AMENIA — Two weeks after its organizational meeting, the Economic Development Committee met on Monday, Feb. 3, to discuss what would be their major goals for 2025.
Following far-reaching discussion, three priorities were identified: cell tower, shortage of parking, and farmers’ market development.
“The nice thing about a farmers’ market is it draws people from all over,” chairman Ken Topolsky said.
“How do we build community? Who and what make up the community?” were initial discussion questions posed by Topolsky.
To explore answers, Topolsky suggested meeting with the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee and collaborating in a series of meetings at various locations throughout the town to measure current demographics and gather residents’ opinions.
“No one in the town knows who we are,” Topolsky said.
Committee discussion focused on how to catalyze economic progress and the committee’s role and limitations the committee will face with fundraising efforts. To gain clarity on fundraising guidelines, the town attorney will be consulted.
Amenia voters fill out their ballots at Church of Immaculate Conception. Voters weighed in on a variety of high-profile positions, including governor and attorney general.Photo by Graham Corrigan
Eric Alexander, back right, watches voting results for his County Legislator race alongside his staff and fellow Dutchess Democrats. Alexander retained his seat, defeating challenger Stefanie Hubert by 440 votes. Photo by Graham Corrigan
Amenia's polling location is Church of Immaculate Conception on Lavalle Road.Photo by Graham Corrigan
Dave Jones, owner and chief mechanic at Lakeville Auto. Laurie Fendrich
