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Farr-Killmer named Millerton village fire project manager

Farr-Killmer named Millerton village fire project manager

Caroline Farr-Killmer is currently pulling double-duty as acting deputy clerk and fire project manager, a newly created role to guide the village through the aftermath of the Feb. 3 fire which gutted the water and highway department building.

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Correction: In a previous version of this article Craolin Farr-Killmer's name was misspelled

MILLERTON — Caroline Farr-Killmer has been appointed fire project manager in response to the Feb. 3 fire at the Water and Highway Department building in the Village of Millerton.

The newly created role involves working with insurance personnel, engineers and those to be involved with the demolition and reconstruction of the building, as well as administrative responsibilities.

Farr-Killmer, who began serving the village in September 2024 in the capacity of planning, building and zoning secretary, is currently acting as deputy village clerk while Emerald Havelin is on maternity leave. When first offered the position, she initially expressed reservations, but as she eases into her new responsibilities, any doubts she may have had at the beginning have since been put to rest.

“After some thought and consideration, I decided that this opportunity was one that I shouldn’t pass up and that I would love to help,” Farr-Killmer said. “I have only been in this position for a couple of weeks, yet I feel as though I have already learned an abundance of useful information. It has been touching to see so many other municipalities offer help in a time of need. It is one of many things I admire about our small area.”

She expressed her gratitude to mayor Jenn Najdek, village clerk Lisa Cope and public works superintendent Pete Dellaghelfa for the opportunity to serve in her new position, saying, “I wouldn’t be able to do this without the trust and confidence they have had in me. I strive to be as helpful and as diligent as possible throughout this lengthy process.”

According to Farr-Killmer, the position is expected to be active for 2-3 years while the village navigates the aftermath of the fire. In a conversation with the News on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Najdek conveyed that the scene of the fire has not yet been released to the village by investigators. No date has been announced yet for the building’s demolition.

Krista A. Briggs
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