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.