Town Board addresses issues other than Migdale at March meeting

WASHINGTON — The Town Board met on Thursday, March 11; it mainly discussed the Second Mountain project to redo Migdale Castle in Mabbettsville (for more on the Second Mountain project, go to www.tricornernews.com), but other issues were discussed as well.

Volunteer Katherine Briggs was appointed to the town’s Board of Assessment Review.  

The Village Board’s March/April budget meeting and public hearing schedule was announced, all of which led to the adoption of the budget (for more, read article at the top of this page).  

To watch the review of the final budget and the public hearing on the final budget, go to www.villageofmillbrookny/zoom; for more information, call 845-677-3939.

Tax Collector Mary Alex reported that payments have been made to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance in the amount of $2,145,000; to the Town of Washington (TOW) Highway Fund DB in the amount of $929.029; to the TOW General Fund A in the amount of $995,314; to the TOW General Fire Fund A in the amount of $563,500; and to the TOW General Fund B in the amount of $30,252. 

Alex reported that several town employees have been working at home because of fear of COVID exposure, and while some office procedures may have suffered, working with IT specialists have addressed most of the concerns. 

The Feb. 25 meeting did raise issues about the Zoom technology, as the audio was inaudible periodically during that meeting from the Town Hall’s end. Audio during subsequent town meetings has also been problematic, according to some of those who participated.

Alex said that the Transfer Station Report and the Electronic Waste Recycling Reports have been sent to the appropriate agencies. 

She also reported the town website is being updated as an ongoing project. 

Recreation Director Chelsea Edson has posted the 2021 park and pool hours on the town’s website.

The Justice Court reported that it resumed operations on Tuesday, March 16. 

A meeting was scheduled for the end of March to address contracts to purchase generators for the Town Hall and the Town Garage.

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