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A grand day, with grand results

MILLBROOK — Sunday, Sept. 8, was Grandparents Day, and The Fountains at Millbrook held a celebration with all things fall, such as pumpkin doughnuts, hot and cold apple cider and music. 

Thomas Hooker Hanford played the harmonica and guitar, singing songs most of the residents knew, from as far back as 1926 and through the ‘60s. There were many singing along, tapping feet and clapping hands. 

The grandchildren of residents were invited, and among those who accepted the invitation was Leah Colby, 12, granddaughter of Bill Smith, a resident of The...

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BOE discusses team merger

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:52am
By
Judith O’Hara Balfe
judithb@millertonnews.com

MILLBROOK— The Board of Education (BOE) of the Millbrook Central School District held a meeting on Monday, May 21. Board member John O’Donnell, Vice President Thomas Lehmkuhl and President John Rudy were not present.
The annual budget was passed on Election Day, with 281 ayes and 52 nays. BOE President Rudy was re-elected and Claudia Heunis was also elected to the board.
Lynda Sickler was appointed as the special education records management officer for 2017-18 school, at no additional salary.

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Millbrook High School celebrates graduation of 80

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:52am
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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MILLBROOK — Amid cheers and applause, 80 Millbrook students graduated in an outdoor ceremony on the athletic field on Friday, June 22. Families and friends enjoyed the cool weather, grateful that the rain held off, and celebrated the students’ accomplishments for the last time at Millbrook. A great many of them are going on to college, and while they will be missed, the community is proud of the students who have earned their diplomas.

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New graduates

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:38am

From left, Patrick Scribner, Ryan Wolff, Zane Every and Steven Bryant not only went to Millbrook High School together, but also shared experiences as Boy Scouts in Millbrook. For full story and more photos, see Millbrook High School celebrates graduation of 80.

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$36.8 million BOCES project seeks funding support

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:31am
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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Cary Institute’s Art + Science Camp merges the best of two worlds

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:30am
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Kaitlin Lyle
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MILLBROOK — Arts Mid-Hudson awarded the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook one of its Arts Learning Grants in May, to a tune of $1,422. The grants were given to artists and organizations throughout Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties.

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Town of Washington explores solar energy

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:01am
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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WASHINGTON — More than 25 people filled the Town Hall meeting room on Thursday, June 14, to discuss the proposed amendment  to the zoning code concerning solar energy and wind energy systems. The public hearing on Local Law No. 1 followed a moratorium on passing laws dealing with solar energy so that a committee could focus on town needs and wants.

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Public meets to discuss BOE’s self-study results

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:00am
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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MILLBROOK— With a gathering of close to 200 people, a public forum presented by the Millbrook Central School District (MCSD) Board of Education (BOE) was held at the firehouse on Monday, June 11. The goal was to discuss the findings of the study authorized by the board, what it means to the school district and how it will affect Millbrook residents.
The meeting was opened by BOE President John Rudy, and was facilitated by Carole Martin of Carole Martin Consulting. Martin has also been working with the Thorn Building Committee.

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Greene and Rosenzweig lead Millbrook’s Class of 2018

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:00am
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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MILLBROOK— Millbrook High School’s graduation day is on Friday, June 22. It is the culmination of hard work,  reaching goals and cementing friendships that will endure over time.
This year’s valedictorian is Aaron Greene, who may be a familiar face to many, as he has worked at the Millbrook Library for the past three years.
Aaron is a member of the National Honor Society and president of the Interact Club, which is a model of the U.N.

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Tatiana Rhinevault’s art at the Millbrook Library

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:44pm
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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MILLBROOK— Millbrook Library’s featured artist through the month of June is Tatiana Rhinevault, who has a studio in Hyde Park. In addition to teaching, she has illustrated several historical books, children’s books and maps.
There was an opening reception at the library on Friday, May 25. She shared freely the story behind each painting.

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Art in the Loft kicks off wine label competition at Millbrook Winery

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:43pm
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Judith O’Hara Balfe
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MILLBROOK— Wine and cheese, a wall of mixed media arts and a good crowd — who could ask for anything more? Even the weather cooperated. And the ambiance at the Millbrook Winery, as always, was delightful. 
But what drew the many people who attended the opening of Art in the Loft on Saturday, June 2, was the artwork, selected for the annual Art in the Loft wine label competition.

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