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MILLBROOK — It’s winter, and most people have on their minds things such as weather, holidays, and flu season, and are not thinking about summery items like planting gardens, hiking or gazebos. But Ashley Lempka and the Friends of the Gazebo never have its preservation far from their thoughts, and provided an update last week.
Jurney loves Kelly and the feeling is mutual.Kelly Lattin acquired Jurney at the age of 4; the mare is now 10, and was the first of Lattin’s equine rescues. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe
MILLBROOK — Kelly Lattin is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. When she left the service, she found herself in need of therapy. Having been born and raised in this area of Dutchess County, she was familiar with many animals, but she had a special love for horses.
WASHINGTON — At a special Town of Washington meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Town Board met with representatives from Colliers Engineering, which presented its findings on what can be done with Killearn Road, one of 30 dirt roads in the Town and is a scenic roadway.
WASHINGTON — Starting with Highway Superintendent Joseph Spagnola presenting a 284 Agreement form, an Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys, which was voted on and passed, the Town meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, was both the reorganization meeting and the regular meeting for January.
Residents of the Village of Millbrook watched as filming for scenes from HBO’s “The White House Plumbers” took place in 2021. Franklin Avenue was transformed into the 1970s era. Cars from that period drove up and down the street and a few people dressed in clothes typical of the time could be seen sauntering in and out and around the Millbrook Diner. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe
MILLBROOK — The beauty of Dutchess County is well-known and film location scouts for movie and television are well aware of its appeal.
MILLBROOK — It may be hard to remember last summer as one looks out at the gray and Artic-feeling landscape, but for many in Millbrook, especially those who frequent the Millbrook Library, summer was not always the best of times.
MILLBROOK — Newly elected Village trustees Peter Doro and Patrick Murphy were in attendance at the Village of Millbrook reorganization meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 4, along with Mayor Tim Collopy and fellow trustees Vicky Contino and Mike Herzog. Doro and Murphy were sworn in by Village Clerk Sarah Witt for their four-year terms.
How high can you go? All the way to the N.Y. State Championship, if you’re the Millbrook High School girls basketball team, the Blazers. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe
Kira Wizner, left, owner of Millbrook’s Merritt Bookstore, shares conversation with Paulina Porizkova, author of ‘No Filter, on Dec. 23. Wizner said of Porizkova, “She’s generous and sweet.” The supermodel, actress and author charmed about 35 people, who went to Merritt Books to meet her and get autographed copies of her book. Photo submitted
MILLBROOK — Paulina Porizkova was a supermodel; she was also the wife of the Cars singer Ric Ocasek for more than 30 years. An actress, model and writer, she would seem to have had it all.
Gary M. Lovett, Cary scientist, died on Dec. 17 while skiing in the Catskills. Photo submitted
MILLBROOK — For many of the readers who follow the forums at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, the name of Gary M. Lovett may be familiar. His passing was shared by Cary President Josh Ginsberg, who made the announcement, saying: “It is with great sadness we share that Gary M.
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