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Legal Notices - April 30, 2026

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of Shared Gooods, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/13/26. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Shared Gooods, 56 S Center Street, Millerton, New York 12546 Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Name: Bluestem Fieldworks LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on March 6, 2026 Office Location: Dutchess County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of HAWKSVIEW ADVISORY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/02/2026. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, PO Box 431, Millerton, NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of Castillo & Sons Landscaping & Masonry LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/29/2026. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail any process to THE LLC, 160 Holsapple Rd Lot 49, Dover Plains, NY 12522. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Grand View Property Maintenance LLC. Arts.

of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/14/2026. Office location Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the Balance Sheet Inc 1100 Route 295 East

Chatham NY, 12060. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Application for Authority of CHRISTINA GAST, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/20/2026. Office location: Dutchess County. LLC formed in Florida. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: CHRISTINA GAST, LLC, 57 Sheffield Rd, Amenia, NY 12501. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of RHINE COMMONS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/24/2026. Office location: Dutchess County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 316 Rhinecliff Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC).

J. Kevin Webb, Attorney at Law, PLLC.

Articles of Org. were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 4/08/2026. The County in which the Office is to be located: Duchess. The SSNY is designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC is: 144 Skunks Misery Road, Millerton, NY 12546. Purpose: law.

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Legal Notice of Completion of Tentative Assessment Roll

Pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property

Tax Law:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Pine Plains, County of Dutchess, has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk after May 1, 2026.

The Assessor will be available via telephone and by appointment with such tentative roll at: Town Hall, 3284 Route 199, Assessor’s Office. Telephone contacts and appointments for in-person meetings can be made for the following days and between the hours listed:

5/5/2026 between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

5/7/2026 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

5/12/2026 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

5/16/2026 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Individuals with complaints with respect to their assessments are encouraged to contact the Assessor’s Office prior to Grievance Day to discuss their concerns and to see if an agreement can be reached. If no agreement is reached, the written complaint shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available online at www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievanceboo...

Sara Foglia,

Assessor

Grievance Day:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

(§508 RPTL)

(§525 RPTL)

NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW for the Town of Pine Plains, County of Dutchess shall hear complaints in relation to assessments at:

Town Hall, 3284 Route 199, (518) 398-7193 x 7

The BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW will be in attendance on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 during the following times:

Between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW will then file a copy of the determination with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

04-30-26

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?

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.

Therese M. Trotter

Clerk of the Board

Northeast (Webutuck) Central School District

194 Haight Road,

P.O. Box 405

Amenia, NY 12501

04-30-26

Notice of Completion of Tentative Assessment Roll

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property Tax Law that the Assessor of the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, has completed the 2026 tentative assessment roll, a copy of which will be filed with the Town Clerk on May 1, 2026 and made available online at https://townofnortheastny.gov/.

The Assessor will be in attendance with such tentative roll and available to discuss assessment issues at 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton, NY on the following days: Tuesday, May 12, 9:00AM-1:00PM; Thursday, May 14, 1:00PM-5:00PM; Saturday, May 16, 8:00AM-12:00PM; Tuesday, May 19, 4:00PM-8:00PM; and at other times by appointment which can be made by calling 518-789-3300 x605 or emailing assessor@townofnortheastny.gov.

Written complaints with respect to assessments may be filed with the Assessor prior to or on Grievance Day, May 27, 2026, and shall be transmitted to the Board of Assessment Review.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available from the Assessor or online at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grie....

Katherine Johnson, Assessor

04-30-26

Notice of Grievance Day

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to §508 & §525 of the Real Property Tax Law that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, shall hear and determine complaints in relation to assessments. For more information contact the Assessor at 518-789-3300 x605 or assessor@townofnortheastny.gov.

The Board of Assessment Review will be in attendance at 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton, NY on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 between the hours of 3:00PM-5:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM. All complaints and related paperwork must be submitted to the Assessor prior to or on Grievance Day. Please call 518-789-3300 x605 for an in-person appointment in the morning on Grievance Day.

The Board of Assessment Review will then file a copy of the determinations with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

Lisa Cope,

Board Chairperson

04-30-26

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF

COMPLETION OF

TENTATIVE

ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to Section 506 & 526 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Amenia, County of Dutchess, has completed the 2026 tentative assessment roll, which will be available at the Town Clerks Office and online at: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Real-Proper...

https:/ /ameniany.gov/assessor-contact/

An Assessor, or Assessor’s Designee will be in attendance with such tentative roll located at 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY during the following dates and times, by appointment; 2026:
Monday, May 4th, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m.; Monday, May 11th, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 19th 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Written complaints with respect to the assessments may be filed with the Assessor any time prior to or on Grievance Day, May 28th, 2026, and shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on or before Grievance Day. All Grievance applications must be originals. Scanned or emailed copies will not be accepted. Applications must be fully completed and include applicant’s signature in part five. Documentation be presented by grievance day. No exceptions. Confirmation of receipt of all documentation presented incumbent on the owner/petitioner/applicant.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at Assessor’s office or online at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contes....

DONNA DIPIPPO, ASSESSOR

GRIEVANCE DAY -Pursuant to Section 508 & 525 of the Real Property Tax Law: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Amenia, Dutchess County, will meet at the Town of Amenia Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501 to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to assessments of Real Property on May 28, 2026 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Contact the Assessor’s Office by May 28, 2026 for details or to schedule an appointment. All original RP-524 applications must be accompanied with the supporting documentation relative to the request for an assessment review, no later than 8:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026.

Original applications may be delivered in person or by mail. In person: during normal business hours of Monday & Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. By mail to:
Board of Assessment Review, C/O Amenia Assessor’s Office, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501. The Board of Assessment Review will file a copy of the determination with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

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