An array of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm were recovered as part of the investigation that saw seven Hudson Valley residents arrested and charged in Dutchess County Court on Jan. 9 in an alleged drug-trafficking network in the region.
POUGHKEEPSIE — Following the conclusion of a year-long investigation, seven Hudson Valley residents were taken into custody by law enforcement on Jan. 9 and charged in Dutchess County Court with participation in a drug trafficking network in which cocaine and fentanyl were peddled throughout the region.
Damian Cunningham, 40, of Mount Vernon, Nicole Kane, 36, of Highland, Shamique Delaine, 33, Jonte Hatcher, 41, Romell Hearn, 45, Daquan Killian, 32, and Dwan Scafe, 36, all of Poughkeepsie, were charged on 155 wide-ranging counts of felony offenses including criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first and second degrees as well as Class A felonies.
Hatcher, Kane, Hearn and Scafe were charged with firearms offenses including criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, which is a class C violent felony. Hearn and Scafe were also charged with operating as major traffickers, which, if convicted on this charge, could potentially carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Cunningham was charged with trafficking cocaine. Delaine, Hatcher, Hearn, Kane, Killian and Scafe were charged with conspiracy and trafficking cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.
The investigation, spearheaded by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, recovered over 10,500 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl worth approximately $75,000, over eight kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $200,000, three firearms — including a ghost gun — and $14,000 in cash.
The investigation, which was carried out over a period of twelve months, was a collaborative effort between the organized crime task force and the New York State Police’s Special Investigations Unit — Hudson Valley and Troop K — Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team.
“Counterfeit opioids containing deadly amounts of fentanyl are a grave threat to New Yorkers,” New York State Attorney General Letitia James said of the success of the takedown operation. “Our investigation dismantled a drug trafficking network that was responsible for moving massive quantities of dangerous narcotics throughout the Hudson Valley, where communities have been hit hard by the opioid crisis. My office remains committed to tackling this crisis from every angle, and I thank the New York State Police for their cooperation and diligent work on this investigation that took dangerous drugs and guns off our streets.”
Leila Hawken
Local art lovers were attracted to the Millbrook Library for the opening of the gallery’s latest exhibit, “Un Real,” on Friday, May 8.The works of six area artists are being shown, including left to right, Laura Von Rosk, Betsy Brandt, Daniel Walworth, Sharon Bates, Monica Miller Link and Fern Apfel. Sponsored by the Millbrook Arts Group, the exhibit features the works of six area artists and will continue until June 28.
Leila Hawken
AMENIA — Town Board members began to discuss their duties in updating the town’s comprehensive plan in preparation for an update to the document that serves as a guide for officials.
The discussion began on Thursday, May 7, as volunteers work to complete the first update to the town’s comprehensive plan since 2007.
During public comment, Ken Topolsky, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, said that zoning code regulations relate to the Comprehensive Plan.
“The Comprehensive Plan is aspirational,” Topolsky said.
He cautioned against any changes to zoning laws while the Comprehensive Plan is being updated, a process due to be completed within a few months.
“Wait for the Comprehensive Plan,” Topolsky advised. Later in the meeting, Bill Flood, CPRC chairman, spoke in support of Topolsky’s viewpoint.
Topolsky also noted apparent confusion about the meaning of “workforce housing” and “affordable housing,” saying that the two seem to be used interchangeably in discussion, but in fact, they are different.
“The distinction needs to be worked out,” Topolsky told the Town Board.
During wide-ranging discussion regarding code enforcement relating to fences and outdoor storage of junk, including cars, Town Board Attorney Ian Lindars recommended that the Town Prosecutor be consulted. He had undertaken an evaluation of existing imprecise town code sections that have been difficult to enforce.
“You can’t do things magically,” Town Supervisor Rosanna Hamm said, regarding residents who have complaints about such things as junk stored in yards. “The Code Enforcement Officer cannot force removal of junk without a process.
“There is a process that people need to go through,” she explained.
Councilwoman Vicki Doyle pushed back, saying enforcement has been lacking in the town. “But there have been decades of yard junk infractions,” Doyle said.
Hamm cautioned that enforcement can be difficult without proper legal support. “The first step is to invest the time to tighten the codes,” Hamm responded.
Discussion continued, turning to the responsibilities of the Housing Board.
“The ultimate question is whether or not the Housing Board is responsible for administering the workforce housing code,” Lindars said, having conferred with the Planning Board attorney.
Lindars advised that the Town Board has the authority to hire a professional to oversee the implementation of the Housing Codes that the volunteer Housing Board is responsible for, if necessary.
