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Embracing a spirit of volunteerism, Millbrook area residents explored opportunities during a Volunteer Fair at the Millbrook Library on Saturday, March 15.
Photo by Leila Hawken
MILLBROOK — A Volunteer Fair held at The Millbrook Library on Saturday, March 15, drew a diverse representation of Millbrook area residents willing to learn more about how they can help.
Fourteen nonprofit organizations, large and small, brought displays, hand-out literature and representatives ready to answer questions. The interest was strong as visitors circulated to find just the right match for their interests and abilities to fit with an appropriate opportunity.
“You’re the people I wanted to see,” said one visitor to the booth of Literacy Connections. “How do I get involved,” she asked.
Other organizations offered opportunities to volunteer with animal care, emergency response, environmental programs, food programs, health and wellness, the library, emergency services and more. Volunteer service can be short term, such as helping with an event or date-specific project, or a longer-term program of continuing service, such as assisting with a program’s continuing needs. Whether short term or longer, volunteerism has many rewards.
“It’s a fun organization,” said Angels of Light volunteer Jane Burdis.
The Millbrook Fire Department brought a fire truck along to attract volunteers, whether as firefighters, or as associate members who help with special events and department activities.
For a young person, training available through volunteering provides invaluable early credentials in preparation for high school, college or a future career, or for a senior, sharing abilities to help others is key to purposeful later years.To contact any of these organizations or learn more about volunteer service, go to that organizations’s website.
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Legal Notices 3/20/25
Mar 19, 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A STATUTORY INSTALLMENT BOND OF THE TOWN OF NORTH EAST, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF ACQUISITION OF HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT FOR SAID TOWN, TO WIT:
2026 International Model HV507 SFA 4 x 4 Cab & Chassis with Plow, Wing and Combination Dump Body/Spreader
WHEREAS, this Board desires to authorize a Statutory Installment Bond for the financing of the purchase of a 2026 International Model HV507 SFA 4 x 4 Cab & Chassis with Plow, Wing and Combination Dump Body/Spreader (hereinafter “the Equipment”); and
WHEREAS, this Board, by resolution, authorized the purchase of the Equipment per the Onondaga Bid #109-14.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of North East, Dutchess County, New York as follows:
Section 1. The maximum estimated cost of the Equipment, including incidental expenses to be incurred in connection therewith, is $323,977.84.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the purchase is as follows: (a) by the issuance of a General Obligation Statutory Installment Bond of the Town of North East, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law in the maximum amount of $168,000.00; and by the expenditure of $155,977.84 from the 2025 Highway Fund.
Section 3. The Statutory Installment Bond will be dated on a date to be determined by the Town Supervisor, and will mature no more than four (4) years following the date of execution of the Bond with prepayment received and will bear interest in the name of the Town of North East by the Town Supervisor and by the Town Clerk and will be sealed with the Corporate Seal of the Town of North East.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid object or purpose is fifteen (15) years, pursuant to Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is further determined that the maximum maturity of the Bond herein authorized will not exceed four (4) years.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of North East, Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of, and interest on, such Bond as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on, such Bond becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on, such Bond as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of, and to sell, Bond Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the Statutory Installment Bond herein authorized, including renewals of such Note is hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor, the Chief Fiscal Officer. Such Notes shall be of such terms, form and content, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such Bond of sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the Bond are hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor, who shall advertise such Bond for sale, conduct the sale, and award the Bond in such a manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of the delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of Municipal Bonds. The receipt of the Town Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The Town Supervisor shall be authorized to execute any and all documents and to perform any and all steps necessary to obtain financing incident to this purchase.
Section 8. This Resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this Resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 9. The validity of such Bond, and Bond Anticipation Notes, may be contested only if:
(1) Such Bond is authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
(2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this Resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication, or
(3) Such Bond is authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 10. This action is a Type II action pursuant to Part 617 of the Rules and Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
Section 11. This Resolution shall take effect immediately pursuant to Section 35.00(5)(2), and shall be published, in full, in the official paper, together with a Notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call on March 13, 2025 which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Kennan Aye
Councilwoman Morrison
Aye
Councilman Fedele Aye
Councilwoman Winkler Aye
Councilman Mayville Aye
The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted March 13, 2025.
Elizabeth Strauss,
Town Clerk
03-20-25
ABSTRACT
By resolution dated March 10, 2025, the Amenia Fire District has approved a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to utilize reserve funds to purchase firefighting structual gear in the amount of up to $60,000.00, utilizing funds from the Capital Reserve Fund. Any person desiring a mandatory vote on the issue must file a properly executed and sufficient petition within thirty days of the date of publication of this notice. Dated: Amenia NY, March 20, 2025
Dawn Marie Klingner, District Secretary
03-20-25
Legal Notice
Notice of formation of Faithwell Farms And Wellbeing Center, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/26/24. Office in Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 86, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Millbrook Continental Corp, located at 18 Alden Pl, Millbrook, NY 12545, is applying for a Liquor License with the New York State Liquor Authority to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption.
