Morgan Lake

Town of Poughkeepsie resident and World War II veteran Stu Vidal celebrated his 100th birthday this morning by unfurling and saluting the American flag at his home, surrounded by dozens of friends and loved ones. Dutchess County Executive Molinaro also proudly proclaimed today Stu Vidal Day in Dutchess County.

Story Time by the Lake wrapped up today with a Back to School theme. We'll start up again next year in April.

Thank you to everyone who came this season and to our volunteers and the Poughkeepsie Public Library District!

***Hours of Operation Extended at City Pools***

Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison declares that City pools will extend hours to provide residents relief from the current heat and humidity conditions.

City pools normally close at 7:00 pm, but starting tonight (Saturday, August 13th) the operating hours at Spratt Pool will be extended to 8:00 pm (Pulaski Pool will close at its normal time, 7:00 pm).

On Sunday, August 14th, both pools will remain open until 8:00 pm. The pools will continue to operate on this extended schedule during the current heat wave. City Staff will monitor the weather outlook and work with the pool staff to facilitate these hours.

The Mayor extends his thanks to the operators of the pools, Kimberly and Thomas Bell, for their dedication to providing this invaluable resource to the residents of our community. They have committed to ensuring that staff is in place in order to facilitate this task. The pools are one of those assets we take for granted until we have a heat wave such as we are currently in.