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Meet THE STAFF

Meet THE STAFF

Sandy Washburn

Director of Parks & Recreation

swashburn@lagrangeny.gov

Patricia Donohue

Recreation Assistant

pdonohue@lagrangeny.gov

Traci Meyer

Marketing Assistant

tmeyer@lagrangeny.gov

Hunter Brill

Caretaker/Senior Groundskeeper

Patrick Donovan

Groundskeeper

Corey Garay

Groundskeeper

Fran Mendonca

Groundskeeper

TJ Mullins

Senior Groundskeeper

Gerrett Uhle

Foreman

Recreation Advisory Board

Kelly Robin, Liaison

Donna Bolner

Paul Doherty

Jeff Feldman

Michael Polasek

Melissa Wagner

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JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange r

JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange residents age 50+... we've got just a few seats left for you, and up to 1 guest, to join us for our inaugural bus trip to Broadway to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Thursday, May 9th!

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at this package price before it leaves Broadway in June!
$118/person includes matinee show ticket (mezzanine seating*), charter bus transportation to and from the show, box lunch by Simply Gourmet, and all gratuities!

Registration is in person only for each participant in the Recreation Office at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Rd. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency through a property tax or utility bill.

Payment is due at registration with cash or a check made out to “Town of LaGrange”. No refunds due to the nature of the trip. Arrive at 10:30am for check in/boarding.
*Mezzanine seating requires navigation of stairs.

☀ FUN IN THE SUN! 😎 Have you registered for L

☀ FUN IN THE SUN! 😎
Have you registered for LaGrange Summer Programs yet?

Registration is open to LaGrange residents and eligible non-residents*. We offer the following programs (click links for more details):

-3 weekly sessions of Basketball Camp at Stringham Park
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../things-to-do/basketball-camp

-3 two-week sessions of Red Cross Swim Lessons at Freedom Lake
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../freedom-lake.../swim-lessons

-7 weeks of Freedom Lake Rockers Swim Team
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../freedom-lake-at.../swim-team

Register online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com. Proof of residency is required every year for residents and eligible non-residents*. Upload your 2024 proof of residency (property tax or utility bill) and allow 48 hours for review.

lease contact the office at 845-452-1972 for questions about our programs or help with your account or uploading proof of residency.

*Eligible non-residents include residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

🎣 A SPECIAL DAY FOR VETERANS! 🐟 The 2nd annu

🎣 A SPECIAL DAY FOR VETERANS! 🐟
The 2nd annual Veterans Fishing Day is happening at Overlook Park, 36 Knights Place, THIS Saturday, 4/20, from 9am-1pm. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Sponsored by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. and @NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, along with Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, veterans are welcome to enjoy this outdoor event just for them!

Complimentary food and drinks provided by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting one of the following:
Anthony Pittore at 914-755-9667 or Kevin Haight at 914-474-7740.

🎣 FISH ON... THIS SUNDAY! 🐟 The much anticip

🎣 FISH ON... THIS SUNDAY! 🐟
The much anticipated, annual Spring event, Family Fishing Day, is coming to Overlook Park, 36 Knights Place, THIS Sunday, 4/21, from 9am-1pm!

Sponsored by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. and @NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, along with Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, families of all sizes and ages are welcome! Some poles and bait provided by NYSDEC. Complimentary food and drinks provided by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

We hope to see you there!

The Freedom Park playground is closed for maintena

The Freedom Park playground is closed for maintenance today, Wednesday, 4/17.

🌎 TRASH BASH IS HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY! 🌏

🌎 TRASH BASH IS HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY! 🌏

Sponsored by @LaGrange, NY Sunrise Rotary along with Royal Carting Service Co & Welsh Sanitation and Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency, a great Earth Day activity to join your friends, neighbors, and co-workers in sprucing up the community by picking up litter on LaGrange roads. Groups and individuals welcome!

Participants will meet at LaGrange Town Hall and receive road assignments as well as bags, vests, and pickers to be returned by noon at Town Hall where LaGrange, NY Sunrise Rotary will provide hot dogs, chips, and water.

A wonderful team building event or way to earn community service hours!

Register at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com or email the Recreation Office at recreation@lagrangeny.gov. Please contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 or recreation@lagrangeny.gov with any questions.

Join LaGrange Parks & Recreation as we partner wit

Join LaGrange Parks & Recreation as we partner with LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council for this special full moon hike in Freedom Park on Tuesday, 4/23, at 8:30pm! The April moon will be the Pink Moon.

This hike is for ages 10+. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and dress according to weather conditions.

Registration is required at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com and is open to LaGrange residents and eligible non-residents*.

*Includes residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

We will host another Freedom Park After Dark Full Moon Hike for the Harvest Moon on Tuesday, 9/17, 7:30pm.

