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Letters to the editor — Thursday, Dec. 11

Save Millerton ad full of misinformation

This is in response to the ad that appeared on page A6 in the November 27th edition of the Millerton News, an ad full of misinformation and false accusations. It is discouraging that the sponsors of this advertisement are so ill-informed about their local governments.

I take offense at the allegation that the processes I directed for both the November 2019 adopted Town of North East/Millerton Comprehensive Plan and the North East Zoning Review Committee (ZRC) report presented to the North East Town Board in November 2024 were not transparent.Both committees published agendas and minutes for every meeting held and all these materials were posted on the North East town website. In addition, I developed a distribution email list of people who expressed interest in the revision of the town zoning code and before each ZRC meeting I sent these people the upcoming meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting.Public comments were reported in each set of minutes.

Residents need to be involved in local matters in a more constructive way.They should take the time to understand the issues and the challenges local government faces and to participate in developing the best path forward.

Edie Greenwood,

former Chair of the 2019 Town of North East/Village of Millerton Comprehensive Plan

2024 North East Zoning Review Committee

7,600 pounds of turkey

We are blessed to have a dedicated group of nonprofits doing incredible work to improve the lives of people in our community. You know the names -Jane Lloyd Fund, SWSA, Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance, Lakeville Hose, and many others. But there is one charity that may fly under your radar, that does extraordinary work, especially this time of year.

Sunday in the Country Food Drive raised funds, organized logistics, and delivered complete Thanksgiving dinners to 800 area families last week. Including an additional 425 lbs of chickens and 2 tons of dry goods. They purchased all the food from local businesses, with local employment in mind.

And their work is only halfway done- they will be providing the same number of dinners for families in need this Christmas. Sunday in the Country Food Drive has provided these services for the past 33 years, and its donations help an average of 13 local food pantries meet their needs.

If you can find it in your budget to donate to this worthy cause, you will help brighten the lives of many in this community, perhaps even your neighbors.

Sunday in the Country Food Drive, P.O. Box 789

Millerton, NY 12546

Sundayinthecountry.org

Love Where You Live,

Kendra Chapman

Lakeville

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