Fire company serves first pancake breakfast of 2025

Ed Covert, left, Gloria Covert, center, and Kay Covert enjoyed a pancake breakfast on Jan. 26 at the Millerton Fire Company.

Photo by Krista A. Briggs

Fire company serves first pancake breakfast of 2025

MILLERTON — As guests entered the Millerton Fire Company on Sunday morning, Jan. 26, they were greeted by fire commissioner James Milton and the aroma of bacon, eggs, home fries and more at the department’s first pancake breakfast of 2025.

The breakfast, which is a recurring fundraiser for the fire company, drew a healthy crowd who didn’t leave hungry, thanks to generous portions of breakfast favorites. In addition to eggs made to order, breakfast meats and potatoes and toast, pancakes were also on offer in three varieties — standard, blueberry and chocolate chip — which was a popular option with guests.

Participants ranged from community members to emergency service workers to fire personnel from units across the region and their families.

Milton explained the fire company’s hope is to offer pancake breakfasts at least once a month throughout the year, depending on interest. While Milton reported attendance was down at the December breakfast, the steady stream of participants indicated renewed interest at the January event.

For more information, visit the Millerton Fire Company on Facebook.

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