PUBLIC NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE
TAGHKANIC FIRE DISTRICT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Taghkanic Fire District a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday October 20, 2026 at 7:30 P.M. at the Taghkanic Firehouse, 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic, NY 12521 to hear all persons regarding the Fire District’s 2027 Proposed Budget or any item contained therein.
A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection during normal business hours at the Offices of the Town Clerk of the Town of Taghkanic and by appointment at the office of the Fire District secretary at the address below. Copies of the 2027 Proposed Budget are available from the Fire District Secretary upon request and free of charge.
Click HERE to see a copy of the Proposed 2027 Fire District Budget.
October 1, 2026
Taghkanic Fire District
631A Old Route 82
Taghkanic, NY 12521
TAGHKANIC FIRE DISTRICT
Board of Commissioners
Notice of Meeting
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Taghkanic Fire House, 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic, NY
NOTICE
The Taghkanic Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Taghkanic Fire House, located at 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic NY .
The purpose of this meeting is a regular monthly review, ongoing matters, budget and district operations.
Members of the public are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for public comment as part of the agenda.
Questions should be directed to: info@taghkanicfiredistrict.gov.
By order of the Board of Commissioners,
Renée Nostrand, Secretary,
Taghkanic Fire District
Public Notice
Residents of the Craryville Fire District
Towns of Claverack, Copake, Hillsdale and Taghkanic
Notice is Hereby Given that the Proposed Budget of the Craryville Fire District, of the Towns of Claverack, Copake, Hillsdale, and Taghkanic, State of New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Craryville Fire District, for its consideration.
A Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 pm at the Craryville Fire House, 4210 Cty. Rt. 7, Craryville, New York, Town of Copake, State of New York, on the 20th day of October, 2026.
Copies of the Craryville Fire District proposed budget for 2027 may be obtained by contacting the Craryville Fire District secretary at (518) 325-4454 or by contacting the Town Clerk in respective towns. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against any items or items herein contained.
Barbara L. Scutt, Secretary
Craryville Fire District
Board of Fire Commissioners
Town of Taghkanic
Planning Board
Public Hearing Notice
Please Take Notice: accordance with the Town of Taghkanic Zoning Law you are herein advised that a Public Hearings will be held October 6, 2026 in the Taghkanic Town Hall, New York State Route 82, (at the corner of Route 82 and County Route 10) Taghkanic, New York.
7:15 pm For the Application of: Volker/Chambers
Property Address: 240 Manor Rock Road (Taghkanic) NY
Purpose of the Application: Subdivision
The purpose of the hearing is to answer all questions and concerns of the Public. If you cannot be present but wish to express an opinion you may do so by certified letter, return receipt, to the Town Clerk Cheryl Rogers, 483 County Route 15, Elizaville, New York 12523 to the Attention of the Planning Board. Be aware that this will be your only opportunity to be heard before your property is influenced by the decision which must be made on this application
TOWN OF TAGHKANIC
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VISUAL IMPACT ASSSESSMENT (BALLOON TEST) PROPOSED CELL TOWER
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC (dba Verizon Wireless, the "Applicant") has filed an application with the Town of Taghkanic Zoning Board of Appeals requesting approval to construct, operate and maintain a public utility / personal wireless service facility (cell tower) located on a portion of lands located at 1115 Route 82 in the Town of Taghkanic, Columbia County, New York (Tax Map Parcel No. 172.-2-39) ("Site"). The proposed facility includes a 150-ft monopole tower structure (154 ft. with lightning rod), antennas, and related equipment at grade.
PUBLIC NOTICE is further hereby given that the Applicant will conduct a visual impact assessment "balloon test" at the Site on Saturday. September 26, 2026 - weather permitting, as directed by the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a minimum of eight (8) hours between the approximate hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In the event of poor weather conditions or other factors that require a rescheduling of this test, the alternative test date will be Monday, September 28, 2026 or the next available good weather day, exclusive of Sundays.
Any questions on this matter may be directed to Scott Olson, the Applicant's attorney at 518-527-6813.
Dated: September 10, 2026
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
WHAT: Columbia County Hazardous Waste Collection Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026
WHERE: 50 Grandinetti Drive, Ghent, NY
25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The public is invited to attend a 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for 9/11 on Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm at the M.C. Smith Elementary School, 102 Harry Howard Ave. Hudson, NY 12534.
