Little League game day

Little League game day

Webutuck’s Crown Energy players exchange game-over handshakes with the Taconic Brewers on Saturday, May 4 .

John Coston


John Coston

Webutuck’s Andrew Ahearn hits to the outfield in late inning play on Saturday at Millerton’s Eddie Collins Park.

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NECC to close Early Learning Program, leaving families and staff scrambling

The North East Community Center's Early Learning Program will close its doors on Dec. 19, NECC's Executive Director Christine Sergent said in an interview with The News on Monday, Nov. 10. Leaders of the nonprofit said increased costs across every program led to a difficult decision to shutter the daycare until further notice.

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MILLERTON – The North East Community Center announced Friday that it is suspending its Early Learning Program, citing mounting financial challenges in running a daycare — a decision that came suddenly for both parents and staff.

Families learned of the decision in an email from NECC’s Executive Director Christine Sergent, which was also posted to the NECC website. Staff members were notified on Thursday and Friday. The news came as a shock to all.

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North East to hold Nov. 13 hearing on 2026 budget; EMS costs to jump 36%

North East Town Hall on Maple Avenue in Millerton.

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MILLERTON — The Town of North East will present its 2026 Preliminary Town Budget at a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

At a recent board meeting, Supervisor Chris Kennan said the board worked to keep overall spending increases minimal while maintaining essential services — particularly emergency medical services that come at a significant cost.

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Costumed paraders
Nathan Miller

Webutuck Elementary students ushered in Halloween with a colorful parade around the school parking lot on Friday, Oct. 31, delighting middle and high school students who lined the sidewalk to hand out candy.

Webutuck High School social studies teacher Kevin Kleespies let students pet his bear steed as they passed.Nathan Miller