Millbrook

MILLBROOK — Laura Mitchell has been appointed superintendent of schools by the Millbrook Central School District (MCSD) Board of Education (BOE) and BOE President Perry Hartswick effective July 1, 2020.

MILLBROOK — The Millbrook Central School District Board of Education (BOE) met on Tuesday, April 21, via Zoom to abide social distancing rules during the coronavirus pandemic. After voting to accept the consent agenda, a letter of resignation was accepted from Mary Triller, teacher’s aide, for purposes of retirement effective June 30, 2020.

MILLBROOK — Jamie Kennedy may have moved from Millbrook years ago, but he recently proved that a piece of his heart has always remained in the quaint village. When younger, Kennedy attended Millbrook schools, but after finishing college he settled in Saratoga, building a family and a business there.

MILLBROOK — In the throes of catastrophe, what can people do? Well, a number of things. In the beginning of the health crisis, many people were panic-driven, fearful of catching COVID-19. But then, some asked themselves, “How can I help make things better?” Different people came up with different solutions.

MILLBROOK — Sometimes, in our darkest hour, it helps to know that we are not alone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pain and desolation are being felt worldwide, far beyond our shores.

MILLBROOK — People are going through stressful times just now, maybe the most stressful they have known. They deal with stress in many different ways, and should be open to new ideas about how to deal with that stress.

MILLBROOK — The 2020 Hudson Data Jam will be held this year, as it has since the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies began hosting it in 2014, with some alterations. This year, due to COVID-19 crisis, the competition will be a virtual event.

MILLBROOK — What does one do with 4,500 golden heirloom daffodils, and no one around to enjoy their beauty? Well, if talking about Innisfree Garden, it makes them into lovely fresh bouquets and distributes them to The Fountains in Millbrook and Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie.