Middleburgh Faces Sand Shortage

By Joshua Walther

MIDDLEBURGH - The Middleburgh Town Board convened last Thursday to receive a highway report from Steve Kowalski and hear an update on biosolid fertilizer.

Highway Superintendent Kowalski began by noting that the department has gone over-budget on their sand and salt lines, and said that their stockpile is growing worryingly thin.

“The sand shed is pretty much empty, when it should be three quarters of the way full for next year by now,” he explained.

He also said that the Town is forced to wait up to a week for one load, and when the Board suggested sharing with the Village, Superintendent Kowalski elaborated that the Town uses sand while the Village uses salt for different roads, so there’s not much overlap between the two.

“Hopefully the weather holds off and winter will go to bed for the season,” he concluded. He finished his report by saying that his men are working on cutting brush this week, and that a used vehicle may be arriving soon.

In other news, Fred Risse and Angelica Diller of the Planning Board attended the county’s agriculture advisory committee earlier in the month to learn more about biosolid fertilizer.

The fertilizer, which is meant to be made from the treatment of domestic sewage, has caused a few problems in the Town, as residents have seen it bubbling into a white foam when placed on frozen ground that then slides into nearby water sources.

Mr. Risse said that one of the companies that produces the biosolids was present at the meeting, and they had volunteered to hold an instructional presentation for consumers and municipalities alike.

Mrs. Diller believed that the problem did not directly lie with the company, saying “It’s not that the company isn’t educating, it’s that there’s more questions than answers.”

“We need to educate ourselves better with more scientific data,” she continued, and welcomed the chance to hear one of the presentations be given in Middleburgh.

Supervisor John Youmans was less enthusiastic, saying “I’m all for companies coming in and explaining, but I don’t want the ones producing the stuff to tell me because I don’t trust them.”

When discussion concluded, Mr. Risse noted that Albany County has placed a moratorium on biosolids, and said that the agriculture committee was thinking about doing the same.

 

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Middleburgh Signs New Petty Cash Policy

By Joshua Walther

MIDDLEBURGH - Last Thursday, the Middleburgh Town Board met at the community center to announce their new petty cash policy, as the Town never had one before.

Supervisor John Youmans began by defining what they meant by petty cash, saying that “It’s a small amount of onsite funds for change to customers and an allowance for purchasing things needed for the job.”

The new policy states that most employees will be given a budget of a few hundred dollars, and that one employee will act as the custodian to safeguard and control the petty cash while another party performs regular audits.

In order to receive petty cash from the custodian, an employee must provide receipts and a purpose for disbursement. If any employee is caught stealing from or mismanaging the stockpile, it may lead to their immediate termination.

Once the policy was read aloud, the majority of the Board congratulated Town Clerk Renee Schmidt for putting it together, noting that it was “very thoughtful” and covered a lot of the Town’s bases.

“Well done,” said member Wes Laraway. “Very nice job.”

In other news, the Board followed up from their previous meeting on obtaining a quote for more carpets and mats in the community center.

It was previously said that they needed to take more steps to protect the flooring from the sand and gravel of the parking lot, and so the Board plans to install three new carpets; two 4x6 mats for the interior, and one 3x10 for the outside.

The company also offered to supply weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly servicing and replacement for the mats, with the monthly being the most cost-efficient at $105.

Finally, the Board has the option to adjust the schedule for servicing, meaning they may only have to pay $630 over six months to get through the winter season.

In order to test out the carpets, the Board passed a motion to begin with monthly pricing year-round, with a cap not to exceed $120 per month.

 

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MCS to Lose 126 Years of Experience at End of the School Year; Wood, Primeau, Bright to Retire

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH -  Middleburgh Central School will be losing 126 years of experience as four long-time teachers will be retiring at the end of the school year.

School board members accepted the retirement resignations of three teachers at their meeting last Wednesday.

On Wednesday, school  board members accepted the retirements of:

* Elementary school teacher John Primeau, who has worked at MCS for 33 years.

* Elementary school teacher Kris Wood, who has worked at Cobleskill-Richmondville and MCS for 32 years.

* High school English teacher Jon Bright, who has been at MCS for 31 years.

In January, school  board members accepted the retirement of long-time math teacher Mark Truesdell, effective at the end of the school year.

He has been with MCS, mostly as a math teacher in the secondary school, for 30 years.

Board members approved all the retirements with regret and best wishes.

Ms. Wood attended Wednesday's meeting and at the end, expressed her feelings a bout retiring and about MCS.

"I always said I wanted to leave when I was happy, "she told school  board members. This place has been a great place. I'm leaving happy." 

She added, "You couldn't ask for a better place to work. I have no regrets." She noted that she is leaving the classroom but is going to education in a different way at home.

