Today is Conglomerate Day in Middleburgh

MIDDLEBURGH - Members of the Middleburgh village board Monday honored one of the oldest businesses as they designated Friday, December 6th, 2024, as Conglomerate Day in celebration of the small business and its dedicated owner Patty Eddy-Beal and her husband Rich Beal. This designation coincides with this year’s Miracle on Main Street festivities.

Introduced by Mayor Timothy Knight and unanimously approved by his colleagues at Monday night’s monthly board meeting, the resolution reads as follows:

Resolution #17-2024 – Establishing December 6, 2024, as “Conglomerate Day”

"Whereas, The Conglomerate is a local business of note in the Village of Middleburgh in the State of New York, presently located at 331 Main Street; and Whereas, The Conglomerate has continuously served Middleburgh and the surrounding community since being established more than thirty years ago by providing excellent customer service and high-quality products to local residents; and Whereas, Patty Eddy-Beal and Rich Beal has supported the local community through altruistic endeavors – particularly in the administration and oversight of the Miracle on Main Street event as part of the Renaissance Council’s leadership – that have made a positive impact

on the Village of Middleburgh. Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Village of Middleburgh, New York, in recognition of The Conglomerate and all its contributions to our community, has established December 6, 2024, as “Conglomerate Day,” and furthermore, Be it Resolved, that this Village of Middleburgh Board of Trustees thanks Patty Eddy-Beal and Rich Beal for being a leader of the Village’s small

business community."