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Veronica Lee Silvernale
Oct 15, 2025
MILLERTON — Veronica Lee “Ronnie” Silvernale, 78, a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut. Mrs. Silvernale had a long career at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, where she served as a respected team leader in housekeeping and laundry services for over eighteen years. She retired in 2012.
Born Oct. 19, 1946, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bradley C. and Sophie (Debrew) Hosier, Sr. Following her graduation from high school and attending college, she married Jack Gerard Silvernale on June 15, 1983 in Millerton, New York. Their marriage lasted thirty-five years until Jack’s passing on July 28, 2018.
Ronnie is survived by her daughter, Jaime Silvernale (Wm. MacDaniel, Sr.) of Millerton, her beloved grandson, Wm. MacDaniel, Jr.; two special nieces, Shannon and Rebecca and a special nephew Sean Hosier. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Bradley C. Hosier, Jr. and her dear friend Ruth Fullerton of Millerton.
Visitation was private. A celebration of Ronnie’s life will be held in the future. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Ronnie’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
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Tax foreclosed properties available in the upcoming Oct. 22 auction can be found at www.aarauctions.com
Photo by Christine Bates
Across all of New York State, county tax auctions permit towns to recover unpaid property taxes while giving buyers a chance to purchase real estate at potentially discounted prices.
Each year counties hold auctions where properties with long-overdue tax bills are sold to the highest bidder. These auctions usually include a mix of residential homes, vacant land, commercial buildings, and even waterfront parcels.
The process begins when property owners fall behind on their tax payments for an extended period, usually two to three years depending on the county.
Once a year — usually in October — Dutchess County contracts with Absolute Auction and Realty to conduct a sale of all delinquent properties. Absolute Auction publishes an online brochure which lists all the properties and puts up distinctive yellow signs in front of the properties for sale.
This year the Dutchess County sale of over 100 parcels will take place on ZOOM on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. Properties are listed by town with information on the type, style, size, building date, acreage and school district.Most importantly, the full market value based on the property’s assessment and the minimum bid consisting of delinquent taxes, interest and penalties are included.
Owners have until Oct. 21 at 5 p.m., the day before the auction, to avoid having their property sold to the highest bidder.
Interested buyers should check the properties removed from the auction on the auctioneers’ website, aarauctions.com which is updated daily. Any unsold properties are held over until the next auction. Interested buyers must register, place a deposit, and be prepared to pay the balance quickly if they win.
Potential buyers should do thorough research on the properties and understand the risks. Properties are sold “as is,” with no guarantees about condition, title issues, or outstanding liens beyond taxes. Some of these distressed properties can be inaccessible back lots, too small to build on or even underwater, while others can be bargains.
Successful bidders take full responsibility for repairs, legal complications, or eviction of occupants. Ray D. Simmons bought 139 Rudd Pond Road in Millerton on .44 acres for $11,000 at one of the last county auctions held live in Poughkeepsie in 2019. Then he had to invest another $20,000 to tear down the deteriorated house, remove 95 tires and fill a 30-yard dumpster before he could start construction on a new house. Online bidding platforms like Absolute Auctions and Realty have made these auctions more accessible with live-streamed sales and digital registration replacing the County Court house steps attracting investors, first-time buyers and local residents alike.
In the upcoming sale in our area the one property listed in Amenia at 85 Bella Vista Road had been removed when the owner paid the back due taxes. Two parcels of vacant land are still available in Stanford and one 7.75-acre lot in the Town of Washington. In the Village of Millerton there is a .19 acre residential lot at 68 Barton Street which may or may not be large enough to build on with a minimum bid of $2,897.54.
Tax auctions benefit the county by collecting overdue taxes and returning properties to the tax rolls which eases the tax burden on other taxpayers. For communities, the auctions can spark neighborhood revitalization when abandoned or neglected buildings gain new owners willing to invest in repairs, upkeep and taxes.
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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Harlem Valley area activity report Oct. 1 to Oct. 8.
Oct. 1 — Deputies responded to Route 22 in the area of Trinity Pawling School in the Village of Pawling for a report of a mother vs. adult son domestic dispute occurring in a vehicle.Upon arrival Deputies learned that the son had fled the vehicle on foot.Investigation resulted in the parties being reunited.No offenses had been committed.Matter later resolved without further police intervention.
Oct. 2 — Deputies responded to the area of Johnson Lane, in the Village of Millbrook for a male/female domestic. A Third-party caller reported hearing banging and yelling coming from the apartment. Both parties were found to be intoxicated and denied being involved in a dispute.Matter resolved without any further police intervention.
Oct. 2 — Deputies report the arrest of Michael R. Mudry, age 53, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree subsequent to a traffic stop in the area of 5523 Route 22 in North East.Mudry to appear in the Town of North East Court at a later date.
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 Emaildcsotips@gmail.com.All information will be kept confidential.
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AMENIA — Serving the area community with a variety of health needs, Sun River Health is hosting a Rural Health Fall Fest, inviting everyone to enjoy a selection of family activities on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 3 to 7 p.m.
The event will be held at the Sun River office location at 3360 Route 343 in Amenia. The free outdoor event will feature food, music and more. Kids can enjoy games and prizes, and face painting.
Adults can learn about the range of community-based resources. There will be Tai chi and a drumming circle, and health screenings including blood pressure checks, flu shots and information about cancer screening.
The event is presented by Sun River Health in partnership with the Eastern Dutchess County Rural Health Network.
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