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Millerton hires police recruit after officer resigns; chief reports patrol hours and tournament coverage
Summary
The Village of Millerton accepted a police resignation and approved hiring a new recruit after executive session; Police Chief Joseph Olenik reported 66 patrol hours, eight court hours and coverage for local soccer tournaments.
Mayor Jenn Najdek and the Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Police Officer Julia Phillips and approved the hiring of Hannah Dworkin as a police recruit.
Police Chief Joseph Olenik presented the department's activity for May 21–June 10, 2025, saying the Millerton Police logged 66 patrol hours and eight court hours, with three calls for service during the period and 15 officer-hours provided to cover Sunday soccer tournaments. Olenik said there is one applicant the chief intended to move forward with the board’s approval.
Trustee David Sherman moved and Deputy Mayor Matt Hartzog seconded the motion to accept Officer Julia Phillips' resignation; the motion passed with all five present agreeing. Chief Olenik then introduced applicant Hannah Dworkin. The board entered executive session for personnel matters at 6:08 PM and exited at 6:15 PM. After the executive session, Trustee Lisa Hermann moved and Deputy Mayor Matt Hartzog seconded a motion to hire Hannah Dworkin as a police recruit; all five present voted to approve the hire.
The board did not record individual roll-call votes beyond noting that all five present members agreed on these personnel motions. No additional personnel or start-date details were provided in the transcript.
