From the archives: Thursday, May 8, 2025

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library.

May 10, 1934

‘Attempt to Burn House Foiled by Truck Driver’; Early Arrest Expected as result of Blaze Saturday Night
An unsuccessful attempt to destroy the home of Nathan L Burch, of North East Center, by fire Saturday night, the second fire of probable incendiary origin to occur in this neighborhood within the last few weeks, is being investigated by the State Police and an early arrest is expected.

‘350 From Relief Rolls Given Work’; Assigned To Various Projects Under Emergency Relief Bureau
It was disclosed last weekend that 350 or more men from Dutchess County’s home relief rolls had been assigned to various projects under the Emergency Relief Bureau. The workers were given employment on twenty-six different projects, the greater part of which are county jobs.

‘Lind Allows Two Hits As A’s Win, 7-5’; Millerton Flinger Invincible In Victory Over Pine Plains Sunday
Scott Lind, Millerton’s new pitching sensation, held the newly organized Pine Plains regulars to two hits Sunday afternoon when the Athletics chalked up a 7-5 win at the local ball yard. Pitching almost invincible baseball, Lind did not yield a single blow until the ninth inning when Pine Plains connected for a pair of base hits. He retired ten batters on strike-outs.

‘Drivers Licences To Expire May 31’; Automobile operators and chauffeurs’ licenses expire May 31 in New York State. The law requires that these be renewed annually, and drivers must obtain 1934-1935 licenses to operate motor vehicles on the public highways after this date. The renewal fee is fifty cents for operators’ licenses and two dollars for chauffeurs’ licenses.

May 8, 1975

‘1000 Millerton Telephones Cut’; Some 1000 Millerton residents lost partial telephone service Tuesday when an area farmer severed part of a telephone cable with his plow.
The accident occurred at 10:35 a.m. and, according to a Taconic Telephone Corporation spokesman, Millerton residents were unable to make or receive any long distance calls.
‘Village Board To Review Police Work’; Millerton Mayor John Hermans reported this week that the Village Board plans to review police coverage of the Village at its meeting on Wednesday night, May 14, in the Village Clerk’s office on Simmons Street.
The Board will also discuss the problem of farm animals kept within the village limits and plans for planting trees to beautify the Village.

‘38 Area Firefighters Join In Pumping Relay Practice’; Thirty-eight firefighters from the Millerton, Lakeville and Sharon Fire Departments participated in a pumping relay last Sunday at Rudd Pond in Millerton.
The 3-company relay was the final practical stage of an 18-hour pump operator’s course in the New York State Fire Training Program. Millerton Fire Chief Dick DeWitt said that the 3 fire companies have had to use this method “quite frequently in the country.” He cited the DeLaVergne Inn and theater fires in Amenia and the fire at My Brother’s Place in Millerton as examples.

May 11, 2000

‘Temporary Fix for Pool’; MILLERTON - The village water tower will be painted inside and out within the month, said Mayor Michael Cawley Monday night, while Denny Pool should be temporarily patched and ready to go next week.
Mr. Cawley said he had spoken with Scott Pools, the Waterbury, Conn., firm that had verbally committed to permanently fix the pool earlier in the spring but has had to postpone the work until this fall.
Since the permanent solution is not at hand, a diver from the company will be patching a growing leak, a fix that is hoped will last the summer season.

‘RR Station Scheduled to Open July 9’; WASSAIC - Railroad officials outnumbered attendees as Metro-North held a public hearing last Thursday regarding the proposed fares for its new Wassaic station scheduled to open in a couple of months.

‘Bike Safety Check Planned at Park’; MILLERTON - The Bike Doctor and Dutchess County Sheriff will be at Denny Memorial Park, Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Bike Doctor will perform bike safety checks including bike helmet adjustments and bike safety course. All ages are welcome to participate in the safety check.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Bike Patrol will be at Denny Field to conduct photo ID’s for children.
The event is sponsored by The Millerton Recreation Commission and will be held rain or shine.