tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92117705964719553302024-03-14T04:39:50.960-07:00Middleburgh Community NewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-51292413348129059532020-05-02T01:31:00.003-07:002020-05-02T01:31:58.181-07:00Update: Coronavirus Plan to Rescue Middleburgh<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">My time as my hometown’s Mayor is coming to an end. Come Monday, Middleburgh will welcome our new Mayor, Trish Bergan, who was originally slated to take office on April 1st. As I wrote in our last edition before the Coronavirus lockdown (and the subsequent canceling of elections), I knew that current Deputy Mayor Bergan was, and is, the right person for the job.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">With my term set to expire on March 31st, the Governor’s announcement meant that I would be remaining in office temporarily. After 13 years on the Village Board, including 8 as its steward, it is time for new leadership. Before I left, I knew that I had one last Hail Mary in me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Being one of the members of the flood recovery effort in 2011-2012, I thought back to my experience hunkered down with volunteers in the Village Hall, doing our best to handle a terrible situation. One of the most successful programs I launched then was a donation fund that was then distributed to flood victims-- about $30,000 in all, without a dime for administrative or personnel costs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">And so, one by one, I racked my brain regarding who could help. I knew that Nick Juried, who has been an unflinching supporter of our various communities and a kindhearted person, might be able to. Up late worried about the ultimate fate of our community, recently healed from the damage of Irene, I sent him a heartfelt email. He responded the following afternoon with the sincerity and understanding that I have become accustomed to.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">And so, the following day, on Thursday night-- halfway through my newspaper delivery route I thought of who might be able to help. Thanks to recommendations of my friends, and my father I contacted several other people with our community’s best interest at heart. My friend and former Mountain Eagle editor Carolyn Bennett held my chin up and took my call past 10 pm that night asking for guidance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Before 2011’s Hurricane Irene, I didn’t fully comprehend the number of people that loved Middleburgh. From the hundreds of volunteers then to hundreds of volunteers and donors now, there exists a bevy of people ready to help their neighbors for nothing in return.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The same happened here in the midst of our current crisis. The yeses continued on--from former Supervisor Dennis Richards to former Congressman John Faso to my friend <a href="https://ehlinelaw.com/">Michael Ehline</a> to online donors to the head of Delaware Engineering John Brust to our Zoning Board of Appeals Chair John Wingfield. Each one will be remembered for decades for being some of the angels needed to save the community.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">All told, we had about $30,000 in pledges, with Nick providing the largest share. The Rotary Club, headed by our own Timothy Knight, agreed to accept and disburse the funds equally to storefronts in the Village that needed it. Our community’s hero (and I don’t use the word lightly), Josh DeBartolo offered to help with Small Business Administration funding guidance for our local merchants. Trustee Bob Tinker from the Village Board offered the key suggestion to defer loans through our community business development fund for three months, providing more liquidity and less pressure for businesses in need. Combine that with the fact that the Village Board again held our tax rate under the cap, homeowners would receive approximately $10,000 in state property tax rebate checks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Is this program perfect? Not at all. However, it is a valuable shot in the arm, both in terms of cash and morale for the business leaders who held our community together, along with volunteers, in the difficult days after Irene. I wanted their love and hard work to be repaid-- somehow.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">For years I’ve debated a bit on whether or not buying a newspaper (of which I recently sold the majority share) was a wise decision at the end of 2016. It’s stressful, and time consuming, and financially risky. Heck, especially in the current day. However, the friendships I’ve built, including with Carolyn and Nick would not have been possible without being a part of the Mountain Eagle. It was partially through the means of local press that this program came together. Being a part of that team, knowing that it aided my beloved hometown, was worth every dollar, late night, and stress.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Rotary also announced that in the aftermath of the first wave of checks, it would collect for a possible second round for the businesses most in need. I certainly hope that some of our readers may be able to help the community that I love and consider donating. Checks to the relief fund can be sent to the Middleburgh Rotary COVID-19 Fund, Box 1100, Middleburgh NY 12122.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">I was weighing whether or not it was worth it to stay in office past my term due date, as if remaining for any part of April was like coming out of retirement for one last hurrah with those who had already rebuilt our community. And so I spoke to my longtime beau Heather and asked for some insight-- knowing me for 11 ½ years. She told me that she knew I wouldn’t leave until something could be accomplished for those in need. Heather likened me to a loyal dog, waiting by its hurt master until help could arrive.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Furthermore, the fruition of such a task left me drained, both emotionally and physically. As I wrote on Facebook Wednesday, watching my friends suffer through an ongoing crisis has ripped my heart out. As a result, I announced that I will be turning over the keys to Middleburgh’s new Mayor Trish Bergan and wish her great success over the next four years. I know full well that under her leadership Middleburgh, especially working with my mentor, Town Supervisor Wes Laraway, will improve and gain in the coming period. The next weeks will be difficult, but our determined corps of business leaders, volunteers in the Rotary, Joshua Project, Knights of Columbus, and municipal leaders will usher in the next, best days to come for Middleburgh.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-16397465970103929662016-04-26T10:46:00.001-07:002016-05-02T11:13:01.501-07:00Stewart's Planning Board Application<iframe height="480" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_tLVx3G2ZhmOWRYVVJJOGNZb0U/preview" width="640"></iframe>
