Get those lights ready


MILLERTON — There will be a day of holiday cheer and goodwill, with plenty to do, come Saturday, Nov. 24, in the village of Millerton.

Starting at 4 p.m. there will be carolling, with participants meeting at Simmon’s Way Village Inn on Main Street. Following the carolling there will be a tree lighting at the large pine tree at the top of routes 22 and 44, by the traffic light, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. After the tree lighting is finished everyone is invited back to Simmon’s Way for hot chocolate and cookies.

"We want there to be a great turnout," said one of the event’s organizers, Susan Schneider. "The volunteers for this have come out of the woodwork, and there’s been a huge amount of effort to make this work. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to help."

Schneider emphasized the event is open to all and said she hopes the promise of an evening of holiday cheer will lure residents, business owners and even visitors to the streets of Millerton so they can participate in the varied activities.

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