Fix-it cheerleaders

Fix-it cheerleaders
Leila Hawken

Daisy Hamilton, left, and her sister, Alta, center, keep their mother, Ash, company while she provides sewing services at a Repair Café at the Millbrook Library on Saturday, April 25. The Millbrook Library was a hub of activity during the Millbrook Community Yard Sale on Saturday. Originally expected to be held outside on the library’s lawn, the Repair Café was moved indoors due to rain sprinkles and chill wind.

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Webutuck Elementary extends registration for free Pre-K, kindergarten

Webutuck Pre-K students enjoy quiet reading time together at Webutuck Elementary School.

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AMENIA — Webutuck Elementary School has extended registration for its free Pre-K and kindergarten programs, opening enrollment until all remaining spots are filled as demand for early childhood education continues to rise.

The program is open to children who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026.

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Amenia artist repurposes discarded glassware for sustainable candles

Emma Berley has recently launched her mostly on-line endeavor called Underdog’s Revival Candle in her Amenia home.

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AMENIA — A local artist is repurposing discarded glassware as vessels for handcrafted candles, blending sustainability with creative expression through her small business, Underdog’s Revival Candle.

Underdog’s Revival Candle is the home-based workshop of Emma Berley, an artist who has expanded her practice into candle-making using natural ingredients and repurposed vessels.

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Alden Place students get dirty for Arbor Day

In observance of Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, third grade students at Alden Place School took turns shoveling soil around a newly planted sweetgum tree, helping give it a strong start.

Leila Hawken

MILLBROOK — Nothing says Arbor Day like planting a tree.

The third grade class at Alden Place School gathered on school grounds Friday, April 24, for a ceremony that included a proclamation reading and the planting of a young sweetgum tree.

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Home prices ease in Millbrook, Washington after record highs

MILLBROOK — The median price of a single-family home in the Town of Washington and Village of Millbrook has declined sharply from last year’s peak, although values remain high compared to previous levels.

The 12-month trailing median price stood at $625,000 as of March 31, down 30% from the $895,000 recorded for the same period ending March 31, 2025. Still, that figure is 22% higher than the comparable period ending March 31, 2024.

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Sharon Playhouse issues ticket scam warning ahead of season debut

The Sharon Playhouse is alerting theatergoers to purchase tickets directly through its website or box office, as the venue responds to a rise in third-party scams.

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SHARON — The Sharon Playhouse is warning theatergoers ahead of its 2026 season to avoid third-party ticket sellers after scams surfaced during last year’s record-breaking run.

Officials said tickets for MainStage and YouthStage shows are only available through the Sharon Playhouse website or box office and will not cost more than $55.

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Legal Notices - April 30, 2026

Legal Notices - April 30, 2026

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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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