Tilly Strauss

Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management to host Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Events on June 20th and September 19th at Dutchess County Department of Public Works, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY (access off of Route 44 to Burnett Boulevard).  Visit here for flyer.

Registration and $10 Prepayment Required

Please be prepared for wait times!

Open to Dutchess County Residents Only

Register online: www.dutchessny.gov/solidwaste or call (845) 463-6020

These events are partially funded by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

Acceptable Items:

Product Containers Marked:

“Warning”, “Hazardous”, “Flammable”, “Poisonous”, “Corrosive”

Photo chemicals, non-latex driveway sealer, pool chemicals, creosote, kerosene, flammable liquids, metal polish, turpentine, stains, varnishes, strippers, thinners, gasoline/oil mixture, brake fluid, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, adhesives, resins, solvents, oil & lead based paints (no latex!), mercury containing devices, computer monitors, CPU’s, fax machines, printers, TV’s, stereos, telephones, lithium & sealed lead acid batteries (no automotive!), fluorescent tubes.

Do Not Bring:

Waste in containers larger than 10 gallons, ammunition or explosives, asbestos products, latex driveway sealer and latex paint, building or construction debris, tires, furniture, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, propane or other flammable gas cylinders, radioactive materials, scrap metal, metal drums or empty containers, motor oil, car batteries, alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

Latex Paint – Add kitty litter or sawdust to dry out remaining paint, and then place the can in your regular trash.

AAA, AA, C, D, 9 Volt, and lantern batteries are regular household trash or bring to a rechargeable battery drop off

Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries and cell phones –Bring to a drop off location at a local retailer

Automotive Batteries and Motor Oil – Drop off at auto centers or local repair shop.

Medications –visit www.dutchessny.gov/solidwaste for drop off locations.

Registration and pre-payment for this HHW event is mandatory. We must receive your $10.00 registration fee no later than the Wednesday prior to event. No monies will be accepted at the collection site.

For more information: 845-463-6020 or www.dutchessny.gov/solidwaste

Please take notice that the Planning Board Meeting of May 13, 2020 is cancelled.

Town of North East Board of Assessment Review

Pursuant to § 508 & §525 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, shall hear and determine complaints in relation to assessments on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 between the hours of 3:00PM-5:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all complaints must be received by mail prior to May 27th.   Mail complaints to: Board of Assessment Review, 19 North Maple Ave., P.O. Box 771, Millerton, NY 12546 or for more information contact the Assessor at 518-789-3300, ne.assessor@taconic.net or https://townofnortheastny.gov/

The Board of Assessment Review will then file a copy of the determinations with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

John Crawford, Board Chairman

Town of North East Assessor’s Office

Contact ne.assessor@taconic.net

Pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, has completed the 2020 tentative assessment roll which will be available online at https://townofnortheastny.gov/

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Assessor will only be available to discuss assessment issues by phone at 845-373-7406 on Wednesday, May 13, 1:00PM-5:00PM; Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM-1:00PM; Wednesday, May 20, 9:00AM-1:00PM; and Tuesday, May 26, 4:00PM- 8:00PM.

Formal written complaints with respect to the assessments should be filed by mail prior to May 27, 2020, Grievance Day, and addressed to the Board of Assessment Review, 19 North Maple Ave., P.O. Box 771, Millerton, NY 12546.

Information on contesting an assessment is available from the Assessor or online at http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm

Katherine Johnson, Assessor

Millerton’s Earth Day

The Millerton/North East Climate Smart Task Force is delighted to announce that a website has been built to better inform our community about ways that we can Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink matters that will protect and enhance our environment.  Please visit http://millertonnewyork.com/Earth-Day
…interesting ideas, great resources and just plain FUN! It’s all about good health…for ourselves, our environment and our community.

If you’re driving through the Village this week, please take note of the daffodils along Main Street. Our merchants are celebrating Earth Day 2020 and showing Millerton’s creative resilience by giving us all an uplifting display of plucky yellow DAFFODILS.

Add this website to your book marks. It will be updated as more Climate Smart projects are underway. …and there will be times we’ll need your advice and ideas.

Stay well during this difficult time. Keep your spirits up and connected to this wonderful part of the world we live in.

THANK YOU for thinking about the health of our planet.

Please take notice that the Town of North East Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 22, 2020 is cancelled.