Dutchess County - It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood ...Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Friday, July 18, 2008 - Poughkeepsie Journal. - It doesn't get any better than this! I'd like to think everyday is a good news day. Well, at least today was and I dedicate this post to the Poughkeepsie Journal for the good news that appears on the front page of our local paper. Isn't this a great way to start the weekend? This is a reminder why Dutchess County is such a great place to live. You know it's a good palce to live when the headlines read as follows....

IBM - Quarter earnings one of the best  (our major area employer).

Balloon Festival - Local businesses to get boost (a fun weekend event is planned).

Backers tie police support to facility vote (Hyde Park is looking to upgrade police facilities in an effort to keep the community safe).

Skydiver hopes errant leg turns up (Ok, it's not great news for this guy, a local resident who lost his prostatic leg while skydiving - but at least he's not afraid to laugh about it - read the story for yourself by clikcing on the link below).

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS01/807180344&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

Relocating to Dutchess County????

When I travel to other cities and watch the local news or read the papers, I often grow more thankful that I live in Dutchess County, with all the many little safe bedroom communities. It's Upstate NY, where people enjoy a slower pace, where people make eye contact and where a friendly hello from a stranger is the norm. If you're looking for a sense of security and strong community pride - Dutchess County is the place to relocate to!