In other business, the board voted unanimously to appoint Ericka Howard to the position of Secretary to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The appointment will be effective on June 1, upon the retirement of long-term Secretary Judy Westfall.
Joseph Brennan
AMENIA — Voters will have a chance to fill the vacant seat on the Town Council this year after the board has spent nearly two years with an incomplete roster of four voting members.
Two candidates — democrats Damian Gutierrez and Kimberley Travis — are eyeing the seat. Both are seeking the democratic party line on the ballot in November, and will face off in a primary election on June 23.
The local head of the Republican party, Jaime Vitiello, said they will not run a candidate for supervisor or councilperson as no one showed interest.
Travis, who’s best known around town for organizing the regular anti-Trump protests at Fountain Square in Amenia, said local Democratic Party leadership asked her to run because of her skills with organizing people and events. She said she wants to focus on listening to others and serving all townspeople if she is elected to the town council.
Travis emphasized a desire to push Amenia forward on issues, lamenting projects she said have stalled such as the Route 44 sidewalk.
“I want to see our local tax dollars go toward the betterment of our community,” Travis said. “Not get stuck in a quagmire.”
Damian Gutierrez has already served the town as a councilman and a member of various committees. He said he is looking forward to possibly rejoining the current board.“I’ve only ever worked with Vicki before and we accomplished a lot together, Gutierrez said. “To me it’s not about personalities or party.”
He believes his private sector experience could help. “I spent a lot oftime when I was in office working on legal matters,” Gutierrez said. “I helped migrate the town from a 1980’s email back office technology to a cloud solution intended for small governments.” One of the “big idea projects” he is interested in is the creation of a Facilities Director to look over town properties and lands and buildings as a paid position.
An unfilled board seat has become part of the local political scene over the past three election cycles, beginning with Leo Blackman being elected to the supervisor position the same year that two new board members, Paul Winters and Brad Rebillard, were elected. At the time, the council rejected the appointment of Vicki Doyle. Instead, the Board voted to interview other candidates in executive session and Nicole Ahearn was appointed when Rosanna Hamm, a Democrat, chose to support a Republican because she thought they could work well together, all political power aside.
Then Paul Winters’s sudden death created another open term that would require a second appointment.
This time, the board decided not to fill Winters’s position and chose to function as two Democrats and two Republicans. That vacancy continued after the November 2025 election, when Rosanna Hamm was elected supervisor and left an open year on her board seat. Once again, the board chose to function as four, and while it was technically three Democrats and one Republican, working together across party lines prevailed and the major issues facing the town — the new town garage, sidewalk, water projects, and pending lawsuits — were addressed with compromise, town officials said.
Current membership has focused on functioning smoothly and keeping tempers calm since the elections last November, working hard to avoid the acrimony of recent past boards. A new member, Walter Dietrich, and veteran Doyle — who was reelected to a seat on the board in 2025 — have voted almost unanimously with incumbents Hamm and Ahearn on the current issues facing the town.
“All four of us want the best for Amenia and that’s the point,” Dietrich said.
Doyle similarly emphasized a commitment to work fairly with anyone, regardless of party affiliation. “I will work with Republicans,” Doyle said. “We should fight for the town, not each other.”
Ahearn summarized the mood of the current board. “Not a lot of 2-2 votes,” Ahearn said. “We’re trying to come together for the town.”
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET,
ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the North East Central School District, Dutchess and Columbia Counties, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the Budget in the High School Library at the Webutuck High School Building, 194 Haight Road, Amenia, New York, on Monday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2026-2027 School Year.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the budget for the 2026-2027 school year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours, between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the Webutuck Elementary School, Eugene Brooks Intermediate School, Webutuck High School and at the District Administrative Office between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, effective April 28, 2026, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. Copies of the Budget will also be available at the Northeast-Millerton Library and the Amenia Free Library. A report of tax exemptions, showing how much of the total assessed value of the final assessment roll or rolls used in that budgetary process is exempt from taxation, shall be annexed to the budget document.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Election of Members of the Board of Education and Vote on the Budget of the qualified voters of the Northeast Central School District, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Webutuck High School gym, 194 Haight Road, Amenia, New York, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by voting machine:
A. To elect three (3) members to the Board of Education: All three seats are for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2029 to fill the vacant seats of incumbent Board Member Judy Moran, and incumbent Board Member Jerry Heiser and incumbent Board member Aimee Wesley, whose terms expire June 30, 2026.
B. Proposition I: 2026-2027 North East (Webutuck) CSD Budget
SHALL the 2026-2027 Budget as adopted by the Board of Education in the amount of $29,941,252, with anticipated revenue exclusive of taxes in the amount of $10,276,001 and the amount to be raised through taxes of $19,665,251 be approved?
