Join us for an afternoon of SCRABBLE! Sunday Feb 15th 2 - 3:30pm Taghkanic Firehouse - 631 Old Rte 82

The Friends of the Claverack Library are holding a Trivia Bingo night on Tuesday, February 3 . Bingo Trivia is a game that combines the mechanics of traditional bingo with the challenge of trivia questions. Instead of numbers, players use bingo cards filled with answers to potential trivia questions. We use a projector to display a PowerPoint presentation containing questions, pictures, videos and music recordings relating to 6 games, each with a specific theme.

Despite the cold, many wild animals are active this time of year. If they are injured their chances for survival in the cold decrease considerably. If you've found an injured bird or animal, here are steps to guide you on what to do next: https://www.wildforlifeinc.org/foundananimal Lucky Rehabilitation Center in Spencertown is a great local organization. https://www.facebook.com/luckyrehab/ Taghkanic's animal control warden, Kyle Miller, (845)-407-1367 can help guide you as

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Taghkanic, Columbia County, New York, on the 23rd day of January, 2026.  The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Taghkanic is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have

NOTICE The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2026 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, 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.commissioners@gmail.com . 

ADUs in Taghkanic In 2024 the Town Board passed two local laws updating the town Zoning Code. One of these, Local Law #2 2024 , defines and allows for Accessory Dwelling Units . The permitting of ADUs was enacted so that Taghkanic residents would be eligible for NY State grant funding to help residents with the costs of building or restoring these structures. The county applied for and has now been awarded a $3 Million ADU Grant. Residents of Columbia County, and in particula

I will be holding a FREE Snow Shoveling Class at my driveway. Come and join the class and learn about the proper ways to shovel snow. Techniques will include the Scoop & Throw, the Scrape & Push, Freestyle, etc. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your show lifting & removal skills. My actual drive way will be provided, so that the training simulates real-world conditions. Bring your enthusiasm, and your own shovel. Text me for additional details & times. En

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION As Chief Executive of Columbia County, I exercise the authority granted to me under New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B to preserve the public safety and render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of Columbia County. Due to the major Winter Storm forecast to bring up to 24 inches of snow from 7AM today, January 25, 2026, through into tomorrow, January 26, 2026, a winter storm

Winter Storm Update – Columbia County January 23, 2026 2:00PM                                                                  Columbia County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has participated in a New York State regional Winter Storm Call with the National Weather Service, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES), county emergency managers, and other storm response agencies. The following information is provided to Columbia County residents: A Winte

BINGO IS CANCELLED THIS SUNDAY JAN 25th! DUE TO THE IMPENDING STORM!!

TAKE NOTICE, that I, Cheryl E. Rogers, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Taghkanic, County of Columbia and State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Taghkanic for the Year 2026, and that I will receive said taxes at 483 County Route 15, (Taghkanic) during regular business hours Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm and for the month of January only Saturday 9 am to 11 am. T AKE FURTHER NOTICE , tha

WHAT: BINGO! WHEN: SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH 2-3:30PM WHERE: TAGHKANIC FIREHOUSE, 631 OLD ROUTE 82 If you're interested in cooking or baking something, that would be wonderful. Let us know what you'll be bringing. Email us at: taghkanic60plus@gmail.com Thank you!

The Friends of the Claverack library and The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack will once again offer soups, CDs and DVDs for sale this coming Sunday. Hours are 10:30 AM to 2 PM, this Sunday (January 18). Members of The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack will once again offer soups for sale in the library Community Room. Members of the RDCC will make the following delicious soups: Lasagna Soup, Hamburger Soup, Cheesy Chicken Soup, Butternut Squash, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup,

To the many of you who RSVP'd for this event - we're looking forward to seeing you! We have now reached capacity and can no longer accept reservations . Please join us via ZOOM:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84277584857pwd=plWLTrBJb5OaCmXBg4W2kBLXjbOaVC.1 PARKING - Please plan on parking at Town Hall, across the street from the Firehouse. As always, we need to keep the Firehouse garage doors clear. If you have mobility issues and park at the Firehouse, please respect the areas

by Tim Kennelty   Fighting Endless Winter Blues   How is it possible that we’re only in the early days of January, and it feels like we’ve lived through many months of Winter?  I guess it’s the feeling we get when we’re holed up in our cozy dens evading the early snow and frigid temperatures while trying to avert our eyes as the world around us gets crazier and more dangerous.  A friend of mine recently wrote me that all she wants to do is escape to her garden. While that’s n

The Harlem Valley Rail Trail organization has just posted a job opening for an OPERATIONS MANAGER : The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the effective operation of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association. Reporting to our Board of Directors, the Operations Manager is our only staff member. This is a multifaceted role, ideal for a generalist who likes to learn new things, solve problems, and engage with the community. While we plan for this role to expand to inc

After serving two years as a member of the Taghkanic Town Board, Doug Craig decided in December to resign his position, effective January 1, 2026. His mobility has been increasingly limited by the effects of muscular dystrophy and has progressed to the point where it is difficult for him to drive a vehicle, to get around town, and to engage with the community in the way that he would like to as a town representative. During his tenure, Doug was an engaged and committed membe

The Friends of the Claverack Library are holding a Trivia Bingo night on Thursday, January 8 . Bingo Trivia is a game that combines the mechanics of traditional bingo with the challenge of trivia questions. Instead of numbers, players use bingo cards filled with answers to potential trivia questions. We use a projector to display a PowerPoint presentation containing questions, pictures, videos and music recordings relating to 6 games, each with a specific theme.

January 17, 2026, 10am - noon Taghkanic Fire Company 631 Old Route 82 Taghkanic This past summer, Taghkanic installed the first town “beaver deceiver.” The modest wire and wooden structure sits a few feet from the culvert pipe at the intersection of New Forge 1 and East Klein roads. This pond has had a beaver population for many years - much to the delight of many who pass by this area. The beavers, doing what beavers do, routinely damn up the culvert pipe. This results in ro

Join TSN for another great afternoon of BINGO! Sunday, January 25th 2 - 3:30pm at the Taghkanic Firehouse! FREE!