Letter to the Editor - The Millerton news - 10-6-22

What a great party!

The Party in the Park on Saturday, October 1, was incredible. The turnout was fantastic despite the wavering forecast, with roughly 500 guests streaming into a revitalized Eddie Collins Memorial Park. We heard lots of laughter and saw many smiles. We mingled with old friends, made some new ones, and all were extremely pleased and impressed with the Park’s transformation. Thank you to all who came. I hope you had as good a time as we did.

Thanks also to our participating partners who made it a true community event:  the Millerton Library, North East Community Center, American Legion Post 178, Millerton Police Department, Esperanza and Mario’s Kitchen, Hope Rising Farm, Bash Bish Bicycles, North East Ford, Webutuck  Little League, and the basketball players competing in the three on three tournament. Great music by Jonny G and later, The Joint Chiefs.

Eddie Collins Memorial Park is now officially open and we hope it is used daily throughout the year. We invite you to bring your children to enjoy the newly cleaned and expanded playground, to play baseball, soccer, basketball, play music next to the pavilion, or have a picnic with friends beneath the trees. It’s a community park and everyone is welcome.

Thank you to those who donated time, labor, or funds to help complete the first phase of the Park’s revitalization.  A pool house and swimming pool are next!  We’ll need your help to get there, so stay informed by following the progress at www.millertonpark.org

Stephen Waite

Chair, Park Revitalization Committee

Millerton

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