C. Proposition II: 2026-2027 Transportation Vehicle Purchase
SHALL the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District be authorized to: (1) acquire two (2) 64-passenger school buses and one (1) Bobcat Multipurpose Vehicle, at a cost not to exceed $429,327, which is estimated to be the maximum cost thereof; (2) expend such sum for such purpose; (3) levy the necessary tax therefor, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education taking into account state aid; and (4) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, issue bonds and notes of the District and/or enter into installment purchase agreements at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $429,327, and levy a tax to pay the interest on said obligations when due?
D. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York.
The election and budget vote shall be by machine, early voting or absentee ballot. The hours during which the poll shall be kept open shall be from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling place at 9:00 P.M. to cast their ballots.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote in said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the annual vote and election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be available for this Election and Vote. Applications for early mail and absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk at the Webutuck High School building, Haight Road, Amenia, New York on school days during school hours, or on the district’s website at www.webutuckschools.org beginning March 1, 2026 but may not be returned to the District clerk any earlier than April 20, 2026, and must be returned to the District Clerk by May 12, 2026 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received at the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the Election and Vote, May 19, 2026.
The Education Law makes special provisions for absentee voting by“permanently disabled” voters of the District and any questions regarding these should be directed to the District Clerk.
A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the said District Administrative Offices during regular office hours, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, including the day of the Election and Vote. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an early mail voter may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.
The Education Law also makes special provisions for absentee voting for “military” voters of the District. Specifically, the law provides a unique procedure for “military ballots” in school district votes. Whereas absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots must be received by the voter by mail, a military voter may elect to receive his/her absentee ballot application and absentee ballot by mail, email or facsimile. The military voter must, however, return his/her original military ballot application and military ballot by mail or in person. The Clerk of the Board shall transmit the military voter’s military ballot in accord with the military voter’s preferred method of transmission, or if no preferred method is identified by mail, not later than twenty-five (25) days before the vote, April 24, 2026. The Clerk of the Board must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail or in person not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Education Law §§ 2035, 2008, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with and directed to the District Clerk at the District Office, on or before April 20, 2026; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name and residence of the candidate, and the name and residence of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain or place before the voters any petition or any proposition if its purpose is beyond the power of the voters or is illegal, or any proposition requiring the expenditure of monies which fails to include specific appropriations for all such expenditures required by the proposition.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of North East, Dutchess County, New York, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter as possible, in the Town Hall, 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton, New York, on the application of
Joseph Frydl and Victoria Charles, owners of tax parcel #7070-00-493746, for a front yard area variance to enlarge their house. The parcel is located at 188 McGhee Hill Road in the A5A Zoning District of the Town of North East.
The above application is open for inspection at the Town Hall.
Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney of other representative. Communications in writing relating thereto may be filed with the Board at such hearing.Dated: May 4, 2026.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Chapter 105 of the Town of Amenia Code, the Planning Board of the Town of Amenia will hold a public hearing on the application by Tower Hill 2014 LLC (the “Applicant”) for a lot line change consisting of transferring 18 acres from 365 Tower Hill Road, tax parcel 132000-7066-00-237191 to the adjoining 85-acre farm (the “Application”) on the property located at tax parcel # 132000-7066-00-266271 in the Town of Amenia (the “Project Site”). The Project Site is located in the Rural Agricultural zoning district.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Board will hold the public hearing on the Application on May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Amenia Town Hall, 4988 NYS Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the Application is on file in the Amenia Planning and Zoning Office for public viewing and inspection during normal business hours. The Application can also be viewed and downloaded from the Town’s official website at www.ameniany.gov.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Board will hear all persons interested in the Application at the public hearing noticed herein. All persons may appear at the hearing in person or by agent and may also submit written comments to the Planning Board at or prior to such hearing by emailing comments to Planning Board Secretary Judith Westfall at jwestfall@ameniany.gov.
Dated: April 29, 2026
Robert Boyles, Jr., Chairman
Town of Amenia
Planning Board
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Pine Plains Zoning Board of Appeals on the 26th day of May 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall, 3284 Route 199, Pine Plains, New York, for the purpose of hearing all persons for or against the area variance application submitted by Kristina Dousharm Architecture for the premises located at 7723 South Main Street, Pine Plains, NY, Dutchess County, Tax Map ID# 134200-6871-06-398968-0000. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed action requesting a proposed building to have a footprint of 8,989 square feet, in lieu of the maximum of 6,000 square feet, in the Hamlet Main Street District. The application is available for review at the Pine Plains Town Hall during regular business hours.
