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Dutchess County Sheriff's sub-station on Route 22 south of Amenia, New York.
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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Harlem Valley area activity report Thursday, Dec. 18, through Saturday, Jan. 3.
Thursday, Dec. 18. —Deputies responded to the area of 546 Old Route 22 in the Town of Amenia for a report of a single vehicle crash.Investigation resulted in the arrest of Charlotte A. Witters, age 23, for DWI. Subject to appear in the Town of Amenia Court at a later date.
Friday, Dec. 19 — Deputies responded to 31 E. Main St. in the Village of Pawling for the larceny of a wallet that contained a large amount of cash. Matter under investigation.
Tuesday, Dec. 23 — Deputies arrested James M. Cookingham, age 50, for grand larceny in the fourth degree.Arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation. Cookingham to appear in the Town of North East court at a later date.
Sunday, Dec. 28 — Deputies report the arrest of Noe Caal Choc, age 25, on a bench warrant issued for his arrest by the Town of Amenia Justice Court. Subject issued an appearance ticket to reappear in the Town of Amenia Court at a later date.
Sunday, Dec. 28 — Deputies responded to 260 Cooper Road in the Town of North East at the request of the complainant who wished to report that an unknown person cut down a tree they had recently planted on her property.Matter under investigation.
Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Deputies responded to 2142 Route 83 Town of Pine Plains to investigate a domestic dispute occurring at that location.Matter resolved without further police intervention.
PLEASE NOTE:All subjects arrested and charged are alleged to have committed the crime and are presumed innocent until proven guilty and are to appear in local courts later.
If you have any information relative to the aforementioned criminal cases, or any other suspected criminal activity please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 845 605 CLUE (2583) or Email dcsotips@gmail.com.All information will be kept confidential.
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The almost 27-acre site of The Stone Resource on route 343 sold for $3,402,000 - well above its assessed value of $555,400.
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AMENIA — The Town of Amenia recorded five real estate transfers in November, spanning a range of property types: one single-family home, one luxury property at Silo Ridge, one mobile home, one parcel of land, and one commercial property.
All five properties sold above their assessed values.
The median sale price for a single-family home, excluding Silo Ridge transactions, rose to $380,500 in November — the highest level of the year, though still below the town’s historic peak of $430,000 set in December 2022.
In Mid-December, 14 single homes were listed for sale with four over $1 million and eight below $500,000, with a median listing price of $410,000. Two commercial properties and ten parcels of land were also available.
10 May Knoll — 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home built in 1927 on 1.95 acres sold to Nour Elgharib for $500,000.
4 Eagle Pass — 3 bedroom/3.5 bath Silo Ridge home on .24 acres built in 2023 sold to Mark Lewallyn for $5.25 million.
4950 Route 44 — Manufactured home on 1.7 acres sold to Michael A. Scorzelli for $70,000.
Cascade Mountain Road (#025181) — 10.87 acres of wooded, vacant rural land sold to Mason W. Morjikian for $185,000.
3417 Route 343 — Classified as a mine, this 26.88-acre commercial property sold to Stone Feeder Property Vehicle LLC for $3,402,000.
*Town of Amenia property transfers in November sourced from Dutchess County Real Property Office monthly reports. Details on are from Dutchess Parcel Access. Only arm’s length transactions are included. Recorded transfers typically lag closed sales. Market data from Smart MLS Info Sparks does not include private transactions or Silo Ridge sales. The Dutchess County parcel number (*) is indicated when no specific street address is included. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Advisor with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in New York and CT.
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Classifieds - January 8, 2026
Jan 07, 2026
Help Wanted
TOWN OF FALLS VILLAGE PART-TIME RECREATION DIRECTOR:The Town of Falls Village seeks a part-time Recreation Director to plan and oversee community events, seasonal programs, and recreational activities for residents of all ages. Position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, ability to work independently, and collaboration with town staff, volunteers, and community partners. Must promote an inclusive and welcoming recreation environment and ensure compliance with town policies. Applicants with interest in the position are encouraged to apply, even if not meeting all qualifications. Salary: $12,387 annually. Apply by: January 16, 2026. Submit: Letter of interest and rto Melissa Lopes, recreation@canaanfallsvillage.org.
Services Offered
Hector Pacay Landscaping and Construction LLC: Fully insured. Renovation, decking, painting; interior exterior, mowing lawn, garden, stone wall, patio, tree work, clean gutters, mowing fields. 845-636-3212.
Auctions, Estate Sales
Whole House and Garage Estate Sale: January 16, 17, 18. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. 11 Deerfield Rd., Lakeville, CT. Email John with questions at sulli@ntplx.net.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
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