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The Sharon Playhouse opens its 2026 MainStage season June 19, with “Swingtime Canteen,” a rousing celebration of the songs, spirit and resilience of WWII. Created by Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci and Charles Busch, the production features popular hit songs from the 1940’s and is directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Carl Andress, with choreography by Krystyna Resavy and music direction by Eric Thomas Johnson. Runs through July 5. Tickets at sharonplayhouse.org

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Notice of Formation of GREEN VILLAGE CONTRACTORS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the NYS Department of State (SSNY) on 05/15/2026. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Tomas Tun Ico 766 Old Route 22 Amenia, NY 12501 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Friends, neighbors remember NECC co-founder Sam Busselle

Friends and colleagues of the late Sam Busselle gathered at his home on Sunday, Aug. 30, to give and hear testimony about his lifelong mission to make Millerton and northern Dutchess County a better place.

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MILLERTON — Sam Busselle’s half century of life and work in the Millerton community was celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 30, by friends, family members and colleagues who gathered to remember him as someone with boundless imagination and a relentless push to make the community a better place.

Busselle, who died on July 31 at the age of 86, was a Millerton resident for 50 years and cofounded with Wendy Curtis what became the North East Community Center, a nonprofit that addresses social service needs in the local community and northern Dutchess County.

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New apartments coming to North East business district after site plan approval

A former office building on Route 44 will soon be the first apartment complex in North East’s business district.

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MILLERTON — New apartments are coming to North East’s business district along Route 44 after Planning Board members approved site plan documents.

Lilly Simons and her mother, Lauren, presented plans to convert a building that was once a restaurant and then an office building on Route 44 across from North East Ford. Simons plans to turn the building into an eight-unit apartment complex with five one-bedroom apartments, two two-bedroom apartments and a single studio.

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Public forum on Flock cameras set for September

Dutchess County’s top law enforcement officials will hold a public forum on their use of surveillance technology manufactured by Flock Safety on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Town Hall.

The forum, hosted by County Legislator Eric Alexander, will include District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati.

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Upcoming ‘Affordability Fair’ in Amenia highlights cost-cutting options

AMENIA — In the midst of the ongoing affordability crisis, Amenia’s upcoming town meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, will double as an affordability fair.

Organized by local politicians and businesses, the fair will bring residents and local businesses together to highlight discounts already available in the community.

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