Regional

A snow-covered street in Buffalo, New York, after a historic series of storms dumped several feet of the stuff on Erie County just before Christmas. On Dec. 27, Dutchess County Public Works sent eight crew members to Buffalo to help the region dig out.

MILLERTON — The big stories in eastern Dutchess County in 2022 were spawned by the actions of governments and politicians, and by business impacts, along with the growing and positive influence of nonprofits and volunteers in the community.

With the December break just beginning, “Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again,” or so sang Bing Crosby in the ‘50s, as the reality of too much time with nothing to do can become a burden for some families.

Retiring State Sen. Sue Serino (R-41) will join the Dutchess County Office for Aging (OFA) in January, focused on outreach and engagement with seniors.

Serino, who lost her seat in November to Michelle Hinchey, a Democrat, will start in her new role on Jan. 3, in a part-time position as an hourly communications specialist.

Editor’s note: This is the second of a series focusing on how land trusts are working in concert to tackle conservation challenges.