Guest speaker Angel Rubet is a survivor of the attack on the Twin Towers.
Our goals for this event are to honor the first responders in our community, keep the promise to Never Forget, educate a new generation of young people and students who may not have a first-hand memory of the 9/11 attacks.
Light refreshments will be served.
Meadown Making Slides
For those in search of the presentation slides from the Taghkanic Talk Meadow Making, please click Here.
Companion Resourse Document: Making Meadows Resource Page CKV.docx
New Hunting Regulations
Deer populations are increasing in many areas of New York. Harvesting more anterless (female) deer helps keep populations healthy, protects habitat, and keep deer nubers at levels acceptable to everyone.
Click on the image to download the New Hunting Regulations.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF TAGHKANIC
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Taghkanic will be accepting letters of interest to fill the following open positions:
Deputy Building Inspector
The Deputy Building Inspector assists the Building Inspector in the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, and applicable Town of Taghkanic local laws and regulations. Duties include conducting inspections, reviewing permit applications, maintaining records, and performing related code enforcement responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess the qualifications required by New York State and be willing to obtain any required certifications and training. Experience in building construction, code enforcement, or a related field is preferred.
All letters of interest for the above positions should be sent to Dennis Callahan, ZEO, CEO, Building Inspector, 909 Route 82, Ancram, New York 12502 or emailed to taghkanicbld@gmail.com.
Cheryl Rogers
Town Clerk
Dated: June 30, 2026
Reservoir Road Closed Due to Safety Concerns
Taghkanic Highway Superintendent, Eric Gaylord, is closing the crossing of a culvert on Reservoir Rd effective immediately.
A recent inspection of the culvert under Reservoir Road that directs water from the reservoir spillway downstream revealed structural problems. Town Engineer Patrick Prendergast, brought in for consultation, indicated "The headwalls are in poor condition. The east wall is severely undermined from erosion. One of the down-stream wing walls has fallen in the stream." He concluded, "The culvert should be repaired or replaced but should not be lift in service as is."
As a result, Reservoir Road has been closed to through traffic. The town board will discuss plans to address this situation at the monthly board meeting, Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm at the Taghkanic Town Hall. Interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom (see link above in Meetings Calendar).
DID YOU KNOW? The Highway Dept can accept metal for recycling throughout the year. Please e-mail Highway Superintendent Eric Gaylord at taghkanichighwayone@yahoo.com to arrange a time to drop off your recyclable metal waste at the town garage. Items for metal recycling must be at least 75% metal.
Community Activity
Taghkanic Community Forest
Opening Day
Over 250 people came to celebrate the official opening of the Taghkanic Community Forest on June 6th. It was a perfect day to check out the trail system, take a kayak or canoe ride on Lake Lahr, meet Ellen From Ravensbeard and her incredible raptors, go on a BioBlitz hike with TCF stewards, or just eat ice cream and have a sandwich with your neighbor. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the day!
The Taghkanic Community Forest includes 3 miles of trails that wind through forests of different ages and around a pond. The site is home to birds like the barred owl (the site’s mascot), warblers, creepers, flycatchers, woodpeckers, and scarlet tanagers.
This landscape is lovingly cared for and maintained by volunteers who are part of the Taghkanic Community Forest Committee. The Community Forest Committee plans for and stewards the Taghkanic Community Forest in partnership with community members, the Columbia Land Conservancy, and relevant experts. The Committee develops the vision, goals, site-specific rules, and a Community Forest Management Plan, and serves as the primary stewardship oversight body accountable to the CLC Board of Trustees.
Most of the trails are wide, forested, and rocky. The trails may be muddy after rain. Seating is available at a bench near Tim’s Woods. Go to the TCF website for full information: CLICK HERE.
TCF Committee Meetings
Whoo wants to learn more
about
what’s happening with the new Taghkanic Community Forest? Come sit in on our
committee/stewards
meetings at Taghkanic Town Hall (909 SR 82, Ancram). Also available on Zoom; check the
Meetings
Calendar for times and zoom link.
