Announcements
Dutchess County to Host Rabies Vaccine Clinic in Amenia
The Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH) is partnering with the Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (HVARS) for a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 22nd from 10am-1pm at Amenia Town Hall, located at 4988 State Route 22. Rabies vaccines will be available for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets that are three-months of age and older. Pre-registration is required; registration opens on Wednesday, November 5th at hvars.org.
The clinic is free for Dutchess County residents and $15 per pet for non-residents. All dogs must be on a leash, and cats and domestic ferrets must be in carriers. Vaccinations will be good for three years with proof of prior vaccination. For those without proof, the vaccination will be good for one year. Microchipping will also be available at a cost of $45 per pet, and a one-year distemper vaccine for $25 per pet.
Under New York State law, rabies vaccinations are required for all cats, dogs, and domestic ferrets by the age of four months. Owners are required to maintain regular vaccinations to ensure their pet is properly immunized against the rabies virus. Those who fail to comply, can be fined up to $200 if their pets are found to not be up to date on rabies vaccination.
Residents who see an animal acting strangely are advised to contact their local police agency. If a person or a domestic pet is bitten or is in contact with any animal, please contact DCDOH at 845-486-3404 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or 845-431-6465 on nights and weekends. Staff will investigate and advise the pet owner of any necessary steps to ensure the safety of their animal.
To learn more about rabies, visit dutchessny.gov/rabies or contact DCDOH at ehs@dutchessny.gov.
9:30 PM Curfew in Effect on Halloween Night
A 9:30 PM curfew will be in effect in the Village of Millerton for children under the age of 16 on October 31, 2025.
2025 Veterans Day Community Observances
Poughkeepsie … To honor and show appreciation to veterans, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Veterans Affairs Director Adam Roche encourage residents to attend the County’s Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Dutchess County War Memorial, located at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said, “On Veterans Day we honor and recognize the courageous, selfless individuals who have served our great nation. We are so grateful to our Dutchess County veterans and are proud to help ensure they have access to the services and programs that they need. Several events are taking place across the county this Veterans Day, and I hope everyone will take a moment to celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces to keep us safe.”
The County’s ceremony will gather local veterans and will include a wreath presentation and community prayer. Veterans Historian and Honor-A-Veteran Committee member Craig Marshall will be the keynote speaker and offer remarks; and the Poughkeepsie High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program will present the colors.
Leading up to Veterans Day, Dutchess County will again participate in “Operation Green Light,” an initiative created by the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State County Executives Association, the New York State County Veteran Service Officers’ Association and the 62 counties of New York State. The initiative asks New Yorkers to change one light in their home or business to green and calls on government partners across the state to illuminate municipal buildings and assets green during the week of Veterans Day to publicly recognize and thank veterans for all their service to the country. Dutchess County will join “Operation Green Light” and illuminate the County Office Building in the City of Poughkeepsie and the Veterans One Stop in Pleasant Valley in green lights from November 4-11.
Local municipalities throughout Dutchess County will also host Veterans Day ceremonies to honor and remember those who have sacrificed in defense of our country. The Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled the following listing of events taking place on or around Veterans Day. Contact the host of each ceremony for additional details.
Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations. Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality.
Amenia/Dover Plains
VFW Post #5444 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Fountain Square War Memorial, 4958 Route 22, Amenia
Contact Vicki Doyle at 845-489-7826
City of Beacon:
VFW Post # 666 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon
Contact Harold Delamater at 845-337-6509
Town of Fishkill:
Town of Fishkill Veteran’s Committee Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
War Memorial, Fishkill Town Hall, 801 Route 52, Fishkill
Contact Virgil Capollari at 845-394-3115
Village of Fishkill:
Village of Fishkill Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Village Hall, 1095 Main Street, Fishkill
Contact Pam Ruyack at 845-897-4430
Hopewell Junction:
American Legion Post 1758 Emplacement of US Flags
Tuesday, November 11 at 7 a.m.
Route 82, downtown Hopewell Junction
Contact Lance Ashworth at 845-475-5834
Hyde Park:
American Legion Post # 1303 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Contact Michael Athanas at 845-233-4371
Milan:
Milan Veterans Committee Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Cir, Red Hook
Contact Al Lo Brutto, Milan Supervisor at 845-758-5133 ext. 2
Millbrook:
Millbrook VFW Post # 9008 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Green, across from Millbrook Firehouse
Contact Jeff Moseman at 845-505-4336
Millerton:
American Legion Post #178 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Park, intersection of Main St. & Dutchess Avenue, Millerton
Contact Sean M. Klay at 518-929-3624
Pine Plains:
American Legion Post #426 and VFW Post #5519 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
9 North Main Street
Contact Marie Stewart at 845-546-7349
Town of Poughkeepsie:
Dutchess County Veterans Day Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Dutchess County War Memorial, Raymond Ave & Main Street
Contact Paige Walag at 845-486-2060
Red Hook:
VFW Post #7765 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Memorial Park, Red Hook
Contact William Moore at 845-758-8175
Rhinebeck:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 429 & Montgomery American Legion Post #429 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Rhinebeck Cemetery, corner of Route 9 South and Mill Road, Rhinebeck
Contact John Imperata at 845-656-7074
Village of Tivoli:
Harris Smith American Legion Post #524 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
American Legion Post #524, 88 Broadway, Tivoli
Contact Harold Ramsey at 845-453-7403
Town of Wappinger:
Town of Wappinger Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m.
Brexel-Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Wappingers Falls
Contact Jessica Fulton at 845-297-0720
Village of Wappingers Falls:
American Legion Post #427 & VFW Post #5913 Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
VFW Post #5913, School Street, Wappingers Falls
Contact John M. Karge at 845-489-5899
East Fishkill:
John Jay High School Ceremony
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m.
