MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh's picnic pavilion was destroyed due to Hurricane Irene in 2011. The disaster was made into a silver lining by the efforts of the Middleburgh Rotary and Knights of Columbus. With help from other local volunteers, Aaron's Electric, and the Village the pavilion was constructed late last year.

Yesterday the community held its celebration as the pavilion was opened. Rotary President Jim Spencer thanked many people who were involved in making the project happen.