GREENE – With regret and gratitude, Greene Mayor Marcia Miller accepted the resignation of Trustee Morris “Moe” Eccleston at a meeting of the municipality’s governing body held Monday night at the Village Hall.

In a letter to the board, read by Miller, the former Chenango County Sheriff announced his intention to step down from his position on the village board effective Nov. 9. In explanation of his planned departure, Eccleston said he will be pursuing a “new venture” which will require him to travel extensively outside of the state.

“I tried to do my best,” said Eccleston, adding that he had enjoyed his time as a trustee and would not rule out a return to the board at some point.

In his letter of resignation, he penned, “It will give me great pleasure to serve again in the future, if the opportunity presents itself.”

Miller thanked Eccleston for his years of service, making special note of his contributions as liaison with the municipality’s police and fire departments and his role in establishing the village’s emergency operations procedures.