🌱 How much control will Rhinebeck have over this new farm brewery?
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In today's newsletter:
- How much control will Rhinebeck have over this new farm brewery?
- Will Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s big expansion change life along Route 9?
- Why Rhinebeck firefighters rushed to Red Hook High School last Friday.
Also on today's calendar: Vinyl Salvage Co.'s Annual Rock n' Roll Garage Sale .
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasing clouds and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with partial sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Farm Brewery Proposed by Ellerslie Stables Owner in Rhinebeck Raises Questions about Town Oversight (thedailycatch.org) — A Rhinebeck landowner is proposing a new farm brewery and taproom on a large parcel just north of Wilderstein, and town officials are weighing how much oversight the project requires. The Rhinebeck Planning Board is debating whether the brewery qualifies as an agricultural structure exempt from full site plan review, while neighbors and tourism leaders eye its potential impact on farmland, traffic, and local agritourism. 
2. Aerodrome Expansion Faces Turbulence at Packed Red Hook Planning Board Hearing (thedailycatch.org) — Neighbors packed a Red Hook Planning Board hearing to challenge a major expansion plan for the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, citing worries about traffic, noise, and larger events. Board members ordered a full traffic study and extended the public hearing to June 15, giving Rhinebeck-area residents more time to weigh in on how the project could reshape their skies and roads.
3. High School Will Remain Closed, As Student Arrested On Arson Charges (patch.com) — Rhinebeck firefighters were among several local departments called to help battle a bathroom fire at Red Hook High School, which has forced classes online while smoke damage is cleaned up. A 16-year-old Red Hook student has been charged with arson and reckless endangerment, and the building will stay closed as inspections and remediation continue.
4. New Jersey Man Charged with Alleged Illegal Sexual Contact With Red Hook Girl (thedailycatch.org) — State Police based in Rhinebeck investigated an alleged case of illegal sexual contact involving a 15-year-old girl at a Red Hook residence, leading to misdemeanor charges against a 20-year-old New Jersey man. Authorities say he was arraigned in Red Hook Town Court, released under probation supervision, and a temporary order of protection was issued.
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
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Town Court - Traffic →
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Town Hall Summer Hours. 9-12 on Fridays →
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LAMS End of Year Dance/Activity Night
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401
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Rev250 Summer Open House at the Elmendorph Inn →
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Gongfu Basics for Teens at RH Community Center →
Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St #1713, Red Hook
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Red Hook Youth Pride - Parade and Festivities →
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The DeMystics in Greig Silo Event Space — Jordan... →
Greig Farm, 227 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook
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Regents Exams
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LAMS BLT Meeting
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Leadership Ulster Celebration 2026
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Novellas New Paltz
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Sunday June 7
Tuesday June 9
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