Pine Plains Timber Harvest Moves Closer to Approval After Public Hearing
The plan calls for removing 426 trees from 42 acres of a 78-acre property, while the Planning Board also advanced proposals on Beach Road, Skunks Misery Road, and Church Street.
Arts
Obituaries
Robert Charles Parsons, 79
Robert Charles Parsons of Ancram died on Aug. 19. He was 79. Parsons was born on June 20,…
Sue Near, 69
Sue Near of Pine Plains died on Aug. 26. She was 69. Near was born on Nov. 20,…
Glenn W. Dort Sr., 75
Glenn W. Dort Sr. of Elizaville died on July 18 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash…
Michael H. Launhardt, 77
Michael H. Launhardt died on Aug. 19. He was 77. Launhardt was born on Sept. 15, 1948, in…
Daniele Casazza Braham, 47
Capt. Daniele Casazza Braham, USN, of Temecula, Calif., died on July 19. The cause was cancer. She was…
Community
Understanding Grief: Loss is Deeply Personal and Can Carry Medical Risks
For many years, grief was expected to follow a defined path. Now, experts believe that people need to learn to live with a loss, instead of trying to get over it.
In Rural Northern Dutchess, Parents Navigate Patchwork Child Care Options
At an Aug. 19 forum in Pine Plains, families, providers, employers, and elected officials described a system of long drives, waitlists, and informal arrangements as Dutchess County prepares a state-backed expansion.
Milan Community Day Brings Residents Together
About 150 people gathered at Milan Rec Park for music, dancing, a classic car show, and recognition of residents’ contributions to the town.