John Jay High School, Route 52, Hopewell Junction
Contact Lance Ashworth at 845-475-5834
Dutchess County Transportation Council
The Dutchess County Transportation Council is updating the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan), which aims to improve transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and others who struggle to access reliable transportation. Visit the North East-Millerton Library Annex on October 22. 2025 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM for a conversation about how we can address transportation gaps and improve access to basic needs. We want to hear from you about the transportation challenges you face and the changes you would like to see!
Declaration of State of Emergency
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Village of Millerton, effective at 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2025.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to a fire at the Village Highway Garage which has damaged the Village’s water supply infrastructure and highway equipment.
Such conditions threaten the public safety of the citizens and residents of the Village of Millerton.
This State of Emergency will remain in effect for thirty (30) days or until rescinded by the Village Mayor.
As the Chief Executive of the Village of Millerton, Dutchess County, State of New York, I, Jenn Najdek, exercise the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens and residents of the Village of Millerton.
I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Village of Millerton to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.
Dated:
October 3, 2025
Millerton, New York
Jenn Najdek, Mayor
Vacancy on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
The Village of Millerton currently has a vacancy on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, please reach out to the Village Clerk’s Officer for more information at 518-789-4489 or clerk@villageofmillerton-ny.gov.
Public Notice: Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact – Village of Millerton for Wastewater System Project
FILES FOR DOWNLOAD
Environmental Assessment for Village of Millerton for Wastewater System Project and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact, EPA No. N2025194
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Finding of No Significant (FONSI) for public review and comment for 30 calendar days before making the decision on whether, and if so how, to proceed with a proposed action. The EA evaluated the issuance of a Community Grant award to the Village of Millerton for Wastewater System Project.
The project components would include construction of a new wastewater treatment plant associated infrastructure including installation of sewer mains, lateral connections, and a treated effluent discharge pipe into Webatuck creek. Congress appropriated $959,752 earmarked for the Village of Millerton under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 1187 – 122) to the Wastewater System Project.
EPA considered two alternatives for the Proposed Project: The Proposed Action and the No Action Alternative, which are analyzed in this EA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and EPA’s NEPA procedures under 40 CFR part 6. The EA did not identify significant effects to resources as a result of implementing either the Proposed Action or the No Action Alternative. However, EPA will consider public and agency comments prior to making its decision regarding implementation of the proposed project. After evaluating any comments received, EPA will make a final decision. The preliminary decision and finding will become final after the 30-day comment period expires if no new significant information is provided to alter this finding.
The Draft EA and Preliminary FONSI is available for download from EPA’s NEPA Compliance Database at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/nepa/details?nepaId=512842.
Questions and public comments may be sent to:
Mark Austin
Supervisor, Environmental Reviews and Strategic Programs Section
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2
290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Region2_EnvReviews@epa.gov
Comments must be received on or prior to July 18,2025
NEW Streetlights for the Village of Millerton
On December 19, 2024 when dark came to the Village of Millerton and the streetlights automatically illuminated, the light that came on was different. Instead of the eerie orange glow from the former high pressure sodium vapor lamps, this light came from LED diodes. The project to convert all 138 light fixtures began a number of years ago and will result in lower electric bills for the Village, a higher quality of light for those in the Village and contribute to a significant drop in energy use. According to Mayor Jenn Najdek, “The Village is now paying Central Hudson about $600 per month for the streetlights instead of $2900. That’s a savings of $27,000 for us per year.”
Volunteers Christine Bates, Laurie Kerr and Jennifer Dowley did extensive research on the viability of this project consulting government resources and several towns to find the most effective processes and vendors. The Village of Millerton eventually contracted with Real Term Energy that finished the work in December. The new LED lights have an average lifespan of 25 years compared to 5 ½ years for the former high pressure sodium vapor ones. Also, the quality of light from the new fixtures is significantly better – colors are bright and true. They are also dark sky compliant because the lenses direct the light beam down where it’s needed rather than dispersing it into neighboring windows and the surrounding landscape. Controls on each fixture allow the lights to be monitored remotely for maintenance.
This project is a high impact Climate Smart action that will mean an estimated saving of 22,300 kWh of energy per year. This is comparable to approximately 40,000 miles driven by a gas-powered car. Kathy Chow, Millerton’s Climate Smart Coordinator, stated: “This project is an important step in our community’s journey of reducing carbon emissions and building climate resiliency… beautifully.”
Millerton/North East Climate Smart Task Force
Contact: Kathy Chow
845.233.1355
January 18, 2025
$6.385 million granted for Millerton’s swimming pool project
The NY SWIMS capital grant program awarded $6.385 million to the village to build a community pool, a bathhouse, community room and septic system at Eddie Collins Memorial Park.
Contact Form
As the Village of Millerton continues to grow and evolve, we understand the importance of keeping our residents informed and up-to-date on any important developments or changes. In order to ensure that we are able to effectively communicate with each and every member of our community, we are kindly asking all residents to fill out a contact form.
Your cooperation in filling out this contact form is appreciated and will greatly benefit the entire community. Thank you for helping keep Millerton strong and well-informed.
Click here to download the contact form.
Medical Waste Box
A Medical Waste Box is available in the Village Hall at 5933 N. Elm Avenue. The Village Hall is open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and the Medical Waste Box can be accessed during those hours. The following waste items are accepted at this Medical Waste Box: prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription patches, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and pet medications. Waste segregation can help reduce the risk of injury or exposure so the following items are NOT accepted at this medical waste box: hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, thermometers, needles (sharps), ointments, lotions, liquids, and aerosol cans.
Leaf Disposal Time
It’s that time of year when we gather leaves for disposal. If you plan to dispose yours, kindly place leaves at the property line near the road and the Highway Department will collect them as they come through.