Purple Moon Barn Dance - A Great Success!

We are pleased to announce that last Sunday, July 28th, under blue mountaintop skies, we held the third annual Purple Moon Barn Dance!  The vision was to create a mountaintop unity-building event to raise much needed funds for our volunteer fire departments and come together to celebrate our bond as a mountain-top community of friends and neighbors.  Over four hundred people of all ages from across the region came together to join the celebration. The weather was perfect, the mood joyous and the venue was magical! 

As you entered the Windham Manor you were greeted by an immense Catskillian view and a hall appointed with twinkling strings of purple lights. The owners of the Winham Manor Barry and Susan graciously offered their stunning venue, joining in the vision of mountaintop unity, local community and supporting the brave volunteers that protect us all. We are truly grateful for their generosity and love for the mountaintop.

The Purple Moon Barn Dance is a wonderful example of how a community can share a common goal and raise money for our mutual good, honoring our brave mountaintop firefighters while having a foot-stomping good time and creating memories that furthers our unique bond.  

We continue to raise money for the fire departments.  If you were unable to attend the dance, you can still donate by visiting our website https://www.purplemoondance.com  or by sending a check to: “Hunter Fire Company.” Write, “Care of Barn Dance” in the memo line and mailing it to: PO Box 181 Hunter, NY 12442.  Please make your donation by August 15th.

We would like to thank our generous sponsors: Over sixty restaurants, businesses, and organizations plus the many individuals that brought The Purple Moon Dance to life and allowed it to be a totally free event that included a hot meal, a cold drink and a dance floor for kicking up some good ol’ fashioned mountain-top dust.    

Thank you to:, Main Street Market in Windham, Windham Manor, GNH Lumber, The Windham Local & Tap House, JJ Farms, Hot dog Lady, Windham Mountain Club, Catskill Mountain Country Store, The Windham Movie Theater-Real Maine Lobster Bake,  Jim’s Great American Grocery of Prattsville, Brandywine, Hotel Vienna, Windham Pharma, Maggie’s Krooked Cafe, Lilly’s Steaks & Cocktails, Christman’s Windham House, Windham Wine & Liquors, Thorpes GMC, DJ David Nazario, Briar’s & Brambles Books, WRIP 97.9, The Mountain Eagle & Windham Weekly, Hunter Mountain Brewery, Camp Catskill, Catskills Candle Studio, Mountain Breeze Yoga, Alana Wyld. Miraluz Candles, Jessies Restaurant, Crazy Christine’s Book Folding, Mountain Breeze Yoga, Catskill Mountain Foundation, Prattsville Tavern, Zicatelas 2, Millrock Restaurant & Bar, Magic on Main, Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, Big Hollow Builders, Robert James Aveda Salon, Briars & Brambles, Ze Wine Bar at Jagerberg ,The Wylder Hotel, TABLA in Tannersville, Lillies Steak & Cocktails / Tip Tavern, Windham Liquor, Elevated Liquor, Westkill-Brewery, The Pantry Tannersville, Catskill Walmart,  Hannafords , Prominence Windham, The Shed, Blue Mountain Excavating, Hunter Chamber of Commerce, Heavens to Betsy Realty, Sundry, Greg Lubow Esq., West Kill Brewing, Mama's Pizza, Rust Diamonds and More, , Smitty’s Landscape and Nursery, , Shaw County Realty, Last Chance Antiques & Cheese, Mama’s Pizza and Trattoria.

And of course, the hardworking, incredibly dedicated 27 volunteers that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this joyful event possible!

If you would like to view photos of the event, please visit purplemoondance.com. With questions or comments, contact Jonathan Gross at jonathangross25@gmail.com or call (914) 523-3766.

Thank you to the eleven mountaintop fire companies for your service and dedication. Thank you all for your kind contributions and for bringing the spirit of friendship and community to the party!

The Purple Moon Barn Dance Team

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Orpheum Dance Program’s enchanting ballet and spoken word production With Aquila Theatre and Joffrey Ballet School New York

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 

Hunter – On Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Dance Program, in collaboration with Aquila Theatre and Joffrey Ballet School New York, presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an enchanted evening of ballet and spoken word at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in the Village of Tannersville, NY. 

