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

Town of Taghkanic Proudly Participates in Hudson Flag Day 2026: Honoring the Flag, Our Veterans and America’s 250th Anniversary TAGHKANIC, NY — The Town of Taghkanic proudly participated in the Hudson Flag Day 2026 - honoring the Flag, our Veterans and America’s 250th Anniversary, and joining communities throughout the Hudson Valley in honoring our Nation's history and heritage. The Town's participation was coordinated by Town Historian Nancy Griffith, whose efforts helped or

by Tim Kennelty Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery (and Announcing Ecological Landscapes Open Days) I remember my mother telling me never to bite off more than I could chew. I mostly ignored that advice throughout my life and in spite of some recent health challenges, I have completely disregarded it in my garden. Last year, working with Phoebe, my amazing garden helper, I eliminated my front lawn, replacing it with a large bed on a slope with a wide variety of nat

Over 250 people came to celebrate the official opening of the Taghkanic Community Forest on June 6th. It was a perfect day to check out the trail system, take a kayak or canoe ride on Lake Lahr, meet Ellen From Ravensbeard and her incredible raptors, go on a BioBlitz hike with TCF stewards, or just eat ice cream and have a sandwich with your neighbor. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the day! The Taghkanic Community Forest includes 3 miles of trails that wind through

Sunday, June 14th at the Taghkanic Firehouse

Come and see what our community has been working on for over a year! Join friends, volunteers, and fans of the forest to celebrate the opening of CLC’s newest public property – the Taghkanic Community Forest! Drop in to say hello or stay for a whole day of fun. The day is jam-packed with forest-themed festivities including: Bioblitzes where we’ll identify the plants and animals on the property - great for kids! Kayaking and fishing on the lake A guided forestry hike with fore

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

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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!