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Construction crews from Scape Tech Landscape Technology removed existing stone pavers to prepare for upgrades to Veterans Park on Tuesday, April 21, in Millerton. Planned upgrades to the park include new stone pavers, improved lighting, asphalt work and the replacement of damaged furniture.
Photo by Nathan Miller
Construction crew members on scene said the work should be completed within two to three weeks. Village officials indicated they expect the project to be complete by Memorial Day in May.
Trustees finalized the years-long process for Veterans Park improvements in February. The board agreed to include repairs to the park’s existing stone walls as part of the job, while dropping other add-ons such as a stone veneer planter.
Construction crews work at preparing Veterans Park in downtown Millerton on Tuesday, April 21. Scape Tech Landscape Technology won the bid for proposed upgrades to the park, with a projected total cost of $240,548 to be paid in part with grant funding and unappropriated village funds.Photo by Nathan Miller
The renovations will include replacing the existing brick pavers, restoration to asphalt paving, additional lighting at the park and hardwood mulching. The project also includes a sidewalk extension along Route 44 in front of the NorthEast-Millerton Library and NBT Bank.
Trees and vegetation will remain in place, as will the stone wall. The park's asphalt paving, brick pavers and any broken furniture will be removed and replaced.
Board members said repairing the walls — which Trustee David Sherman said were built in the 1950s — would help prevent more costly repairs later. With the project supported by a $150,000 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant, the village will cover the remaining roughly $98,500 from unappropriated fund balance rather than take on additional debt. Mayor Jenn Najdek said the village has more than $400,000 in the fund balance and would still have close to $350,000 remaining after the expenditure.
Additional reporting contributed by Aly Morrissey.
Little leaguers run across Eddie Collins Memorial Park in Millerton for lunch, popcorn and ice cream at the pavilion during the Webutuck Little League season opening party on Sunday, April 12. The league has signed up 80 players for the 2026 season comprising six teams, including one tee-ball team, three baseball teams and two softball teams.
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The league has signed up 80 players across six teams — one tee-ball team, three baseball teams and two softball teams.
Photo by Nathan Miller
John Vielman, left, and his daughter Marcela sit on a float before taking off down Main Street for the Webutuck Little League season opening parade on Sunday, April 12.
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