Any objections should be directed to the New York State Liquor Authority at 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY 12210.
Applicant: Millbrook Continental Corp
Address: 18 Alden Pl, Millbrook, NY 12545
03-20-25
03-27-25
LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 11, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice.
Dated: Amenia, New York, March 11, 2025.
Dawn Marie Klingner
Town Clerk
BOND RESOLUTION DATED March 10, 2025.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,902,850 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF AMENIA, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF WATER DISTRICT #1, IN THE TOWN OF AMENIA, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
Class of objects or purposes: Construction of improvements to and reconstruction of elements of the water system required for regulatory compliance, reliability, and long-term sustainability for Water District #1
Maximum estimated cost: $3,902,850
Amount of obligations to be issued: $3,902,850 bonds
SEQRA status: Type II Action. SEQRA compliance materials on file in the office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during regular office hours by appointment
03-20-25
Legal Notice
Self Destruct Sequence Tattoo LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 1/14/2025. Off. Loc. : Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 21 Merry Hill Rd, Poughkeepsie NY 12603. Primary business location is 21 West Main Street, Pawling NY, 12564. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.
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Legal Notice
THIS RESOLUTION published herewith has been adopted on the 13th day of March, 2025, and the validity of the Obligations authorized by such Resolution may be hereafter contested only if such Obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North East is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this Notice, or such Obligations were not authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Christopher Kennan
Supervisor
Town of North East
03-20-25
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review.
This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessments of each parcel that will appear on the tentative assessment roll of the Town of Amenia. The Tentative Assessment Roll will be filed on or before May 1, 2025.
The information may be reviewed online at gis.dutchessny.gov/parcelaccess/ on May 1, 2025. Alternativley, data can be viewed at the Assessor’s office, Amenia Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY. Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Appointments will be necessary. For an appointment, please contact the office at 845-373-8860 x 104.
Donna DiPippo
Assessor
Town of Amenia
03-13-25
03-20-25
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Town of North East on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the North East Town Hall, 19 N. Maple Ave., Millerton, NY at 7:45 PM or as soon thereafter as possible on the application of Irondale Development Corp. and Irving Farm Land Development for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Line Alteration on Tax Parcel #7271-00-171494 located at 6020-6024 Route 22, Millerton, NY and Tax Parcel #7271-09-131558 located at 6044 Route 22, Millerton, NY in the HB3 Zoning District of the Town of North East.
The above application is open for inspection at the Town Hall or via email. Please request a copy by emailing the Planning Board office at pb@townofnortheastny.gov or calling 518-789-3300, Ext. 608.
Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing relating thereto may be filed with the Board at such hearing. Dated: March 13, 2024
Dale Culver
Chairman,
Planning Board
03-20-25
TOWN OF NORTHEAST ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel for the tentative assessment roll of the Town of North East which will be filed on May 1, 2025.
The information may be reviewed with the Assessor. For an appointment, please call 518-789-3300 ext.605.
Katherine Johnson, Assessor
03-13-25
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Classifieds 3/20/25
Mar 19, 2025
Motorcycles
2023 Honda Rebel: 300 ABS, 2500 miles, perfect condition. Asking $5200. XL Jacket, Helmet sold separately. 860-992-2900.
Help Wanted
Love tennis? Join our team at Wyantenuck Country Club in Great Barrington!: Tennis shop attendant position offering competitive pay, fun work environment, and playing privileges included. Position offered May 15th through September 15th from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Position includes assisting club members, handling phone inquiries, keeping the area clean, welcoming and fun. Please call Jennie at 413-528-0350 or email jen@wyantenuck.org to apply or for details.
Employment Opportunities: Wyantenuck Country Club is seeking staff for the 2025 season. Want to work in a beautiful setting with a great team? Full and Part-Time Employment available. Positions Available; Bartenders, Dishwashers, Line Cooks, Waitstaff. Bartender position starts end of March; Dishwasher, Line Cook and Waitstaff positions available the end of April. Please email: brandon@wyantenuck.org or call 413-528-0350.
Employment Opportunities: Wyantenuck Country Club is a private club. Want to join our team? Full Time position available. Position Available; Head Waitstaff Position available the end of April. Please email: brandon@wyantenuck.org or call 413-528-0350.
Plumbing/Heating Technicians & Appliance Installers: Decker & Beebe 404 Ashley Falls Rd, North Canaan is looking for skilled/licensed technicians with strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Our team values expertise, dedication and craftsmanship. We offer competitive hourly wages with overtime opportunities, bonuses, health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with company matching after a probationary period. Email resumes to sgrant@DeckerandBeebe.com or Call Steph for an interview now, 860-824-5467.
Responsible person to work on a small Angus farm: Duties include feeding, cleaning, fencing, or terrain. Will train the right person. 518-821-9804.
