On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Senior Councilman William H. Beale, Second Ward Councilwoman Heather O’Dell, Third Ward Councilman Christopher Phillips, and Fourth Ward Councilman Al Casella welcomed residents and neighbors to the dedication of the Former Supervisor Louis Diehl Trailhead and brand new Frances “Franny” Reese Memorial Bridge over the Hunter Creek at Reese Park Town Nature Preserve.
Following the 2024 acquisition of the South Avenue property, the Town cleaned up the property to make it accessible to the public and began efforts to restore the bridge crossing over the Hunter Creek. Thanks to funding from the Hudson River Valley Greenway, the Town fabricated a new bridge to connect the new trailhead property to the remainder of the Park. All site worked was spearheaded and donated by resident Bill Schwiebert.
Today’s festivities included two ribbon cuttings, a special appearance from daughter of Former Supervisor Diehl – Brenda Von Burg, a nature walk through Reese Park, and a glass eel nature study hosted by NYS DEC.
