by the charming mom and pop restaurants and retail offerings, as well as entertainment options like the community theatre, galleries, and museums. “We’re home to Unshattered, which is a non profit enterprise, founded by a local woman who’s done a fantastic job making connections,” highlights Cavaccini. “They’ve got huge investors like the Koch Brothers to do a multi million dollar facility for their mission, which is employing battered and formally drug addicted women to create upcycled products like purses and handbags and giving these women a second chance.” THE FUTURE IS THRIVING As Wappinger marks its 150th anniversary, Cavaccini says his focus is on delivering capital improvements while keeping taxes low. He summarizes,“As a town government, we are investing millions of dollars in capital infrastructure, from park improvements to facility enhancements for our residents to enjoy. We will continue to make those investments, so taxpayers continue to get what they pay for, while we continue to keep the town of Wappinger the most affordable town in this county.” Looking ahead, Wappinger is moving forward with intention, demonstrating that progress and preservation can go hand in hand. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n BLR Fusion Group www.blrfusion.com BLR Fusion Group is a purpose-driven company built on the credo: B.elieve L.ove R.espect. With ventures spanning apparel, sports, real estate, and creative media, BLR empowers communities through meaningful experiences, innovation, and collaboration, all rooted in a mission to uplift, connect, and inspire growth from the ground up. 58 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05
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