Town of Gallatin to Hold Open House for Public Input on Comprehensive Plan Update In order to learn how people feel about the future needs and hopes for the Town, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is hosting an Open House on October 2, 2021 at Pavilion E at Lake Taghkanic State Park and people can visit anytime between 10 AM and noon. This will be an informal community gathering … {Read more...}

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Chairman’s press release COVID-19 NEW INFECTIONS REMAIN STEADY Last Friday, the Columbia County Department of Health recorded 24 new cases of COVID-19. On Saturday, there were 14 new cases, and for Sunday-Monday there were 25. As of midday today, six new cases had been recorded. “That’s usually the daily trend,” said county DOH Director Jack Mabb. “The days … {Read more...}

Friday, September 10, 2021 Chairman’s press release PINE HAVEN REPORTS SIX NEW CASES -- NO SERIOUS ILLNESS Six residents of the Pine Haven Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Philmont have tested positive for COVID19, Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said midday today. All six have been vaccinated, with only one showing mild symptoms and the remainder … {Read more...}

Agenda for CAC meeting Monday, September 13 at 6 PM, at Gallatin Town Hall 1 introductions 2 Review of minutes from last meeting held on August 9 3 Need a volunteer going forward to take minutes 4 Update on Carvel Development process 5 Update on GCA signage: pressure treated wood and involvement of town historian 6 Review of RFP process and status of bids * 7 Status of … {Read more...}

Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman’s Press Release 99TH COVID-RELATED DEATH IN COUNTY As of midday today, the Columbia County Department of Health had recorded 23 new cases of COVID-19, with eight recorded on Monday and 11 on Saturday for a total of 42 since Friday. There are currently nine individuals in the hospital. Only one of the hospitalized individuals has been … {Read more...}