Century Boulevard revitalization to be topic of public info session

The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on upgrades to Century Boulevard in Millerton at a public session set for Feb. 1.

Photo by Krista A. Briggs

Century Boulevard revitalization to be topic of public info session

MILLERTON — The Village of Millerton will be holding a public information meeting on Saturday, Feb. 1, to discuss the revitalization of Century Boulevard.

The meeting’s agenda will cover new goals as well as the plan and design process to improve Century Boulevard. The street plan will make it safer and more accessible to the community while also improving its outward appearance.

Public comments and concerns will be addressed at the beginning of the meeting regarding service needs, traffic, public safety, landscape, parking and more.

The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in the NorthEast-Millerton Library’s Annex, with light refreshments available.

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