Deacon Shaun Boyce was sworn in last night by Chairman Jim Albrecht as a Chaplain in the Pleasant Valley Fire District.

Deacon Shaun resides in Salt Point and is a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie.

He was ordained a Deacon in the Archdiocese of New York at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral by Cardinal Dolan on June 15th, 2019.

He received a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Binghamton University, ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sorrow that the Pleasant Valley Fire District has to share the passing of our brother firefighter Gerald “Gerry” Haight, 80, who passed away on March 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard, a life member of the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company #1.

Gerry was a very active member in the 1960 - 1970's, joining in ... (Full Story & Photos)

DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Is NOW In Effect

Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sorrow that the Pleasant Valley Fire District has to share the passing of our brother firefighter and past Rescue Squad Captain John Cassidy.

At the age of 17, John became a Junior member of Hopewell Hose Fire Company of the East Fishkill Fire District. He held many positions there such as Lieutenant, Company Chief, and Rescue Squad Captain.

In 1990, he joined Pleasant Valley Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pleasant Valley Weather Watch - From Pleasant Valley Highway Superintendent John Baxter

***Storm Update*** as of 3/13/2023 315 PM

Rain will transition to a rain snow mix around 9 PM tonight through 11 PM before transitioning to just snow.

Moderate to heavy snow is expected from 2 AM through 2 PM Tuesday. There might be time Tuesday afternoon where rain mixes back into the snow with slightly warmer ... (Full Story & Photos)

SPECIAL NOTICE

Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, is cancelled due to the impending winter storm and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22nd 2023, at 1930 hours.

By order of the Pleasant Valley Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners.

Signed:
Jennifer Broas
District Secretary
March 13, 2023
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Central Hudson Gas & Electric advises customers to prepare for potentially severe winter weather that is expected to move through the region beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday. Forecasts are calling for heavy, wet snow coupled with damaging wind gusts up to 40 mph. These conditions could cause trees and tree limbs to fall onto power lines and cause service interruptions.

"There remains ... (Full Story & Photos)

We have the potential of a significant winter storm event with the possibility of loss of electricity in our future. If you have a portable generator, please read these safety tips. It may save a life...

* CO is called the invisible killer because it is colorless and odorless. Exposed persons may become unconscious before experiencing the milder CO-poisoning symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.

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Pleasant Valley Weather Watch - From Pleasant Valley Highway Superintendent John Baxter

**Storm Update*** As of 3/12/2023 2:30 PM

Looks like our area will be a tricky one with this system, as we look to be right on the edge of where a rain/snow line will set up. Right now, we are expecting precipitation to start as some light rain/snow around 8 AM Monday, changing to all rain by 10 AM Monday.

Rain ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pleasant Valley Weather Watch - From Pleasant Valley Highway Superintendent John Baxter

"Storm Ricardo Update"
as of 3/10/2023 0735

Rain showers will begin this afternoon around 4 PM and last through 12 AM Saturday. Then after 12 AM Saturday, we expect precipitation to start falling as snow with snowfall expected through 10 AM Saturday morning.

Rainfall: Up to 0.30". Snowfall: 1-3" with some ... (Full Story & Photos)