Services Offered
Grateful Gardens: is a woman owned and operated fine gardening company. We are now taking on new clients for the 2025 season. If you were less than thrilled with your gardens last year, get in our schedule now before it’s too late. Dedicating ourselves to designing and planting gardens that are full of annual and perennial color. No chemicals, gardens built to attract bees and butterflies. Design, planting, maintenance, pruning. Call or text 413-717-8727 or email gratefulgardens85@yahoo.com.
Hector Pacay Service: House Remodeling, Landscaping, Lawn mowing, Garden mulch, Painting, Gutters, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Tree work, Brush removal, Fence, Patio, Carpenter/decks, Masonry. Spring and Fall Cleanup. Commercial & Residential. Fully insured. 845-636-3212.
Antiques, Collectibles
MID CENTURY FURNITURE WANTED:1950’s-1970’s designer modern furniture and lighting. Danish, French, Italian and American design. Eames, Knoll, Herman Miller, Nakashima, Wegner, Noguchi Etc. Buying Vintage Porsche cars any condition. Open Air Modern 718.383.6465 info@openairmodern.com.
Real Estate
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.
Houses For Rent
MT RIGA Two Bedroom LAKEFRONT: Log cabin. Private beach, canoes and kayaks. $1350/Week. 585-355-5245.
Sharon Rentals: 1b/1b home on a private lake. Avail 4/1/25. Yearly. $2750/Furnished, weekly housekeeping, garbage, water, ground maint. included. utilities addtl. 860-309-4482.
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The Dutchess County mobile health unit parked at the rail trail parking lot on Wednesday, March 12, to provide vaccinations and help patients schedule appointments with healthcare providers.
Photo by Krista A. Briggs
MILLERTON — When in need of health services, patients generally find their way to providers, but on March 12, providers came to patients on Mobile Health Day.
Mobile Health Day — a collaboration between the North East Community Center, the Dutchess County Department of Health, and Sun River Health of Amenia — provided the public with the opportunity to receive vaccinations and health/medical screenings and to schedule medical appointments.
While the offerings were limited, the services on tap that day are much-needed in the region, which lacks a sufficient number of health providers and clinics.The NECC already provides transportation for those in need to pharmacies and doctor’s offices.
NECC’s mobile health day was an attempt to connect the public with easy-to-access care at Dutchess County’s mobile health unit, a large van parked a few doors down from the NECC at the rail trail parking lot on South Center Street.
“The health care desert we experience in northeast Dutchess County can be felt by all our neighbors, who often have to drive increasingly far distances to access the health care they need,” said Cheri Johnson, who serves as the NECC’s marketing and outreach coordinator. “While NECC’s transportation program provides approximately 2,800 free rides per year to those needing transport to medical appointments, this now-monthly gathering of mobile healthcare providers is a great way to bring medical services right into the heart of our community where we need them the most.”
Nurse practitioner Barbara Lopez-Heffernan, who was on-site that day, is bilingual in English and Spanish. Should a patient arrive who isn’t fluent in either tongue, a translation service LanguageLine, is available for those in need.
Lopez-Heffernan, who works with the Department of Health, conveyed that being able to converse with her patients in whatever language they speak fosters a sense of comfort, especially for nervous patients, and helps build patient-practitioner connections. “It’s important to reach patients where they’re at,” she said. “I tell my patients I’m here for you.”
Among the services offered that day included testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, and blood pressure checks along with informational pamphlets. “I triage, refer or treat,” said Lopez-Heffernan.
Sun River Health in Amenia had a table set up inside the NECC where information was provided and answers were given to questions about services.
In addition to the NECC and the Department of Health, Sharon’s Hospital’s Diaper Connections was also around with a generous supply of disposable diapers to provide to patrons in need. Diaper Connections, which is primarily privately funded, has received some grant monies. The organization serves approximately 85 children per month, and about 85% of families with newborns have diaper needs.
According to Candy Osborn, RN, of Sharon Hospital, about 85% of new parents have diaper needs with the birth of a newborn for a variety of reasons. Income is a factor, but sometimes parents are just not properly prepared.
An inflatable welcomed the public to Mobile Health Day on March 12 at the rail trail parking lot, just down the street from the NECC, one of the event’s sponsors.Photo by Krista A. Briggs
“I really feel a lot of families don’t know the resources,” Osborn said. “No judgment here. If you have a need, you have a need.” Osborn conveyed that about 40% to 50% of families with diaper needs in the first month of a newborn’s life return for additional supplies thereafter.
“Mobile Health Day was an excellent way to serve all members of our community, and a large number of people took advantage of the offerings made by North East Community Center, Dutchess County Health Department, Sharon Hospital’s Diaper Connections, and Sun River Health of Amenia,” said Johnson. “We look forward to continuing to provide these resources and are excited for our next mobile health event on April 9 at the South Center Street rail trail parking lot in Millerton.”
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