More Upgrades Eyed for M&S Depot

Nick Juried Plays Key Role

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - The historic M&S Depot is getting more upgrades, thanks to local benefactor Nick Juried and work by the village and historical society.

The Village of Middleburgh, in conjunction with the Middleburgh Historical Society, is looking to build a bathroom, storage closet area, and other improvements at the M&S Depot, located at the corner of Wells and Maple avenues.

"We are overseeing the bidding process, while the Historical Society is responsible for the funding," Mayor Tim Knight said this week.

Trustee Bob Tinker, who has overseen the rebirth of the depot since work started about a dozen years ago, added, "The upcoming changes at the Depot should include period lighting around the property and a new bathroom and storage area which will be a separate building on the Grove Street end of the building adjoining the present deck. Additional work should include the two new parking areas and assorted concrete work for sidewalks, etc.

"The Middleburgh Historical Society is responsible for financing these projects We are hoping to get most of this work done this spring and summer but time is running short.

Grants from the Juried Foundation will pay for the work, as was the case with the prior upgrades.

"Not a cent of Village funds are going towards this project," Mayor Knight added.