Generous spirit, generous community

Generous spirit, generous community
From left, back row, Millbrook Village Trustee and President of the Millbrook Business Association Kevin McGrane, Village Highway Superintendent Bob Collocola, Debbie Flanigan, Town Clerk Mary Alex, Forza Gym  owner Lori Decker, Abby Alex, and kneeling in front, Ivan Hernandez are among the volunteers who have been helping Millbrook Diner owners Debbie and Thanasi Theodoropoulos, not shown, through Serving Millbrook, distribute meals. 
Photo by Judith O’Hara Balf

MILLBROOK — Millbrook Diner owners Debbie and Thanasi Theodoropoulis have been donating hot meals seven days a week to the community through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. By mid-May, after nearly a month of giving away meals, more than 3,100 dinners had been served. 

Produce, eggs and milk have also been made available to residents in need from Locust Hill Farm, Marona’s Market, Stonewood Farms, Blue Barn BnB owner Joan LaCasse and others. 

A GoFundMe page, and donations from so many people in the town and village, have made it all possible. Other volunteers not shown in these photos include: Mike Flanigan; Morgan Varavaldi; Emma Sweeney; Leah Cornell; Ann Leady; Irene and Bill Wing; Lisa Lacey and her children, Matty, Stephen and Benjamin; and Robin Alexander. Also helping, Grace Church; and Dutchess County Legislator Deirdre Houston (R-25).

— Judith O’Hara Balfe

Latest News

Legal Notices - April 9, 2026

Legal Notices - April 9, 2026

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of Rosie Rosenthal, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NYS Dept. of State (SSNY) on 2/21/2026. Office location: 108 Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 108 Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Keep ReadingShow less

Classifieds - April 9, 2026

Classifieds - April 9, 2026

Help Wanted

EXTRAS After-School and Summer Childcare Program: is looking for summer counselors! Please visit our website for more details and other open positions. www.extrasprogram.com/employment.

Gardeners needed for native plant design business: March 15- December 1st. Must be physically fit and dependable. Call for interview 347-496-5168. Resume and references needed.

Keep ReadingShow less

Public debate of North East's zoning overhaul continuing April 9

Public debate of North East's zoning overhaul continuing April 9
The Town of North East’s Boulevard District — a stretch of Route 44 between Millerton and the New York State border — is the town’s largest commercial zone. The proposed zoning rewrite would allow mixed-use buildings with residential apartments above ground-floor retail.
Photo by Aly Morrisey

MILLERTON — The North East Town Board will continue the public hearing on proposed zoning amendments at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9.

The April hearing will be the fifth public discussion of the drafted zoning overhaul that seeks to broadly update the town zoning code's language, improve readability and modernize zoning rules in the town's main commercial district along Route 44 between the Village of Millerton and the New York-Connecticut state line.

Keep ReadingShow less
zoning
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.

Hammertown to close Pine Plains store and end operations after more than 40 years

Hammertown to close Pine Plains store and end operations after more than 40 years

Customers fill the parking lot at home decor store Hammertown Barn on Friday, April 3, after founder Joan Osofsky announced the store would be closing permanently. The designer furniture outlet operated the flagship store in Pine Plains for more than 40 years and stores in Rhinebeck, New York, and Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Photo by Nathan Miller

PINE PLAINS — Home decor store Hammertown will be closing its doors permanently, founder Joan Osofsky announced in an email sent to customers on Thursday, April 2.

The home decor and furniture store has operated in Pine Plains for more than 40 years. The business also operates a storefront in Rhinebeck, New York, which is also slated to close. It previously had a location in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, which closed in March.

Keep ReadingShow less
business

From one protester to 200: ‘No Kings’ rally draws large crowd in Amenia

From one protester to 200: ‘No Kings’ rally draws large crowd in Amenia

A protester holds a sign at Fountain Square in Amenia on March 28, where more than 200 people gathered as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations.

Photo by Aly Morrissey

AMENIA — More than 200 people gathered at Fountain Square on March 28 as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, marking a sharp rise from what began months ago with a single protester.

The rally was part of a coordinated day of protests held across the country and around the world, including many in small towns and rural communities throughout the region. Organizers estimated more than eight million people participated globally.

Keep ReadingShow less
politics

Candy-O’s marks five years with move, merger with T-Shirt Farm

Candy-O’s marks five years with move, merger with T-Shirt Farm

Gillian Osnato marks Candy-O’s five years, plans move

Photo by Aly Morrissey

MILLERTON — As Candy-O’s celebrates five years on Main Street, owner Gillian Osnato is preparing for a move that blends business with personal history.

The retro candy shop, which opened in 2021, will relocate two doors down, consolidating with The T-Shirt Farm — the longtime family business founded by Osnato’s late father, Sal Osnato.

Keep ReadingShow less
community
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.