Music "Porchfest" Planned for Middleburgh

MIDDLEBURGH - After a successful music "Porchfest" last year, organizers are planning another event this fall.

Last fall's event in Middleburgh attracted 30 musicians, all of whom played for free, along with more than 100 spectators at six or seven venues, Jim Snyder told village board members earlier this month.

This year's event will be held on Sunday, September 13 and organizers hope to double the number of venues, Mr. Snyder. The village board agreed to allow "Music in the 'Burgh" to use the porch on the M&S Train Depot as the main stage.

Food trucks will be parked near Badgely Park and visitor parking will be near the park.

Mayor Tim Knight noted that Trustee Bob Tinker has promoted music at the depot. It has electric outlets and is a good spot, he added.

"We are way ahead of the game this year," Mr. Snyder said.

"It's going to be rocking," added co-organizer Rick Hamm.

Venues will also be on Chestnut Lane, Maple and Railroad avenues, among others, they said.

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In other action, board members:

* Gave permission to the American Legion to sell poppies from May 18 to 24 and to the VFW to sell poppies from May 25 to 29.

* Gave permission to the Middleburgh Rotary to hold the annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at the Village Memorial Park on upper Main Street.

* Heard that Our Lady of the Valley will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery at 10am.

* Approved water rents in the amount of $62,216.52 and sewer rents in the amount of $57,719.50.

* Tabled action on an agricultural showcase.

* Heard that a new fence has been installed on Railroad Avenue.

* Heard that quotes are being sought for the netting around the proposed basketball courts at Badgely Park. The netting installation may cost $1,500 to $2,000.