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Public Forums Scheduled On New Dutchess County Justice Center

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A series of public forums for residents to learn more about the Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center (DCJTC) and ask questions have been scheduled throughout the area during February and March.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro

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The first forum, hosted by the DCJTC’s External Advisory Group, will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.16 at the Catharine Street Community Center in Poughkeepsie, 152 Mansion St. 

As part of the meeting, the advisory group will receive updates on the DCJTC project, specifically the bond resolution proposal recently submitted to the Legislature to fund the design and construction of the new center. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the project proposal.

In addition to the EAG meeting, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host several town hall forums over the next several weeks, providing residents the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about the DCJTC project proposal. Upcoming scheduled forums include:

  • Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at LaGrange Town Hall
  • Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Amenia Town Hall
  • Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Beacon City Hall
  • Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Hyde Park Town Hall
  • Tuesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Pawling Town Hall

The Dutchess County Legislature will hold a meeting on Monday, Feb. 29, at 6:00 p.m. for legislators to have questions answered regarding the Justice & Transition Center bond resolution and Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) determination resolution. The Legislature’s meetings can be viewed online here.

For a complete schedule as well as more information on the External Advisory Group and the Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center project, click here. 

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