Commuting between Ulster County and New York City has become more convenient and affordable with an Ulster County Area Transit bus link to Metro-North express trains from the Poughkeepsie station to Grand Central Terminal in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The bus to train link runs throughout the day, seven days a week.  The overcrowded parking conditions at the Poughkeepsie station have been completely resolved with this bus to train service. You can park your car in one of the free Park & Rides located along the bus route on Rt. 32 in Rosendale across from the Community Center (overflow parking in designated area of Community Center lot), in the New Paltz Agway parking lot, and in Highland at the intersection of Rts. 299 and 9W.Weekday connections to trains start at 6:00 AM and end at 8:30 PM. One-way bus fares are $2.00 from Rosendale, $1.75 from New Paltz are $1.25 from Highland. One-way train fares are $17.75 peak, $13.25 off peak and $8.75 for senior and disabled passengers. Combined bus/rail UniTickets are also available for unlimited travel at $129.50/ week and $407/month.

For more information, visit www.ulstercountyny.gov/ucat or call 888-827-8228.    

A warm slice of country living!

The Kerhonkson Accord Chamber of Commerce is holding the 4th Annual Jennie Bell Pie Festival at Kelder’s Farm (home of the world’s largest garden gnome). The festival will take place Saturday September 27th at 12 noon.  The farm is located along Route 209 in Accord.

The pie festival will include a judged bake-off, a pie auction, a talent show, arts and crafts vendors, live music, hay rides and more. The event will wrap up with a spectacular fireworks display provided by a group of local merchants.

Jennie Depuy Bell (1915-2004), whose family was among the first settlers of what is now the Town of Rochester, was well known for her splendid home baked pies. Jennie often donated her time and energy to bake many pies for the Rochester Reformed Church dinners, community events, and of course, her family. Pie making looked easy when Jennie was in the kitchen, but anyone who has tried, knows that much practice and expertise is required.

Jennie Bell was also much appreciated for patiently helping others, both young and old, to master the pie making skill. One of her secrets to a good pie… serve it the same day that it is made!

For more information, call the Accord-Kerhonkson Chamber of Commerce 845-626-2616