth & Town Planning

 

 

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Red Hook is a town of more than 10,000 residents located about 100 miles north of New York City. As such, the population is growing steadily with a lot of the development tucked away in,the woods on large lots.  We have developed a Comprehensive Plan and an Open Space Plan, both of which stress the importance of developing land around the two villages and several hamlets. However, the Zoning Code allows single lots and multi-house developments throughout the Agricultural/Residential areas. This zone is a large part of the town and contains most of the farms. A potential build-out developed by our County Planning Department shows it almost completely dotted with three acre lots.

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Environment & 'Living Green'

 

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Our environment could rightly be described as 'under attack'.... by us.  The effects have long been hidden, but rising gas prices, global warming, and a declining U.S. economy are hitting us in our pocket books, and getting our attention.  Finally, a dawning awareness of how the environment and our daily living choices are inter-connected seems to be emerging.  RedHookConcerns will strive to bring you information on how we all can 'Think Globaly, and Act Locally'.

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Industry & Business

  

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Historically, an uneasy relationship has existed between Red Hook and industry.  Beginning with the formation of Hudson Valley Green (in opposition to the proposed nuclear power plant), followed by the outcry over the St. Lawrence Cement Plant and the ongoing PCB dredging controversy with GE, we have found the collective will to stand up and set limits on the impacts large corporations have in our area.  RedHookConcerns is focused on the sensible developement of local businesses that bring money back into our local economy. 

 

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Farming & Open Space

 

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Whether you are a farmer, or someone who recently moved to Red Hook, it can be agreed that farms are Red Hook's most valuable asset in both beauty and value. Agriculture is the industry of Red Hook. Agri-tourism alone brings millions of dollars into the local economy.

 

 

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Top Red Hook Stories

Columbia County Dems endorse Anne Rubin for 103rd state Assembly

Posted by Poughkeepsie Journal at Jul 20, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Hot Topic Election Red Hook NY State Assembly
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The Columbia County Democrats endorsed Anne Rubin, of the Village of Red Hook, for the 103rd state Assembly District.

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Lawmakers protect two farms in Red Hook

Posted by Patricia Doxsey, Freeman staff at Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Open Space Dutchess County Legislature Planning Red Hook Hot Topic
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RED HOOK - Plans to protect two more Red Hook farms from development have moved forward with Dutchess County legislators approving a $1.6 million bond for the purchase of development rights to seven Dutchess County farms.

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4 Red Hook farms join land preservation effort - Scenic Hudson secures agreements

Posted by Rasheed Oluwa at Jul 13, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Conservation Easments Red Hook Open Space Senic Hudson Hot Topic 'Green' Planning
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RED HOOK - Four farms in the northern section of the Town of Red Hook will remain for generations to come, thanks to an agreement between Scenic Hudson and the town.

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Red Hook resident to challenge Molinaro

Posted by Poughkeepsie Journal at Jul 12, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Hot Topic Dutchess County Election Red Hook NY State Assembly
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Red Hook resident Anne Rubin has announced she collected 1,072 signatures to secure her place on the Democratic ballot line for the 103rd state Assembly District.

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Town Plans Multi-Million Dollar Garage without a public hearing

Town Plans Multi-Million Dollar Garage without a public hearing

Posted by Patrick Kelly at Jul 11, 2008 02:35 PM |
Filed under: Town Garage Hot Topic Town Board Red Hook
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DID YOU KNOW Red Hook is planning to build a new Multi-Million Dollar Garage with your tax dollars—and without a public hearing?

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Woman enters Assembly race against Molinaro

Posted by Christine D’Agostino at Jul 11, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Hot Topic Dutchess County Election Red Hook NY State Assembly
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COLUMBIA/DUTCHESS COUNTIES — “I truly believe I can make a difference.” These were Anne Rubin’s words to the Register-Star Thursday, as she discussed why she decided to make a last-minute push for the 103rd District Assembly seat currently held by Marc Molinaro, R,I,C-Tivoli.

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Red Hook real estate tax beats projection - Money going to open space protection

Posted by Rasheed Oluwa at Jul 09, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Open Space Hot Topic Taxes Red Hook
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RED HOOK - Nearly a year since it took effect, a controversial real estate tax is beginning to pay dividends in the Town of Red Hook.

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Counties' housing sales drop

Counties' housing sales drop

Posted by Sarah Bradshaw at Jul 09, 2008 12:00 AM |
Filed under: Hot Topic Dutchess County Cost of Living Housing
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June home sales were down for both Dutchess and Ulster counties compared to a year ago, new reports show. But average selling prices increased slightly in Ulster.

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