DCWWA PUBLIC NOTICE FOR MARCH BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority will hold a public hearing at their administrative offices located at 1 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 for the purposes of establishing 2026 water usage rates for the South Cross Water (Zone 030) and Madison-Holt Water (Zone 032).   In addition to the rates, the Authority has established a schedule of interest and penalty charges for unpaid water and sewer bills. The Authority further proposes to submit all unpaid water charges to the Dutchess County Legislature for relevy in November of 2026 and annually thereafter.   All written communications addressed to the Authority pertaining to the proposed rates shall be sent by US mail, fax, email, or commercial common carrier and must be received by the Authority at its offices no later than 3:00 p.m. (local time) on the date of the public hearing.   On or about March 17th, 2026, copies of the proposed rates to be established for 2026 will be posted on the Authority’s website for public review (www.DCWWA.org). You may request a copy of the proposed rates to be mailed or emailed to you by contacting us at (845) 486-3601 or at dcwwa@dutchessny.gov.   By order of: Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority Thomas LeGrand, Chairman   Dated: March 17, 2026   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday March 25th, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority will hold its monthly Board Meeting at 1 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. The public may attend the meeting in person or may access the meeting via Teleconference by dialing (516) 268-4602 and when prompted enter Conference ID 952154991# . For further information please call (845) 486-3601.   If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or a reasonable modification in programs, services or activities, please contact the ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, preferably 7 days before the activity or event.   By order of: Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority Thomas LeGrand, Chairman   Dated: March 5, 2026 12178017