At any given time, there are community-minded volunteers in Rhinebeck doing something wonderful,” says Norm Magnusson, an artist and 12-year Rhinebeck resident. Village Trustee and climate activist Vanessa Bertozzi echoes that sentiment. “You feel that you can connect with people and make a difference here,” she says. Or, as food entrepreneur Maya Kaimal puts it, “Rhinebeck punches above its weight for a village of its size.”
This much was in evidence on the afternoon of May 7, when the town was buzzing with activity: There was a vintage car show at the fairgrounds, a Waldorf school was hosting its spring fair, a clean-up was underway at the waterfront, and photographer David McIntyre was shooting portraits of Rhinebeckers for these very pages at the coworking space Co.
Thanks to all who came out to represent Rhinebeck.