Taghkanic Talks
Taghkanic Talks is a program developed by the Taghkanic Climate Smart and Conservation Advisory Committees to host public presentations on a variety of topics of interest to the Taghkanic community. Past presentations have spotlighted community solar programs, heat-pump technology, and programs to assist with home weatherization. Another series focused on pollinators and native plant species, highlighting small but meaningful actions individuals can take to restore and preserve the ecology of our beautiful county.
The theme for 2026 is The Plants and Animals in Your Backyard. In the upcoming months Taghkanic Talks will host a series of presentations about Vernal Pools, Birds and Butterflies, Meadow Making and Maintenance, and Invasive Plants, as well as a number of Taghkanic Walks, in which local neighbors will offer tours of their properties to show how a meadow was created or what was done to reduce the impact of invasive sepecies on their properties. The schedule for 2026 Taghkanic Talks is listed below.
2026 - "The Plants and Animals in Your Backyard"
The 2026 Taghkanic Talks calendar kicked off with the Jan 17 presentation Beavers in Taghkanic, which featured presentations by Dan Aitchison and Alexis Broz, with a special guest appearance by Bo the beaver.
2026 Taghkanic Talks Schedule
- May 9 – Birds/Butterflies
- August 22 – Meadow Making/Maintenance
- November 14 – Invasive Plants
- July 18, 19 – Taghkanic Garden Walks
- August 22 – Meadow Making (see Slides)
Zoom Recordings
To see Zoom recordings of previous Taghkanic Talks presenttions, look under Documents/Zoom Recordings/Taghkanic Talks...or just click HERE.
Energy Tracking - Town Hall
In June 2022, four Mitsubishi air-source heat pumps were installed at Town Hall to replace the
existing oil-based heating and window air conditioning units. In the summer of 2023, the
lighting
system at Town Hall was converted from a combination of incandescent & fluorescent fixtures to
all
LED fixtures. A
recent analysis by the Climate Smart Committee shows how these changes affected energy use and
energy costs at Town Hall. The results indicate an annual cost saving of around $1076 and an
annual
reduction in energy use equivalent to 5.8 metric tons of CO2. This corresponds to the CO2
emitted by
1.3 average gasoline powered cars over a 1-year period.
But how
much CO2 is that? It's not easy to visualize, right? Well, imagine
a block of Dry Ice
measuring one meter high
X one meter deep X 3.72 meters wide, weighing over 12,000 pounds - that would be 5.8 metric tons
of
CO2 in its solid form.
See full
article.
TAGHKANIC SENIOR NETWORK
If you are interested in helping Taghkanic's seniors and caregivers, please contact TSN co-chairs Celine Kagan and Susan Silverman at taghkanic60plus@gmail.com.
Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs in Taghkanic
In 2024 the Town Board passed two local laws updating the town Zoning Code. One of these, Local Law #2 2024, defines and allows for Accessory Dwelling Units. The permitting of ADUs was enacted so that Taghkanic residents would be eligible for NY State grant funding to help residents with the costs of building or restoring these structures.
The county applied for and has been awarded a $3 Million ADU Grant. Residents of Columbia County, and in particular Taghkanic, are now eligible for individual grants of up to $125K to assist in the construction or remodeling of an ADU. Check HERE for details.
Taghkanic Community Fridge
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The community fridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
You can't
miss it - the cheery yellow building sits
alongside the back door of Town Hall. The fridge and pantry are stocked with all manner of
foods, including meals prepared by Columbia Kitchen.
We welcome food donations - click on image to
download full-size PDF of Guidelines. If you'd like to join our brigade of fridge
volunteers and help manage, clean and stock the fridge, please contact Betsy
(betsyalbertfortaghkanic@gmail.com).
There are now three ways to donate directly to the Fridge: (1) PayPal (@taghkanicfridge); (2) Venmo (@taghkanicfridge); or (3) drop a donation in the box at Town Hall. Donations are NOT tax deductible. However, if you'd like your donation to be tax deductible, OR if you have a matching donation program through your employer and would like to double your impact, you can make a donation to the Purpose Cooperative. The Purpose Cooperative is a 501c3 through which we receive our Shared Plate stipend. You can send a check to Purpose Cooperative, 95 Main Street #546, Philmont, NY 12565 and ask that it be earmarked for the Taghkanic Fridge.
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