First, meet the community as it turns out on Memorial Day for the parade.
What do we call the people from Pine Plains? Pine Plainers? Stissingers? The school sports teams refer to themselves as Bombers. It looks as if we should just stick with "People from Pine Plains".
But not all the people. I didn't see any of the weekenders. Or the newcomers, the City People. And that may be the problem. It is one reason why I am making this website.
So this parade is both an introduction to the community and Pine Plains Views.
Why Pine Plains, anyway? Is it so special or typical that it deserves a website? We'll be exploring that, but simply put, Pine Plains is where I live and from where I view the world.
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written by Liz , February 05, 2010
Growing up there I remember that there has always been a "them vs us" conflict for the residents. But as a kid growing up there I was thrilled that there were "city people" that I could babysit for or wait on at the Mountain View. After leaving for many years and only returning periodically I can say this: There does seem to be a slow gentrification process happening in the downtown. Having a town center is vital. You need a place that will draw people. I know people drag their feet at zoning issues etc.. But it really is better for the community as a whole. Pine Plains is a special place. It does need to retain some of its identity. History does need to be preserved not just torn down.
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