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Ryan Courtien Supervisor

Chistopher Galayda Deputy Supervisor

Catherine Frame Councilwoman

Lorraine O’Neill Councilwoman

Kaye Surman Councilwoman

Caroline Reichenberg Town Clerk

R Wren Abrams Town Justice

John Fusco Town Justice

Joanne Graham Highway Superintendent

Dina Yeno Tax Collector

Bradford Kendall Dutchess County Clerk

Alan Surman Dutchess County Legislator

John Hall Member of Congress

FALL / WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE 

Fall 2010 Town Newsletter

and Recreation Flyer

ALL ROADS LEAD TO DOVER RECREATION!

Inside:  Recrea on             

Department  Fall Program                                Schedule 

Master Plan         Survey 

Recrea on   Commission                      Update 

Town Hall                Update 

You can find our program schedule on our website www.TownofDoverNY.us

and now on

Dover Television DTV22

Cablevision Channel 22 or 99.915 for digital tuners.

~ DTV Program Announcement:

DTV22 Proudly Presents

The Music Man, Jr Featuring our own Dover Recreation Stars

Every Friday Evening at 8pm

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Level 1 (Grades K-2): Children playing at this age level will learn the basic fundamentals of how to play the game. The first four weeks will focus on skills and drills. The children will be split up into teams to begin to learn how to play a modified game of basketball. Registration deadline: December 22

Where: Wingdale Elementary School

When: 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Date: Wednesdays beginning January 12

Fee: $55.00 per child - 10 week program

Non Resident Fee: $65.00 per child

Level 3 (Grades 5-6): Practice starts on December 9, games will begin in January. Program ends in March 2010. Registration Deadline: November 22

Where: Dover High School Gym

When: 7:30pm—8:30pm

Date: Thursdays beginning December 9

Fee: $60.00 first child, $50.00 Second Child, $40.00 Third child / Season

Non Resident Fee: $70.00 per child

Level 2 (Grades 3-4): Practice starts on December 7, games will begin in January. Program ends in March 2010. Registration Deadline: November 22

Where: Dover High School Gym

When: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: Tuesdays beginning December 7

Fee: $60.00 first child, $50.00 Second Child, $40.00 Third child / Season

Non Resident Fee: $70.00 per child

***If we have enough girls we will run an all girls team for grades 3rd and 4th/ 5th and 6th. Please register at the Recreation Office ASAP, so we can join an inter-town league.***

***Anyone interested in a 7th and 8th grade Basketball Pro-gram, please inquire at the Recreation Office.***

October 4 - November 15

Where: Dover High School Gym

When: Mondays

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Grades 3-5

7:30pm - 8:30pm: Grades 6-8

Fee: $35 per child for 6 week program

WANTED 

Basketball Coaches 

PLEASE HELP ● No experience necessary ● Coaches for all grade levels needed 

Youth Volleyball *NEW PROGRAM* Cheerleading 

This program runs from September through April. Learn how to become a cheerleader. For children 7 years old and up. Participate in a weekly program and learn new exciting cheers, dances and mounts. Each session consists of 8 weeks. Cheerleaders will cheer during the Dover Recreation Basketball Season that begins in January. *There is an additional uniform fee for all Cheerleaders. Please register at the Recreation Office (Waiver must be signed for child to participate)

Where: Dover High School Cafeteria

When: Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:15pm: Ages 7 - 9

6:15pm-7:30pm: Ages 10 and up

Date: Begins Wednesday, October 6

Fee: $60.00 - 8 week session

Non Resident Fee: $70.00 - 8 week session

FALL PROGRAMS 

BASKETBALL PROGRAM 

For all children from infants to five years of age. Our program runs form September to June. Parents accompany their children and experience social interactions with other children and adults. Creative play and free movement is a great way to learn how to get along and share with one another. A special arts and crafts time is included.

Where: Astor School

10am - 12pm for Infants to 5 years

Fee: $75.00 per family

Non Resident Fee: $85.00 per family

Walk In: $6.00 per family per visit

Date: Tuesday’s beginning September 21

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Tumbling Tots 

Holiday Arts and Cra s  (Back by Popular Demand!!!) 

Age: Children 6 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

Where: Boyce Park Community Room

When:

Halloween: October 29

Thanksgiving: November 19

Christmas/Hanukkah: December 17

Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Fee: $6.00 per child per date

FALL PROGRAMS (con nued) 

Community Playgroup 

Come join the fun! All children, accompanied by a parent, participate in various movement exploration activities. A series of obstacle courses are designed to experience physical fitness, using loco motor skills, exercise and creative fun. Each specific activity helps with coordination, peripheral vision, socializing and sharing. Parents interact with their children experiencing a fun loving atmosphere. A circle time activity each week includes learning rhythms, singing and dancing. Parents also experience social time meeting other new parents.

