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Mid-Hudson Bridge traffic shifts again; Highlands nears a budget vote
Plus, Lloyd residents say appeals over a proposed concrete plant have stalled.
The Daily Poughkeepsie team10 sources4 min read
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Bridge
If you cross the Mid-Hudson Bridge this week, the New York State Bridge Authority has announced alternating traffic on the Poughkeepsie side on three consecutive nights. The work is part of the East Approach Rehabilitation Project, and the Bridge Authority's schedule covers Nov. 3-6. CNY News
Lloyd
Residents told the Lloyd Town Board that appeals challenging a proposed concrete batch plant at 3260 Route 9W have stalled before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Three appeals have been filed, and residents said none has been scheduled for a hearing. My Hudson Valley
Highlands
No one showed up for the public hearing on the preliminary 2027 budget, so the Highlands Town Board is expected to adopt the $8,963,480 plan on Mon., Nov. 9. It comes in $71 under the state's mandated tax cap. My Hudson Valley
Highlands trimmed its 2027 budget to land under the tax cap
- $8,963,480
- in the 2027 spending plan
- $82,331
- in expenses cut over four weeks
- $117,685
- in added revenue
- $71
- under the state's mandated tax cap
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Walden audit
A state audit released Oct. 27 found the Village of Walden did not properly document and authorize some payroll payments, resulting in $144,767 in questionable payments and benefits. The Board of Trustees discussed the findings at its Oct. 20 meeting. My Hudson Valley
Newburgh water
The Newburgh City Council approved a $49,850 agreement with Arcadis of New York on Oct. 26 to study two ways to permanently draw water from Brown's Pond, the city's main backup source. My Hudson Valley
Kingston tenants
Tenants at Stony Run apartments rallied over repairs and a lack of lighting they say is dangerous after dark. Trina Wolfersteig says she broke her ankle in one of the lots in January. Spectrum News Hudson Valley
River summit
The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance will host its free Wallkill River Summit from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at SUNY Orange's Rowley Center for Science and Engineering. Topics include water quality and harmful algal blooms. My Hudson Valley
The Wallkill River Summit runs from 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 12
SUNY Orange's Rowley Center for Science and Engineering, 10 East Conkling Ave.
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- Cost
- Free
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Speaking of Lloyd, the town now has signage marking the Deyo Steam Mill on River Road. Built in 1860 by carpenter brothers Aaron and John Deyo, it was the first steam-powered mill in the Town of Lloyd, and it made window sashes, blinds, moldings and banisters. Brick history, now with a sign.
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Mid-Hudson Bridge traffic shifts again; Highlands nears a budget vote
Plus, Lloyd residents say appeals over a proposed concrete plant have stalled.
The TLDR
- Mid-Hudson Bridge gets alternating traffic on the Poughkeepsie side
- Highlands is expected to adopt its 2027 budget Nov. 9
- Lloyd residents say concrete plant appeals have stalled
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