The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 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. By order of the

Plans are in the works for the 2nd Annual Town Tag Sale to be held at the Taghkanic Town Fire House on Saturday, August 15th - 9 a.m. to 2. pm. THINK YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED? You have two options: 1. If you would like a table in the Fire House, a $10 fee will reserve the table. There are 14 tables available and an additional 5 tables can be added if you bring your own table. Fees will be collected on day of sale and will be a donation to the Taghkanic Fire Company.

by Tara Silberberg With dangerously high temperatures expected over the coming days, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe during this period of extreme heat. If you do not have access to air conditioning, cooling centers are available nearby. Please call ahead before traveling to confirm that the location is open and serving as a cooling center. Ancram Town Hall - 1416 County Road 7Ancram, NY 12502 (518) 329-6512 Red Hook Public Library - 7444 South Broadway

Following up on the multi-year success of Taghkanic Talks covering, forest health, deer and other pest management, dealing with invasives and supporting butterflies and birds, the folks at Taghkanic Talks are offering the unique opportunity to see first-hand how your neighbors are working their land to preserve and enhance it ecologically. Save the dates – Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, eight local properties will be open to the public free of charge. Here is your oppor