The Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH) is partnering with the Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (HVARS) for a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 22nd from 10am-1pm at Amenia Town Hall, located at 4988 State Route 22. Rabies vaccines will be available for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets that are three-months of age and older. Pre-registration is required; registration opens on Wednesday, November 5th at hvars.org.

The clinic is free for Dutchess County residents and $15 per pet  for non-residents. All dogs must be on a leash, and cats and domestic ferrets must be in carriers. Vaccinations will be good for three years with proof of prior vaccination. For those without proof, the vaccination will be good for one year. Microchipping will also be available at a cost of $45 per pet, and a one-year distemper vaccine for $25 per pet.

Under New York State law, rabies vaccinations are required for all cats, dogs, and domestic ferrets by the age of four months. Owners are required to maintain regular vaccinations to ensure their pet is properly immunized against the rabies virus. Those who fail to comply, can be fined up to $200 if their pets are found to not be up to date on rabies vaccination.

Residents who see an animal acting strangely are advised to contact their local police agency. If a person or a domestic pet is bitten or is in contact with any animal, please contact DCDOH at 845-486-3404 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or 845-431-6465 on nights and weekends. Staff will investigate and advise the pet owner of any necessary steps to ensure the safety of their animal.

To learn more about rabies, visit dutchessny.gov/rabies or contact DCDOH at ehs@dutchessny.gov.

A 9:30 PM curfew will be in effect in the Village of Millerton for children under the age of 16 on October 31, 2025.

Poughkeepsie … To honor and show appreciation to veterans, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Veterans Affairs Director Adam Roche encourage residents to attend the County’s Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Dutchess County War Memorial, located at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said, “On Veterans Day we honor and recognize the courageous, selfless individuals who have served our great nation. We are so grateful to our Dutchess County veterans and are proud to help ensure they have access to the services and programs that they need. Several events are taking place across the county this Veterans Day, and I hope everyone will take a moment to celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces to keep us safe.”

The County’s ceremony will gather local veterans and will include a wreath presentation and community prayer. Veterans Historian and Honor-A-Veteran Committee member Craig Marshall will be the keynote speaker and offer remarks; and the Poughkeepsie High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program will present the colors.

Leading up to Veterans Day, Dutchess County will again participate in “Operation Green Light,” an initiative created by the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State County Executives Association, the New York State County Veteran Service Officers’ Association and the 62 counties of New York State. The initiative asks New Yorkers to change one light in their home or business to green and calls on government partners across the state to illuminate municipal buildings and assets green during the week of Veterans Day to publicly recognize and thank veterans for all their service to the country. Dutchess County will join “Operation Green Light” and illuminate the County Office Building in the City of Poughkeepsie and the Veterans One Stop in Pleasant Valley in green lights from November 4-11.

Local municipalities throughout Dutchess County will also host Veterans Day ceremonies to honor and remember those who have sacrificed in defense of our country. The Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled the following listing of events taking place on or around Veterans Day. Contact the host of each ceremony for additional details.

Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations. Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality.

Amenia/Dover Plains
VFW Post #5444 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Fountain Square War Memorial, 4958 Route 22, Amenia
Contact Vicki Doyle at 845-489-7826

City of Beacon:
VFW Post # 666 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon
Contact Harold Delamater at 845-337-6509             

Town of Fishkill:
Town of Fishkill Veteran’s Committee Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
War Memorial, Fishkill Town Hall, 801 Route 52, Fishkill
Contact Virgil Capollari at 845-394-3115

Village of Fishkill:
Village of Fishkill Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Village Hall, 1095 Main Street, Fishkill
Contact Pam Ruyack at 845-897-4430

Hopewell Junction:
American Legion Post 1758 Emplacement of US Flags
Tuesday, November 11 at 7 a.m.
Route 82, downtown Hopewell Junction
Contact Lance Ashworth at 845-475-5834

Hyde Park:
American Legion Post # 1303 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Contact Michael Athanas at 845-233-4371

Milan:
Milan Veterans Committee Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Cir, Red Hook
Contact Al Lo Brutto, Milan Supervisor at 845-758-5133 ext. 2

Millbrook:
Millbrook VFW Post # 9008 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Green, across from Millbrook Firehouse
Contact Jeff Moseman at 845-505-4336

Millerton:
American Legion Post #178 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Park, intersection of Main St. & Dutchess Avenue, Millerton
Contact Sean M. Klay at 518-929-3624

Pine Plains:
American Legion Post #426 and VFW Post #5519 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
9 North Main Street
Contact Marie Stewart at 845-546-7349

Town of Poughkeepsie:
Dutchess County Veterans Day Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Dutchess County War Memorial, Raymond Ave & Main Street
Contact Paige Walag at 845-486-2060

Red Hook:
VFW Post #7765 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Memorial Park, Red Hook
Contact William Moore at 845-758-8175

Rhinebeck:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 429 & Montgomery American Legion Post #429 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Rhinebeck Cemetery, corner of Route 9 South and Mill Road, Rhinebeck
Contact John Imperata at 845-656-7074

Village of Tivoli:
Harris Smith American Legion Post #524 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
American Legion Post #524, 88 Broadway, Tivoli
Contact Harold Ramsey at 845-453-7403

Town of Wappinger:
Town of Wappinger Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m.
Brexel-Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Wappingers Falls
Contact Jessica Fulton at 845-297-0720

Village of Wappingers Falls:
American Legion Post #427 & VFW Post #5913 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
VFW Post #5913, School Street, Wappingers Falls
Contact John M. Karge at 845-489-5899

East Fishkill:
John Jay High School Ceremony
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m.
John Jay High School, Route 52, Hopewell Junction
Contact Lance Ashworth at 845-475-5834