Dr Joseph Bonanno the Medical Director for both OPWDD Taconic Region and Arc of Dutchess was honored for his outstanding care, commitment and compassion in his service for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by the Dutchess County Board of Health with a Public Health Partnership Award on April 9, 2018 at the Dutchess County Legislature. Dr. Bonanno received this award from Dr. Anil Vaidian, Commissioner of DBCH and Dr. William Barrett of the D.C. Board of Health. Dr. Bonanno was joined by his wife Carol and their two sons, Jonathan and Nathaniel. (April, 2018).