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In the marsh, Jaime Choc uses a weed torch to remove invasive stilt grass. Photo by Dee Salomon
Joan Ingalls moved to her new home in Lakeville from nearby Salisbury and she has been restoring the five-plus acre property for the past two years.
The COVID-19 emergency officially ended in May, but a summer rise in coronavirus cases has health officials warning that the virus, while less lethal than in past years, still poses a threat and is poised to gain traction heading into the fall and winter months.
766 Old Route 22 in Amenia offered buyers two buildings, each with two occupied rental units plus an adjoining vacant lot. The property closed quickly at $600,000 after being listed for $645,000 in May. Photo by Christine Bates
The Millerton News will periodically publish a listing of residential real estate sales in eastern Dutchess County and adjacent towns. Despite historic low inventory and higher interest rates, many properties listed in spring are now beginning to close.
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Oblong Books hosted a “Where’s Waldo?”-themed scavenger hunt in Millerton and Rhinebeck during the month of July. Scavenger hunt participant Vincent Namer, 7, of Lakeville, Conn., was also present at a culminating celebratory event held at Oblong’s Millerton location on Monday, July 31.
GREAT BARRINGTON — The state has shut down its railroad project pending a “safety review” of the contractor it hired for the work after an employee was run over by equipment on the tracks Friday, Aug. 4 and later died of his injuries.
NORFOLK — During the Weekend in Norfok festivities, Erick Olsen, pastor of the Congregational Church in Norfolk, was ready for his role as designated soaked Saturday morning, Aug. 5 in front of Norfolk Town Hall.
In response to lobbying from employers, the General Assembly passed legislation this year aimed at incentivizing investment in “workforce housing” — developments that set aside a portion of units for teachers, police officers, emergency medical personnel and other professions specific to a local area.
Former New York State Sen. Sue Serino has raised over $250,000 in her bid for election to the post of Dutchess County Executive. Women’s advocate, strong on law enforcement, Serino is taking her platform to many events around the county. Photo submitted
HYDE PARK — “Life experiences make us what we are,” said Sue Serino. “We’re fighters fighting for those in need.” Having served as the senator representing New York state’s 41st Senate district from 2015 to 2022, Serino is no stranger to the pros and cons of living in Dutchess County.
Tommy Zurhellen is running for Dutchess County executive with a platform that is strong on affordable housing, better county-wide health care, and education that will enable Dutchess County youths to stay in the county after they have finished their education. A Navy veteran, he is also a major proponent of services for America’s veterans. Photo submitted
POUGHKEEPSIE — When Tommy Zurhellen walked from Portland, Oregon, to Poughkeepsie in 2019, he was hoping to educate the public about the problem of homelessness among our nation’s veterans and the problems they dealt with regarding mental health and suicide rates, while raising money for Hudson River Housing’s VetZero project.
5603 Route 22 in the Town of North East was sold on July 18 for $430,000: less than $100 dollars a square foot. It will be repurposed and become the new Town Hall for the Town of North East. Photo by Christine Bates
The Millerton News will periodically publish a listing of real estate sales in eastern Dutchess County and adjacent towns. The Town of North East bought the former Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 5603 Route 22 in the Town of North East on July 18 for $430,000.
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