The Millerton News will periodically publish a listing of residential real estate sales in eastern Dutchess County and adjacent towns.
West of Kent, Connecticut, and bordering on the towns of Washington, Amenia and Pawling, Dover covers 56.3 square miles and has a population of 8,699 people. Students attend Dover, Millbrook and Pawling schools, and the Metro North stops in both Wingdale and at Dover Plains.
The Dover real estate market is active with five single-family homes, one multifamily complex and a vacant lot selling in the month of September. At the moment, there are 15 single-family homes listed for sale, including to-be-built luxury homes for over $1 million on Valley View Farm Road, and substantial residential vacant land.
September 2023
18 Cedar Knoll, 2 mobil homes and a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house on 10.7 acres, sold for $650,000.
108 Craig Lane, a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath raised ranch, sold for $415,000
23 Dog Tail Corners Road, a single-family home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, sold for $316,000
387 Dover Furnace Road, a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath on 5 acres, sold for $165,000
56 Dugway Drive, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sold for $76,350
21 Ridge Road, a contemporary cape with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, sold for $548,500
Vacant residential land with 9.4 acres and 130-foot frontage on Ridge Road sold for $105,000
Town of Dover real estate sales recorded in September 2023 provided by Dutchess County Office of Real Property.
Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Salesperson with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in CT and NY.
Bryan Monge Orellana and Janneth Maribel Panjon Guallpa, of Amenia, are the parents of Ethan Nicolas Monge Panjon, Sharon Hospital’s first baby of 2026.
Belinde and Erick Garcia, of New Milford, are the parents of twins Gabriella and Isabella, who were the second and third babies born in Sharon Hospital in 2026. Their older siblings, Matthew, 6, and Melanie, 3, are pictured. Photo provided
Eric Alexander, left, D-25, and Chris Drago, right, D-19.
POUGHKEEPSIE — Local Dutchess County legislators Eric Alexander and Chris Drago have been named chair and vice chair, respectively, of the county’s Public Safety Committee for the 2026 legislative session.
Newly-elected Alexander of District 25 — who represents Amenia, the Town of Washington, Pleasant Valley, and the Village of Millbrook — will serve as chair. Alexander flipped his district from Republican to Democratic control in November, helping secure a Democratic majority in the county legislature for the first time since 2008.
Alexander said he looks forward to working alongside Drago.
“Chris has already demonstrated strong leadership in addressing the countywide issues impacting our EMS capabilities,” said Alexander. “I look forward to working with him and the executives leading Emergency Response, our Sheriff, and local police and fire chiefs in further strengthening public safety for all residents of Dutchess County.”
Returning legislator Drago of District 19 — who represents the Towns of Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan, Red Hook, North East and the Village of Millerton — will serve as vice chair. Drago was elected to his second consecutive term in November and has been a vocal advocate for EMS services in eastern and northern Dutchess County.
“I strongly support our local law enforcement and the essential role they play in keeping our communities safe,” Drago said. “Public safety works best when it’s rooted locally, built on trust, and responsive to the needs of the communities being served.”
Drago added that he and Alexander are also focused on addressing the EMS challenges facing communities across Dutchess County, particularly in Northern Dutchess, where long response times and limited coverage are a daily concern.
“Our goal is a more coordinated, reliable, and cost-effective EMS system that works for every resident, no matter where they live,” Drago said.
The appointments were announced Jan. 7 by Dutchess County Legislature Chair Yvette Valdés Smith, along with the full slate of committee assignments for 2026.
“Each Chair was chosen based on their deep experience and understanding of the issues their committees will address. I am confident in their ability to build thoughtful consensus with their members and to develop strong policies and positive outcomes for the legislature to carry forward. Our leadership looks forward to working with them to build a stronger, more vibrant Dutchess County for all residents.”
Immediately following the swearing in of elected town officials by County Clerk Brad Kendall, left, the officlals stood for a photo on Thursday, Jan. 8. Left to right are Kendall, Highway Superintendent Megan Chamberlin, Town Clerk Dawn Marie Klingner, Court Judge the Hon. Chris Klingner, Deputy Town Supervisor Nicole Ahearn, Councilmember Walter Dietrich, Town Supervisor Rosanna Hamm and Councilmember Vicki Doyle.
AMENIA — After taking a solemn oath of office promising to serve the town and its residents lawfully and to the best of their abilities, the Town Board settled in to complete the ritual of the annual reorganizational meeting, colloquially known as a reorg, on Thursday, Jan. 8, voting on numerous resolutions to establish the town’s governance for the next year.
Administering the swearing in of officials, including the Town Board as well as Highway Superintendent Megan Chamberlin, Town Clerk Dawn Marie Klingner and Court Judge The Hon. Chris Klingner was County Clerk Brad Kendall.
“We need to listen,” said Town Supervisor Rosanna Hamm, as she began her first term in that position, although she had served as a member of the Town Board in the previous term.
Defining her goals for the coming year, Hamm said that she intends to bring the town together, citing the success of the town-wide Harvest Festival that was held in October as a concept to be built upon.
The construction phase for the new Town Garage is expected to begin with a groundbreaking in May, Hamm said, and the sidewalk project along Route 44 is expected to be completed in spring.
Another goal, Hamm said, will be to tie up loose ends referring to numerous initiatives that are underway. And, of course, there will be the unanticipated things, she added.
Newly elected councilperson Walter Dietrich said that he completely agreed with Hamm’s stated goals.
Councilperson Vicki Doyle echoed that sentiment, saying, “I will help in any way I can to move projects forward,” and praised the work of former budget officer Charlie Miller, noting that his efforts contributed to several successful grant applications.
Doyle said that she will continue working with local groups including the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, the Conservation Advisory Council and the Enhancement Committee.
Dietrich added his thanks to past members of the Town Board and he congratulated the newly seated board members elected by the town’s voters.
