CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE TESTING NUMBERS REMAIN STABLE On Monday, Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb reported that 30,960 county residents have been tested for COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in March. Of that number, 13,397 are nonduplicate tests. “One way of looking at these numbers is that one in five county residents have been tested,” noted Director … {Read more...}

The September Gallatin Town Board Meeting will be September 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM. This will be a virtual and limited in person meeting to maintain social distancing. Please contact the Town Clerk  [email protected] - 518-398-7519 for an invitation to the zoom meeting or to reserve a seat. 09-2020 September Town Board Agenda 2021 Gallatin Highway Budget Worksheet Supervisors Proposal … {Read more...}

Respond Now, It's Not Too Late! We are rapidly approaching the conclusion of 2020 Census field operations and still need your help in reminding family, friends, members, and constituents that it's not too late to respond. Your unwavering support is greatly appreciated and needed now, more than ever! https://my2020census.gov/ … {Read more...}

The Columbia County Department of Health has released its weekly breakdown of COVID-19 cases by municipality and nursing home. According to the totals reported today and last Friday, there were four new cases of the coronavirus this week: two in Copake, one in Canaan, and one in Germantown. As always, in the list below, the first number is the number of cases last Friday; the second is the number … {Read more...}

Thursday, September 17, 2020 CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE INDOOR MEETING SEASON IS HERE With Labor Day and chillier weather driving meetings of local agencies indoors, the Columbia County Health Department has recently seen an uptick in telephone calls seeking guidance on how to safely conduct in-person meetings. “People are asking if it’s okay to be in a room with a group of people and … {Read more...}