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The Millerton News - December 18, 2025

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Stanford residents seek answers on proposed Cold Spring elementary school closure

Stanford residents seek answers on proposed Cold Spring elementary school closure

Cold Spring Elementary School on Homan Road in Stanford.

Photo by Nathan Miller

STANFORD — A new citizen's advisory board is forming after locals' strong response to the Pine Plains Central School District's plans to close the elementary school in Stanford in an effort to "right-size" the district's facilities to match enrollment.

Stanford Town Hall will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. for residents interested in learning more about a newly formed committee that will guide the district in right-sizing plans. Dubbed the Building Utilization Advisory Committee, it was established earlier this year after parents in the district called for greater scrutiny for plans to shutter Cold Spring Early Learning Center on Homan Road in Stanford.

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Classifieds - February 26, 2026

Help Wanted

PART-TIME CARE-GIVER NEEDED: possibly LIVE-IN. Bright private STUDIO on 10 acres. Queen Bed, En-Suite Bathroom, Kitchenette & Garage. SHARON 407-620-7777.

The Salisbury Association’s Land Trust seeks part-time Land Steward: Responsibilities include monitoring easements and preserves, filing monitoring reports, documenting and reporting violations or encroachments, and recruiting and supervising volunteer monitors. The Steward will also execute preserve and trail stewardship according to Management Plans and manage contractor activity. Up to 10 hours per week, compensation commensurate with experience. Further details and requirements are available on request. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to info@salisburyassociation.org. The Salisbury Association is an equal opportunity employer.

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To save birds, plant for caterpillars

To save birds, plant for caterpillars

Fireweed attracts the fabulous hummingbird sphinx moth.

Photo provided by Wild Seed Project

You must figure that, as rough as the cold weather has been for us, it’s worse for wildlife. Here, by the banks of the Housatonic, flocks of dark-eyed juncos, song sparrows, tufted titmice and black-capped chickadees have taken up residence in the boxwood — presumably because of its proximity to the breakfast bar. I no longer have a bird feeder after bears destroyed two versions and simply throw chili-flavored birdseed onto the snow twice a day. The tiny creatures from the boxwood are joined by blue jays, cardinals and a solitary flicker.

These birds will soon enough be nesting, and their babies will require a nonstop diet of caterpillars. This source of soft-bodied protein makes up more than 90 percent of native bird chicks’ diets, with each clutch consuming between 6,000 and 9,000 caterpillars before they fledge. That means we need a lot of caterpillars if we want our bird population to survive.

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