The Friends of The Claverack Free Library will hold its annual beer concert at 4PM on Saturday, April 11 . The Amy Ryan Band will perform in the library community room. For a $25 donation you receive a free flight of five local beers from those donated by our sponsors: Hudson Brewing Co ., Old Klaverack Brewery and Hop Farm , Roe Jan Brewing Co. , Suarez Family Brewery and Upper Depot Brewing Co . For those who prefer an alternative there will be non-alcoholic “Athletic Bee

The Friends of the Claverack Library are holding a Trivia Bingo night on April 9. This is our last Trivia Bingo of the season. Trivia Bingo 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

The Taghkanic Fire Co., is hosting its annual banquet on Saturday , April 18th at 631 Old Route 82.   Cocktail hour with appetizers will begin at 6pm and will be followed by dinner, beverages are included. A live DJ will be spinning tunes with lots of space for dancing. Additionally, local companies have donated gift cards and merchandise for our raffle.  Each ticket is $35, payable at the door. R.S.V.P by Friday April 15th to  tlasalvia08@gmail.com  with the names and the n

Join us for TSN's first annual Recipe Swap! Sunday, May 3rd - 2-3:30 at the Taghkanic Firehouse Share a favorite recipe and the story behind it! Be sure to bring a copy of your recipe with you! Thank you.

Don't miss these upcoming events Earth Day Film Fest On April 19th - The County Climate Smart Task Force & Columbia Land Conservancy will be hosting a Film Festival at the Crandell Theater in Chatham. Free Admission! Starting at Noon Columbia Land conservancy will be showcasing the recently completed Plan to Conserve Columbia County , and celebrating the anniversary of the launching of the GoCoCo website. From 1:00 to 3:00 pm We will be showing two films: Farmscape Ecology

NOTICE The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 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

In Honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2026, the Town of  Taghkanic is pleased to share this newsletter from the Columbia County Environmental Management Council that summarizes all the local town and county actions done in the last few years to improve conservation and protect the environment. Link to Newsletter

The Highway Department's new 2026 Sany Wheel Loader came in this week. A much needed piece of equipment, this loader has a bucket, pallet forks, a road broom and more. The guys are excited to get to work with it! Fred looking pleased!

The Public Works Committee met on Wednesday, March 18th and recommended extending the temporary closure of the Gallatin Station through June 1, 2026. Please find the updated flyer for the recycling center attached for posting. The station sign has also been updated to reflect these changes. Thank you, Wendy ------ Wendy S. Madsen, Director Columbia County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division 401 State Street Hudson, New York 12534 518-828-2737 Phone

Do you have some repair skills? Can you spend a few hours on a Saturday to help your neighbors? Then come join us at a Repair Cafe. It's fun. Repair Cafes are free community events where your neighbors bring their broken but beloved items, and volunteer repair coaches help you FIX THEM! Repair Cafes are held around the year at locations throughout the Hudson Valley. Right now, we are looking for fixers who would like to help out at the next Repair Cafe, being held at the Clav

(excerpts from March 6, 2026 Chronogram article by Margot Isaacs ; see full article here ) Just off the Taconic Parkway in the hamlet of West Taghkanic, a small barn has taken on a new life. Opened January 3, Tiny Town Farm Store & Grocer is a new market and specialty grocer founded by Alejandra Stewart and her husband, Peter Stewart, in partnership with Chul Kim. The shop blends everyday essentials with curated regional products and globally inspired pantry staples. “We’re

There has been community interest expressed in a repeat of last years town yard sale. This requires a fair amount of organization and planning and is most successful with a high level of participation. Last year's was a hybrid event with about 20 tables inside the Firehouse and a half dozen off-site locations. Think you might be interested?  We're looking for the following input: WHEN? August or September or ? WHERE? Hybrid, one central location or at participating residences

Don't forget to register to attend this great event. Sign up for any one of the many workshops available, including:  A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Native Perennial Garden 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM With Tim Kennelty, Master Gardener Volunteer Are you a lawn worshipper, or do you want beautiful blooms that invite birds, bees, and butterflies into your yard? This talk will offer practical guidance, answering the why, how, and where to create a native perennial garden while reducing

Don't forget to register to attend this great event. Sign up for any one of the many workshops available, including: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Native Perennial Garden 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM With Tim Kennelty, Master Gardener Volunteer Are you a lawn worshipper, or do you want beautiful blooms that invite birds, bees, and butterflies into your yard? This talk will offer practical guidance, answering the why, how, and where to create a native perennial garden while reducing

There has been community interest expressed in a repeat of last years town yard sale. This requires a fair amount of organization and planning and is most successful with a high level of participation. Last year's was a hybrid event with about 20 tables inside the Firehouse and a half dozen off-site locations. Think you might be interested? We're looking for the following input: WHEN? August or September or ? WHERE? Hybrid, one central location or at participating residences

The Friends are holding a Trivia Bingo night on March 12. 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. We hope you can join the fun!

Please join us Tomorrow, March 7 from 10am to noon at the Taghkanic Firehouse for Taghkanic Talks The Pools of Spring: Fragile Habitats and How to Protect Them. The presenter is Colleen Lutz , Assistant Biologist with the New York Natural Heritage Program and member of the Columbia County Environmental Management Council. If you wish to attend via Zoom, the link (camera icon) can be found on the home page of the town website ( taghkanic.gov ).

If this long winter has been making you Bongo, then it's time for BINGO. JOIN EVERYONE FOR BINGO  Sunday 3/15 2-3:30 pm Taghkanic Firehouse

by Tim Kennelty   Gardening with Gratitude and Hope   I remember years ago attending a talk on house plants by Tovah Martin. https://www.tovahmartin.com/  Ms. Martin has written several books and is an accomplished gardener. What sticks in my memory about that talk is something she said about the month of March. She said (and I’m paraphrasing) that as the long winter comes to an end, the light in March is completely different.    I guess I’m reflecting on this because this we

Taghkanic Talks 2026 Schedule Saturday, May 9 - Birds and Butterflies Saturday, Aug 22 - Meadow Making Saturday, Nov 14 - Invasive Plants