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April 5, 1934
‘Millerton Post Office Moved; New Location Said to be Temporary’;
With a crew of carpenters and cleaners working overtime since Saturday converting the erstwhile saloon of the late Charles A. Corey into a semblance of quarters suitable for the temporary installation of the Millerton post office, sufficient progress was reported Tuesday morning to warrant the immediate removal of mail and equipment from the Shufelt building where the post office has been situated for the past twenty years.
While admitting that the new location was in no way suitable for post office occupancy, the post office inspector supervising the work Tuesday morning pointed out that it was merely temporary, and that a new brick building yet to be erected has been leased by the United States government for five years on the condition that it be ready for occupation by June 1, 1934.
As far as could be learned such arbitrary action by any government department is unprecedented in the history of the United States with the possible exception of a time of national emergency which no one has felt adequately describes the present situation, and the legality of the department’s action as well as the ethics of the case constituted the chief topic of discussion throughout the Village over the week-end.
‘About Millerton’; Mrs. Willard S. Vail was able to sit up Monday for a few minutes for the first time since Wednesday when she contracted a severe bronchial cold that for a time threatened to develop into pneumonia. Mrs. Vail is compelled to use a cane in moving about because of the bad sprain she suffered about two weeks ago when she fell part way down a flight of stairs.
William Masten has moved from the Hoysradt house in Railroad Street to the Clement Wiltsie place in Mill Street.
‘Former Millertonian In Match’; Pocket billiard enthusiasts will have an opportunity to witness an interesting contest Saturday night when William Rathbun, former Millertonian, will play an exhibition match with Frank Taberski, of Schenectady, veteran cue artist and former world’s champion, in the Masonic Temple in Poughkeepsie.
April 3, 1975
‘Flood Hazard Areas Face Federal Economic Sanctions’; State Environmental Conservation Regional Director Warren H. McKeon said this week that Millerton, Millbrook and other Dutchess County communities with flood hazard areas may shortly face Federal economic sanctions under provisions of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
These communities are threatened with a loss of Federal aid for a wide variety of projects and activities in areas subject to flooding. Mortgage money for homes and business properties in these areas is also scheduled for termination if the communities do not join the National Flood Insurance Program before July 1 of this year.
‘Day Care Holds Raffle’; The Millerton Day Care Center is sponsoring a raffle, with the drawing for three prizes - a picnic basket, hibachi and an iron — set for Tuesday, April 22.
Tickets costing 25 cents per chance or $1 for a book of five, are being sold by parents of children enrolled in the Day Care Center.
‘Trap Shoot To Benefit Ambulance Fund’; The Millerton Gun Club will sponsor a trap shoot on Sunday, April 13, with all proceeds earmarked for the Millerton Ambulance fund. Grounds will open at noon, and refreshments and food, including barbecued chicken, will be available.
All “hot shots” are welcome, stresses Gun Club member Charlene Ahearn. Persons with questions are invited to contact Mrs. Ahearn at….
‘Grange Week Proclaimed’; Mayor-elect John L. Hermans Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 6-12 as “Grange Week” in Millerton, and urged all citizens to join him in honoring this worthy organization.
‘March Colder, Less Snowy’; Frank Paar, Millerton’s “weatherman,” has announced that March this year was colder and less snowy than the same period last year.
According to Mr. Paar, the temperature this March averaged 31.61 degrees, with only 2 inches of snow recorded, while March 1974 experienced a 33.74-degree average, with 6 inches of snow. The year 1972 saw the wintriest March: 10.5 inches of snow fell and the mercury averaged 31.16 degrees.
‘Sheriff’s Report’; Millerton Burglaries
The Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a burglary at the home of Donald Ezzo on Gun Club Road, Millerton. During the night of March 22 the hinge pins of the front door were removed, allowing entry via the door, and a 22 Winchester rifle, tools and a tent were stolen. The garage also was entered and tools pilfered.
Corporal Bedell and Officer Decker, while investigating this burglary, discovered that the home of another Gun Club Road resident, Arnaldo Gallardo, had been partially ransacked sometime between March 18 and 21. The house had been forcibly entered through the front door. Gallardo was out of town during this period.
April 6, 2000
‘NE’s Oldest House Coming Down’; NORTH EAST — A house near Spencer’s Corners that dates to the mid-18th century is coming down, a North East landowner confirmed last week.
Christof Hamm, who has recently purchased and built on farmland near the house, said, “The house is in bad condition and not worth saving,” citing the need for extensive asbestos removal from the site.
