HELPFUL INFORMATION
Water Problems
If you have problems with your meter reading or your water/sewer bill,
contact the Town Hall at 845-831-7800. If you have a water main
break, a leak, see a fire hydrant leaking or have a problem with the
quality of water, contact Camo Pollution Control, Inc. at 845-463-7310. Camo is available 24 hours a day for all water and sewer
emergencies.
Flu Shot Clinics
Dutchess County Board of Health holds Flu Shot Clinics in the fall.
The flu shot is available for $10.00 to Senior Citizens or it is free
to anyone with MediCare Part B.
Office for the Aging
Dutchess County Office for the Aging, located at 27 High Street in
Poughkeepsie, serves our Senior Citizens in many capacities, from
nutrition sites, helpful legal advice, Senior Discount ID's and
transportation. For more information call 845-486-2555.
Friendship Center
The Friendship Center is at the First Reformed Church, 63 Main Street
in Fishkill. It is open Monday through Friday 10 am to 2 PM The
Friendship Center serves lunch, $2.50 donation, plans different
activities and provides shopping on Thursdays. There is a bus for
those who do not drive. The cost is $.25 each way. They will also
deliver meals for those who qualify. For more information call 845-896-4914.
Dial A Ride
Dial A Ride is a bus service for Senior Citizens who need help getting
around. It operates in Fishkill 3 days a week. On Tuesdays, the bus
goes from your door in Fishkill to anywhere in Poughkeepsie or any of
the shopping malls along Route 9. The cost on Tuesdays is $1.75 round
trip. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the bus goes locally from your door
throughout Fishkill and Beacon, for $1.25 round trip. A potential
rider must file an application with the Loop Bus System and make
reservations three business days in advance of needing a ride.
Call 845-452-7433 between 8 am and 2 PM for more information.
Dutchess County Inter Modal Transportation Center
The Loop Bus System operates a commuter bus to the Beacon train
station. Parking is free, the bus is $1.00 each way. Parking is also
available for bus transportation to the Dutchess Mall or the Galleria.
The Transportation Center is located on Route 9D by the Dutchess
Stadium. For more information, call the Loop Information Line at 845-485-4690.
The Highway Department
Maintains and repairs roads that are dedicated to the Town of
Fishkill. They are also in charge of snow removal, paving, patching,
sweeping, mowing of grass, sign installations and drainage. Snow
ordinance is from November 1 to April 1. For more information, call 845-896-6013.
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