Events

A day of family fun - live entertainment, food, vendors, games, contests and Coast Guard boat “The Wire” to tour.

Come celebrate the Hamlet of Rhinecliff and our wonderful waterfront resource.

At the dock in Rhinecliff, NY

For more info: Jennifer at 845-876-1125

Elisa Shaw Wistful Wilderness Photographic Musings

Morton Memorial Library

Click here to view the flyer.

Message from Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan: 

Second Big Kingston Waterfront Proposal Coming Up for Public Comment

While we're waiting for the next step in the planning board's review of the Hudson Landing proposal (1,750 condos and townhouses on the city's last remaining open Hudson River waterfront - see below), a major project proposed for an adjacent waterfront parcel has taken its first step in the public-review process.

Ohio-based developer, 771 Polaris, Ltd., is proposing 383 housing units (a mix of condos, senior condos, rental apartments and luxury townhouses) for 76 waterfront acres.  The development is named Sailor's Cove, and the city's planning board recently accepted a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project.

Project caused concerns two years ago - still significant work to be done
About two years ago the developer held some public-information sessions about the project.  Residents and Scenic Hudson had a number of concerns then - and our initial review of the DEIS suggests that the plan still has a long way to go. 

The planning board required the developer to present a "traditional neighborhood design," sometimes known as neo-traditional.  When done well these types of developments are walkable, livable and reflect the unique community character of where they're built.  While the developer's neo-traditional design is a starting point, it needs reshaping.  Scenic Hudson hopes that Polaris will make the neo-traditional option its preferred choice and that they will work with the planning board, residents and other stakeholders to improve the plan.  The plan should rise to a level befitting the site's location - adjacent to, and visible from, a Scenic Area of Statewide Significance (designated by state government) and a National Historic Landmark District (designated by federal government).  The design also should fit the character of nearby Kingston neighborhoods, such as Ponckhockie.

Save the dates --  your action will be important.

Our planning experts are reviewing all aspects of the DEIS and will be prepared to use every public meeting and comment opportunity to push for a project that will boost Kingston's revitalization and make the city proud.  We'll share details with you to help you prepare to speak out at the public hearings and to submit your comments in writing. Your advocacy will powerfully impact the final result of this project.

Public meetings
Please note these dates and plan to turn out:

• Wednesday, Sept. 10                 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 15                   6 p.m.
  

Both at City of Kingston Common Council Chambers, Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway.

Update on Hudson Landing

The planning board is expected in the next several weeks to release a draft final environmental impact statement (DFEIS) for this project proposed by AVR Realty.  We'll keep you posted on any and all actions you can take in responding to the DFEIS.

Rhinecliff Hamlet Advisory Council meeting at the Firehouse.

The Alternate Proposal to the Comp Plan and Zoning Laws

What’s in the proposal?
Does it represent a better blueprint for
the future of the Hamlet of Rhinecliff and the Town of Rhinebeck than the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Laws, or not?

Come see a presentation on the proposal, then join your neighbors for a discussion at the monthly meeting of The Rhinebeck Hamlet
Advisory Council

Your feedback is welcome and encouraged!

Agenda

I. Call to Order/Announcements

II. Approval of Minutes from August 7 Meeting

III. Election of Officers for 2008-09 Term

IV. Report from Town Board Liaison

V. Presentation and Discussion on
the Alternative Proposal to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Laws

VI. Old Business

VII. New Business

VIII. Adjournment

Morton Memorial Library presents

Robert Redford in "The Candidate"

Free admission

82 Kelly Street

Rhinecliff

845-876-2903