Gallatin’s unique conversation area, which can be found a mile down Gallatinville Road from Route 7, is 15 years in the making. Map Gallatin Conservation Area  Long-time residents will be familiar with the location – the site of the Town’s former landfill – long closed, covered in grass with candy cane vents the only indication of the grassy hill’s former use. It’s not … {Read more...}

A goodly number of 19th century schoolhouses are scattered around Columbia County.  Almost all of them are located in villages and hamlets.  A few, however, stand miles away from any apparent center of population and by their existence today ask the question: "why is this school so far from anywhere?"......for the rest of the article by Jim Benton, (click) Snyderville School … {Read more...}

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The September Town Board Meeting has been rescheduled to September 6th, due to the NY State Primary Election on September 13. Mid Hudson Cable Public Hearing 09-2018 September Town Board Agenda   … {Read more...}

Doodletown WMA Habitat Management Plan Presentation On Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 PM, NYSDEC will host a public availability session to provide information on a recently completed habitat management plan for Doodletown Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in the Towns of Ancram, Taghkanic, and Gallatin, Columbia County. Come join us to learn about the goals of the plan and future … {Read more...}