August 14, 2020 Update

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COLUMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATE Although our numbers are low, it is IMPORTANT to remember to stay home if you feel symptoms. Recent positives were feeling ill and continued to go to work and/or socialized and potentially exposed many more people, putting them on Mandatory Quarantine for 14 days. Please continue to practice social distancing and wear your mask! As of 3 PM on August … {Read more...}

Dual Residents Census Information

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If you have more than one residence, you are required to complete a 2020 US Census questionnaire for all of your residences. You should count yourself at the address where you live and sleep most of the time. If you split your time evenly between two or more places, count yourself where you were staying on April 1, 2020. However, a census response is required from each and every … {Read more...}

Area Internet Providers Offer Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

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Columbia Economic Development Corporation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HUDSON, N.Y. — In support of students and community members who do not have internet service in their homes, and the Fall 2020 semester at Columbia-Greene Community College, several area internet providers are offering free Wi-Fi hotspots across the two counties. Mid-Hudson Cable is providing access at: Ashland Town … {Read more...}

August 12, 2020 Update

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 Columbia County Department of Health Update As of 3 PM on August 12, 2020: Columbia County has had 37 residents who have passed away from COVID-19. Columbia County has had 520 confirmed positive cases. 474 of the 520 cases have recovered from COVID-19 There are 9 active cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County. 3 of the positive cases are hospitalized, but none of those hospitalized … {Read more...}

Solstice/Town of Gallatin Community Power Partnership

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Dear Gallatin Resident, The Town Board is pleased to announce the launch of our community solar partnership with Solstice Community Power in Gallatin. Solstice’s community solar farms allow customers to receive solar credits each month - a deduction from their utility bill - and receive a 10% discount on that electricity through the NY State Community Distributed Generation Program. Subscribers … {Read more...}