This spectacular production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceived by former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Victoria Rinaldi, transports the audience to an enchanted wood to witness what hilarity unfolds, when fairies meddle with the love lives of mortals. All ends well with a triple wedding and gala ballet. Now in its fourth year, this beloved production of the Orpheum Dance Program will see some major upgrades, collaborating again with the acclaimed Aquila Theatre,  an expanded collaboration with the Joffrey Ballet School New York, inclusion of the Le Corsaire Pas de Deux danced by Sydney Henson and Levian Mondville, and the beautiful Titania and Oberon Pas de Deux choreographed by Margo Sappington performed by Dawn Gierling Milatin and Erez Ben-Zion Milatin. Dancers from the Orpheum Dance Program appear on stage with professional actors and dancers in a fresh, new program filled with new scenes and updated choreography in a production that will enchant audiences young and old.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream performances are at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 3rd and at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 4 at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY. Purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/CMF-Midsummer  or email boxoffice@catskillmtn.org  or call 518 263 2063. For information about upcoming programs at Catskill Mountain Foundation, please visit www.catskillmtn.org. 

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Ashland Speaks

By Lula Anderson

Has it already been a week since I last wrote?  I just can't keep up anymore as the days fly by faster than my thoughts.  It used to be that I had more to write than I could keep up with, now I don't get out of the house as much as I used to, and I  don't hear as much news as I once did.  The world is spinning around me, and I'm  just not in the loop.   

Bill Mead had visitors last week from Michigan.  They took Bill on many day excursions, including dinner at Chin Chin.  Quite a unique experience for Bill.  While going on their trips, the couple were counting deer.  In the West Jewett/ Lexington fields they counted over 63, not to mention the sightings of several bears in the locale.  A red fox has a den near Bill's house with 3 pups that keep them up at night with their yipping.  My boys are watching the animals near their homes.  Unfortunately, for me, the bears get into the dumpster at the park and bring it over to my  backyard to eat.  Plus huge raccoons!  Country living!  Bob and Pat Ferris went to Dinner Church on Friday and when they came back they noticed they had a bear visiting.

Thank you to all who attended the Purple Moon Barn Dance on Sunday, and to those who made it possible.  Opal attended and said there were more than 300 in attendance.  All donations go to the local fire departments, so we all thank you for your support.  

Congratulations to Kristen and Phillip who were married on Friday at C D Lane Park.

Irene Pough has now written four books including A New Season and Demons of the Great Sacandaga Lake.   She had a booth at the Greene County Youth Fair.  She sends her regards to all.   

Did you know that we now have a dentist in Windham?  Her office is located above the Windham Diner and she is there  Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  I went to her and she is a pleasant all purpose dentist:  x-rays, extractions, fillings, cleanings.  Call me for her phone number.  

Don't forget the Jewett Fire Department annual Chicken BBQ this Saturday, August 3 starting at 4.  $15 for complete dinner.  Take out only.

Prayers for health to Joan Gates, Becky Mower, Chas Tompkins, Wayne Bailey , Wayne Bailey, Mike Hermance and Dennis Hitchcock.

Sympathy to the Hudecek and LoPresti family on the passing of Marty Hudecek after a short illness. Also to the family of Anna VanEttan widow of Roger.

AS I REMEMBER IT

August is here and those that graduated high school in June are realizing their childhood hopes and aspirations.  Those going to college are packing up and deciding what they think they will be needing.  Memories and souvenirs from high school will be packed up and stored for the future. This brings to mind my hope chest.

In 1948 all the girl graduates were given a small hope chest from Oren's Furniture Shop in Catskill.  This was to encourage girls, and their parents, to buy a regular sized hope chest as "your first piece of real furniture."   At that time, the trend was still there to learn how to sew.  We not only had to know how to mend clothes, and to make our own clothes from patterns, but to do "fancy work".  We all had embroidered dresser scarves, pillowcases, tea towels, and the like.  We learned to knit and crochet – hats, scarves, gloves and even winter socks.  We made potholders from weaving or even from cast off quilts.  All went into your hope chest.  I remember the smell of cedar each time I opened it to add another item.  Invariably, each girl had a special quilt at the bottom, made with love and memories to grace the first bed in your first home.  Memories on top of memories.  

