Events

Wilderstein Historic Site is once again emphasizing the “fun” in fundraiser with its annual benefit on Saturday, June 21 beginning at 5:00 PM.  This festive summer solstice party will feature cocktails and a silent auction at Wilderstein followed by dinners at private venues.
 
While at Wilderstein, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with friends on the site’s romantic pleasure grounds overlooking the Hudson River, see restoration work in process on the library ceiling in the Wilderstein mansion, and check out Wilderstein’s 2008 exhibition, “Art Of, For & By Women.”  Certain to be of great interest that evening, the unique exhibit allows visitors to experience over 200 years of artwork created of, for, and by Wilderstein women whose social, cultural, and economic contributions have had a huge impact on the history of the Hudson Valley.
 
The summer solstice has long been celebrated by many cultures and peoples.  Solstice comes from the Latin words sol meaning sun and sistere meaning to cause to stand still.  As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.   The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer.  Nature religions, both ancient and modern, hold it in great esteem.  In addition to celebrating life, renewal, and the activities that summer brings, the solstice is also believed to be a magical hour when heaven and Earth are wed.  What better place to be on this evening than in the beautiful surroundings of Wilderstein.
 
Chaired by artist Hunt Slonem, Wilderstein’s celebration of summer will be a most memorable evening for all who attend.  A generous Wilderstein supporter and friend, Hunt Slonem is a well-known painter whose work has been exhibited widely in prestigious galleries and museums internationally.  Event committee members hosting dinners include: J. Winthrop Aldrich & Tracie Rozhon, Steven Connell, Michael DeCola & Jamie Kibel, John Dobkin, Palma Driscoll, Charles Hewett & Charles Olbricht, Geoff Howell, Brian Lange & Matthew Carnicelli, Ramon Lascano, Chris Lipscomb & Monique Segarra, Laura Pensiero, Paul Washington & Stan Sagner, Duane & Linda Watson.
 
For 150 years, Wilderstein was the home of the Suckleys, one of the early settling families of the Hudson Valley.  In the early 1980s, the site was established as a not-for-profit educational institution by Margaret (Daisy) Suckley.  This 40-acre property features a Victorian Queen Anne mansion and carriage house designed by Arnout Cannon Jr., a romantic landscape and gate lodge designed by Calvert Vaux, plus several outbuildings including a potting shed and ice house.  Listed on the Register of Historic Places, Wilderstein is a major feature of the Hudson River Valley National Landmark District, the recently designated NYS Women’s Heritage Trail, and the Hudson River Greenway Trail System.
 
Tickets for this event are $150 per person and all proceeds will support preservation, conservation, and programming at the site.  Wilderstein is located at 330 Morton Road in Rhinebeck.  For more information and reservations, please call 845.876.4818 or visit www.wilderstein.org.

JUNE 23, 2008 TOWN OF RHINEBECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA

6:45 Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recreation Committee is seeking a new member.

June 25th is annual Seniors Picnic at the Fairgrounds

June 26th is Special Town Board meeting and workshop for Comprehensive Plan

June 24th NYS DEC holding Public Hearing on ban of burning of leaves and yard
waste; 5-8 pm Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg

June 30th the Town’s summer recreation camp begins.

June 30th at 7:30 in Town Hall – Thompson/Mazzarella Park committee will
conduct a workshop with the Town Board.

July 4th – Town Hall and highway garage will be closed

PRESENTATION

Northern Dutchess Alliance will discuss Northern Dutchess economic blueprint.

PUBLIC HEARING

7:00  Proposed Local Law 2 of 2008 – Extending Building Moratorium

BUSINESS

1. Stop & Shop Water & Sewer Works Corporation approval.
2. WHEREAS the Rhinebeck Central School facilities are used by the Town for
   various  recreation programs throughout the year;
       WHEREAS Town facilities are also used for school functions by the School
   District;
    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that these shared services are at no cost to the
   Town of Rhinebeck or the Rhinebeck Central School District. 
3. Approve pool passes for permanent Town employees.  Bookkeeper will provide
   list to pool  cashier of those eligible.
4. Approve June 9th Town Board minutes.
5. Cemetery Stonewall reconstruction discussion.
6. Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Alyson Peluso as Recreation
   Director due  to unforeseen personal matters. 
7. Consider applications of Mark Browne and Bernard Lunn for appointment to
   the Rhinecliff  Hamlet Advisory council. 
8. Review the job description for the new personnel/purchase order clerk
9. Discussion purchasing job descriptions
10. Discussion of expectations for committees. 
11. Authorize Jeff Decker and Sons to excavate ditch for Stone Church electric
    not to exceed $2000.
12. Authorize abstract 6B.
13. Authorize Capital Project Abstract.

 Adjournment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing to ban open burning statewide. This would include burning of leaves and yard waste. The proposal rule does allow for a number of exceptions,
including camp fires, prescribed burns, celebratory bonfires (where allowed), fire training exercises, specialized burning to protect crops from frostbite and
burning of agricultural wastes (though not agricultural plastics).

To read the full proposal, go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/ and select “Proposed Regulations”

The state is holding several public hearings on the proposal. The hearing in our area will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 5 to 8 pm at the Norrie Point
Environmental Center, Staatsburg, NY 12580. Written comments may also be submitted.

Beehive event with beekeeper Remco Krafft.

Learn all about bees (and get to look at a real hive!)

Morton Memorial Library

82 Kelly Street

Call for more information (845)876-2903
www.morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us

Today's Rhinecliff Advisory Council meeting agenda:

Agenda
Rhinecliff Hamlet Advisory Council


I. Call to Order/Announcements

II. Introduction of Council, including
Newly Appointed and Reappointed Members

III. Approval of Minutes from June 12 Meeting

IV. Resolution Thanking David Anthone and
Kathy Flynn for Their Service on the Council

V. Election of Council Officers for 2008-2009 Term

VI. Report from Town Board Liaison

VII. Presentation by Michael DeCola,
Jonathan Mensch and David Anthone
on Alternative Zoning Proposal for the
National Landmark Historic District
(including the Hamlet), with Discussion to Follow

VIII. Old Business

IX. New Business

X. Adjournme

Click here to review the Agenda for the Rhinebeck Town Board Meeting. Meetings are held at Town Hall, 80 E. Market Street in Rhinebeck.

Discover and learn

Caterpillars and butterflies

Morton Memorial Library

82 Kelly Street

Call for more information (845)876-2903
www.morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us