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BOE organizes Start Time Committee

PINE PLAINS — With school already a couple of weeks in session, the Pine Plains Board of Education (BOE) has been researching methods for improving students’ academic success by changing the start times for the school day.

After its research, the BOE has determined that by having younger students come into school at an earlier time and older students arrive at a later time, they’ll be more on task with their school activities, resulting in a dramatic improvement in their academic performance. 

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BOE extends superintendent’s contract for 2019-20

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 11:17am
By
Kaitlin Lyle
kaitlinl@millertonnews.com

PINE PLAINS— The Pine Plains Board of Education (BOE) announced its success last week in securing Superintendent of Schools Martin Handler’s services for an additional year by extending his contract.
“Let me just say I love it here,” Handler said. “This is a great community to live in, be in and work in.”
He described his time in Pine Pines as “a very pleasurable experience both personally and professionally.”

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Dutchess Land Conservancy seeks to protect farm

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 5:09pm
By
Whitney Joseph
editor@millertonnews.com

PINE PLAINS — “A bit wild. Open. An absolutely beautiful stretch of roadway between Pine Plains and Stanfordville.”
That’s how Pine Plains town Supervisor Darrah Cloud described Jordan Lane Farm, also known as the Speeter property, which is hoping the Dutchess Land Conservancy (DLC) will be able to purchase its development rights. DLC Land Projects Manager Erin Hoagland appeared  before the Town Board to request a letter of support at its December meeting. The board agreed.

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Bad Art Night inspires free-spirited artwork from area residents

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:07pm

PINE PLAINS— While the rain and fog outside probably encouraged some residents to stay indoors, the Community Room above the Pine Plains Free Library thrived with free-spirited thinking and creativity with the library’s first Bad Art Night at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12.

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Board of Education reviews school facilities report for 2017-18

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 2:06pm

PINE PLAINS — At its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Pine Plains Board of Education (BOE) took the time to evaluate a report on school facilities.
Director of School Facilities Richard McKibben presented the board with the report. Looking over all the buildings in the Pine Plains Central School District, he gave an overview of future improvements to be made in various buildings, the funds it would take to carry out the changes and the source of funding. 

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Jane Waters now serving on FCH Board

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 2:06pm

PINE PLAINS — The Foundation for Community Health (FCH) is pleased to announce that Jane Waters has recently joined the Board of Directors.  Her background and interests are valuable assets that will assist the Foundation to carry out its mission to increase access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare for the residents living in the greater Harlem Valley and in the northwest hills of Connecticut.     

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Ancram eagles

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 2:05pm

John Hoffman III said he saw this bald eagle on Hall Hill south of the bridge near where the culvert was placed this summer. “Ancram’s creeks, which are flowing despite the cold, and pines make great habitat, hunting and nesting areas for Haliaeetus leucocephalus, and mid-winter is one of the best times to view them,” he said.

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Student creativity fostered at Stissing Mountain

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 12:15pm
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Kaitlin Lyle
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PINE PLAINS— The Pine Plains Board of Education (BOE) was treated to a heartfelt student presentation at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6, where the board was given a glimpse of how Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School has grown into a premiere school district over the years.
The presentation was introduced by Stissing Mountain Principal Tara Grieb and Assistant Principal Ryan Carney.

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Pine Plains Free Library celebrates a Shekomeko Christmas

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 12:14pm
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Kaitlin Lyle
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PINE PLAINS— Local residents were invited to take part in a Shekomeko-style Christmas at the Pine Plains Free Library, thanks to a lecture by award-winning Native American historian and Celtic author Evan Pritchard.
Starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, the Community Room  above the library welcomed a full house of community members young and old to the lecture. To the side of the room, several books related to the area’s rich history were placed on display, a few of which were compiled by the Little Nine Partners Historical Society.

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Holiday house

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 12:13pm

Known around town for their over-the-top Halloween display, local residents Ken and Denise Post have once again gone above and beyond in celebrating the holiday season, this time transforming their house at 19 Main Street, Pine Plains, into Santa’s workshop. 

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Celebrating seniors

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:44am

The Pine Plains Adult Recreation program provided a festive meal for local seniors in celebration of the Pine Plains Senior End of the Year Lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 6. From noon to 2 p.m., the Pine Plains Community Room above the library hosted a lively crowd of seniors who enjoyed lunch, music and a few holiday games. Toward the end of the afternoon, everyone gathered around in a circle to take part in a holiday gift swap. Judy Pindt showed the gift she received during the holiday gift swap to friends Maria and Bernie Heaney.

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