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MILLBROOK — On Route 44 heading west, just before reaching Route 82, there are some buildings nestled far back from the road, fitting in perfectly with the rustic scenery. The buildings are part of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and much of what goes on there is very modern and very cutting edge.
MILLBROOK — Senior citizens don’t always know what to eat or how much exercise to get. With today’s global health emergency, that information is more important than ever.
The Millbrook Café on Franklin Avenue is open for takeout service only during this trying time amid fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe
MILLBROOK — In times like these, when there’s a global health crisis, many people are uneasy — so much is unknown. Their daily and weekly routines have changed drastically. But as a community, Millbrook is trying to cope.
St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Church’s Fr. Hartley Bancroft performed an unannounced Eucharistic Benediction. Photo submitted
MILLBROOK — An unannounced Eucharistic Benediction was performed at all upper counties Catholic churches on Thursday, March 19, including St. Joseph’s.
MILLBROOK — As with so many cities, towns and villages across America, when times get tough, people get together and do what they can to make things better. Today, however, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to keep their physical distance, getting together isn’t recommended, so communities have had to figure out other alternatives.
WASHINGTON — In these uncertain times, with the coronavirus pandemic affecting citizens across the world, locally, residents are being asked to make some sacrifices — and to adjust to a new and different way of living.
Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe
From left, Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum is with Robert McGrath, president of the Millbrook Historical Society, at a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Millbrook Library.
MILLBROOK — For those who think the terms social services, welfare or even “on the dole,” which is a British term, are all relatively modern, think again. The Millbrook Historical Society has done some research and found a gentleman back in 1788, one Samuel Farr, who was in need of welfare and a social worker.
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