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Playing koi

Playing koi

Fish selected during the koi harvest at Broccoli Hall Farm on Saturday, Oct. 10, are transferred to a holding tank by Liam Dugan, who assisted John Clark of Northeastern Aquatics of Rhinebeck, New York. The annual event at the home of Maxine Paetro sorts the fish to further her goal over the past twenty years to genetically encourage the “Elusive Kishusui” koi. In Japanese, “shusui” translates to “Autumn Sunset” and “ki” means “yellow,” a desirable coloration trait being pursued by Paetro.

Photo by Leila Hawken

Fish selected during the koi harvest at Broccoli Hall Farm on Saturday, Oct. 10, are transferred to a holding tank by Liam Dugan, who assisted John Clark of Northeastern Aquatics of Rhinebeck, New York. The annual event at the home of Maxine Paetro sorts the fish to further her goal over the past twenty years to genetically encourage the “Elusive Kishusui” koi. In Japanese, “shusui” translates to “Autumn Sunset” and “ki” means “yellow,” a desirable coloration trait being pursued by Paetro.

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NorthEast-Millerton Library representatives had mini-axe throwing and a goody dispenser for visitors at Millerton’s Festival of Frights held on Halloween night.

Photo by Nathan Miller

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Trick-or-treaters depart a home on Simmons Street after picking up candy.

Franklin Avenue frights

Franklin Avenue frights

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend upon downtown Millbrook to collect candy on Halloween this past Saturday, Oct. 31. The village is a popular destination for trick-or-treaters across rural Dutchess County due to its walkability. In an effort to bring down costs for village residents, Millbrook operates a community candy drive that distributes thousands of pieces of candy to village residents to hand out at Halloween.

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Hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend upon downtown Millbrook to collect candy on Halloween this past Saturday, Oct. 31. The village is a popular destination for trick-or-treaters across rural Dutchess County due to its walkability. In an effort to bring down costs for village residents, Millbrook operates a community candy drive that distributes thousands of pieces of candy to village residents to hand out at Halloween.

An oyster, snoopy, and the Michelin man pause at the corner of Church and Reservoir drive in Millbrook amid a night of trick-or-treating.Photo by Santi Slade

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