MIDDLEBURGH - The Village of Middleburgh decided last night to join in a joint safety committee with the Town of Middleburgh, MEVAC, and the Middleburgh and Hunterland Fire Departments. The idea, promulgated by Town Councilman Brian DeFeo, received its blessing from the Town of Middleburgh two weeks ago. 

According to the Mayor's office, the Board accepted the proposal and appointed Trustee William Morton the representative. Morton, also a member of MEVAC will join DeFeo, representatives from the other agencies and two at-large members chosen from the public. The committee will discuss how to coordinate emergency services, especially in a post-Irene period.