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Sixties survivor

Sixties survivor
Photo by John Coston

Al Bensen of Pine Plains proudly shows his all-original, unrestored 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe on Sunday, Aug. 4 at a vintage car show sponsored by North East Ford in Millerton. Hoods were popped, and Detroit muscle was in the majority with big block engines on display.

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Classifieds - October 27, 2026

Classifieds - October 27, 2026

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

HOUSE FOR RENT

2 Bedroom House. Millerton, NY. Quiet. 4 miles from town. No Dogs. $2400 monthly, plus utilities. 518-567-8277.

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Legal Notices - October 27, 2026

Legal Notices - October 27, 2026

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DISCO PICNIC LLC Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on 06/22/2026. Office located in Dutchess County. Principal business location: 59 Yellow City Road, Amenia, NY, 12501. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to: 59 Yellow City Road, Amenia, NY, 12501. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NECC announces new Executive Director

NECC announces new Executive Director

Athena Fliakos

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MILLERTON — The North East Community Center has named Lakeville resident Athena Fliakos as its new executive director. She will begin Nov. 2, filling a position that has been vacant since March.

Fliakos said she is joining the organization during a difficult economic period nationally that requires adaptation from everyone — especially nonprofits.

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Amenia Library budget proposition misses election deadline

AMENIA — Town Board members have taken action to secure additional funding for the Amenia Free Library after ballot proposition paperwork failed to make it to election officials on time.

Amenia Free Library Executive Director Victoria Herow said library board members had worked to collect necessary signatures by June 29 for a ballot proposition to ask voters for a $10,000 budget increase. Then, on Aug. 22, she was informed that the paperwork had reached the Dutchess County Board of Elections after the deadline and was ineligible for this year’s election.

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Sisters Hill Farm in talks with a prospective buyer who would keep it a working farm

STANFORDVILLE — Three months after announcing that Sisters Hill Farm was for sale, the Sisters of Charity of New York said leadership is in talks with a prospective buyer who intends to keep the property a working farm and continue its community-supported agriculture program.

In a letter earlier this month to farm members, the congregation’s leadership team said the prospective buyers share a commitment to preserving the farm and its mission. Farmer David Hambleton will continue to play “an important role” in its future, the letter said.

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Stanford home prices drop slightly after slower September sales

Located on a Stanford dirt road designated as “scenic,” 421 Conklin Hill Road is a single level 1,436 square foot home which sold for $571,430.

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STANFORD — At the end of September, median single family home prices dropped to $623,000 on lower unit sales volume.

The median price at the end of September represents a 4% drop since the year prior. According to real estate transaction data provided by New York State, Stanford home prices hit a median of $650,000 for the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2025.

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