A landscaping truck got stuck in West Cornwall’s covered bridge Thursday, April 3.
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The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library.
June 7, 1934
‘Epidemic Of Measles At Dover Plains’; Twenty Cases Reported In Outbreak; Not To Close Schools
A report that twenty cases of measles had developed in Dover Plains was confirmed last weekend by Bertrand E. Roberts, district health officer, who revealed that fourteen cases had broken out in May and six others had been reported since June 1. He said that the outbreak is in epidemic form and warned parents of younger children that they should watch for severe colds or other symptoms of the malady.
June 5, 1975
‘Town Comprehensive Plan To Be Finalized’; North East Comprehensive Plan will be finalized at a meeting to be held June 25 in Town Hall, it was decided last Wednesday night, May 28, at a Comprehensive plan meeting.
Planning Board Chairman Harry Schroeder told The News that Town maps would also be prepared on June 25 and the planning group would begin to formulate a Millerton Village plan. For 18 months the Town’s Planning Board and members of the Dutchess County Department of Planning have worked on a new zoning plan for North East and Millerton.
‘Letters To The Editor’; Goats In Village Called Worthwhile Project
We were amazed by the article in the May 22nd edition of The News reporting on the Village Board meeting at which a number of residents on Dutchess Avenue complained about the odor and noise of goats being kept by one family in that area.
Either these complainers must really have a very vivid imagination or a remarkable sense of hearing and smell.
We do not claim to be experts, but we have had considerable experience with goats over the past 3 years. At present, we own 25 goats.
There is no odor from the does, kids nor wethers (castrated bucks). The only goats which have any odor are the bucks, particularly during the August through March breeding season.
The people on Dutchess Avenue who have goats do not own a buck so we cannot understand why anyone should be complaining about odor. We had occasion to visit these people and, even inside the building where the goats are housed, we noticed no offensive odors.
Instead of complaining, people should be glad to have such a nice family for neighbors. We would welcome them, including their animals, as neighbors.
Wilbur & Esther Cook, Millerton
June 1, 2000
‘Water Tower Painting Presents A Challenge’; MILLERTON - The village is accepting bids from companies to paint the water tower on Church Street in June, but the interior painting itself won’t be as difficult as keeping the tower empty while maintaining proper pressure in the system, according to village officials.
Once engineers settle on a plan, said Millerton Mayor Michael Cawley, the county Health Department will run tests of the procedure, and then the work can commence.
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Steady real estate activity in Milan
Jun 04, 2025
This contemporary Greek Revival inspired home at 116 Battenfeld Road was built in 1950. It sold for $879,000 on April 11.
Photo by Christine Bates
MILAN — Spring real estate sales in Milan with six closed sales in April and May were typical for the Milan market with less than 50 home sales a year.
Two sales of modest homes closed below $300,000, three between $500,000 and $900,000 and one contemporary house on Boice Road which has not yet been built for $2,395,000. The median price paid for a single-family home in Milan on a 12 month rolling average has remained above $600,000 since last summer.
Currently there are 12 homes listed on the MLS for sale with half below $1 million, and half above the million-dollar mark with three homes listed over $2 million.
97 North Road — 2 bedroom/2 bath home on 1.8 acres sold for $250,000 on April 1.
116 Battenfeld Road — 4 bedroom/3 bath home on 4.6 acres sold for $879,000 on April 11.
276 Rowe Road — 3 bedroom/2 bath/2half bath home on 9.5 acres sold for $895,000 on May 9.
621 Milan Hollow Road — 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home on 8.6 acres sold for $200,000.
1145 Willow Brook Road — 3 bedroom/2 bath home on 5.1 acres sold for $510,000 on May 22.
10-2 Boice Road — 4 bedroom/3 bath to be built home on 9 acres sold for $2,395,000 on May 29, 2025.
* Town of Milan sale information from One Key MLS is from April through May 30, 2025. Information on active listings is from One Key MLS on May 30, 2025. Non-MLS transfers recorded in March and April are not yet available from Dutchess County Office of Real Property. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Advisor with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in Connecticut and New York.
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WASSAIC — Just steps away from exuberant cheers ongoing at the finish line for RattleSnake Run on Saturday, June 14, visitors can find a more subdued ambiance by observing or participating in open-air chess matches in the space between the General Store and The Lantern.
The first-ever Community Simultaneous Chess Game will begin at 3 p.m., intended for children who are at least eight years of age and adults. The number of players is limited to the first 16 who sign up. Sixteen chess boards will be set up with chess pieces, with a single registrant seated at each board. Amenia resident Bill Kroeger will be the opposing player at all 16 chess boards, offering instruction, encouragement, or masterful strategic play, determined by skill level.
All experience levels are welcome. To sign up, stop in or phone the General Store at 845-373-7735 during open hours between 2:30 and 6 p.m. daily. The event is free and there are no prizes except the satisfaction of having participated. Organizers indicate that if the Community Simultaneous Chess is successful, it may become an annual event.
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Legal Notices - June 5, 2025
Jun 04, 2025
Legal Notice
Notice of formation of Pioneer Window Cleaning & Paint LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed with SSNY on 2/5/25. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY designate as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Timothy Thompson, 4 Mc Arthur Pl,
Plains NY 12522. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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