Please contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 or recreation@lagrangeny.gov for any questions regarding Freedom Park After Dark Full Moon Hikes.

LaGrange Basketball Camp is open to LaGrange resid

LaGrange Basketball Camp is open to LaGrange residents NOW and opens to eligible non-residents* tomorrow, 4/16, 9am, at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com!

Head Coach Don Markoe leads individualized instruction, competitions, and games during this outdoor camp at the Stringham Park basketball courts. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt! Registration is limited for each session so don't wait to register your baller for some fun on the court! Find out more at www.lagrangeny.gov/parks-rec under "Things To Do" in the main menu.

*Eligible non-residents include residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger. Annual proof of residency is required.

Join LaGrange Parks & Recreation as we partner wit

Join LaGrange Parks & Recreation as we partner with LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council for this special full moon hike in Freedom Park on Tuesday, 4/23, at 8:30pm! The April moon will be the Pink Moon.

This hike is for ages 10+. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and dress according to weather conditions.

Registration is required at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com and is now open to LaGrange residents. Registration opens to eligible non-residents* on Tuesday, 4/16, 9am.

*Includes residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

We will host another Freedom Park After Dark Full Moon Hike for the Harvest Moon on Tuesday, 9/17, 7:30pm.

Please contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 or recreation@lagrangeny.gov for any questions regarding Freedom Park After Dark Full Moon Hikes.

JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange r

JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange residents age 50+... we've got just a few seats left for you, and up to 1 guest, to join us for our inaugural bus trip to Broadway to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Thursday, May 9th!

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at this package price before it leaves Broadway in June!

$118/person includes matinee show ticket (mezzanine seating*), charter bus transportation to and from the show, box lunch by Simply Gourmet, and all gratuities!

Registration is in person only for each participant in the Recreation Office at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Rd. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency through a property tax or utility bill.

Payment is due at registration with cash or a check made out to “Town of LaGrange”. No refunds due to the nature of the trip. Arrive at 10:30am for check in/boarding.
*Mezzanine seating requires navigation of stairs.

🎣 FISH ON! 🐟 The Federation of Dutchess Cou

🎣 FISH ON! 🐟

The Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, along with Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, are sponsoring TWO fantastic FREE fishing events at Overlook Park, 36 Knights Place, the weekend of 4/20 and 4/21!

FIRST... Veterans are invited to register for the 2nd annual Veterans Fishing Day on Saturday, 4/20, from 9am-1pm. Complimentary food and drinks provided by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling:
Anthony Pittore - 914-755-9667 or
Kevin Haight - 914-474-7740

NEXT... Families of all sizes and ages are welcome to Family Fishing Day on Sunday, 4/21, from 9-1pm. Poles and bait provided by NYSDEC. Complimentary food and drinks provided by Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

We are grateful to these organizations for sponsoring these free events and we hope to see you there!

*** ATTENTION ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, BUSINESSES, IN

*** ATTENTION ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS...***
Share your knowledge and passion for the great outdoors by setting up an exhibit and/or hosting interactive activities at our MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL, a growing celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play!

It's a day of eco-fun that aligns perfectly with I Love My Park Day - or did we plan it that way? We’re inviting organizations, businesses, non-profits, clubs, groups, or teachers and individuals that are conservation, ecology, nature, trails, or environment focused to partner with us on Saturday, May 4th, from 1-4pm in Freedom Park to make this year's event even bigger and better than last year!

Enjoy live music with Tilly Foster, Pops Place Food Truck, Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Games Club, Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley, Sky Hunters, FlowersRoots&Stems, The Wetland Trust, Inc Blanding’s turtle Research Group, LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council... just to name a few and the list is growing!

There is no fee to help us in our mission of bringing families outdoors and connecting them with all there is to be experienced and learned! This is not a vendor event. You can see photos from last year’s event on our website here:
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../commu.../muddy-hands-festival

Please email or call the Recreation Office to discuss getting involved and to help us make this a memorable, hands-on, outdoor experience for all OR fill out the online Muddy Hands Exhibitor Form here: https://forms.gle/zjWeNwpeivwVkUHT7.

Please share the information and help spread the word!

WE ARE BROADWAY BOUND! Attention LaGrange resident

WE ARE BROADWAY BOUND! Attention LaGrange residents age 50+... we still have a few seats left for you, and up to 1 guest, to join us for our inaugural bus trip to Broadway to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Thursday, May 9th!

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at this package price before it leaves Broadway in June!

$118/person includes matinee show ticket (mezzanine seating*), charter bus transportation to and from the show, box lunch by Simply Gourmet, and all gratuities!

Registration is in person only for each participant in the Recreation Office at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Rd. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency through a property tax or utility bill.

Payment is due at registration with cash or a check made out to “Town of LaGrange”. No refunds due to the nature of the trip. Arrive at 10:30am for check in/boarding.

