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Tonsils, eating Nightshade; fire chief charged
‘About Millerton’; Little Morton Block had his tonsils removed last Friday at Vassar Hospital. The two-year-old daughter of Samuel Miles was taken ill Sunday. It was found that she had been eating nightshade berries. Dr. Richardson was called and the baby is fully recovered. July 18, 1974. ‘Chief, Fireman...
New owners at former Terni’s hope to become Main St. staple
MILLERTON — On Thursday, July 4, The Dutchess Trading Co. hosted a soft opening in the former Terni’s General Store. “We had the full range of reactions, people saying ‘Oh, I love the store,’ not knowing the story, and people who were almost emotional and crying,” said Jason Jobson, one of The Dutchess Trading Co. partners.
New Ice Cream Cocktails Hidden Along Hudson Valley Waterfront
The Hudson Valley has been experiencing a hot summer already. While some residents have been staying cool indoors and in local swimming pools, others may be wondering what else they can do. Hudson Valley ice cream stands have allowed residents to stay cool by serving them ice cream, shakes and...
Graham exhibit opens at NorthEast-Millerton Library
MILLERTON — Barbara Graham’s art will grace the walls of the NorthEast-Millerton Library through the end of July. Her exhibit, “Nature’s Mysteries,” which took about a year to complete, features what she labels as “Totems” inspired by objects she has found walking through nature and the town. Using everything from tree bark to twigs to fungi and more, Graham says the resulting art aids in thought clarification, similar to Shamanism which began in Tibet and India centuries ago.
Village of Millerton awarded Climate Smart Bronze Certification
MILLERTON — The Village of Millerton earned a Bronze Certification in the Climate Smart Communities program. The Village has undertaken actions recognized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. One main activity that earned the Village many points was the NorthEast-Millerton Library’s book sale on Saturdays —...
Battle of Books library golf tournament July 27
MILLERTON/AMENIA — Fans of local library services and the game of golf are in luck. There is still time to register for what will be the 4th annual Millerton-Amenia golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 27, beginning at 4 p.m. The deadline to register, however, is Friday, July 19.
NorthEast-Millerton Library seeks budget hike
MILLERTON — The NorthEast-Millerton Library is asking voters to approve a budget increase in this November’s election. It has been 17 years since the library last asked the voting public to approve a budget increase. “Inflation is real and prevalent in our lives still, and that, of course, affects us,” Library Director Rhiannon Leo-Jameson said. According to the library’s website, “In the last several years, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with the costs and continue to offer standard and new services to the community.”
Four Brothers hosting fundraiser for local youngster
AMENIA/SHARON — Four Brothers Drive-in in Amenia is planning a fun-filled event to celebrate the bravery of Sharon Center School student Wyatt VanKeuren, 8, and to raise funds for ongoing medical treatment. Scheduled for Thursday, July 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the event will be followed by a movie...
With North East’s EMS contract ending, looming issue is cost
MILLERTON — The Town of North East discussed the five-year contract EMS provider NDP Emergency Medical Services which ends in January, at a Town Board meeting on Thursday, July 11. The EMS service has a three-town contract with the towns of North East, Amenia and Dover. The community is...
Amenia: Public apology, better process
AMENIA — What was billed as a public apology to be offered during a special meeting of the Town Board on Tuesday, July 9, once delivered, led to fruitful discussion between the Town Board and the Recreation Commission, leading to a better understanding of the expenditure process. Having scheduled...
Recorded sales in Pine Plains from March through May
PINE PLAINS — Real estate sales in the early spring season in Pine Plains were sluggish with only six sales recorded over three months and not one ready to move-in traditional single-family residence. Four small parcels of vacant land were sold, one mobile home, and one multi-family structure in...
Amenia welcomes Way Behind the Sun for Monday Summer Concert Series opener
AMENIA — On Monday, July 8, the Town of Amenia opened its 2024 Summer Concert Series with a performance from Hudson Valley-based country band Way Behind the Sun. The concert took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball court at the Amenia Town Hall. Way Behind the...
Upstate Art Weekend at the Wassaic Project
WASSAIC — On Saturday, July 20, the Wassaic Project will participate in the Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). UPAW takes place in ten different counties in the Catskills and Hudson Valley from Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21. This year the event has expanded to over 145 participants, including local art organizations, galleries, museums, temporary exhibits and other creative projects.
Amenia plans resolution to merge two Silo Ridge lots
AMENIA — Following a site visit by representatives of the Planning Board to see for themselves the scope of the merger of two lots at Silo Ridge, the Planning Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10, voted unanimously to direct its attorney to draft a resolution for approval to be considered at their next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Popular Hudson Valley Sports Personality Leaves Team After 28 Years
A familiar voice at games across the Hudson Valley for many years has announced he is no longer with a local team. If you have ever spent an evening at Dutchess Stadium, (now called Heritage Financial Park) the odds are you've heard his voice over the public address system announcing game information and leading stadium fans through many different contests throughout a baseball game.
Public calls for Newburgh board president to resign (VIDEO)
NEWBURGH – The public comment session once again dominated the Newburgh school board meeting on Tuesday, July 16 with calls for President Christine Bello to resign after using vulgarity toward a member of the audience on a hot microphone at the July 2 meeting. Bello opened the meeting by...
Pattern for Progress Study: Hudson Valley housing “Out of Reach” for residents
NEWBURGH – A new study released by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress found that housing costs continue to surge throughout the Hudson Valley as wages remain stagnant, putting an increased financial strain on struggling residents. Pattern examined data from Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester...
This Week – July 19, 2024
It has been announced that The Times Hudson Valley Media group will expand to five publications later this month; that’s due to the company’s acquisition of The Cornwall Local and The News of the Highlands. Page 1. Voters will decide term length, limit. The Town Board has adopted...
St. Luke’s Cornwall Names 2024 Nurse of the Year
NEWBURGH – May marked a significant milestone for Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) as it named its first-ever Nurse of the Year. The prestigious award was bestowed upon Julianna Finnegan, RN, for her exemplary service in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at The Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology on the Newburgh Campus.
Jang restores forest’s education trail
Future generations of students, as well as other hikers, will reap the benefits of Oliver Jang’s Eagle Scout project which entailed restoring a portion of the Sphagnum Swamp Education Trail in Black Rock Forest. Jang earned his Eagle during a ceremony on June 9. “When I first got it,...
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