Dear Gallatin Residents, As you may have seen online or in the newspapers, Albany has not distributed tests and masks to the various state regions in a uniform manner. The Capital Region was clearly behind our neighbors in this distribution timing and amount. We were informed recently that Columbia County school systems will now have enough test kits for each student. Conversely,  the … {Read more...}

With colder temperatures and rising fuel prices, assistance with home heating costs may help people make it safely through the winter.  New York State provides such assistance and below is information on how to apply for it.  Please share this with your neighbors who may not have access to email. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their … {Read more...}

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Chairman’s press release HIGH NUMBER OF POST-HOLIDAY CASES CONTINUES Last Wednesday, the Columbia County Department of Health recorded 76 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with 103 on Thursday, 142 for Friday-Saturday, 127 on Monday, and 103 as of midday today. As of today, according to the CDC, the Columbia County infection rate stands at 14.96 percent. 89.3 … {Read more...}

Residents will need to purchase an annual recycling permit, if you utilize the County facilities. THIS IS ONLY FOR RESIDENTS THAT UTILIZE THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE STATIONS. This does not impact anyone who has curbside pick up. This is an annual recycling permit and will be in effect for the entire calendar year regardless of when it is purchased. Each year that the County continues this program, … {Read more...}

Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman’s Press Release   COUNTY POSITIVITY RATE 11.55% TODAY By midday today, the Columbia County Department of Health had recorded 91 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with 69 last Thursday, 41 on Friday, 41 for Saturday-Sunday, and 44 on Monday. Today’s midday number of 91 new cases is by far the highest one-day total in the county since the … {Read more...}