Halloween Concert, Fun Nov 1 in Middleburgh - 10 October 2025

MIDDLEBURGH - Halloween spirit will continue into November in Middleburgh this year.

Candy, music, food, games, and Halloween and community spirit will be on display from 3 to 10pm at Timothy Murphy Park in Middleburgh on Saturday, November 1.

Harry Rode from Locomotions Sports Bar and Grill in Cobleskill spoke to the village board about plans for the day. Community businesses will be invited to hand out candy. There will be displays, food trucks, games, and lots of music.

The village board approved the use of the park that day.

Mr. Rode said the event will be Community Halloween Celebration in Middleburgh.

The Mountain Eagle will join other organizations and businesses in Middleburgh to hand out candy and newspapers, spending the day celebrating right alongside everyone. "That’s what community is all about — showing up, giving back, and staying connected," Mr. Rode said.

He said members of the group will clean up after the event.

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In other action, board members:

* Heard a complaint that drivers are making illegal left-hand turns at Apple Food on Main Street as well as driving through the Apple Food parking lot to avoid red lights. Mayor Tim Knight said he will contact law enforcement about additional coverage.

* Heard that the village 2024 AFR OSC fiscal stress score was only 1.7, which is very good, and the best in the county.

* Heard that the state DOT repaired the crosswalk lights at the elementary school.

* Heard that the sidewalk by the elementary school entrance may need to be redone.

* Heard that there is a ban on open fires.

* Heard that there are five applicants for the open deputy village clerk's position. The applicants will be interviewed.

* Heard that a $10,000 loan for Rheta Allen + Company has been approved from the village SCBG Loan Repayment program. The request was made from Jaylene McLaughlin. There is currently $32,499.20 in the available funds.

* Heard that a modular home is being put in on MT Path, a home was replaced on Nickerson Drive, and porch is being closed in on River Street.

* Heard that water meter readings will be done this month.