Milan
Milan Town Board Opens Bids for New Town Hall Roof
The town reviewed seven bids ranging from $56,000 to $248,000 for the roof replacement.
Barrett and Hodge Make Their Cases in Assembly Primary
The Democratic candidates for Assembly District 106 discussed housing, affordability, energy costs, and the tone of a heated campaign.
Voter’s Guide to the June 23 Primaries
Early voting begins Saturday, June 13, for the June 23 primaries, with voters in Dutchess and Columbia counties choosing nominees for federal and state offices. This guide explains who is on the ballot, the key voting deadlines, and how to cast a ballot. There are four ways to vote: early mail ballot, absentee ballot, in…
Superintendent Timm Details Contingency Plans if School Budget Fails Again
Unless a majority approves the revised budget on June 16, the Pine Plains Central School District may have to eliminate staff positions, sports programs, or extracurricular activities.
Milan Rededicates Rowe Cemetery to Honor Revolutionary War Soldiers
The ceremony connected the nation’s 250th anniversary to five local soldiers and a historic burial ground whose oldest headstone predates the United States.
Camp Signed Agreement for Route 199 Flock Cameras
Mirror Lake Retreat’s director said the camp allowed the license plate readers on its Milan property but was surprised by where they were installed.
Pine Plains School Board Cuts $300K From Failed Budget, Preps Contingency Plan
The revised spending plan will return to voters June 16. If it fails, the district could be forced to weigh deeper cuts to athletics, pre-K, and staffing.
Milan Weighs Tighter Rules for Short-Term Rentals
The Town Board kept a public hearing open and is expected to take up the proposed law again June 15.
Volunteers Track the Roe Jan’s Health
Since 2016, residents across the 230-square-mile watershed have collected monthly water samples to help detect changes tied to climate, development, and runoff.
Board of Education Candidates, Superintendent Field Tough Questions at Stanford Grange Forum
Three candidates running for two seats faced questions over budget cuts, declining enrollment and possible school consolidation ahead of the May 19 vote.
Dutchess County Passes Law to Cut Single-Use Waste From Restaurants
The measure would require food businesses to provide disposable utensils, condiment packets, and similar items only by request.
Milan Planning Board to Inspect Proposed Eight-Lot Subdivision on Cold Spring Hill
The board also approved a two-lot subdivision, authorized timber harvesting, and discussed workforce housing plans for a new farm.
Pine Plains School Officials Warn of Deeper Cuts if Voters Reject Budget
The district’s $40.8 million spending plan already includes $491,000 in reductions. District officials said if voters reject the budget, the district could face more cuts to programs, sports, and extracurriculars.
Meet the Pine Plains Central School District Board of Education Candidates
Three candidates vie for two seats on the school board. The election is May 19.
Milan Officials Question Placement of Flock Safety Cameras
Dutchess County officials say the two cameras are on private property, but town officials, residents, and county property records raise questions about where they were installed.
Seymour Smith Can Accommodate Cold Spring Students, Principal Says
Members of Pine Plains Central School District’s Building Utilization Advisory Committee toured the Academy Street building April 30 as the district considers whether to shutter Cold Spring Early Learning Center next year.
The New Pine Plains Herald Wins Four New York Press Association Awards
Editor-in-Chief Patrick Grego earned two first-place honors for reporting on rural emergency medical coverage and a profile of former Stanford Supervisor Wendy Burton.
Milan Sets Hearing on Short-Term Rental Safety Law
Officials also approved emergency court clerk coverage and continued work on revisions to the town’s zoning ordinance.
Louise Ann Odak, 96
Louise Ann Odak of Milan died on April 9. She was 96. Odak was born on Sept. 8, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She married Thomas Odak in 1966, and moved to the Odak farm in Milan, where they raised cattle and horses. Her husband was also the manager of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, where she…
Dutchess County Legislature Uses Eminent Domain to Acquire Easement in Milan
The manager of the property said he supports the project to replace the M-20 Bridge but missed getting the easement agreement, prompting the county’s move.
Dutchess County Legislature Votes to Cap County Gas Tax as Fuel Prices Rise
Pending state approval, the temporary measure would limit Dutchess’ sales tax on gasoline and highway diesel to the first $3 of a gallon’s price from June 1 through Dec. 1.
Overnight Fire in Milan Engulfs Garage, Ignites Vehicles
About 60 firefighters responded late Wednesday night to a fully involved garage fire on Mountain Lane as crews worked for hours to protect a nearby home and extinguish the blaze.
Good Medicine: What You Should Know About AI Health Advice
The best use of chatbots for medical help is limited: getting wellness tips, clarifying medical terms, or generating a list of questions to streamline clinical appointments.
Herald Hires Shuchi Shah as Staff Reporter
The nonprofit newspaper’s new full-time reporter brings training in data, public records and local accountability journalism as the Herald reaches a new milestone in its growth.
Ruptured Beaver Dam Sends Floodwaters Across Taconic State Parkway
In addition to causing flash flooding and spreading debris along Academy Hill Road, the breach drained a biodiverse 8-acre pond in Milan.
George O. White, 70
George O. White of Milan died on March 28. He was 70. Born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Sharon, Conn., he was the son of George White and Alice Wendover (VanEchaute) White. He grew up in Milan and attended the Pine Plains Central School District. White worked for many years at STAMP, Inc., in Rhinebeck…
A Guide to Local Food Pantries
A practical guide to where residents can find pantries and how neighbors can support them.
Meeting in Milan Advances EMS Pilot Program for Northern Dutchess
Officials and EMS leaders from eight rural towns explored the possibility of partnering with the ambulance agency to improve response times and expand coverage.
Car Accident Victim Requests Action from Milan Town Board
After colliding with a truck while turning from North Road, Debra Vespa is calling for multiway stop signs at all intersections on Academy Hill Road.
Hard Choices for Pine Plains School Board: Will Voters Support Piercing the Tax Cap?
Unless it makes cuts before April 21, the board will need a 60% supermajority to approve a tax levy that is 4.19% higher than the state allows.