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Tea for many

The FRIENDS of Pine Plains Free Library held its annual Victorian Tea in the Club House at Mashomack on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., with tea from Harney & Sons Fine Tea and dainty finger sandwiches.
Proceeds from the event went to the FRIENDS organization, which supports the library and hosts community events throughout the year, including the upcoming Music at the Lake series of summertime concerts. Those concerts begin on June 9 this year at the Lions Club Pavilion, with the Shorty Kings Clubhouse at 4 p.m.

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Amenia

Tea for many

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:40am
By
Nancy Ward

The FRIENDS of Pine Plains Free Library held its annual Victorian Tea in the Club House at Mashomack on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., with tea from Harney & Sons Fine Tea and dainty finger sandwiches.
Proceeds from the event went to the FRIENDS organization, which supports the library and hosts community events throughout the year, including the upcoming Music at the Lake series of summertime concerts. Those concerts begin on June 9 this year at the Lions Club Pavilion, with the Shorty Kings Clubhouse at 4 p.m.

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Amenia Fire Company hosts first 5K race

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:33am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

On Sunday, May 26, the Amenia Fire Company will host its first 5K race and fun run.
“We’re always looking for new way to raise funds to cover our operating costs. We thought this would a be a great, new and different idea,” said Captain Aaron Howard.
The race will begin at the firehouse on Mechanic Street and loop around the town, according to Howard.

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Mint Julips and more at Maplebrook art show

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:29am
By
Lori Hale

The opening of the Kentucky Derby Art Show and Sale at Maplebrook School on Saturday, May 4, was a great success. Approximately 300 people attended.
The event combined several elements. Among these were botanical paintings by world renowned artist Jessica Tchernine, and a special private collection of artwork done by Ron Wood and David Bowie.

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Amenia Town Board appoints new member

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:14am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

On Monday, April 29, the Amenia Town Board voted to appoint Gretchen Hitselberger to the position of town councilwoman. The position was left vacant after CJ Hoss resigned from the board on March 8 due to relocation.
Hitselberger was one of many candidates the board was considering.
“I submitted an application after having some opinions on how to make things better. I thought now was the time to step up and put my money where my mouth is,” she said.

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Planning Board discusses drive-in, tap room and Cumberland Farms

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:53am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

 
The Planning Board met on Thursday, May 2, to discuss applications on two businesses and one proposed business within the town.
The agenda included renovations to Cumberland Farms, Cozy Corner’s proposed tap room and the proposed Amenia Drive-In behind Four Brothers Pizza Inn.
Cumberland Farms
Richard Alsum addressed the board on behalf of Cumberland Farms, located on Route 343 in Amenia.

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Town Hall renovations nearly complete

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:44am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

The Amenia Town Hall, formerly the North East (Webutuck) Central School District’s Amenia Elementary School building, has been undergoing renovations for several years. The building is currently being repainted as part of the final stage of the building’s transformation.
“We’ve had so much work done. We’re finally coming to the end of it all,” said town Supervisor Bill Flood.
On Friday, May 3, a team from McEnroe Painting was on hand to chemically remove the lead-based paint from the exterior.

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Chef Madikians serves exotic fare at Serevan, and cooking tips, too

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:42am
By
Whitney Joseph
editor@millertonnews.com

For eight years local diners have delighted in the fact that Serge Madikians has made Amenia the home of his restaurant, Serevan. The Armenian chef has created some of the region’s most creative, and some say tastiest, delicacies to enjoy a mere moment from the famed view of DeLavergne Hill.
Once inside Serevan, however, customers rarely look out, for their attention is set on the intimate atmosphere, the enticing aromas and the beautiful presentations — all of which lead to a feast fit for a king.

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Arbor Day at Indian Rock

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:00am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

Amenia— The Indian Rock Schoolhouse held its annual Arbor Day celebration with the first- and second-graders of Webutuck Elementary School on Thursday, April 25. Students visited the original schoolhouse site on Mygatt Road for a day of fun and learning.
“The students look forward to this every year,” said Indian Rock President Vicki Benjamin.
The students participated in a variety of activities, including planting seeds. The students were led into a fenced area to work on a new garden.

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Electronic transfers spark debate

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 9:56am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

Amenia — The Amenia Town Board held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 25, and passed a resolution allowing town Supervisor Bill Flood to electronically transfer town funds.
The resolution had been previously discussed by Flood, Councilwoman Victoria Perotti and Town Clerk Dawn Marie Klingner at a previous meeting on March 28. At that meeting the resolution was never brought formally before the board, though those three did bring up concerns about the supervisor transferring funds.

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The gardens of England and Wales

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 9:55am
By
Gretchen Hitselberger

AMENIA — The Garden Club of Amenia was unanimous in its appreciation of its president emeritus, Diana Hanbury King, for delivering an interesting, personal and informative tour of the Gardens of the National Trust of England and Wales on Saturday, April 20, and to those who attended.

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