While talking to a friend from another area, I was taken aback at the same story.  Picking up her hope chest from her local furniture store and the memories hers contained.  In hers today, is the Christening outfit that my mother made for her first child, Walter.  

I look at my dresser and see my little Orens hope chest.  It is filled with fancy handkerchiefs that no one uses anymore, but I can't bear to throw away.  Have you opened your hope chest lately?  What memories does yours evoke?  

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BETTER THAN HEARSAY - Ready or Not

By Michael Ryan

WINDHAM - It is a question that has probably never been asked in the history of the town of Windham related to elections and voters.

“Is Windham, NY ready for [an] Anarcho-syndicalist running for town supervisor?” local resident Connor Exum inquires on his website.

“Let’s find out,” Exum says, declaring, “this my official announcement of candidacy for the position of town supervisor of Windham,” aimed at unseating current supervisor Thomas Hoyt in November, 2025.

Exum, a presence on social media, has lately been attending town council sessions, expressing opposition to the potential plan of building two little league fields at the Windham Path.

Hoyt and Exum have engaged in succinct back-and-forth verbalizations that could be colloquially characterized as cantankerous.

“I am here to work with you, not against, to build a tomorrow that we can have today,” Exum states in a July 25 email attachment titled, “Leon Trotsky’s Revolutionary Newsletter.”

“While, I’m a registered democrat and I am poll worker in the elections—my true allegiance is to Anarcho-Syndicalism.

“Simply put Anarcho-Syndicalism is a horizontal egalitarian economic and political system that emphasizes the creation of syndicates (Unions) as the basic form of political and economic distribution of power.

“The idea is to create a bottom up type power structure,” Exum states, offering a “diagram that describes the power structure of the National Confederation of Labor formed in 1910 in the Spanish city of Barcelona.

“Its model is rather effective. And I think we can adopt something like this to Windham’s power structure actually,” Exum states, providing more details within his email including (in part):

“Section I: “Power To The People - The first most critical aspect of changing the make up of the power structures in Windham is creating a more direct democratic model of power in our town.

“I believe the best way to do this is create a [series] of councils: Economic Development Council, Labor Council, Land Development and Use Council (to replace the Town Planning Board), Municipality Worker-Cooperatives and a Parks and Recreational Council 

Section II: “More Direct Democracy - The second part of my proposal is to create a zest for democracy in our Town,” Exum writes

“As I stated before I’ve working the polls lately and I can say this: Windham lacks a zeal to vote.

“We have 1708 citizens in the town and perhaps 300 to 400 of them vote in a Primary election, maybe 450 in a general Election total.

“These numbers are low to say the least— I do expect to see an energized crowd for Trump [in the 2024 presidential election] so perhaps we will get 600 voters.

“I would be very surprised if we get more than that number. We’ve allowed apathy to creep into our population because voting seems like a mindless task that benefits no one but the politician. And that is true to a certain extent if we keep voting the way we do now.” 

Exum, in his email, calls for: “Transparency In All Town Meetings (This is our town and we are all important), More Involvement Of The People During The [non] Election Years;

“More Direct Voting On Referendums In The Town By The Population, .

All Council Positions Elected By The People.”

Section III: “Building Our Public Infrastructure - The future of our town is going to be a series of necessary Public Cooperative Works. I feel these include the following things: Public Transportation, Utilities Cooperative,

Cooperative Healthcare ,” Exum writes

Section IV: “How Do We Pay For It All? - The solution to paying for these projects is the creation of a policy of full employment in the town that helps to spill over to other parts of the region,” Exum writes.

“As I’ve stated before, the idea behind this concept is twofold; We are removing the extraction of wealth from our community by altering the demand curve from outside resources to local and regional resources. This will put more into our region and stimulate further investments. 

“Full Employment: we can use our town’s municipal cooperative as a means of creating a town jobs guarantee that will both help to maintain salary parity with out regions but also provide the needed employment to sustain our steady state system. 

“Using Federal And State Grant Money to help jump start our programs. There is always a myriad of funds available to communities…

…Our job as local governments is to seek out these funds and to use them to benefit the community in ways that provide superior services to the community i.e. , cooperative healthcare, cooperative utilities and cooperative broad band ownership for the Mountain Top.