Where: Astor School

9:30am - 10:30am for 18mos to 4years

Fee: $55.00 - 8 week session

Non Resident Fee: $65.00 - 8 week session

Walk In: $10.00 per child per visit

Date: Friday’s beginning October 1

Halloween Parade and Puppet Show 

Where: Boyce Park

When: October 30

Time: Parade - 12:30pm

Puppet Show - 1pm

Fee: Free

Line up will be at Wingdale Elementary School. Parade will march down the hill and through the park.

Teen Council  Teen Fitness 

Aerobic dance, kickboxing, dance-dance-dance! Stop by and join the fun. A great way to get in shape!! *No program November 3*

Begins: October 6 - November 17

Where: Wingdale Elementary School

When: Wednesday’s

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fee: $35.00 per person

The Recreation Department is forming two Teen Councils

one from Middle School Students

and one from High School Students

Teens who sit on these councils will work with the Rec. Department to plan activities and events

geared to their interests.

If you’re interested in planning Rec. programs for you and your friends, call 845-832-9168 or e-mail

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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS 

Join us for a 45 minute weight training class to tone your body followed by a 45 minute kickboxing class to burn off the calories. Punch, jab, and kick your way to a better body. Mat and 2 sets of dumbbells required, light and heavy.

Where: Wingdale Elementary School

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Date: Begins September 27

Fee: $70.00 - 8 week session / 2 nights per week

$55.00- 8 week session / 1 night per week

Walk in Fee: $10.00 per person per visit

Non Resident Fee: $80.00 - 8 week session / 2 nights per wk

$65.00 - 8 week session / 1 night per wk

Kickboxing/Weight Training 

Looking for a new kind of workout? Zumba is a dance/fitness program based on international rhythm, ie; Latin, hip hop Reggae, African and other rhythms. It’s high-energy fat-burning ab sculpting and loads of fun! Come on out and join the party!!!

Where: Wingdale Elementary School

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Date: Begins September 28

Fee: $70.00 - 8 week session / 2 nights per week

$55.00 - 8 week session / 1 night per week

Walk in Fee: $10.00 per person per visit

Non Resident Fee: $80.00 - 8 week session / 2 nights per week

$65.00 - 8 week session / 1 night per week

Zumba 

Adult Basketball Open Gym 

Begins: October 6 to December 1

Where: Dover High School

When: Wednesday’s

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee: Free

A schedule will be handed out on the first night of the program. This program is for adults only! No children allowed

Register in the Dover Recreation Office. If not registered you cannot participate. *No program on November 3 & 24*

Adult Volleyball Open Gym 

Begins: October 5 to November 30

Where: Dover High School

When: Tuesday’s

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee: Free

A schedule will be handed out on the first night of the program. This program is for adults only! No children allowed.

Register in the Dover Recreation Office. If not registered you cannot participate. *No Program on November 2*

Tennis  

Start right by learning the basic fundamentals of the game of tennis. Playing tennis is a great way to keep your body in great top physical condition throughout the fall. CLASS IS LIMITED.

Ages: 7 and up

Begins: September 21

Where: Boyce Park Tennis Courts

When: Tuesday’s

Time: 4:00pm - 500pm

Fee: $50 per person per 6 weeks

Non Resident Fee: $60.00 per person

Where: Thunder Ridge Ski Area

When: Friday’s - Starting in January

Time: 6:00pm

Lessons: $108.00 for six 1 1/2 hour group lessons

Lift Tickets $15.00 per night or $90.00 for six weeks

Rentals: $25.00 per night for skis/snowboards including helmet

or $150.00 for six weeks

Please register at the Dover Recreation Office for more details.

Checks need to be made out to Thunder Ridge.

Lessons are for skiers, first grade & up, snowboarders, third grade & up.

