The Town of Red Hook took a significant step toward creating a second centralized water district, a move Supervisor Robert McKeon said is necessary to support higher-density development in the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) district along South Broadway. The Town of Red Hook took a significant step toward creating a second centralized water district at Wednesday’s Board meeting. (Adobe Stock Photo) “You can't have that kind of dense development in the TND district without having central sewer and central water,” McKeon said. A water district provides clean, potable drinking water to the parcels in its district, according to Hank Van...

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For two decades, Rhinebeck resident Eric Spiegel, president of Rhinebeck at Home, served as caregiver for three loved ones—his father, his stepmother, and his close friend, Henry—as each experienced cognitive decline. “Coming to terms with the needs of my loved ones meant putting large parts of my life on hold,” he said, “dropping my own needs and interests for others.” Managing memory loss is a challenge for both partners in a long-term relationship, testing the bonds of love and patience. (Photo by Tony Adamis) Each situation demanded constant vigilance, as both of his parents were deteriorating at the same time....

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Once again, Daily Catch readers came through to help us cover more than 120 square miles of "Storm Fern." Atop snowshoes, behind snowblowers, or peering from dining room windows, they trained their cameras on the world outdoors. Snow clearing consumed residents for hours Sunday, with many reporting more work ahead. (Photo by Babette Hierholzer, Red Hook) Thanks so much to each of you for your studious attention to the beauty and challenge of snow!

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