Be On the Lookout - DEC Seeking *Citizen Scientists* to Report Their Wild Turkey Observations This Summer While you are out exploring New York State this summer, be sure to keep an eye out for wild turkeys and report your observations to DEC! Since 1996, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has conducted the Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey to track wild turkey productivity … {Read more...}
The survey is available online via this link https://ccecolumbiagreene.org/Columbia-survey … {Read more...}
The Climate Smart Communities Taskforce has been engaged in several initiatives to help promote clean energy and save our residents money. The Clean Heating and Cooling Initiative provides information about home energy audits, improved insulation and more efficient heating and cooling with heat pumps. While these improvements may be expensive, there are rebates and tax incentives that can … {Read more...}
New expansion of hunting regulations at Lake Taghkanic State Park. There are 2 major changes. We will now allow shotgun for BIG GAME HUNTING ONLY (Deer/Bear) (no muzzleloader due to overlap of campground season) in the northern section of our park above the campground and the front and rear entrances of the park (map attached). We will also be opening waterfowl hunting … {...}
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Thinking of adding a backyard cottage? Converting your garage? Or turning part of your home into a separate living space? An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) could be the perfect solution. Whether it’s a basement apartment, garage conversion, or standalone cottage, ADUs create flexible housing options for families, caregivers, and renters — all on your existing … {...}
TOWN OF GALLATIN PLANNING BOARD MEETING August 25, 2025 7:00 PM Agenda Public Hearing for a 2-lot subdivision for Angelo & Salvatore Russello of tax parcel 195.-1-55, located on Route 82 just north of Decker Road. Continuance of Public Hearing for a 2-lot subdivision for Barry Straw Weisman and Debra Weisman as trustees of the 1997 Weisman Family Trust of tax … {...}
