Conservation Advisory Council Meeting 12/16/21 6PM

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Gallatin CAC will meet on Monday , December 16, at 6 PM at the Town Hall Agenda items include Final draft proposal for the Board’s approval for the rail trail, from Matt Discussion of raising money to partially finance the RFP for the Conservation Area Discussion of the NRI and feasibility of trying to launch it next year Discussion of how to roll out educational projects to help … {Read more...}

December 10, 2021 Update

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Columbia County Board of Supervisors  Chairman’s Press Release POST-THANKSGIVING SURGE SLOWING As of midday today, the Columbia County Department of Health had recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 infection. There were a total of 59 Tuesday, 47 Wednesday, and 36 Thursday. “I think we’re seeing the drop off following the Thanksgiving surge,” said county DOH Director Jack Mabb. There are … {Read more...}

December 7, 2021 Update

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Chairman’s press release COUNTY INFECTION RATE HIGHEST IN AREA As of midday today, the Columbia County Department of Health had recorded 54 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with 57 recorded on Saturday and 55 on Sunday and Monday combined. There are 12 county residents hospitalized, 10 of whom are patients of Columbia Memorial Health. Of those 10, three are … {Read more...}

New York State’s ban on polystyrene foam (aka “styrofoam”) will go into effect on January 1, 2022.

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The banned items include: Single-use expanded polystyrene foam food service containers used for prepared food and beverages, including but not limited to: bowls, cartons, clamshells, cups, lids, plates, and trays; and Packing peanuts or other void-filling, loose fill packaging products made of expanded polystyrene foam.                                         Who does the ban apply … {Read more...}

December 4, 2021 Update

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Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman’s Press Release VIRUS SPREADING EQUALLY AROUND COUNTY Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said as of midday today, 35 new cases of COVID-19 had been recorded by county DOH, a number that he expects to wind up higher by the end of the day. On Wednesday, county DOH recorded 44 new cases, with 40 on Thursday. There are … {Read more...}