Letters to the editor: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Why small town living is the best

Screeching sounds in the dark of the late night, two horrendously loud crashes far beyond what a trash-seeking bear could make, and an unknown smashed up car in our front yard led to a 911 call on Saturday. All that, in turn, resulted in a perfect example of why small town living is the best.

While the 911 operator was still taking details, neighbor and Assistant Chief of the Millerton Fire Department Cary Farray was on the spot, checking the driver, assessing the damage and reassuring us that all would be well.

Sirens blared as nearly a dozen emergency vehicles brought company volunteers who willingly braved the freezing temperatures to handle the wide variety of tasks that kept the area safe.

The Northern Dutchess Paramedics brought help to the driver.

Deputies from the Dutchess County Sherrif’s department traveled from Pleasant Valley to investigate and let us know what procedures were to come.

Neighbors, including Jen Lima who even beat the sirens, gathered as neighbors do — just checking to see if anything was needed.
Consolidated Towing took the car away after the witching hour, and all who had stayed to be sure there were no further problems, were finally able to go back to their warm homes.

But the thoughtfulness didn’t end there. On Sunday morning, neighbors Crystal and Brandon Smith worked their way — unasked — along the path the car had followed from their yard through four lawns, picking up debris including the tree branches, downed shrubs, glass and metal bits that had been left behind in the night.

To all, a heartfelt thank you for making Millerton such a wonderful place to call home. How lucky we all are.

Carol and Theodore Kneeland
Millerton

Thank you to our doctors in Sharon community

This Sunday, March 30, marks an important occasion in the field of healthcare as we acknowledge and honor physicians everywhere on National Doctors’ Day. In celebration of this annual observance, I would like to take a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of our local physicians in the Sharon community. By providing high-quality health care to our friends, neighbors and family, these professionals we’ve come to know and trust play a pivotal role in safeguarding our health and way of life. On behalf of myself and the team at Sharon Hospital, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the tireless efforts of our local physicians.

Christina McCulloch,
MBA, BSN, RN
President, Sharon Hospital

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