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The celebrated Dominican American writer Julia Alvarez has an uncanny ability to cut to the center of the human experience. Her poetry and prose often focus on her identity as a Dominican woman growing up in the United States. This quote, however, comes from Alvarez’s essay “Aha Moment,” in which she describes a terrifying plane ride, and the many moments of kindness she saw in that one small space. Reflecting on that experience, she found that kindness inspires more kindness, and we should pay it forward whenever we can.

The month after Albert Einstein’s death in April of 1955, an interview with the famed scientist appeared in “Life” magazine. A journalist and editor of the magazine, William Miller, had stopped by Einstein’s home a few months earlier with his son Pat in tow. Pat wondered what life advice Einstein had to share, and the physicist responded with this piece of advice. It’s more fulfilling to give as much as you can — becoming a person of value — than to take what you can to become a person of “success.”

This is a reminder for all residents to be mindful of the City of Beacon Noise Ordinance (Noise-eCode360) which is in effect daily from 9pm through 7am.

All residents at BHA are being asked to use common sense and adhere to this ordinance. If you are experiencing a situation where a neighbor is making loud or excessive noises during the curfew hours you have the right to contact the Beacon Police and register a complaint. It is strongly encouraged to contact the Police as the incident is happening, calling police after the fact is not a helpful solution.

BHA encourages all residents to exercise respect in creating a safe a peaceful environment. This includes adhering to the Family Obligations issued to each resident at the time they signed their lease.

Thank you,

BHA Management

When, in 1702, British, Dutch, and Austrian troops beat the French at the Battle of Blenheim during the War of the Spanish Succession, English poet, essayist, and playwright Joseph Addison was asked to commemorate the occasion with a poem. The finished work was a wild success, and eventually led Addison to a career in politics. He wrote essays and plays throughout his later life, even as he moved through various government positions. He retired just a year before his death in 1719, but his prose lives on in lines like this one, cementing his position as one of the most influential writers of his time. 

Please be informed the Community Room at Hamilton Fish Plaza will be closed from the hours of 4:00pm through 8:00am Monday through Friday as well as the weekends and Holidays.

This action is being taken as a security measure and will remain in effect until further notice.

Thank you

BHA Management

Attention residents of Beacon Housing Authority!

The October Newsletter is now available for you to view on-line. Click the link below for your copy:

https://beaconhousingauthority.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/October-2022-NewsLetter-Final.pdf

October 15 to December 7, also known as Open Enrollment season, is when
all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription
drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. The Office for
the Aging offers free phone and in-person counseling to people with questions
about their Medicare plans. This counseling, presented as part of HIICAP (Health
Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program), is unique in that it’s
non-sales-oriented. HIICAP provides unbiased information.

You can make an appointment by contacting us during business hours at
845-486-2555, or by emailing ofa@dutchessny.gov. With over 60,000 seniors in
Dutchess County, counseling appointments fill up quickly. If we are unable to
book an appointment for you, we can put you in touch with other local Medicare
counseling alternatives who may have space.