Salisbury
LATEST NEWS
Sandisfield voters will decide on $4 million operating budget year at town meeting
Voters in the community of around 1,000 are faced with a $4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025, up over $230,000 or 6%, from the year prior. $1.6 million of the budget is for Sandisfield’s share of the Farmington River Regional School District, up over $83,000 or 5% from the year before. The line item for vocational-technical students is more than doubling from around $29,000 in FY24 to $80,000 in this year’s budget. Residents will also be asked to decide on whether to add a new commercial tent camping bylaw to existing zoning ordinances in an effort to regulate tent camping and glamping on private properties. A two-thirds majority is required for passage. You can find the full warrant here. The meeting starts at 10 in the town fire house.
North East Board lauds Habitat’s plan for affordable home; town garage move set
MILLERTON — Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County (HHDC) gave the Town of North East board a progress report on plans to complete construction of a new affordable home in the town by year end. Maureen Lashlee, chief executive officer of HHDC, began a report by thanking the board...
Quarry rescue saves Rippy
NORTH CANAAN, Conn. — Rippy the terrier mix was found deep in Minerals Technologies’ quarry on Lower Road Tuesday, May 7. After getting spooked on a Saturday afternoon walk, Rippy dashed away from his handler and was lost. Animal Control Officer Lyndsay Burr was notified Monday by a pedestrian who heard barking coming from the quarry.
School Budget, Board Candidates and Propositions Up for Vote on May 21
Residents of the Pine Plains Central School District will weigh in on the Board of Education’s proposed 2024-2025 budget on May 21. Voters will determine whether to authorize a 3.5 percent increase from last year, bringing the total budget to $37,689,744, along with a tax levy hike of 3.24 percent.
Budding Writers Shine in Young Writers Contest
The Friends of the Pine Plains Library announced the winners of the Young Writers Contest, open to students in grades six to twelve in the Pine Plains Central School District. Celebrating its 10th year, the contest has awarded over $10,000 since its inception. Founded in 2005, Friends of the Pine...
CT man seriously injured in Route 4 crash involving two motorcycles
A Connecticut man was transported to a hospital via LifeStar following a crash involving two motorcycles on Route 4 in Goshen on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported just after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Beach Hill Road, according to Connecticut State Police and the state Department of Transportation. State police said a Harley-Davidson driven by a 68-year-old Suffield man was ...
Millerton appoints recreation director, plans summer camp
MILLERTON — This summer will mark the return of a recreation program aimed at providing children with a six-week program at Eddie Collins Park. The Village of Millerton, with support from the Town of North East, will run a program from July 1 to Aug. 9. The Village has...
DOG PEOPLE to Open Great Barrington Public Theater's Summer Season
Great Barrington Public Theater will start its season with world premiere of Dog People, by Leigh Strimbeck a fun and revealing day in the park with two rescue dogs and a human pair who could use a playday off leash. At the heart of its mission, Great Barrington Public Theater...
Pine Plains February recorded real estate sales
During the month of February Dutchess County recorded only four real estate transactions in Pine Plains – two residential, one mobile home and a restaurant. The sale of Lia’s Mountain House Restaurant was finally recorded at $625,000. The new owners plan on launching it as a catering and event venue. One of the first parties planned will be the iconic NECC Chef and Farmer Brunch on Sunday, July 21.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.