“The paying for this is not as big an issue as the will to Do Things That Are Big! We have the capability to do this do we have the Will?”

Hoyt, contacted for a response to his apparent opponent, said, “we live in a democracy and anyone who wishes to run for public office is free to do so.”

Greater detail on Exum’s platform are available on his website.

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LEGISLATURE STUFF/BETTER THAN HEARSAY - Blueberry Pie and a Summer Swim

By Michael Ryan

PLATTE CLOVE - Confession.

I crashed an invitation-only picnic hosted by the Bruderhof Community out in the Platte Clove area of the town of Hunter, last Saturday afternoon.

But it wasn’t my fault.

I’d gotten a tip, that morning, the event might reveal some pertinent realities about the contest for the chairmanship of the Greene County Legislature, fast becoming a scintillating subject.

The voting won’t officially unfold until this coming January. However, I’d written a piece in this space, last week, on behind-the-scenes political maneuverings already stirring.

Republicans rule with a 12 to 2 majority, a number that could increase in the November election, and they want to keep deciding who’s the chair amongst themselves, leaving Democrats outside looking in.

It might not be that easy. It is expected current chairman, Patrick Linger, will face a serious challenge from Majority Leader Matthew Luvera in a repeat of three-years ago, a power battle between two Republicans.

Luvera didn’t get the support back then but it was close. Linger is now ending his second 3- year term. Two key changes in membership are occurring in November, likely impacting the next outcome.

Linda Overbaugh (District 1, Catskill) is retiring and Ed Bloomer (District 3, Athens) lost a primary vote, in June, under politically curious circumstances, ending his 6-year tenure.

Both were reportedly Linger backers and while their replacements, who are already known, are free to vote as they choose, their allegiance may be to those who got them there.

In neither case is that Linger, while Luvera serves as chairman of the GOP committee in the town of Catskill, hand-picking Overbaugh’s replacement.

Actually there is a third possible change, in District 7 (Hunter, Lexington & Halcott), where incumbent Democratic Party lawmaker Daryl Legg is opposed by Republican Catherine Legg.

All the details, some of them admittedly speculative, were spelled out here, last week, surmising that whoever wins District 7 might become the deciding chairmanship vote. That would be great journalistic stuff.

Daryl Legg, hoping for a second, 3-year term, could be sitting in the catbird seat if Republicans can’t settle things in-house. Catherine Legg would become a very sought-after and influential newcomer, if she wins.

The story has gained attention beyond county borders, based on off-the-record conversations I had at the Bruderhof Community picnic.

I won’t drag those good folks into that political quagmire even though some heavy hitters showed for the picnic, such as State Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblyman Chris Tague.

Confession. I had no idea this picnic existed until the Saturday morning tipster called and when I got there, I was in awe of the attendees. 

There were a lot - and I mean a lot - of police officers present, from within and outside Greene County including state troopers, plainclothes dudes and Joseph Stanzione, the Greene County District Attorney.

Stanzione arrived in a summery-cool white suit that brought to mind Atticus Finch, the lawyer in my favorite movie,”To Kill a Mockingbird.”

We had a fun chat about the flik. Stanzione spoke to the crowd, noting the kind deeds and humanitarian efforts done by the Bruderhof Community.

“They make a real difference in many towns and for many organizations,” Stanzione said, without trying to draw attention to themselves.

Hinchey and Tague gave nice little speeches. Hinchey voiced appreciation to the Bruderhof Community for the event which is their annual way of saying “thank you” to law enforcement personnel.

Tague, who usually gets the crowd fired up, quieted them instead, asking for a Moment of Silence for Gary Slutzky who recently passed away, a revered member of the Hunter ski-slope-building Slutzky family.

The picnic began 17 years ago with the respectful police theme, expanding over the years to include government leaders, other public servants, fire and rescue workers, etc., said Bruderhoff spokesman, Milton O’Connell.

O’Connell explained that the Bruderhof Community came to Hunter in the late 1980’s, settling into what was formerly a mountain campground and vacation spot for the New York City Police Department.

So there has long been a law enforcement link and somebody told me a tale about how the place almost got turned into a corrections facility.

The way the story goes, Orville Slutzky, who with his brother Izzy created Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, was loathe to the idea for sundry reasons.