A “center-hall colonial,” the house is commonly known as the Merwin House and is located on Merwin-Clark Road near Spencer’s Corners.
Merwin House is thought to be the original structure from the 18th century, though there have been additions and changes over the years. The house was built in the mid- to- late-1700’s by Uriah Lawrence, Esq., a native of England, on a road that became an iron-ore trade route running from Salisbury, Conn., to Rhinebeck.
‘Village Budget Rises, 10% Raises Proposed for Mayor, Trustees’; MILLERTON — The Village Board got right down to work on the 2000-2001 budget and swore in new trustees John Scutieri and Beverly Gordon during meetings March 30 and April 3, while Michelle Haab announced her resignation as village attorney.
‘HV Rail Trail Seeks More volunteers’; MILLERTON - The Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association (HVRTA) will hold two meetings in April for trail volunteers.
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Vacant for a decade, the distressed property at 12 State Line Road was sold for $265,000. Renovation has begun.
Photo by Christine Bates
MILLERTON — The four February transfers in the Town of North East show that improving and “flipping” properties continues to be profitable as buyers look for homes that need no renovation or contractors look for attractively priced properties to improve.
There are nine listings of land parcels ranging in price and size from $3.4 million for 258 acres to a one acre building lot for $49,000. Four single family homes are available from $352,000 to $1,665,000. Also listed are a mobile home and the Millerton Village Hall which reportedly has a buyer over the asking price of $249,777. No properties are publicly listed for sale in the Village of Millerton.
1420 Route 83 — 5 bedroom/2.5 bath home on .46 acres which sold in December 2023 for $186,000. After renovation another sale was recorded at $407,500 in February 2024 to Clare Cooper Hall.
391 McGhee Hill Road — 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home was sold in October 2023 for $350,000, renovated and sold again for $573,000 to Noah Matthew Goodman.
12 State Line Road — a distressed, vacant 3 bedroom/2 bath house on 3.81 acres was sold for $265,000 to Lala Enterprises LLC ready for renovation.
Sharon Road Parcel # 465647, #56635, #584635 — 17.26 acres of land on 3 parcels sold for $400,000 to Hayden K. Harman, Trustee.
*Town of North East real estate transfers as recorded between Feb. 1, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2025 are sourced from Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service Agency. Information on active listings taken from First Key MLS. Parcel numbers refer to parcel designation by Dutchess County and may be accessed on Dutchess Parcel Access. Only transfers with consideration are included. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Advisor with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in Connecticut and New York.
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Silent auction surprise
Apr 02, 2025
Webutuck elementary student Isabella Acklin, left, won a gift basket at Math & Science night by bidding $60.50. Acklin is pictured here with her mother Amanda Gallagher, Bank of Millbrook Amenia branch manager Mark Vila and Webutuck PTA president Anna Kall, right.
Photo by Nathan Miller
AMENIA — The Webutuck PTA put on an interactive presentation of the Wizard of Oz for elementary students Wednesday, March 26 in the Webutuck High School auditorium.
PTA President Anna Kall organized the presentation that brought players from the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck to the auditorium. Throughout the play students were brought on stage to help Dorothy, the lion, the tin man and the scarecrow in their fight against the Wicked Witch of the West.
Before the play, Bank of Millbrook Amenia branch manager Mark Vila presented a gift basket to Isabella Acklin. She won the gift basket in a silent auction at the PTA's math and science night the previous week by bidding $60.50, a smart bid that was fifty cents higher than the next highest bid.
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Dr. Sarah Humphreys became chief medical officer in March.
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TORRINGTON — Community Health & Wellness Center has appointed Sarah Humphreys MD, MPH, as its new chief medical officer.
“I feel deeply connected to this community, and it was that connection that drew me to work at the Community Health and Wellness Center,” stated Dr. Humphreys in a March 26 press release.
Dr. Humphreys is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
She earned her BA from Brown University before completing a Master of Public Health at Yale University. She then obtained her medical degree from Ben Gurion University in Israel, followed by residency in Internal Medicine at New York University and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Prior to joining CHWC, Dr. Humphreys served as an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she provided outpatient and inpatient Infectious Disease consultations, HIV primary care and conducted clinical trials research.
Dr. Humphreys has spent time in the Northwest Corner since she was born.She is excited to be moving back to the area full-time to further strengthen her roots in the community.
Passionate about public health, patient care and medical education, she is committed to expanding the reach and impact of CHWC.
Outside of work, Dr, Humphreys enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two beloved dogs, Oliver and Romeo.
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