Amenia/Millerton joint Earth Day celebration


Leila Hawken

Representing Food and Water Watch, Emily Skydel, at left, Hudson Valley Senior Organizer, spoke with Amenia resident Walter Dietrich about that organization’s efforts to block proposed expansion of the Iroquois Pipeline that passes through the area on its way to the Cricket Valley Energy Plant in Dover. The 30-year-old pipeline extends from southern Canada to New York City. At right is Amenia resident Barbara Burge, volunteering in the awareness and action effort. They were participating in the Millerton/Amenia joint Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, at the Amenia Town Hall.

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