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Scott Chase,
Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Pine Plains Zoning Board of Appeals on the 26th day of May 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall, 3284 Route 199, Pine Plains, New York, for the purpose of hearing all persons for or against the area variance application submitted by David Caswell for the premises located at 319 Stissing Mountain Road, Pine Plains, NY, Dutchess County, Tax Map ID# 134200-6772-00-792445. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed action requesting a proposed garage to have a side yard setback of 20 feet, in lieu of the minimum of 50 feet, in the rural district. The application is available for review at the Pine Plains Town Hall during regular business hours.
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Scott Chase,
Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals
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NEW MILFORD — Gregory Phillip Sheridan died peacefully surrounded by family on May 5th in New Milford, Connecticut at the age of 77. He was born on March 19th, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, NY, to Phillip and Catherine Sheridan.
Gregg is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy, his son Matthew Sheridan of Glastonbury, CT, his son Lucas Sheridan and his wife Allison of Malverne, Long Island, his daughter Anne Sheridan and her husband Aaron Miller of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his sister, Regina Hagstrand and her husband Charlie of Rexford, NY, his sister-in-law Barbara Steele and her husband David, and by seven adoring grandchildren; Colin, Delaney, Elliot, Lucy, Leo, Abel and Eliza.
Gregg grew up in Pawling, NY and attended SUNY New Paltz where he majored in art and met Judy. They married in 1971 and later moved to South Kent and started their family. Gregg ran his own contract design business from the barn next to their home and found success and meaning in his work for over four decades.
Gregg will be remembered as a bright light. He was a warm, generous, kind man who loved his family deeply, especially his wife, Judy. He was an active community member who would happily lend a hand when needed. Throughout his time living in Kent, he coached youth sports, volunteered for Habitat For Humanity, and worked on local affordable housing. His Catholic faith was central to how he lived his life. Gregg took pleasure in the small things in life. He loved to sing and dance and always enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people. He was a passionate fan of Notre Dame football and UConn basketball. Gregg loved driving with the windows down, telling stories, drawing and painting, watching his grandchildren swim in the pool, and cutting into a slice of pie with a cold glass of milk. He was light hearted, optimistic, full of energy and always made time for the people he loved. He will be greatly missed.
Visiting hours will be held at Lillis Funeral Home in New Milford, CT on Tuesday, May 19th from 5-7 pm. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 11 am at Sacred Heart Church in Kent, CT. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gregg’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Kent Affordable Housing, PO Box 265, Kent, CT 06757.
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NORFOLK — John Michael Barry, 83, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center, after a brief period of illness, in the presence of his loving family.
John was born on June 4, 1942, in Winsted, Connecticut, and raised in Norfolk, Connecticut, where he developed the values of faith, service, hard work, and deep devotion to family that defined his life.
A lifelong Catholic, John’s faith was a constant source of strength and guidance. His final parish was St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood, Florida, where he remained spiritually grounded and closely connected to his faith community.
John proudly served in the United States Army Reserve, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, reflecting his leadership, discipline, and commitment to service. He dedicated 25 years of his career as a correctional officer with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, earning the respect of colleagues for his integrity and professionalism. Following his state service, John continued his career with The Hartford Insurance Company until his full retirement in 2009.
An avid saltwater fisherman, John found peace and joy by the ocean. He spent countless weekends and summers at Race Point Beach in Cape Cod, pursuing his passion for striped bass fishing—traditions and memories that became deeply cherished by family and friends. John also was avid fan and supporter of the Boston Red Sox and UCONN girls basketball teams.
John was actively involved in fraternal and service organizations throughout his life. He was a proud member of the Southington Elks Lodge, where he served as Past Exalted Ruler, and was also affiliated with the Lions Club, the Falcon Club, and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Norfolk Connecticut volunteer fire as well as a charter member of Norfolk Ambulance.
Above all else, John’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Barry; his son, Sean Barry, and daughter-in-law, Carmen Barry, of Colebrook, Connecticut; his daughter, Erin Barry, of New York, New York; his grandson, Edward; and his granddaughters, Lillian and Sarah, who were the pride and joy of his life. He is also survived by Lorraine McCafferty, the mother of his children, with whom he maintained a lifelong friendship.
John will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering devotion, deep faith, and the countless moments shared with family especially the time spent with Deborah, which he treasured above all else.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. at The Immaculate Conception Church in Norfolk, CT. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Norfolk.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to Moffit Cancer Institute in honor of John Barry.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
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