Town surplus, SEQR, Bob Runge, library tech

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library.

January 17, 1935

Town Has $198.32 At End Of Year

The Town of North East received a total of $6,899.16 and spent $6,700.84 in the year just ended, leaving an unexpended balance of $198.32 in the treasury as of December 31, 1934, according to the annual report of Supervisor Frank L. Minor.

Fifteen-Year-Old Girl Prepares Lunches For 200 At Roeliff Jansen Central School

To prepare luncheon for two hundred people, including students and members of the faculty, was the assignment given to a fifteen-year-old girl the day Roeliff Jansen Central School in the Town of Copake reopened after the holiday recess. The girl was Miss Shirley Knickerbocker.

Miss Joyce House, head of the [text unreadable] who ordinarily supervises operation of the cafeteria was unable to return on the opening day of school because of inclement weather, and the when the situation became known to principal Dana Roblee a plan was devised to provide lunches for those who rely on the cafeteria.

This meant the purchasing of supplies and actual preparation of sandwiches, cocos, milk and broth, all of which were on the menu for that particular day.

Shirley planned the menu, estimated the amount of food required, put in the order and received the supplies from a local store. In addition, she did a major share of the actual preparation of the food, and the whole program was carried out so smoothly and many were unaware that the meal had not been prepared under the supervision of Miss House.

January 8 1976

Environmental Quality Law To Be Discussed

The controversial State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) will be discussed at an open meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center in Millbrook.

The new law requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement on any local government decision which will significantly effect [sic] the environment. It has been approved by the New York State Legislature and will take effect in June 1976.

Athlete of the Week: Robert Runge

“Reliable” Robert Runge has definitely lived up to his nickname thus far this season. The senior captain of the Webutuck Warrior basketball squad has led his team in every one of the 4 games they’ve played with the qualities that really count on the court: good defense, hustle, high-percentage shooting, and strong rebounding.

Bob is the son of the Rev. Robert and Alice Runge and lives in Smithfield with his family. The ever-smiling, ever-relaxed Runge said he hopes to play a lot of hoop when he gets on the college scene.

January 11, 2001

Town Now Has Powerful Ally: State Attorney General Joins North East Landfill Suit

NORTH EAST — Because of unsuccessful attempts at a voluntary agreement, the town of North East will continue with its federal lawsuit concerning the old town landfill.

But now the town has the support of the office of New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer (AG), which has recently joined the suit on behalf of the town, according to Town Supervisor Dave Sherman.

As Trucks Roll on Sidewalk, Officials Are Concerned About Key Intersection

MILLERTON- The issue of school safety generally conjures up images of students with weapons or kids dealing drugs in the boys’ room.

But a village intersection has caught the eye of local officials who fear that children who are coming and going from Millerton Elementary School might be hit by a truck.

“It’s a real safety issue,” said Beverly Gordon, who sits on the village board of trustees. “The state really messed up when they engineered this project.”

At issue is the tight intersection of routes 22 and 44 and the many semi-tractor trailer trucks that negotiate it every day. Trucks headed west on Route 44 (Main Street) have a difficult time turning left onto Route 22 south.

NE Library Gets Tech Upgrade

Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the North East-Millerton Library has installed four Gateway computers, a contact server and a laser printer for residents to utilize.

Originally, the Gates Foundation only offered the town of North East a discount on the purchase of these computers. According to the foundation’s calculations, the library was not eligible for the grant because it did not fall within the targeted economic circle. However, Library Director Margaret Quick wrote a two-page appeal, highlighting the fact that the inclusion of areas of Connecticut in the figures created a skewed perception of income levels.

After one month, Ms. Quick was pleased to find that the foundation had considered her appeal and would be willing to provide the grant for her library.