The Public Works Committee met on Wednesday, November 19th, and recommended the temporary closure of the Gallatin Station from December 1, 2025, through April 10, 2026. This decision is necessary due to a severe staff shortage, which has made covering Saturday shifts increasingly difficult. For several months, the station has been operating with only one attendant, which is unsafe and unsustainable. The Solid Waste Department has added this closure to its website. Please cont

Please take notice that pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 216, a public referendum of eligible residents of the Town of Taghkanic in the former Churchtown Fire Protection District (fp281) will take place on December 9, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Taghkanic Town Hall, located at 909 Route 82, Taghkanic, Columbia County, State of New York for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition:   THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TAGHKANIC ADOPTED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of Taghkanic Fire District in the Town of Taghkanic, County of Columbia will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Town of Taghkanic Town Hall located at 909 Route 82, Ancram (Town of Taghkanic), NY 12502 for the purposes of:  electing one commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2030;  electing one commissioner for a four

Sunday, Dec. 14th at the Taghkanic Firehouse

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Craryville Fire District will take place on December 9, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Craryville Fire House located on County Route 7, for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2031.  All voters registered with the Columbia County Board of Elections on or before November 17, 2025 shall be eligible to vote. Can

Please Take Notice : In accordance with the Town of Taghkanic Zoning Law you are herein advised that a Public Hearing will be held in the Taghkanic Town Hall, New York State Route 82, (at the corner of Route 82 and County Route 10) Taghkanic, New York. Hearing Date: November 24, 2025 Time: 7:10 PM For the Application of: Chambers/White Jr. Property Address: Copake Lake Road Extension (Taghkanic) NY Purpose of the Application for Variance: The purpose of the hearing is to answ

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Taghkanic will be accepting letters of interest to fill the following open positions: 1 Planning Board Member term ending 2032 1 Alternate PB Member 1 year term 1 PB Clerk secretary 1 ZBA Member term ending 2030 1 Alternate ZBA Member 1 year term 1 ZBA Clerk Secretary 1 BAR Member term ending 2028 All letters of interest for the above positions should be sent to Cheryl Rogers, Town Clerk, 483 County Route 15, Elizaville,

A Closer Look at Our Forest Habitats and Their Biodiversity Presented by Claudia Knab-Vispo, Conrad Vispo, and Kyle Bradford. You can also join ZOOM by clicking HERE

We asked, and our community stepped up. We've received donations from our neighbors far and wide. The Taghkanic Fire Company, Taghkanic Senior Network Bingo patrons, Long Table Harvest, local residents and more have made contributions to the fridge fund. We are using this surplus to offer Thanksgiving meal baskets to the community. If you or someone you know would like a complete Thanksgiving meal, please sign up, e-mail or call. The sign up sheet is located inside the pantr

Sunday, Nov. 16th - 2-4pm at the Taghkanic Firehouse! Storytelling Workshop Level II with teaching artists from The Ancram Center for the Arts.

Find Out What Science Tells Us About The Ecological Impacts of Pesticides with Neuroscientist & Biologist  Dr. Kathleen Susman November 15, 1 PM, Ancram Town Hall While our economy relies increasingly on chemical pesticides to manage what we consider unwanted life-forms, they are also known to cause harm to  all life-forms —from soil microbes, insects and birds, to our pets and our human selves.  Kathleen Susman, neurobiologist and Vassar College professor of biology, will di

Be on the lookout!! Spotted lanternflies , an introduced insect originally native to Asia, have been seen in Columbia County. While these insects do not bite or sting, they feed on crops such as grapes and can be a nuisance due to their sheer numbers. Why is the spotted lanternfly harmful? Spotted lanternflies are most concerning because of their effect on orchards, vineyards, and hardwood trees. Because these insects are not native to Columbia County, they lack natural preda

by Tim Kennelty   The Habitats of Columbia County   Have you ever thought about the habitat in your back yard or wood lot, or wondered where you might take a hike to see particular plant, animal or insect species in the County? Well, the authors of the recently released,   From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County , have the resource to answer all your questions. We are incredibly fortunate to have this gift tha

Mark your calendars. The first election for the newly formed Taghkanic Fire District will take place: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Taghkanic Town Hall | 909 State Route 82   This marks an important milestone for the community as residents elect the district’s board of fire commissioners for the first time. There are five seats on the ballot, each serving staggered terms ranging from one to five years.   Voters will also consider three propositions to create lo

A Closer Look at Our Forest Habitats and Their Biodiversity Presented by Claudia Knab-Vispo, Conrad Vispo, and Kyle Bradford. The presenters will introduce their book “ From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York ” and describe how it can be used to recognize a variety of forest habitats, including various types of upland forests, as well as floodplain and swamp forest; highlight some of the plants and a

Join us Nov. 9th at the Firehouse for an afternoon of Bingo, Snacks and Prizes!

NOTICE The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Taghkanic Fire House, located at 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic NY. The purpose of this meeting is a regular monthly review, ongoing matters, budget, district elections and district operations. Members of the public are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for community input as part of the agenda. Questions should be directed to: tagh.fire.co

TOWN OF TAGHKANIC - COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Taghkanic Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taghkanic Town Hall, 909 Route 82, Taghkanic, New York 12502, concerning whether to abandon an unmaintained section of New Forge Road 2 in the Town of Taghkanic that is no longer necessary for public travel. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or by directing written comments

Town of Taghkanic Planning Board Public Hearing Notice Please Take Notice: accordance with the Town of Taghkanic Zoning Law you are herein advised that a Public Hearing will be held November 3, 2025  in the Taghkanic Town Hall, New York State Route 82, (at the corner of Route 82 and County Route 10) Taghkanic, New York. 7:10 pm For the Application of: Half Mile Trout Stream LLC Property Address: 920 State Route 82 (Taghkanic) NY Purpose of the Application: Site Plan Review