Supermarket Returning to Middleburgh Next Year

Because of the incredible efforts of several key parties, a supermarket will be coming into the Village in the coming year.

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.

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.

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.

We will be having an informational meeting next Monday, December 14th at 7pm at the Fire House to hear any public thoughts or concerns.

This is a wonderful Christmas present to a community that has perservered through so much.

Miracle on Main Street Friday

Come with the whole family:

Panther Creek Hosting Music May 15th

Panther 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.

Volunteers Needed for Wildflowers

We'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.

1780 Beer Festival May 16th

Come out to Middleburgh for a day long, family-friendly event celebrating beer, brewing, and Middleburgh’s Revolutionary War history. 

Who: The Albany Ale Project, Green Wolf Brewing Co., MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co., The Middleburgh Library

What: The day’s activities include beer samples from Green Wolf and MacKinnon Brothers, 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!

When: Saturday May 16, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Where: Baker Avenue, Middleburgh, New York. Between Green Wolf Brewing Co. (315 Main Street, Middleburgh) and the Middleburgh Library (323 Main Street, Middleburgh) 

For more information contact Craig Gravina at (518) 669-1113, by email at drinkdrank1@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook!

Rotary Friday Set for May 15th

Coming this Friday to the Village:

2015 Budget, Tax Rate Mostly Steady for Fourth Straight Year

Last 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.

Annual Drinking Water Report Available Online

This year's water drinking report is available on the County's website for all to read. Please check it out here.

Community Skating Day January 31st

Please 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.

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.

There will also be a bonfire put on by the firemen. Hope to see you all there!