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MILLERTON — Keeping families engaged during this time of social distancing, the NorthEast-Millerton Library has many community programs online. Additionally, while the library building at 75 Main St.
A headstone at the North East Center Burying Ground in Millerton was placed by “Friends” of former slave Thomas Stansbury (1824-1899) outside the stone wall of the cemetery proper. Photo submitted
MILLERTON — Who knew rumors of inappropriate treatment of the remains of a former slave and others at the North East Center Burying Ground could be true?
Volunteers have been working diligently at the new pollinator garden on Century Boulevard, which was started by North East Conservation Advisory Council member Mary Lynn Kalogeras. Photo submitted
MILLERTON — Thanks to the efforts of some very determined and energetic volunteers, the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) of the town of North East, Dr. Kristie Schmidt and a host of others, the village of Millerton will soon be blessed with a new community pollinator garden on Century Boulevard.
Sharon Road neighbors were alerted to keep their social distance as they came out to cheer Webutuck High School senior Jillian Thorn, who was one of 47 who received a special delivery from Principal Katy McEnroe last week. Thorne, the daughter of Jennifer Beland, said she was “proud and happy” but was also “sad to not be getting the same graduation as others had” in past years. Photo by Sue Marling
MILLERTON — Graduation, part one, for the Webutuck High School Class of 2020 kicked off under beautiful blue skies as Webutuck High School Principal Katy McEnroe drove throughout the entire district to deliver congratulations and paraphernalia to the 47 seniors who will be deprived of a traditional ceremony as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
Millerton Police Sgt. David Rudin stopped by the Oakhurst Diner earlier this month to distribute face masks to workers and diners without them. It was all part of the Police Department’s outreach efforts to supply residents of and visitors to Millerton with the proper protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also distributed bike helmets on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, to keep cyclists safe. The efforts will continue. Photo submitted
MILLERTON — The role of the Millerton Police Department is to serve and protect — and in the days of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s been offering protection in more than the traditional ways.
The Millerton American Legion Post 178 has lent the town of North East the use of its yet-to-be-approved sign during the coronavirus pandemic to post emergency information and health alerts as a community service. Photo by Sean Klay
NORTH EAST — The town of North East still may not have given approval for the Millerton American Legion Post 178’s electronic animated display sign that was illegally installed last year without a permit, as LED signs are not allowed in the Boulevard Zoning District where Post 178 is located, but that hasn’t stopped the town from reaping the ben
Located at 44 Main St. in Millerton, village coffee house Irving Farm officially reopened its doors to the public on Friday, May 15, with reduced hours of operation and new safety regulations. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle
MILLERTON — With the state gradually reopening its economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that forced a state-wide shutdown in March, businesses in the Millerton-North East region were asked to share their plans for reopening via a Millerton Business Alliance (MBA) survey.
MILLERTON — Although the NorthEast-Millerton Library has been closed as part of the COVID-19 New York State on PAUSE Executive Order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, work for Head Librarian Rhiannon Leo-Jameson and her staff has continued from home and just paid off to the tune of a $5,301 grant from the Dutchess Reads program.
MILLERTON — Residents and film enthusiasts yearning for the simple pleasure of going to the movies for a captivating plot and lots of action can now savor the experience from the comfort of home, with the streaming service now offered by The Moviehouse in Millerton.
MILLERTON — Tuning in for their monthly workshop meeting at 6 p.m., the Village Board addressed municipal business from the comfort of their homes on Monday, May 4.
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