Thank you!
Your support is sustaining the future of local news in our communities.

From the Archives: Oct. 3 2024

October 5, 1933

‘About Millerton’; Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Dakin spent last week-end with their daughter, Mrs. James T. Pine, of Port Chester.

‘More Than $10 Stolen From Miller’s Garage’; Seventy-seven dollars and ten cents was stolen from Harry Miller’s garage on Elm Avenue some time Tuesday night, entrance to the building having been gained through a window of Mr. Miller’s office. Two windows were broken. State police from the Amenia station are making an investigation.
The money was taken from a tin box kept in a drawer of Mr. Miller’s desks. Several checks were left in the box.

‘“Pete,” Wonder Dog, To Make Appearance’; “Pete,” the wonder dog featured in Our Gang and Buster Brown comedies, has been booked to make a “personal” appearance at the Paramount Theatre here at both the seven and nine o’clock shows next Wednesday night, Oct. 11. “Pete,” it will be recalled, is the popular pet of “Our Gang” having the black circle around one eye.

October 3, 1974

‘Looking Down the Barrel…’ of an imaginary gun, Gary Fenn demonstrates his hunting method at the trap shoot held at the MIllerton Gun Club on Sunday afternoon…

‘Wassaic Officials Await Test Results’; Officials at the Wassaic State School are still awaiting complete test results from the state laboratories in Albany in an attempt to diagnose an unknown illness that has stricken the institution’s residents.
Approximately 60 residents according to Richard Merges, director of the state institution, have contracted symptoms in the past three weeks, although he and other medical personnel have described the unkonwn [sic] illness as “mild.” There are approximately 2900 persons at the institution, both residents and employes. [sic]

‘Library Offers Best Sellers’; Best sellers currently on the shelves at the Millerton Free Library include: “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy;” “The Dogs of War”; “Watership Down”... There is a new selection of art prints at the Library, suitably framed and available for borrowing. These prints are by famous painters and cover many schools of painting. They are offered free to anyone with a card.
A new record collection has also arrived — all in stereo—ranging from rock to classical as well as children’s songs.
Audio cassettes are available too for responsible borrowers.

October 7, 1999

‘Steed Elected President of State Realtors’; MILLERTON: Ronald B. Steed of this town was elected 2000 president-elect of the New York State Association of Realtors during its annual conference and trade exposition Sept. 22 to 24 at the Neville Grande resort in Ellenville, N.Y. He was inaugurated into office on Sept. 22.
Mr. Steed, a Realtor for more than 30 years, is the broker/owner, along with his wife Marti, of Steed Real Estate in Millerton.
A former president of the Dutchess County Association of Realtors, he has served as committee member or chairmen[sic] of numerous local, state, and national committees….

‘Transportation Service Needs Volunteers’; MILLERTON: Care Car still needs volunteers especially for the winter months as some of the regular drivers go to warmer climates for the winter. Persons interested can contact the North East Community Center.

The views expressed here are not necessarily those of The Millerton News and The News does not support or oppose candidates for public office.

Latest News

Legal Notices - September 1, 2026

Legal Notices - September 1, 2026

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of GREEN VILLAGE CONTRACTORS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the NYS Department of State (SSNY) on 05/15/2026. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Tomas Tun Ico 766 Old Route 22 Amenia, NY 12501 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Keep ReadingShow less

Classifieds - September 1, 2026

Classifieds - September 1, 2026

SERVICES OFFERED

Hector Pacay Landscaping, LLC. Residential & Commercial. Tree service, Painting, Masonry, Stone Walls, Lawn Mowing, Gardens, Construction. 845-636-3212. CT and NY.

Julieth Cleaning Pro. Spotless Homes at Competitive Prices! House Cleaning. Apartment Cleaning. Office Cleaning. Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning. Post Construction Cleaning. Basement & Attic Cleaning. General Cleaning. Reliable, Professional & Friendly Service. Proudly serving Torrington, Canaan, Litchfield, Winsted, Norfolk, New Hartford, and surrounding areas. Call today for your FREE estimate! 860-806-2110. JuliethCleaningPra@gmail.com

Keep ReadingShow less
Friends, neighbors remember NECC co-founder Sam Busselle

Friends and colleagues of the late Sam Busselle gathered at his home on Sunday, Aug. 30, to give and hear testimony about his lifelong mission to make Millerton and northern Dutchess County a better place.

Photo by John Coston

MILLERTON — Sam Busselle’s half century of life and work in the Millerton community was celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 30, by friends, family members and colleagues who gathered to remember him as someone with boundless imagination and a relentless push to make the community a better place.

Busselle, who died on July 31 at the age of 86, was a Millerton resident for 50 years and cofounded with Wendy Curtis what became the North East Community Center, a nonprofit that addresses social service needs in the local community and northern Dutchess County.

Keep ReadingShow less
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.

New apartments coming to North East business district after site plan approval

A former office building on Route 44 will soon be the first apartment complex in North East’s business district.

Photo by Nathan Miller

MILLERTON — New apartments are coming to North East’s business district along Route 44 after Planning Board members approved site plan documents.

Lilly Simons and her mother, Lauren, presented plans to convert a building that was once a restaurant and then an office building on Route 44 across from North East Ford. Simons plans to turn the building into an eight-unit apartment complex with five one-bedroom apartments, two two-bedroom apartments and a single studio.

Keep ReadingShow less
Upcoming ‘Affordability Fair’ in Amenia highlights cost-cutting options

AMENIA — In the midst of the ongoing affordability crisis, Amenia’s upcoming town meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, will double as an affordability fair.

Organized by local politicians and businesses, the fair will bring residents and local businesses together to highlight discounts already available in the community.

Keep ReadingShow less
Protective order issued in former IMS athletic director’s sexual assault case

TORRINGTON — A judge issued a protective order Thursday, Aug. 27, in the criminal case against Maxwell Abendroth, the former Indian Mountain School athletic director and gym teacher charged with three felonies involving alleged sexual contact with a 15-year-old student.

The court identified the person protected by the order only by initials and did not disclose the individual’s relationship to Abendroth or the pending case.

Keep ReadingShow less
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.

google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.