Skiing & Snowboarding Lessons 

Dover Recreation Programs Registration Form

Family Last Name: ________________________Parents’ First Names: _________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________Home Phone: __________________________

Town: _______________________ State: _____________ Zip:_________________ Work Phone: ______________________

Emergency Contact (other than parent)______________________________________________________________________

Participant Medical Problems or Allergies, Special Needs or Accommodations:

Participant’s First Name

Participant’s Last Name Grade Birth date M/F Program Title Program Code

# of Programs Registered Total Fees for Programs $

Non-Resident Fee - $10.00 per Program $

Total $

Family Physician: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________

*Please note: Non-residents may register for select programs for an additional $10.00 fee per program

Make checks payable to: The Town of Dover **DO NOT MAIL CASH**

Release of Liability

I agree to pay in full the amount specified on my receipt from the department. I also understand that past due payments can be collected through a third party agency. In consideration for being permitted by the above department to participate voluntarily in the above activity, I hereby waive, agree to release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage, which I may have, or which hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in said activity. This release is intended to discharge in advance, the Town, including its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers, from any and all liability even though that activity may arise out of ordinary negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above now and forever. It is understood that this activity involves an element of risk and danger of accidents and knowing those risks I hereby assume those risks. It is further agreed that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and to hold the Town, including its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers, free and harmless from any loss, liability, cost, or expense which they feel may incur as a result of my death or any injury to myself or property damage that I may sustain while participating in said activity now and forever. I understand that no medical insurance is provided. I hereby additionally consent to my children, as listed above, participation in Town sponsored events and authorize the Town to photograph and/or video tape said activities for use in Town newsletters, on the Town website and for broadcast on Cablevision Municipal Access Channel 22 with the same terms as stated above, outlining my own participation, now and forever.

Guardian’s Signature: _______________________________Child’s Name (please print)_________________________Date:___________________ Email:_____________________________________________________ (For Town Updates Only)

For Office Use Only (Payment Information) Cash: $_____________ Check Amt: $______________ Check #: __________ Date Received: ____________ Staff Initials: ____________

4‐H 

These activities are not subsidized or sponsored by the Town but are available in the community.

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Contact Brenda Cudney for more Information at

BCudney@Optonline.net or go to:

http://4-h.org

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 

Dover Li le League Dover Little League

PO Box 252

Wingdale NY 12594

845-832-2725

http://www.eteamz.com/DoverLLbaseball.com

Dover United Youth Soccer 

Registration for the fall soccer season is open. Don’t wait please enroll now to secure your spot. Season begins in early Sept. Tell your friends & neighbors about us. Register at http://www.eteamz.com/doverunitedsoccerclub

Benefits of Dover Soccer -have fun

-new tiered pricing (lower more economical pricing) -get fit

-meet new friends -enjoy the outdoors at beautiful Boyce Park

-trained coaches -Dover Soccer is kid safe, every coach is background checked

-we have lots of fun (did I mention that?) -new Inter town program, we play neighboring towns so travel distance is limited, this program plays both fall & spring

-trained referees -Dover Cup tournament on closing day with trophies

As you can see we have lots to offer, PLEASE tell ALL your friends & neighbors about our program. Register at http://www.eteamz.com/doverunitedsoccerclub

INDEPENDENT RECREATION ACTIVITIES 

Girl Scouts 

Contact Delores Desilva for more information at

845-452-1810 or go to:

http://www.girlscoutshh.org

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts  American Legion 

Contact Peter Sanders for more Information at 845-832-9413

or go to:

http://www.scouting.org

Contact John Conto for more information at

JConto@aol.com or go to:

http://www.legion.org/

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL Where: Radio City Music Hall (11:30am performance)

When: November 21

Time: Bus leaves at 9:00am at Wingdale Elementary School

.Fee: $50.00 per person—All tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Must register and pay at the same time. Spend some time in the city after the show and catch the bus back home at 5:30pm—arrival time home is approximately 7:30pm

Please register at the Dover Recreation Office ASAP—Tickets sell out fast!!!

Mohegan Sun offers a package deal of $15.00 for food/buffet; $25.00 in free bets on the betting wheel. A complete $40.00 package. This is a Great Deal!!!! Come and join us for this fun trip. Register as soon as possible—Tickets sell out fast. Please register at the Dover Recreation Office ASAP

When: Sunday, October 3

Time: 8:00am, Returns home at 6:30pm

Pick-up: Wingdale Elementary School

Fee: $30.00 per person—(Get back $40.00 in special deals) *Must be 21 or older*

MOHEGAN SUN CASINO TRIP 

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What can you do on your day off from School? How about going Bowling at Lore’s Lane?!!!

Date: November 11

Time: 9:00am SHARP!!! from Boyce Park

Return trip home – arrives at Boyce Park @12:30pm

Fee: $40.00 per child/person

BOWLING TRIP AT LORE’S LANES 

PARENTS HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT OUT Drop your child off for a fun and eventful evening at Boyce Park Community Park. Plan your holiday shopping strategy, you have 5 glorious hours to get your shopping done!!

Where: Boyce Park Community Room

When: December 3rd and December 10th

Time: 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Fee: $5.00 per hour per child - no discounts

Pack a snack or a sandwich. There will be popcorn, movies, arts & crafts, board games and Wii for your children’s entertainment.

