As of 2:30 pm, March 31, 2020, Columbia County has 39 positive cases of COVID-19.Six of the positive cases are hospitalized, four of those are in the ICU. We have received 366 test results completed for Columbia County residents. There are 70 under mandatory quarantine and 20 under precautionary quarantine. There are 10 residents with suspected, not tested cases. It may be confusing to … {Read more...}

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FROM: Chairman Matt Murell EMERGENCY BUSINESS, FAMILY FUNDS ESTABLISHED Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell said Tuesday that two new emergency funds designed to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations and small businesses have been established. The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the … {Read more...}

Hillsdale Supermarket-Shopping for seniors  7:00am to 8:00am. Curbside Pickup Available -For Information (518-325-4341) or e-mail [email protected] Pecks Market-Call 518-398-6622 for hours. Hannaford-  Special hours for our 60+ customers are 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week. Shoprite-Call 518-828-0192 for hours and pick up options. Price … {Read more...}

Sunday, March 29, 2020 FROM: Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: STATE TO REVISE QUARANTINE GUIDELINES On Sunday, Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb alerted county officials that the New York State Department of Health has issued revised guidelines regarding coronavirus-related quarantines. “The guidelines have been … {Read more...}

Dear Gallatinonians, I hope this weekend finds our residents healthy and enjoying the Gallatin outdoors, at a safe distance of course. While we try not to repeat too much news you will see elsewhere, here are a couple specific Gallatin updates. We now have a limited state supply of hand sanitizer- 75% alcohol style- so more "liquidy" than Purell. We can re-fill your small bottle or two, but … {Read more...}