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Jose Rosales, president of Eugene Brooks Intermediate School’s National Junior Honor Society, receives his certificate for completing eighth grade from class adviser Jonathan Scarinzi and Principal Matthew Pascale at the Eighth-Grade Recognition Ceremony June 26.

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New Sharon Land Use Director to begin July 1

In July, Nikki Blass, right, will take over as Sharon’s Land Use Administrator when Jamie Casey retires after more than three decades in Town Hall.

Alec Linden

SHARON – Nichole “Nikki” Blass of Sharon will take over as Land Use Administrator on July 1, following the retirement of longtime town employee Jamie Casey. Blass is a seven-year veteran of the Land Use Office and also serves as the second lieutenant and secretary for Sharon Ambulance.

Casey said Blass’ experience working as the Office’s assistant has set her up well to succeed in the role.

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Amenia Sips & Sweets fundraiser set for June 13
Aly Morrissey

AMENIA — The Amenia Free Library is gearing up for its Sips & Sweets fundraiser.

The fundraiser is set for Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library on Route 343.

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LaBonne’s unveils expansion plans with new blueprints

LaBonne’s Market is considering an expansion that would reorganize the flow of traffic on Academy Street in Salisbury.

Alec Linden

SALISBURY – Expansion may be on the horizon for LaBonne’s Market, Salisbury’s only grocery store, as preliminary plans call for a 4,700-square-foot addition that would create more retail space, add employee facilities and reconfigure parking around the downtown property to add more spots.

During a meeting with the Economic Development Committee on May 21, Robert LaBonne Jr., the current president and CEO of the four LaBonne’s Markets locations across the state, outlined conceptual plans for an addition on the east side of the building.

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Classifieds - June 11, 2026

Classifieds - June 11, 2026

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

DENTAL ASSISTANT Part Time: Tuesday to Friday, for exclusive private practice in Sharon, CT. Flexible schedule and hours, competitive salary. 860-364-0200, office@drnweeia.org.

Isabella Freedman Jewish Re-treat Center is a year-round 120-person retreat facility that is located in Falls Village, CT. Want to work at a beautiful, peaceful location, with great people? This is the place to be! We are currently seeking positions for Seasonal Lifeguard(s), Cook, Retreat services associate (banquet server front of house) and Mashgichim (F/T or P/T) for our summer season. For more details please visit our website at Careers - Adamah or email a copy of your resume to rebecca.eisen@adamah.org

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Legal Notices - June 11, 2026

Legal Notices - June 11, 2026

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of Kaits Kleaning LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05-22-2026. Office Location: Dutchess county. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Attlebury Hill Road, Standfordville NY 12581.

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Brush fire triggers mutual aid response in Pine Plains

Millerton volunteer firefighter Shane Watson sprays water and firefighting foam on brush at 375 Schultz Hill Road after a brush fire broke out on Friday afternoon, June 5.

Photo by Nathan Miller

PINE PLAINS — A brush fire tore through about a half acre of grass at 375 Schultz Hill Road on Friday, June 5.

Fire crews from Pine Plains, Millerton and Milan, New York, responded to the scene. Pine Plains Fire Chief Brian Walsh said crews were dispatched at 1:11 p.m.

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