Albany Med has plans to make significant changes to Columbia Memorial Hospital - changes that could negatively impact patient care, jobs, and long-term health care for Columbia County residents who rely on this local health care institution. Join us Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 to 8:00PM for a Public Town Hall at the TSL Theater, 434 Columbia St., Hudson.

Date: JUNE 2, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Taghkanic Fire House, 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic, NY NOTICE The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on JUNE 2, 20260 at 7:30 p.m. at the Taghkanic Fire House. 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 public comment as part of the agenda. Questions should be d

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Taghkanic will meet to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to assessments of Real Property at Taghkanic Town Hall during the hours of 4:00pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office or the Columbia County Real Property Tax Office as well as online at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/pu

On Sunday May 24th, from 12-2pm, three local businesses are joining forces to raise money and maybe even find homes for rescue dogs in need. The newly opened Tiny Town Farmstore and Grocer will be hosting a puppy-pop up with local dog rescue Hudson Paws. Creekwood Peonies will be there selling hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts, with all proceeds going to Hudson Paws. Come by to meet adoptable pups, learn about who's at the shelter, and help raise money for a great cause. Tin

Both the Gallatin and New Lebanon Transfer Stations will remain closed indefinitely. This decision was made during the April public works committee meeting. According to the director of Columbia County Solid Waste, Wendy Madsen, the Gallatin station did not produce enough waste to continue to operate a trash compactor, which helps fit more waste in a single dumpster, thus reducing the number of dumpsters needing to be exchanged over a given time. As a result, waste was linger

See you in the morning! Don't forget to RSVP!

MAY 16, 10am-1pm at the Claverack Free Library Do you have a lamp that doesn't light, a kitchen drawer full of dull knives, garden shears that don’t shear, a broken chair, an item of clothing in need of repair, a bike with a wobbly wheel, or a toaster that doesn't toast? Don't throw it out - bring it or any other item in need of repair to the Repair Café and let one of our volunteer fixers sort it out.

Save the date and start collecting your large, bulky trash items. Bring household trash items to the town garage on May 9th from 9am-12noon. The highway crew will be there to welcome you and help you unload your heavy items. (Anything more than 75% metal can be recycled and sold by the town!) Remember, no tires, mattresses or hazardous materials. Refrigerators must have doors removed and air conditioners must have freon removed. See you Saturday, May 9th, from 9-12 at Taghkan

The Columbia County Department of Health is offering a free drive-thru Rabies Clinic for cats, dogs, and ferrets 3 months of age and older. WHEN: Saturday, May 30th, 2026, 10am - 12pm. WHERE: Montgomery C. Smith Parking Lot, 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534

VETERAN STAND DOWN - a Veteran Resource Fair - will be held this Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main St., Catskill, NY 12412 from 9am - 1pm. The event will offer multiple services, from free breakfast and lunch to medical screenings and legal services (see flyer).

This gal/guy has been hanging around all day on New Forge 1 in Taghkanic. Please email Silverasch@gmail.com if he/she is yours. Thanks!

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE ON CRARYVILLE GASOLINE SPILL AND RT. 23 CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30th The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Health (DOH), and Transportation (DOT), and Columbia County Department of Health will hold a community open house on April 30, 2026, to update residents on the ongoing gasoline spill response and closure of Rt. 23 in Craryville in the Town of Copake. Agency staff will be available for one-on-one discussio

NOTICE The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 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 o

Don Workman and many of the people who helped save his life Taghkanic Fire Company hosted their 82nd Annual Banquet on April 18th. Nearly 100 members from the Company and the community joined together to celebrate the Fire Company and all they do to keep our community safe. Chief William Hilscher gave a moving recap of the events of the night of March 1st, when Taghkanic resident Don Workman went into cardiac arrest. Thanks to the combined efforts of over 20 members of the EM

Susan says "don't forget to come on down & 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.

CLC Volunteer season kick-off May 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Pond at the Taghkanic Community Forest The Columbia Land Conservancy has a new property in Taghkanic - The Taghkanic Community Forest. The 500-acre forest is part of a much bigger forest – the mid-Hudson Wildlife Corridor. This Corridor is incredibly special, and one of only two of its kind east of the Mississippi River. Its roots stretch deep into Southern Appalachia, and extend all the way into Canada. The stewa

Fifteen of our fellow townspeople helped to celebrate Earth Day by collecting 21 bags of trash today along SR82 between the TSP and the town line at Taconic Orchards. Lots of baked goodies to enjoy with the coffee setup graciously provided by Emma Rosenbush from the new Doves Diner. Special thanks to William First of the NYSDOT for his ongoing support of this Community Cleanup, whose crew will collect the trash we collected early next week.

Written by Gabriella Coons Founded in 1928 and backed by generations of farmers, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) is much more than a traditional agriculture program. While it honors its deep roots, the FFA focuses on empowering students with the confidence to speak publicly, pride in their craftsmanship, and the skills to manage the diverse business side of modern industry. Beyond the farm, members learn to lead enterprises, plan strategically for the future, and pave a c

As a Thank You to Our Columbia County Based First Responders Golf is on Us Copake Country Club is proud to give back to the heroes who keep Columbia County safe. As a token of appreciation for our local Firefighters, Police Officers, and EMTs, we’re offering an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the course all season long, on us. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long shift or spend time outdoors with fellow first responders, this special is our way of saying thank you for