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Millbrook Listens

Millbrook Listens

Led by Chris Wilson and a committee of volunteers from both the Millbrook Village and the Town of Washington.

Photos by Luca Pearl Khosrova

  • In February, 2026, the group hosted two events, one of which you see here. Folks gathered in the Churchtown Fire Hall.

  • Ideas from the public were gathered.

  • At the end of the event, an idea was drawn from the Idea Pot for a raffle basket with locally sourced goodies.

  • Delicious food was shared.

  • Folks brainstormed with neighbors.

  • Anya gave an introduction about the SCAPE program.

  • People got on the mic to share their ideas.

  • An elected official moonlighted as a local trivia MC.

  • There were even games to play!

  • A good time was had by all.

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Next, the team will put the ideas on a ballot and get out the vote, community-wide!

The results of the vote will be revealed in the spring. Then the real work begins: making a plan and organizing volunteers and funding.

Check the Millbrook Listens webpage for details.

Millbrook Listens

  • Chris Wilson

    MILLBROOK / WASHINGTON

    Millbrook Listens

    Christopher Wilson is an educator, grant writer, and strategic planner, with over 10 years of government and non-profit experience, specializing in grant administration, donor retention strategies, and community engagement.

    As a native of the Hudson Valley, he obtained his M.S. in Parks and Public Land Management from Indiana University (2019) and worked for organizations such as NYS Parks and Recreation, Hudson River Housing, Inc., Outward Bound Schools, NYNJ Trail Conference, and Peace Corps Armenia. Chris lives with his wife and two young children in Dover Plains where they explore local trails and eateries, frequent story time at the Millbrook Library, and sing through the Disney Princess Playlist at least once a day.