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Library celebrates patron’s 100th birthday with cards, cake and presents

East Fishkill Community Library patron and local resident Vincent Cammissio celebrates his 100th birthday at the East Fishkill Community Library on January 8. Sitting by Mr. Commisso is his wife, Terri Commisso. Mr. Commisso turned 100 on Dec. 28, 2019.

By Kristine Coulter

East Fishkill Community Library staff threw a birthday party for one its patrons. Local resident Vincent Commisso’s 100th birthday was celebrated at the East Fishkill Community Library on January 8. Sitting by Mr. Commisso was his wife, Terri Commisso. Mr. Commisso turned 100 on Dec. 28, 2019.

“I come from a family of 10 [children]. I myself am the youngest of 10,” said Mr. Commisso.

“My mom lived to be 90. I had one sister that lived to be 90,” he said.

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County retailers, shoppers ease into new bag law

Laura Perry, a check-out associate at Adams Fairacre Farms in Wappingers Falls, assists shopper Annmarie with her reusable bags. Photo by Jim Donick

by Jim Donick

The New Year has brought a significant change to the shopping experience in Dutchess County.

On Jan. 1, the county’s new single-use bag law, passed by the Dutchess County Legislature in December 2018, came in to effect. In the interim, the State of New York passed a similar law that will go into effect on March 1.

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Pulver re-elected Legislature Chairman

Gregg Pulver addresses members of the Dutchess County Legislature during the annual Organizational Board Meeting on Jan. 7. Photo by Curtis Schmidt

The Dutchess County Legislature held its swearing-in ceremony for legislators who will be serving a two-year term of office at its Jan. 7 Organizational Board Meeting. The Hon. Ibis Guzman, Pine Plains Town Justice, presided.

The members of the Legislature also elected Gregg Pulver (R-Pine Plains, Stanford, Milan and North East) to remain as the Chairman. This will be Pulver’s third year in the role.

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