Registration form and Emergency Medical form must be filled out at time of registration. Minimum 10 children, maximum 25 children! First come first serve!!! Deadline November 29th, 2010. Sign-up ASAP!!

FRIGHT FEST AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND Please bring a bag lunch and a snack for the ride up and plan to eat lunch or dinner in the park. No food or bottles are allowed in the park. Back packs are checked before everyone enters the park. No rain date. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Date: October 11

Time: 10:00am SHARP from Dover High School

Return trip home – Arrives at DHS between 7:30pm and 8:00pm

Fee: $40.00 per child/person

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS 

SENIOR PROGRAMS 

Come and be informed of activities and trips. Activities include cards, bingo, pokeno, arts and crafts, socialization and guest speakers.

DOG AGILITY SHOW Where: JH Ketcham Memorial Park - Dover Plains

When: September 25 & 26,

Time: Beginning at 9:00am

Fee: Free

Dog Park

Special meeting for anyone interested in forming a Doggy Park

Where: Town Hall

When: Saturday, October 16, 2010

Time: 9:00am

HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC 

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Activity: Exercise Program

Where: Astor School in Wingdale

When: Thursdays 8:30am - 9:45am

Date: Ongoing

Fee: Free

Activity: Weekly Meeting

Where: American Legion in Wingdale

When: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Thursdays 9:30am - 2:00pm

Date: Ongoing

Fee: Free

Activity: Senior Painting Arts and Crafts

Where: Astor School in Wingdale

When: Mondays 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Date: Ongoing

Fee: Free

Activity: Line Dancing

Where: American Legion in Wingdale

When: Mondays 10:00am - 11:00am

Date: Ongoing

Fee: Free

This introductory clinic includes basic grooming, safe handling of a horse, tacking and a demonstration of basic riding techniques.

Where: Boyce Park Equestrian Ring

When: Saturday, September 11

Time: 9:00am -10:30pm

Fee: $10.00 per person

Age: 12 years and older

For additional information, please call the Recreation Office at 845-832-9168.

2010 Town of Dover Master Plan Revision Preliminary Survey

You may complete this survey on line; drop it off at Dover Town Hall, the Dover Library, the

Town of Dover Recreation Department located in the Astor Building in Wingdale Or mail it to the

Town of Dover Master Plan Advisory Committee 126 East Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, New York 12522

Your input is important to us. Thank you.

How important are these issues to you: Important Not Important

How satisfied are you with the following: Very Not Very

Rural Character Environmental features/ Natural beauty Commercial development Town Center Historic/Aesthetic character Housing availability Other:________________________________________________________________

Town of Dover should encourage: Yes

No

Farming and farm-related business Preservation of wildlife areas wetlands, scenic vistas, stream corridors River access Promotion of Stone Church and other recreational resources Economic development Other:________________________________________________________________

The Town should focus on the following community facilities and recreation actions over the next decade:

Yes No

Police protection Fire protection Ambulance service Public Transportation Roads Recreation Library

Other:__________________________________________________________________

Improve town parks Develop multi use trails Improve community spaces such as a community center Provide new recreational services Develop more preschool/preteen services Develop more teen services Develop more Adult services Develop more senior services New town pool

How old are you? 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 Over 80

What is your gender? Male Female

What is your employment status?

Full Time Employed Self-Employed Part Time Employed Homemaker Retired Looking for work Other______________

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF These last few questions are for statistical purposes only

Why do we ask these questions? These questions are important so we can make sure we have a broad sample of responses. Collecting data from all respondents on these questions is important so that we can better and more reliably report differences and similarities. We understand that you might be concerned about sharing this information. Please be assured that the responses will remain anonymous.

Where do you work?

Do you own or rent your home in the Town of Dover? Own Rent Do not own or rent a home in the Town of Dover How do you use your property you own in The Town of Dover? (Check all that apply)

How many years have you lived in the Town of Dover? 0-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 21 plus Does not live in the Town of Dover?

Home Town of Dover Dutchess County Connecticut Westchester County NYC Other_____________

Main residence Vacation home Weekend home Farm Business

Vacant land Recreation Rental Does not own property in the Town

What is your annual household income range? How many School age children are in your household? ___Preschool ___Elementary School ___Middle/High School

Do you have any concerns or topics not covered by this survey? Please list __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you like most about living in the Town of Dover? Please list _______________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you like least about living in the Town of Dover? Please list _______________________________________________________________________________________________

What concerns you most about the future of the Town? Please list _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Why do you live and/or own property in the Town of Dover? Check all that apply

Other:________________________________________________________________ Surveys are to be returned by September 30, 2010.

