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BID NOTICE – VILLAGE OF MILLBROOK- WASHINGTON AVE ROAD WORK
Dutchess County, New York
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Millbrook will accept sealed bids for the following road work on Washington Avenue:

1. Remove & replace about 320 feet of storm drainpipe;
2. Replace 4 catch basins with frame & grate, cementing around the new pipe;
3. Backfill with item #4;
4. Replace blacktop pavement.

All activities on site shall be consistent with State and Federal regulations. This job is subject to prevailing wages.

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Please meet Mayor Tim Collopy at the Millbrook Highway Garage located at 46 Russell Knolls, Millbrook, NY 12545 on Thursday, August 1^st, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. 

Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BID- Washington Ave Road Work” and must be submitted by August 23^rd, 2024, no later than 2:00 P.M.

Mailed to: Mayor Tim Collopy- P.O. Box 349 Millbrook, NY 12545
In Person: 35 Merritt Avenue, Millbrook, NY 12545 (Millbrook Village Hall)

The bid opening will take place Friday, August 23^rd, 2024, at 2:30 P.M. at Millbrook Village Hall. Bids to be accepted and awarded at the Village Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for August 28^th, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Millbrook Village Hall.

The Village Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-advertise.

Please email Mayor Tim Collopy at villageofmillbrookmayor@gmail.com with any questions.

Dated: July 19, 2024
By order of The Village Board of Trustees
Sarah Witt, Village Clerk/ Treasurer

Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 7

In This Issue:

• Millbrook Fire Department Block Party
• Millbrook Arts and Open Studios
• Storm-damage Brush Removal
• Sidewalk-improvement Actions
• South Millbrook Sewer Pump Replacement
• Other Actions by the Board

The Village of Millbrook is NOW HIRING a Village Highway Supervisor!

Overview:

Supervise 2 laborers while providing “hands on” support of dpw duties, including (but not limited to): light mechanical duty, machine operation, snow plowing, brush clearing & leaf removal, ETC.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• PRIORITIZING DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
• RESPONDING TO RESIDENT REQUESTS
• COORDINATING CONTRACTOR WORK
• SCHEDULING REPAIRS/ MAINTENANCE
• ORDERING SUPPLIES

Job Requirements:

• RESIDENT OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
• LIGHT MACHINE OPERATION (CDL PREFERRED)
• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS- EMAIL, WORD, EXCEL, ETC.
• BUDGETING APTITUDE
• BACKGROUND & DRUG SCREENING

Compensation:

This is a Full Time position – $35/ Hour – Plus Benefits & NYS Retirement

Eligible Candidates Apply By August 31, 2024
Submit Dutchess County Application and Resume to: Mayor Tim Collopy at villageofmillbrookmayor@gmail.com

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Arold Construction will be lining the sewer main Wednesday, July 17 between 7am and 5pm on the following roads:

• Velletri Way
• Maple Ave
• Maple Hill Drive

All those affected should have received a notice from Arold today.

It is highly recommended you avoid doing laundry, running showers and dishwashers during this time. Flushing toilets should be kept to a minimum. Failure to do any of this could result in a backup into the home.

Any questions please call VRI at 845-677-3839.

Sewer main flushing and cleaning will be conducted on Tuesday, July 16th through Friday, July 19th.

The work is only being done on the following streets:

• Front Street
• Merritt Ave
• North Avenue
• Fountain Place
• Franklin Avenue
• Dineen Road
• Harts Village Road
• Route 44/Sharon Turnpike
• Valley Farm Road

Flushing is essential for pipe maintenance. As a precaution you should close all toilet lids.

If you experience any problems or have any questions please call the system operators VRI Environmental Services at 845-677-3839.