Orville gave then-Governor Mario Cuomo a call, voicing his unhappiness with the plan, reportedly not liking the response he got, hanging up the old-fashioned rotary phone loudly in the Governor’s ear.

In the next motion, Orville reportedly called prominent State Senator Warren Anderson, going directly to the funding source, echoing his displeasure and the plan was deader than a doornail.

All that is water under the famously picturesque Platte Clove bridge, just down the road from the Bruderhof Community and their sweet picnic.

As far as the tipster saying there could be groovy stuff revealed about the legislative chairmanship, it’s too early to tell.

Both of the aforementioned District 7 candidates showed up as did Luvera which is probably pure coincidence. I mean, what are the odds?

They were joined by lawmaker Jay Lucas (District 1 Catskill), who could go with Luvera since Luvera was instrumental in choosing Lucas to replace Jack Keller, who died in 2022 while in office.

And the Minority Leader, Harry Lennon (District 8, Cairo), was also there, emerging as another possible swing vote amid hearsay he might not be particularly pleased with Linger over…but wait.

I was too occupied by the homemade blueberry pie to notice and there was also a beautiful lake beckoning, and the Bruderof Community being kind enough to allow a  summer swim.

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DS VFW Post 1545

We are hoping that our members can find the time to attend our monthly meetings in order to keep our post moving forward

In almost 100 years, as a Veteran presence on the mountaintop, we are faced with not holding onto our charter, mostly due to the lack of member participation serving veterans and the community as we have over the past 96 years. 

The VFW guidelines require that there be officers’ positions filled and programs being maintained. Membership is also guided by the By-laws of the VFW National Headquarters.

In recent years, our membership has declined due to members moving away and passing away. While we have installed some new members, participation by current and new members is non-existent. This is much the same reason that our Auxiliary had to turn in their charter. 

I will report on our VFW Post golf outing next week. It’s always a great day out playing a round of “best ball” golf and having fun trying not to lose too many golf balls into the woods. Christman’s Windham House does such a great job with the arrangements that make it so much fun. 

The deadline is fast approaching in August to file a claim with the earliest possible effective date for benefits in accordance with the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (P.L.117-168). 

Prospective claimants who submitted an intent to file notice by Aug. 14, 2023, must follow up with a completed claim within 365 days to preserve eligibility for retroactive benefits dating back to the law’s enactment. 

More than 53,000 veterans have been discharged from military service because they sustained injuries while serving our country in combat.  

These veterans were denied the ability to accomplish their military career goals, by no fault of their own.

To make matters worse, the benefits they receive as a medical retiree are reduced if they receive earned VA benefits.   

This demeaning offset, created by Congress to save money, forces those who have shed blood, sweat, and tears for our country in combat to do without benefits they need to provide for their families. 

We must ensure that benefits for combat-wounded veterans are improved, not eroded. Act and Tell your Senator.

Personally, I had a very nice weekend with family and friends. Had my grill cooking and everyone had a good time. So nice to have a BBQ and have fun with the ones you love. 

As a veteran, there are times I think of comrades I served with that didn’t get the chance to have that. How fortunate for me to be able to enjoy that. 

Please keep our troops still serving our country in your thoughts and prayers and may God Bless America.

Marc Farmilette – Post 1545 Commander

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Piano Recital at the “Music at Grazhda” Festival

On August 3rd at 8 pm, join us for an unforgettable evening at the “Music at Grazhda” Festival as we present the internationally acclaimed pianist Serhiy Salov in a solo recital!

Winner of the 1st Prize at the prestigious Montreal International Piano Competition, Serhiy Salov has captivated audiences worldwide with his breathtaking performances. He has shared the stage with renowned orchestras such as the Montreal, Salt Lake City, Hallé, Tokyo, and Berlin Symphonies, as well as l'Orchestre National de Radio France, the Philharmonia and the Philadelphia Orchestras, the City of London Sinfonia, the Royal Philharmonic, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras.

This is your chance to witness Mr. Salov's extraordinary talent live, performing all 12 Etudes by Chopin, the celebrated La Valse by Ravel, and masterpieces by Debussy, Shamo, and Skoryk.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event – a night of pure musical magic awaits!