Close friends live here Spouse/partner born here I was born here Close family lives here Employment Opportunities Sense of community

Recreation opportunities Scenic beauty Affordability

Rural atmosphere Safe community Good schools

Great place to retire Small town feel Raised here and moved back

Less than $25,000 $25,000-$49,999 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$174,999 $175,000-250,000 250,000 +

RECREATION COMMISSION UPDATE 

Greetings from the Dover Recreation Department and the Dover Recreation Commission!

We hope that you and your family had a very enjoyable summer and that you were able to participate in some of the wonderful activities we offer here in our town and at our beautiful park.

As we begin looking ahead to our fall/winter recreation programs we would like to highlight

some of the projects that have been accomplished and extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of those who volunteered their time and services in assisting with these projects. Without the support and commitment from our town’s people these projects could not be as successful as they have been.

State of the art playground Implementation of a successful full day camp Beautiful children’s garden New baseball fields Structured parking lot for 300 vehicles Enhancements and revitalization of Stone Church

At this time we are very excited to be in the beginning stages of planning the construction of

a new pool, which would be located at Boyce Park. We are also working on planning a community day, a rain garden, equestrian events, and a community garden. Of course, we will continue to offer the quality programs that you have all come to enjoy.

We are very proud to be serving our community and thankful that we live in such a great

town. We all work together to achieve a shared vision of making our park beautiful and welcoming, and our recreation programs enriching and enjoyable for the children and adult residents of our town.

Great things are happening here in

Dover. We welcome all comments and suggestions for any new programs or activities that may be of interest to you and the Dover community at large.

Thank you.

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New Playground at Boyce Park

Proposed Parking Lot Renovations at Boyce Park

TOWN OF DOVER, NEW YORK -

Visit us on the Web at www.TownofDoverNY.us

Town Hall

126 East Duncan Hill Road Dover Plains, New York 12522

845-832-9168

Postal Patron

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NEWBURGH, NY 12550

PERMIT # 9401

ECRWSS

Christopher Galayda Deputy Supervisor and

Recreation Liaison Teri Ptasnick

Recreation Director Dorothy Grispin

Recreation Assistant Julie Muncey

Recreation Secretary

Recreation Commission Members:

Frank Harrington Jr. Kevin Kitowski Dawn O’Neil

Pamela Marshall James Muncey David Penney

This publication was created and printed in house by the Town of Dover Recreation and IT Departments

News From the Town Hall

Master Plan Committee Update A Master Plan is a long range plan that guides development in a town through a

vision of what residents would like their town to be in the future. It is a comprehensive document that looks at all aspects of a community including community values, historic preservation, natural resources, population & economic base, housing, community facilities, transportation and existing land use.. Additional sections may be added if a community would like to address other issues more specifically. The Master Plan includes mapping, inventory, analysis, and recommended strategies for accomplishing the goals and objectives of the town. This is a plan created by and for the citizens of Dover.

The Town of Dover began their Master Planning process this year. This document will include some of the basic vision of the 1993 Town of Dover Master Plan revisited and restructured to reflect the results of the new community survey, interviews with town residents, inventories of town resources, and analysis of various needs and opportunities. The research we will do will be used as the basis upon which to formulate goals and objectives and to suggest possible strategies to help the town achieve its goals. Please complete the enclosed Preliminary Survey and mail it to the Town Hall as soon as possible. You may also complete an electronic version of the survey on our website at www.TownofDoverNY.us. A public forum will convene on September 22 at 7pm in the Dover High School auditorium for all those wishing to learn more about what the Master Plan Committee is working on. Thank you for your participation in shaping the future of Dover.

Stone Church Update Thanks to a 2004 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, improvements to the Dover Stone Church have been underway this summer. With the very generous donation of adjacent acreage in 2009 for permanent conservation and open space preservation, the Town utilized the donated value as required matching funds to complete the project.

The improvements include the installation of granite steps and railings on steeper sections of the meadow path, construction of a wood and stone foot bridge over the Stone Church Brook, and planting of red maple trees scheduled for late September.

A "Dedication of the Dover Stone Church Improvements" will be hosted by the Town of Dover, the Dutchess Land Conservancy and the Friends of Dover Stone Church on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 11am to 3pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30am. The event is free and open to the public and will include tours, refreshments, children's crafts and music. Guests and visitors are asked to park in the Dover Elementary School parking lot and begin tours at the Tabor Wing House, 3128 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. For more information or to help as a volunteer, please contact Katie Palmer-House at (845) 877-3410.