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

Meet local author Maryann Proper at the Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts , 957 NY-82, Ancram, this Saturday, April 25th, from 3:30-5pm Ms. Barto will be selling and signing copies of her novel, A Story From a Basket Maker’s Daughter: The Hill. Maryann Proper Barto grew up in West Taghkanic with her basket-making mother, Elizabeth Proper. Over the years, Proper family stories sparked Maryann’s interest in researching forgotten history, which is woven into her writin

The Town has procured a limited number of Empire Passes - available for use at NY State Parks and DEC facilities. It can be shared within a household and not assigned to a specific vehicle. Contact Town Clerk Cheryl Rogers to reserve yours today - but hurry, they'll go quickly! First come, first serve! Cheryl Rogers - 518-851-7161. crogers42857@gmail.com

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