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The new start and finish point for the Polar Bear Run is at the Hopkins Inn and Vineyard in New Preston. This allows the runners to start the race going downhill. Photo by Lans Christensen

New look for Lake Waramaug run

March 1, 2023

NEW PRESTON — The oldest winter race in Connecticut, the Polar Bear Run, happened for the 38th time on Sunday, Feb 26. As always, the 7.8 mile race circled Lake Waramaug, passing through the towns of Kent, Warren and Washington.

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40 Fire Chiefs reunite

March 1, 2023

Fire chiefs, both past and present, from Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts, gathered at a dinner on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Canaan Country Club to catch up. Every person in this photo has been a volunteer Fire Chief of their own respective departments. Donnie Reid of Lakeville Hose Co. organized the event.

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Office of Health Strategy public hearing: Nuvance faces tough questions

March 1, 2023

HARTFORD — The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) held a continued public hearing online Wednesday, Feb. 22, for Nuvance Health’s application to replace the intensive care unit at Sharon Hospital with a progressive care unit.

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Hospital compliance

March 1, 2023

Hospital compliance

On Monday, Feb. 27, Nuvance held a state-mandated online forum on current conditions at Sharon Hospital that included a report from PYA, a consulting firm that reports to the OHS on compliance with the hospital’s Certificate of Need agreement.

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Democrat Tommy Zurhellen has announced his candidacy for Dutchess County executive. Photo submitted

Dutchess County Democrats endorse Tommy Zurhellen

March 1, 2023

POUGHKEEPSIE — At its nominating convention for county elections on Thursday, Feb. 23, the Dutchess County Democratic Committee endorsed Tommy Zurhellen for county executive.

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Lead paint suddenly falling off the state’s bridges

March 1, 2023

HARTFORD — Chips of lead paint are falling off hundreds of bridges in Connecticut at such a rate that the state Department of Transportation has put out an alert to municipalities and intends to hire contractors to clean it up.

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Planning Board finalizes Transco decision, grants permit

February 22, 2023

DOVER — In a long meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, the Planning Board of the Town of Dover voted on granting a special permit/site plan with erosion and sediment control to New York Transco LLC’s Dover electric substation at 2238 Route 22, Wingdale.

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Tax exemption passed for volunteer firefighters, emergency personnel

February 22, 2023

POUGHKEEPSIE — At its Tuesday, Feb. 14, board meeting, the Dutchess County Legislature unanimously voted to adopt a local law that will give a property tax exemption of 10% to volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel. The legislation will now make its way to County Executive Bill O’Neil for his approval.

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FFA award recipient James “Cricket” Jacquier, right, with Christopher Crane, junior president, on Feb. 7 at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Photo by Jenn Jacquier

Housatonic FFA honors Jacquier

February 22, 2023

The Housatonic Valley FFA dedicated its new Farm to Table room to James “Cricket” Jacquier in recognition of his leadership and commitment in seeing the project through.

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Dr. David Kurish, center, testified on behalf of the Save Sharon Hospital (SSH) organization at the public hearing Feb. 15 from Kent Town Hall with SSH attorney Paul Knag (right) and Lydia Moore, SSH president. Hearing officer Daniel Csuka is on the screen. Photo by Leila Hawken

Hospital and critics collide at hearing

February 22, 2023

HARTFORD — Nuvance Health’s proposal to replace the intensive care unit at Sharon Hospital with a progressive care unit was heard by the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) on Feb. 15.

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New look for Lake Waramaug run

40 Fire Chiefs reunite

Office of Health Strategy public hearing: Nuvance faces tough questions

Hospital compliance

Dutchess County Democrats endorse Tommy Zurhellen

Lead paint suddenly falling off the state’s bridges

Planning Board finalizes Transco decision, grants permit

Tax exemption passed for volunteer firefighters, emergency personnel

Housatonic FFA honors Jacquier

Hospital and critics collide at hearing

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