Category: Sherman

Obituary, Neil E. Pilch

Pine Plains, NY – Neil E. Pilch, 81, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. He was born on November 25, 1937, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Pilch) Hay. He attended schools in Gaylordsville and New Milford, CT….

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Obituary, Steven Francis Manzino

Steven Francis Manzino, 56, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. A resident of Holmes, NY since 1996, and formerly of Somers, NY, he was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on July 15, 1962, and…

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Be a Better Gardener, To See Like a Bee

To See Like a Bee Orange hawkweed, Hieracium aurantiacum appears somewhat unexciting to the human eye, but its ultraviolet extravaganza is an irresistible invitation to bees.    By Thomas Christopher Next spring, I plan to replace a large part of my…

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Pets of The Week, Sam and Monday

Sam: Sam is a handsome, Australian Cattle dog (Red Heeler) who would really like to find an active family with no other pets. Sam loves to play ball and swim. If you are an experienced dog owner and would like a…

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Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People

  Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People Residents of various backgrounds and ages, both full-time and weekenders, are drawn to this Fairfield County town for the…

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Pets of The Week: Slim and Cats and Kittens

Slim: Slim is a happy boy who likes to play, but is also just as content relaxing by your side for petting & affection.  He is very intelligent and enjoys going for a walk and rides in the car. Slim is looking for a loving home to…

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Pets of The Week, Garrison and Elmwood

Garrison: Garrison is not only handsome, but he is super sweet! He doesn’t understand why he’s here and just wants to be someone’s special boy. Stop by and take Garrison for a walk any day 10-3. He’ll be happy to meet…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, Native Plants: Tangible Attributes

Native Plants: Tangible Attributes By Thomas Christopher   Donna Wiley, the Formal Garden Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center, has an answer for the many gardeners who believe that native plants are suited only to naturalistic plantings, that they are too wild…

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Pets of The Week: Maria, Kimba & Kenza

Maria:  Beautiful Maria cannot believe that nobody has taken her home yet! She was loved and taken home by one of our kennel workers, but alas he had to move and travel a lot so he had to return her to us….

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Be a Better Gardener, Garden Tool Maintenance: A Gratifying Autumn Activity  

Garden Tool Maintenance: A Gratifying Autumn Activity   Maintain garden tools at the end of the season to ensure easy digging next spring. By Thomas Christopher Pretty soon, I’ll be hanging up my spade and shovel for the season. Before I do, though, I’ll want to…

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Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Munro, Parris & Vitarello To Perform for Hunt Hill Farm Benefit

Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Munro, Parris & Vitarello To Perform for Hunt Hill Farm Benefit The Super Session – 3 Musicians – 1 Great Afternoon of Music   New Milford, CT Oct 10th – Three amazing nationally renowned musicians Doug Munro,…

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Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 250 PM EDT Sat Oct 13 2018 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ039>041-043-047-048-051-054-058-061-063- 066-083-084-VTZ013>015-141000- /O.CON.KALY.FR.Y.0005.181014T0600Z-181014T1300Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Western Albany- Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess-Southeast…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement: Construction Equipment Operator II-Mechanic

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement: Construction Equipment Operator II-Mechanic Title: Construction Equipment Operator II-Mechanic Recruitment Number: 2018-00000048 Last File Date: 10/12/2018 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still…

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