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Because of the incredible efforts of several key parties, a supermarket will be coming into the Village in the coming year.</div>
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The partnership between Jim and Jason Becker with Carver Laraway will be constructing the store, which will be a similar size as the former Grand Union. It will be operated by an independent local owner that will be responsive to our community needs.</div>
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The store will be placed across Route 30 from the former Grand Union on the lot near the Pharmacy. The former Henry Doerge property will be used to construct town houses to expand housing capacity for our community after losing so many units due to the flood. These new buildings will be beautiful and designed to fit right in with the community.</div>
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The plan is to have the supermarket open by the middle to end of summer 2016. I cannot thank all parties involved enough-- they have been very well organized and community oriented throughout this whole process. I'm looking forward to this project providing one of the last missing pieces for our community.</div>
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We will be having an informational meeting next Monday, December 14th at 7pm at the Fire House to hear any public thoughts or concerns.</div>
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This is a wonderful Christmas present to a community that has perservered through so much.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-83429723265344860412015-12-09T12:59:00.002-08:002015-12-09T12:59:26.085-08:00Miracle on Main Street FridayCome with the whole family:
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-16792800591936099742015-05-12T20:38:00.001-07:002015-05-12T20:38:45.345-07:00Panther Creek Hosting Music May 15thPanther Creek Arts in West Fulton is hosting Cillian Vallely, Jeremy Kittel, and Ryan McGiver May 15th. Doors open at 7 and music begins at 8pm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-65370733285095739562015-05-12T15:40:00.000-07:002015-05-12T15:40:29.697-07:00Volunteers Needed for WildflowersWe're in need of volunteers to help sustain the Middleburgh Wildflower Project. If you'd like to commit some time, please call Trustee Bill Morton at 827-4343. To make a donation, please send to the Village of Middleburgh care of Trustee Morton at PO Box 789, Middleburgh NY 12122.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-50067553752825307692015-05-12T15:38:00.001-07:002015-05-12T15:38:22.900-07:001780 Beer Festival May 16th<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Come out to Middleburgh for <span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13px;">a day long, family-friendly event celebrating beer, brewing, and Middleburgh’s Revolutionary War history.</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>Who: </i></b></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.albanyaleproject.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Albany Ale Project</a>, <a href="http://www.greenwolfales.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Green Wolf Brewing Co</a>., <a href="http://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co.</a>, </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.middleburghlibrary.info/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Middleburgh Library</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>What:</i></b> </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The day’s activities include </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">beer samples from Green Wolf and MacKinnon Brothers,</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"> a Revolutionary War encampment, colonial brewing and cooking demonstrations, 18th century toys and games for kids, talks on the history of beer and hops, a hops display at the Library, Green Wolf brewery tours, food from Middleburgers BBQ and Under the Nose Bakery and Gift Shop. The day culminates in “The 1780 Beer Challenge”, cask tapping and tasting!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>Where:</i></b> Baker Avenue, Middleburgh, New York. Between Green Wolf Brewing Co. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13px;">(315 Main Street, Middleburgh) and the Middleburgh Library (323 Main Street, Middleburgh)</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">For more information contact Craig Gravina at <a href="tel:%28518%29669-1113" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15186691113">(518) 669-1113</a>, by email at <a href="mailto:drinkdrank1@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span class="il">drinkdrank1@gmail.com</span></a>, or f</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">ind us on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/998319306844908/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Facebook!</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-66559933626650629642015-05-12T15:37:00.001-07:002015-05-12T15:37:41.519-07:00Rotary Friday Set for May 15thComing this Friday to the Village:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-43051847244399240912015-04-13T09:42:00.000-07:002015-04-13T09:42:00.219-07:002015 Budget, Tax Rate Mostly Steady for Fourth Straight YearLast week the Village Board passed the 2015-2016 budget. For the fourth straight year we were able to keep spending and taxes mainly flat. We were able to be creative with our funding and provided an $8,000 grant match fund and increased funding for a new fire truck. We are planning on using our budget for several to be announced projects to benefit the people of the Village. The tax rate increased a hair, by 1%-- leaving our average tax hike at 0.24% per year, slashing the former rate of increase of 2.64% per year by over 90%. Over the last four years, compared to the former rate increases, we're proud to report that we've saved the average taxpayer $225 over the last four years.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-702099226632148932015-03-16T10:31:00.005-07:002015-03-16T10:31:36.783-07:00Annual Drinking Water Report Available OnlineThis year's water drinking report is available on the County's website for all to read. Please <a href="http://www.schohariecounty-ny.gov/CountyWebSite/DocumentIndexing/430452603070/4155.pdf">check it out here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-68025442865888230062015-01-29T14:08:00.002-08:002015-01-29T14:09:00.749-08:00Community Skating Day January 31stPlease make sure to come for the first Middleburgh Community Skating day this Saturday. The Business Association and Rotary are co-hosting the event with help from the Booster Club, Village, and Fire Department.<br />
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On January 31st from 5-8 at the skating rink in Badgely Park there will be open skating for all. There will be hot drinks and popcorn and a warm up shelter at the fire house.<br />
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There will also be a bonfire put on by the firemen.