*Mezzanine seating requires navigation of stairs.

💥Thank you to March’s proud 2024 LaGrange Com

💥Thank you to March’s proud 2024 LaGrange Community Day Rocket Sponsors!💥

All Cleaning Pros LLC
www.allcleaningpros.com

Ally's Ice Cream & Grill Cafe
www.facebook.com/p/Allys-Ice-Cream-Grill-Cafe-100083204708513

CPL Architecture Engineering Planning
www.cplteam.com

Daily Planet Diner
www.dailyplanetdiner.com

Dutchess County Legislators Michael Polasek (District 3), Ryan Travelpiece (District 2) & Former DC Legislator Donna Bolner

Foam & Wash Car Wash
www.foamandwash.com

H2O Innovation
www.h2oinnovation.com

LaGrange Republican Committee
www.facebook.com/LaGrangeGOP

Lincoln Financial Advisors

Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
www.mhvfcu.com

See-B-Clean Inc.
www.seebclean.com

Sensory Stepping Stones
www.sensorysteppingstones.com

The Amendola Group
www.amendolalandscapes.com

The Pool Guys
www.poolguysonline.com

Tompkins Community Bank
www.tompkinsbank.com

We can’t do this without our sponsors so please give these Rocket Sponsors a big shout out for supporting their local community and helping shape this memorable summer event on June 8th, 12-10pm at beautiful Freedom Park! Consider supporting those who support your community. :)

💥𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫💥
Thank you to THE RYAN FAMILY FARM & RICHARD RYAN EXCAVATION, INC. for being a proud 2024 LaGrange Community Day Grand Finale Sponsor!

The Ryan Family Farm is a four generation owned farm-stay and venue in the beautiful Hudson Valley. The Upstate NY historic family-owned dairy barn represents the beauty and authenticity of the farm. The traditional architecture coupled with modern finishes perfectly blends rustic charm and wedding elegance, providing one of the most stunning barn wedding venues in Upstate NY, Hudson Valley. Find out more at www.theryanfamilyfarm.com.

Richard Ryan Excavation has 45 years of experience excavating ponds, lakes, large and small landscapes, septics, and complete site work!

We can’t make Community Day what it is without our sponsors so please give The Ryan Family Farm and Richard Ryan Excavation a big shout out for supporting their local community and helping shape this memorable summer event on June 8th, 12-10pm at beautiful Freedom Park!

We are out of Eclipse Black Out Bags!

We are out of Eclipse Black Out Bags!

Response to our Eclipse Black Out Bags are out of

Response to our Eclipse Black Out Bags are out of this world! Drive through the front of LaGrange Town Hall, located at 120 Stringham Rd, between 4-6:30pm to collect your very own Eclipse Black Out Bag WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Staff will be there to greet you, do not get out of your vehicle! LIMIT 2 BAGS PER VEHICLE to ensure as many as possible have a chance to enjoy. No exceptions.

PLEASE NOTE: Absolutely no early arrivals! Due to safety and traffic control, vehicles may not arrive prior to the 4pm start time and create a backup on Stringham Road. Those arriving before 4 will be directed to continue along road and return at 4pm. Entering and exiting from Town Hall is one way, follow the ENTER and EXIT signs posted. You will NOT be allowed to cross traffic to turn left in to the parking lot. Please turn right only from Stringham Rd into the Town Hall lot. Thank you for you cooperation in keeping the local road safe and alleviating traffic issues during pick up.

CONGRATULATIONS TO *THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY*, winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO *THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY*, winners of the March Madness Spring Fun Basket random drawing! The Armstrong Family has been emailed directions for pick up. We had over 100 entries... a big thank you to all who participated in the week's activities! 🐰

☀ FUN IN THE SUN! 😎 Summer Programs open to L

☀ FUN IN THE SUN! 😎
Summer Programs open to LaGrange residents tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd, at 9am!

Registration opens to eligible non-residents* for Swim Lessons and Swim Team on Tuesday, April 9th, at 9am, as well as Basketball Camp on Tuesday, April 16th, at 9am.

We offer the following programs (click links for more details):

-3 weekly sessions of Basketball Camp at Stringham Park
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../things-to-do/basketball-camp

-3 two-week sessions of Red Cross Swim Lessons at Freedom Lake
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../freedom-lake.../swim-lessons

-7 weeks of Freedom Lake Rockers Swim Team
https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../freedom-lake-at.../swim-team

Register online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com. Proof of residency is required every year for residents and eligible non-residents*. If you have not uploaded your 2024 proof of residency (property tax or utility bill) prior to registration as advised, please remember to allow 48 hours for review.

Please contact the office at 845-452-1972 for questions about our programs or help creating an account or uploading proof of residency.

*Eligible non-residents include residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

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