Monday, April 4, 2022 Chairman’s press release COUNTY DOH: ‘SLIGHT TICK UP IN CASES’ COVID-19 cases As of Thursday, per the CDC, Columbia County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases remains in the low risk category. As of Wednesday, the CDC-reported current average of new daily cases per 100,000 of population stood at 6.5. The positive test rate is 2.7 percent. Although New York State has … {Read more...}

In case you haven't heard, Columbia County is having its first ever Climate Carnival on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10AM to 4PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY. Visit the Climate Carnival Website to find out more! … {Read more...}

Greetings Master Naturalists, Citizen Scientists and Biodiversity Enthusiasts! We would like to invite you to learn more about the citizen science project Caterpillars Count! Participants conduct surveys on the branches of trees and shrubs to monitor seasonal variation and abundance of arthropods like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders, and to establish critical baseline data for evaluating … {Read more...}

Attached is the March edition of Energy Central. In this issue, you will find important information regarding Central Hudson’s transition to a new billing system and updates regarding the associated billing challenges. EnergyCentral_March2022_FINAL Thank you, Joe Jenkins Associate Director, Media Relations 845-486-5840 Central Hudson Gas & Electric … {Read more...}

Reminder: Please Complete The Comprehensive Plan Survey by April 11. The Survey is Open to All Town Residents and Property Owners. The Town of Gallatin has been working to update their 2007 Town Comprehensive Plan. The updated Plan will be a blueprint to guide the physical growth, land use, recreation, infrastructure and community development for the next 10 to 15 years. Now we need your … {Read more...}