For information on location, time and tickets, go to the Music and Art Center of Greene County website:  http://www.GrazhdaMusicandArt.org

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Outdoors with Larry DiDonato - Catskill Boat Ramp Gets Needed Repairs-More Planned in the Fall

The first repairs to address problems at the boat ramp at Dutchman’s Landing in the Village of Catskill were completed last week. When village officials met with Delaware Engineering back on July 11th, it was decided excess riprap placed below the poured concrete portion of the ramp would be removed as soon as possible. Their aim was to prevent boats from getting hung up on the stone/cobble while being launched or retrieved. That work was completed by Flach Industries on July 24th. 

 Unfortunately, some users of the ramp report while that repair may have fixed one problem, it may have caused another. Boat hulls may no longer scrape along the stone riprap, but when reaching the end of the ramp, trailers may be in danger of rolling off the end. Plus, the shallow slope of the ramps requires some vehicles to back so far down the ramp, tailpipes, and bumpers  may be submerged. 

 In one reported incident after the removal of the riprap, an 18-foot boat being launched at low tide on the northern side of the center ramp went back so far, it’s right trailer tire went into a hole. The left tire remained so high the small vessel could not be off loaded from its trailer. A portion of the back of the truck was already submerged and the driver stated he felt if he backed up any further, the trailer would fall off the end of the ramp. 

Experienced users of the ramp maintain the slope of the ramp is the major concern and single largest factor diminishing the ramp’s functionality. They assert all the ramps are much too shallow, forcing boats on trailers to have to be backed down much further down the ramp into the river. Plus, the grade or slope of the ramp varies greatly depending on which ramp you choose. The slope also changes depending how far you back the trailer down. The two center ramps are at drastically different heights and slopes.They have a hastily poured patch along their seams causing a difference in height that measures as much as 10-inches at the lower end of the two ramps. 

 I spoke with Matt Davis, of Delaware Engineering, who said he plans to address the uneven ramp issue this October, after the busy summer boating season. The tentative plan is to cut and jackhammer portions of the ramp which became elevated when the concrete slab plowed up onto underlying graded material when it was originally pushed into place. New concrete will then be poured over the exposed rebar so the two ramps will be on an even plane. Once this repair is completed, planned repairs do not address the overarching problem of a lack of sufficient angle on any of the other ramps. 

When asked if the ramp is useable at low tide, Matt Davis responded unequivocally in the affirmative. He reports immediately after overseeing removal of the riprap on Wednesday July 24th, at near, dead-low tide, he observed the successful launch of a 30-foot vessel from the southernmost, center ramp. Regarding previously discussed plans to extend the concrete ramps using metal plates, the Delaware Engineering representative said that is not being considered at this time. When I inquired as to how many boat ramps Delaware Engineering has designed, the engineer stated he was not aware of any constructed by his firm. 

Village President, Joe Kozlowski, said he supports Delaware Engineering’s plans to attempt to repair the ramp in October. He said while the ramp is used by duck hunters in the fall, the impact of closing the ramp then is preferred to closing it for an extended period during the height of the summer season. The Village President confirmed he is aware of continuing complaints about the ramps after the removal of the riprap last week, but remarked there were only a few on social media. 

 After interviewing Village Officials, Matt Davis of Delaware Engineering, and several experienced boaters, it’s become clear those who experience problems launching or retrieving vessels at the Catskill ramp should report incidents and express any concerns directly to local elected officials and their hired engineering firm. Some residents are calling for the demolition and outright replacement of the troubled ramps. 

 While acknowledging the good intentions of the village in correcting problems with the old ramps, some feel the new ramps are much worse; beyond superficial repairs due to irreversible design and construction flaws. They emphasized the significance of having a functional, free, boat ramp in the Village of Catskill. If boaters are not comfortable launching their vessels from ramps in Catskill, they fear they will choose to travel to Athens, Coxsackie, or Germantown, which could negatively impact the local economy.  

 If you would like to respectfully express any problems or concerns you may have regarding the boat ramp at Dutchman’s Landing, you can contact the Village of Catskill at 518-943-3830. Delaware Engineering can be reached at 518-452-1290.   

Happy Boating, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Until Next Time

Remember to report poaching violations by calling 1-844-DEC-ECOS.

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