After much deliberation, the Rhinebeck Town Board on Monday approved new parking regulations for Rhinecliff that largely match the currently signed restrictions on key roads. The new plan prohibits parking on some sections of Orchard Drive and Kelly Street and implements three-hour parking Monday through Saturday in other sections of the hamlet. A new parking plan for Rhinecliff prohibits parking on some sections of Orchard Drive and Kelly Street, and implements three-hour parking Monday through Saturday in other sections of the hamlet. (Photo by Eloise Goldsmith) The new plan caps a lengthy effort to implement a comprehensive parking regime to...

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Dr. George Emil Verrilli, a longtime resident of Rhinebeck and Red Hook who founded the Neugarten Birth Center at Northern Dutchess Hospital as well as the Red Hook Community Center, died on Dec. 5 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Through his philanthropy, volunteerism, and over-50-year career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, George touched the lives of many and left a lasting legacy for families and communities in the Hudson Valley. A devoted physician, husband, father, grandfather, and community leader who adored his family, George will be remembered for his spirited humor, vivacity, compassion, and love of family and community, his...

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Anthony Maccarini, 77, was sitting on the front porch of his house in the Village of Red Hook in early July, listening to a baseball game and reading a book, when Village Trustee Amy Smith approached. She wanted information about his income for a Village survey required for a grant application to expand the sewer system. Despite only being on the Village Board for four months, Village Trustee Anthony Maccarini has at times offered a rare voice of dissent from his fellow trustees. (Photo by Athan Yanos) Maccarini reminded Smith of her grandfather, who used to listen to baseball games...

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Rebecca Cohan Butenhoff died of leukemia on Dec. 2, 2025, at Sloan Kettering in New York City. Born on Jan. 5, 1978, in New Rochelle, Rebecca, known as Becca to her friends and family, attended Arlington High School. She went on to attend Capri Cosmetology School. She had a career in retail management, most recently at Baba Louie’s in Hudson. Her colleagues there were not just coworkers but a second family, who recall Rebecca's infectious laughter and beautiful smile. Rebecca's family says that her Christian faith was the cornerstone of her existence and that her belief in love, compassion, and...

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Hundreds turned out in the Village of Red Hook Friday evening to light the tree, participate in kids' arts and crafts, share cocktails, and celebrate community. Entrepreneur Annie Sullivan and Bartender Chloe Treu, once Red Hook High School classmates, share a moment at Bliss Friday evening. (Photo by Emily Sachar) "We love to come together," Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce President Colin Stark said through a megaphone, as Santa prepared to count down 10-9-8.... until the tree, positioned beside YumYum at the Four Corners, was lit at 6:07 p.m. "Celebrating is one of the many things we do so...

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There will be no holiday tree or tree event ceremony in Rhinebeck Village’s Doughboy Park this year, according to Village Mayor Gary Bassett. This may also be the last year for the menorah currently erected in the park for the season. This may be the last year Rhinebeck Jewish Center’s menorah is erected in Rhinebeck Village’s “Doughboy Park.” (Photo by Eloise Goldsmith) On Wednesday, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht of Rhinebeck Jewish Center sent an email to community members asserting that Bassett told him it was not appropriate any longer for the Village to host the religious symbol on municipal property after...

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Joan K. Hapeman of Elizaville died on Dec. 1, 2025. Also known as Joanie, she was born on Aug. 21, 1938, in Brooklyn and graduated from All Saints Catholic High School there. Known for her witty, bold, yet kind personality, Joan spent 23 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a nursing home. She loved to crochet and played for many years in a bowling league with her daughter, Kim. Joan was a devoted New York Yankees fan, keeping track of the stats herself.  Joan was known as “G-ma” to the many kids who walked through her door and derived...

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Sidney Thomsen, a lifelong resident of Rhinebeck, died on Dec. 2, 2025, at the Renaissance Rehabilitation Center in Hyde Park. Born in Rhinebeck on May 10, 1938, he attended Rhinebeck Central Schools. Sidney worked for many years at Hubert Garage in Rhinebeck, where he sold tractors and handled repair work. He later spent over 30 years as a mechanic with Jon-Mar in Red Hook, beginning in 1961. Known for his skill, reliability, and quiet dedication, Sidney took great pride in his work and his many friendships. His quiet warmth and sincere nature left an impression on everyone who knew him....

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A local law passed by the Rhinebeck Town Board last week that creates a framework to regulate parking and traffic also remedies a startling omission: the Town, until now, has had no codified parking laws of its own. A local law passed by the Rhinebeck Town Board last week codifies seasonal parking restrictions. (Photo by Emily Sachar) “Before this law, nothing was codified with the State, so there were no parking laws on the books,” Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia told The Daily Catch.  The Town also had no codified traffic law, but resolutions in the past adopted by the Town...

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The Rev. Frank J. Alagna, Episcopal priest, counselor, and passionate advocate for immigrant justice, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Born in 1945 in Brooklyn, Frank grew up in a close-knit Sicilian immigrant family. From his earliest years, the church shaped his life, leading him at age 17 to enter Maryknoll Seminary. His first assignments took him to Seattle and to Hong Kong, where he studied Chinese and worked with refugee communities. After earning a doctorate in psychology at the University of Connecticut, Frank left Maryknoll and was received as a priest into the Episcopal Church. He combined priestly ministry with...

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