2023 recap

A year for infrastructure in Washington and Millbrook

A year for infrastructure in Washington and Millbrook

Sheriff Kirk Imperati is beneath the umbrella, Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is standing next to him, and Rabbi Mendy Moschkia is on the ladder helping to add the lit candles to the menorah in Millbrook Dec. 10, 2023, the first Sunday after the start of Hanukkah.

Photo By Judith O’Hara Balfe

Water and wastewater

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation awarded the Village of Millbrook a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant of $1,837,500 toward the upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant, or about a quarter of the expected $7.35 million cost. A 30-year, 0% interest loan will cover the rest.

The replacement of the South Millbrook sewer pump is estimated to cost $325,000-$350,000. The pump is already purchased; the village is now waiting for the generator. The installation is expected to be done in the first quarter of 2024.

Sidewalks and accessibility

The first phases of sidewalk replacement on Franklin Avenue are 90% completed, and are expected to be done this spring. In May, new trees will be planted. The sidewalk replacement on the north end of Franklin will follow the same process, starting with applications for grants and funding.

The Town of Washington received a grant for $100,000 for the Recreation Department building at the Town Park, for accessibility and HVAC updates for year-round senior activities, including two accessible parking spots, a new walkway/accessible ramp and a new accessible door.

Environment

The town and village worked together to install an electric charging station at Washington Town Hall. The station officially opened in August 2023.

The village and town joined with neighboring Clinton to create a Natural Resources Inventory of the area, with help from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County and the state Department of Environmental Conservation. It will provide useful information for planning and zoning decisions, said Washington Town Supervisor Gary Ciferri.

Bennett Park

The east section of Bennett Park, which boasts hiking, biking and walking trails, opened Sunday, Nov. 5. The eastern section comprises less than half of the completed 32-acre park planned for the site of the former Bennett College.

In January, the Millbrook Community Partnership will meet with the village Planning Board to determine next steps.

Work on the park and abutting Thorne Community Center will resume in the spring; the western portion of Bennett Park may even open within the year.

2023 recap

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Millerton’s Presbyterian church sold in May

Millerton’s Presbyterian church sold in May

Habitat for Humanity assisted in the construction and sale of this house at 14 Rudd Pond Road for $392,000.

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MILLERTON — Official Dutchess County property transfers for the four months ending in May are fascinating from the sale of the former Presbyterian Church on Main Street for $420,000 to the $300,000 sale of 8.3 acres of the historic Perotti farm for $300,000 where major barn restoration is now underway.

Actively listed properties at the end of July include 14 parcels of land ranging in price from $60,000 for a five-acre lot to six parcels over a million dollars. 15 single family homes are on the market including an $11,750,000 estate on Moadock Road and four village homes for under $500,000.

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The Millerton Moviehouse cancelled film showings for the afternoon following the outages, as stated in a release sent out to Moviehouse supporters over email Friday afternoon.

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