Hope to see you all there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-20515273200627494722014-12-27T16:07:00.003-08:002014-12-27T16:07:52.776-08:00Community Wellness Fair January 10thHave you thought about your New Year's Resolution? The Community Wellness Fair is the PERFECT opportunity to find all of the best resources right here in Schoharie County! Maybe you would like to take up a new hobby or learn a new way to relax? How about trying a new exercise class? Whatever your goal or interest there will be something here for you!<br />
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This event is FREE at the Middleburgh Library on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 9:00am - 2:00pm! There will be raffle tickets for sale at the door for a variety of prizes from our generous vendors.
If your business or organization would like to join us, please email Amber Shultes at ambershultes@yahoo.com or call 827-6046<br />
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More information <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/807675515962519/">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-19889713306399698732014-10-14T08:46:00.000-07:002014-10-14T08:46:41.187-07:00Take the Comprehensive Plan SurveyAll residents and property owners are welcome to fill out the Survey for the Comprehensive Plan.<br />
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It will be used to build the next Town-Village Comprehensive Plan. It can be found here:<br />
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MiddleburghSurvey">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MiddleburghSurvey</a><br />
<br />There is a public hearing about the plan at 7pm on October 22nd at the Elementary School. All are invited to attend.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-7004345730307470262014-10-10T06:16:00.001-07:002014-10-10T06:16:27.537-07:00Janet Mayer Retirement Celebration on the 18thThe retirement celebration for Janet Mayer will take place next weekend at the Middleburgh Fire House. Bring a plate of cookies and well wishes for Janet, who is stepping down after serving Middleburgh for 41 years. The event will be from 1-3. All are invited.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-82409908079671166402014-10-06T20:28:00.001-07:002014-10-06T20:28:03.505-07:00Quilt Show to Benefit Library October 10-12thA Quilt Show by the Schoharie County Piecemakers Quilt Guild will benefit the Middleburgh Library this weekend. The event, slated for 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 12-3pm on Sunday will be held at the Library and Best House. Entry is $5 at both locations. Donations are appreciated.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-60137562393634102882014-10-06T12:23:00.003-07:002014-10-06T12:23:39.879-07:00Pharmacy Opening a SuccessMiddleburgh opened the doors of a new pharmacy on Main Street. Two dozen well wishers welcomed the Valley Pharmacy into town. The pharmacy will be open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-64632273065993165632014-10-06T12:23:00.000-07:002014-10-06T12:23:00.284-07:00New Welcome to Middleburgh Sign Near BridgeA new Welcome to Middleburgh sign was placed by the Village crew near the bridge. The sign in Tim Murphy Park was paid for through the NY Main Street Grant.<div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-4110704878844047032014-08-06T07:49:00.002-07:002014-08-06T08:34:04.341-07:00Artisan's Gallery Hosting Local ArtistAll are invited to an opening reception of the watercolors and prints by local artist Sherry Holmes at the Artisan’s Gallery on 322 Main Street, Middleburgh on August 8th from 5pm to 7pm. Meet and greet the artist, and view other work produced locally to enhance your home and special gifts. Light refreshments will be served. Sherry’s work will be shown as the guest artist until September 30. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday 10am-5 pm; Saturday 10am-4pm. See you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-21028735487871687522014-07-22T00:17:00.001-07:002014-07-22T00:17:49.340-07:00Library Book Sale SaturdayThe <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Middleburgh Library Annual Book Sale will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 9:00 to 1:00. </span><div><font><font><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We have a great selection of books, fiction, non-fiction, and children’s. Also DVD's, CD’s and Audio Books.</span></font> </font></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-53402082392300610252014-06-13T10:36:00.001-07:002014-06-13T10:36:15.313-07:002nd Annual Heritage Day Set for June 14thTomorrow, Middleburgh will celebrate its second annual Heritage Day, sponsored by the Village of Middleburgh and the Middlebrugh Area Business Association.<br />
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<li>MCS Rountable Pulled Pork fundraiser starting at noon</li>
<li>Technopalooza on the school lawn</li>
<li>MABA scavenger hunt</li>
<li>Sloughter 5k Run</li>
<li>Baker Avenue Creekside Park pavilion mural unveiling at noon</li>
<li>Fish Tales and Fur pet store grand opening at 1pm</li>
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$5 anyone under 12 and over 54 Serving spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Please contact Camilla Hannmann for tickets or any questions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211770596471955330.post-1903677095717482982014-05-21T11:13:00.000-07:002014-05-21T11:13:49.948-07:00New Mural Opens in Creekside ParkThe brainchild of Trustee William Morton and painted by local artist Patricia Broncoforte, the fourth mural in Middleburgh opened today in Creekside Park on Baker Avenue. Trustee Morton was helped by George Brathauer and Claude Brown in putting it up yesterday.<br />
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The Village of Middleburgh held its fifth volunteer day since 2012. Members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity of SUNY Oneonta helped on three projects around town.<br />
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