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Some City of Poughkeepsie residents this week were dismayed to see chains and signage blocking access to the city-owned property known as Wheaton Park.
However, the city says the restrictions on the hotly debated property are temporary as it plans spring cleanup work this week.
After the work we do intend to allow public access during daylight hours, said Marc Nelson, the city administrator. He would not confirm when the park would open back up.
Use of the property, which dates back more than 150 years, has long been at the center of debate. While some residents view the property as a park, with valuable green space that should remain available to all, the city has for years been working with developers interested in building on the property.
Your Night Out in Poughkeepsie Can Help a Vet
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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve written about how important it is to help our veterans. And I will continue to write about it every chance I get. I grew up in a make love not war household, but one thing I know is that our veterans have risked everything, including their lives, to protect us and our freedom. So, giving back is the very least we can do.
It’s a VetZero weekend at Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Steakhouse on Main Street in Poughkeepsie this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16. All you have to do is mention VetZero when you order your lunch or dinner, and ten percent of the purchase price will go to help veterans right here in the Hudson Valley. Pretty easy, don t you think? And it’s good for both takeout and dine-in.