Community Corner
🌱 How will WCSD’s new safety upgrades change your child’s school day?
And check out 10th Annual* Roger Vitolo Memorial Bocce Tournament on the Hopewell Junction Patch calendar
Good day Hopewell Junction! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will WCSD's new safety upgrades change your child's school day?
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Saturday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• County's largest school district preps for new year (midhudsonnews.com) — Families in Hopewell Junction can expect a well-prepared start to the WCSD school year on September 8, with major safety upgrades and building improvements already underway. The district is rolling out a multi-year, voter-approved capital plan, expanding mental health and law enforcement support in all 15 schools, and adding new college-credit opportunities and leadership changes at John Jay, Ketcham, and Myers Corners. 
📸 Around Hopewell Junction
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopewell Junction
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Annual* Roger Vitolo Memorial Bocce Tournament →
Lomala Civic Center, 108 Lomala Ln, Hopewell Junction
11:30 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
📣 Hopewell Junction Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale →
Kent Public Library, 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes
12:00 pm - Vet2Vet of Ulster County- (Marlboro NY) Veteran Coffee Hour →
Marlboro Free Library NY, 1251 US-9W, Marlboro
1:00 pm - Open Mic & Food Truck Night →
Treasury Cider, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd #6551, Hopewell Junction
4:30 pm - Red Not Chili Peppers →
Daryl's House Restaurant & Live Music Club, 130 NY-22, Pawling
8:00 pm - Eastdale Village Pickle Festival presented by Lilly's Natural Pet Store →
Eastdale Village Town Center, 10 Otto Way, Arlington
10:30 am - Tree ID 101, Section A →
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
11:00 am - 15th Putnam County Wine & Music Fest →
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel Hamlet
11:00 am - Family Fun Weekend →
Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag
11:00 am - Pickle Festival →
Eastdale Village Farmer's Market, 928 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
5:00 pm - Hudson Valley Pickle Festival 2026 →
Eastdale Village Farmer's Market, 928 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
5:00 pm - Get the Led Out →
MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Fishkill. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wappingers Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopewell Junction here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Fishkill
- Lincoln Property, Partners Acquire $450M Tri-State Mixed-Use Portfolio Across 300 Acres (cremarketbeat.com)
Fishkill
- Col. Rogers' ancestor had Revolutionary War service, Museum learns (thepetersburgobserver.com)
- Laurence Mulvehill (1935-2024) (highlandscurrent.org)
Crown Heights
- First Crown Heights Cheder to Open This Year Welcomes Students On the 4th of Elul (crownheights.info)
- Grand Opening of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Mesivta (crownheights.info)
- 125 East 55th Street: What We Know and What It Means for Crown Heights (crownheights.info)
Ok Hopewell Junction! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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