Announcements
Eddie Collins Memorial Park Closure
August 31, 2026
To: Residents, Visitors, and Community Stakeholders
Subject: Temporary Closure of Eddie Collins Memorial Park
Dear Residents, Visitors, and Members of the Community,
Please be advised that Eddie Collins Memorial Park will be temporarily closed to the public beginning August 31, 2026, through approximately July 31, 2027, due to planned construction and renovation work.
Reason for Closure
The closure is necessary to allow for the installation of a new Olympic swimming pool and pool house. These improvements are intended to enhance the park’s safety, accessibility, and long-term functionality for residents and visitors.
Closure Period
- Start Date: August 31, 2026
- Anticipated End Date: July 31, 2027
- Anticipated Reopening Date: July 31, 2027
During this closure period, the park and its facilities will not be available for public use. For safety reasons, no entry into the park or construction areas will be permitted.
Impact on the Public
- All recreational areas, walking paths, and park facilities will be closed.
- Construction activities may result in noise, equipment movement, and temporary traffic changes in the surrounding area.
- Signage will be posted at park entrances, and updates will be shared through the Village website and Facebook page as information becomes available.
Reopening and Updates
The Village anticipates reopening Eddie Collins Memorial Park on or about July 31, 2027, with improved facilities and enhanced visitor experience. Project updates and reopening information will be shared on the Village website at www.villageofmillerton-ny.gov and on the Village Facebook page.
We appreciate the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding while this important improvement project is completed. Your support will help ensure a safer and more enjoyable park for everyone.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 518-789-4489 or clerk@villageofmillerton-ny.gov.
Sincerely,
Lisa Cope
Village Clerk
Village of Millerton
518-789-4489
Dutchess County Annual Hazardous Materials Collection October 16, 2026
Dutchess County will have their annual hazardous material collection event on Friday, October 16, 2026. Please see link below to sign up.
Declaration of State of Emergency September 2026
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Village of Mille1ion, effective at 4:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026.
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 remam m effect for thirty (30) days or until rescinded by the Village Mayor.
As the Chief Executive of the Village of Mille11on, 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 Mille11on.
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: September 3, 2026
Millerton, New York
Jenn Najdek, Mayor
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS CR62 (Maple Avenue) VILLAGE OF MILLERTON, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY
Dear Dutchess County Resident:
The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) will be starting a sidewalk improvement project on Maple Avenue (CR62) in the Village of Millerton to improve the safety of pedestrians along the roadway.
Project work will include replacing the existing sidewalk on the west side of the roadway with a new, wider sidewalk and the addition of two ADA-compliant crossings at the intersection of State Route 44. Work will begin on or about the week of August 3, 2026, at the southern end of Maple Ave. near Park Street and will continue north three-tenths of a mile to Highland Drive. During construction, access to driveways will be maintained. The project is expected to be completed by this fall.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Dutchess County Department of Public Works at (845) 486-2925. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
David C. Whalen
Acting Commissioner of Public Works
Sue Serino
Dutchess County Executive
§ 151-33. Schedule IX: All-Night Parking.
In accordance with the provisions of § 151-13 of the Village of Millerton Code, All-night parking is prohibited on all streets within the Village between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., beginning December 10, 2025 and ending April 10, 2026, except for the following streets: Century Boulevard. Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense
151-33. Horario IX: Estacionamiento toda la noche.
De acuerdo con las disposiciones de § 151-13 del Código del pueblo de Millerton, el estacionamiento nocturno está prohibido en todas las calles del Pueblo entre las 11:30 p.m. y las 6:00 a.m., a partir del 10 de diciembre de 2025 y hasta el 10 de abril de 2026, a excepción de las siguientes calles: Century Boulevard. Los infractores serán remolcados a expensas de los propietarios.
$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.