During July, the following work was done at the light house by members of TLC and light house personnel:
- The mansard roof and shingles have been painted
- Interior trim work was added
- Plumbing was installed in the bathroom
- Additional ceiling lights have been installed
- Some bedroom furniture was brought out and placed in the bedrooms
Members of the Bruderhof have been out and helped wash down the upstairs wall from previous construction projects.
On August 11, 2010, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse lost a dear friend in Carol Fletcher. She will be missed by everyone at the lighthouse.
Here is the posted obituary:
At rest August 11, 2010, Carol J. Fletcher of Kingston. She was married to Stanley H. Fletcher. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Dave and his wife Sharon Fletcher; grandson, Ty R. Fletcher; brothers, Donald and his wife Lorie Burnett, Fredrick and his wife Elaine Burnett, and Robert and his wife Peg Burnett.
Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, where services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Esopus Lighthouse Foundation. P.O. Box 1290 Port Ewen, NY 12466
Light a candle in memory of Carol at www.keyserfuneral service.com
This year, the Save Esopus Lighthouse Regatta is once again being hosted by the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club and Norrie Point Sailing Club. This year the race will again be one way with the start at the RR bridge at 10:30AM and finish at PYC.
Help to preserve the last wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River by sailing in the Regatta. Proceeds to benefit the restoration and preservation of the lighthouse. (All proceeds from entry fees donated to the Save the Esopus Lighthouse Commission)
Following the Regatta an awards ceremony with food, refreshments and cash bar will take place at Poughkeepsie Yacht club.
For more information, please contact Chris D’Aleo daleoc@optonline.net
Click here for additional information in pdf format
We are making great strides in getting the light house ready for tours. Members of TLC have painted the roof and mansard shingles, worked on the interior trim and installed plumbing in the bathroom.
The Bruderhof members have washed walls and done light carpentry.
The docks and ramp are in place, some ceiling lights have been installed and the bedrooms have some furniture.
The Esopus Meadows Lighthouse will open for tours starting July 3, 2010. While the restoration project continues, enough progress has been made to allow people to once again visit. At this time, while we will open for tours, there is still a fair amount of construction material present. People should wear soft shoes, no high heels or open toes will be allowed. Children under 12 will not be permitted at this time.
Tours will depart at 1:00 PM on the following dates:
- July 3, 2010
- July 17, 2010
- July 31, 2010
- August 14, 2010
- August 28, 2010
- September 6, 2010
- September 11, 2010
- September 25, 2010
- October 9, 2010
Cost is $20 per person; $15 with advance payment, $15 for children, and $15 for members. Children under 12 are not permitted at this time. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 845-848-3669.