Ms. Wood noted the great support she received from administration and other staff.

"A lot of good memories."

 

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Greene County Formally Thanks Its Volunteer Firefighters

Greene County volunteer firefighters were honored by the Greene County Legislature for answering the call to the Ulster-Sullivan Whitehouse Fire and Orange County Wildfire.

By Michael Ryan

GREENE COUNTY - They didn’t do it for the accolades but volunteer firefighters from multiple Greene County departments were formally thanked for their beyond-the-call-of-duty service, last week.

The women and men answering the call received deep appreciation and certificates from the Greene County Legislature after responding to the Ulster-Sullivan Whitehouse Road Fire and Orange County Wildfire.

Lawmakers, lead by Jay Lucas (District 1, Catskill), were joined by county Emergency Services director John Farrell, deputy director Dan King and 911 communications director James DiPerna for the ceremony.

Everyone gathered at the Emergency Services Center in Cairo on the evening of March 12, as Lucas told why they were all present.

“The Whitehouse Fire (aka Peekamoose Fire) began November 8, 2024, in Denning New York,” Lucas said.

“The geographic location of this fire made it unique in terms of response as well as command and coordination efforts.

“The fire was located in Ulster County with the initial responding units being dispatched from Sullivan County. The fire also encroached on and burned some State and NYC DEP property, making this a multi-jurisdictional fire.

“New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control sent a request to the 

Director of emergency services and Greene County Fire coordinator John Farrell, for mutual aid to assist in firefighting operations in both Orange and Ulster counties,” Lucas said.

“While some outbuildings were destroyed, no houses were damaged and no lives were lost. The fire burned 630 acres of land, however, fire crews achieved 100 percent containment on the evening of November 13, 2024.

“The Greene County Legislature would like to formally recognize each and every one of the officers and firefighters that left your jobs and families to respond to this request,” Lucas said.

“Some of you were there for multiple days. Your commitment to your community and selflessness does not not go unnoticed.

“It is with great pride that on behalf of the Greene County Legislature, we present these certificates to all of you who have assisted in those efforts.”

Farrell, in an interview following the event said, “these heroes, on average, spent three days away from families and jobs

“Some companies went twice. I remember when we had major flooding in 2011 [with tropical Storm Irene] and the mutual aid that came in.

“When Ulster and Orange counties reached out to us, we did not hesitate, showing the same true spirit of fire service,” Farrell said.

Noted out for their efforts were the following firefighters:

Athens Fire Department - Antonio Fuentes and Donald Winegard.

Catskill Fire Company - Angelina Colon, Richard Overbaugh, Anthony Rivenburg, Craig Rowell, Benjamin Swart, Sasha Testenko.

Coxsackie Hose Company No. 3 - Ken Bauer, Roger Burdick, Scott Hosier, Richard O’Bryan, Bryan Proper, Maverick Stannard

East Durham Fire Company - Josh Dedrick, Fintan Hogan, Jeremy Sala, Rusty Sala, Dylan Tercasio.

Greene County Emergency Services - Peter Alberti 

Kiskatom Fire Company - Steven Hansen, Mark Lasher, Justin Uvino, Chad Zmiyarch

Medway-Grapeville Fire Department - Dylan Muntz

New Baltimore Fire District - Sam Anderson, Greg Empie, Matt Latham, William Linger, Justin Stratta, Scott VanWormer.

Palenville Fire Department - Harleigh Frascello, Phillip Kenny, Don McGinnis.

Prattsville Hose Company - Eric Dymond, Brandon Hanley, Eugene La Salle, Cole Weingates, Ted Weingates

West Athens-Limestreet Company  - John J. Farrell, Larry Farrell, Luke Farrell, James Murphy, Greg Stanzione.

Windham Hose Company - Jordan Braren, Aaron Cook, John MacDonald, Michael Scarey.

The certificates were handed out, “in recognition of your selfless generosity, unwavering service and exceptional bravery in volunteering to assist with the Ulster-Sullivan Whitehouse Road Fire and the Orange County Wildfire. 

“Your dedication to duty and willingness to go above and beyond to help extinguish these devastating fires demonstrates the highest level of commitment to protecting the lives and properties of others. 

“Your actions embody the true spirit of heroism, and we are proud to acknowledge your extraordinary efforts in safeguarding our communities and supporting neighboring counties during this critical time.

“Thank you for your service, dedication and the sacrifices you make as a volunteer firefighter, you are a true asset to our community and we are deeply grateful for your contribution.”

 

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3,100 Acres of the Catskill Park Permanently Protected

NEVERSINK — —The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced the acquisition of more than 3,100 forested acres within the Catskill Park—one of the largest parcels of privately-owned, contiguous forestland remaining within the Catskill Blue Line. The site plays a key role in safeguarding sources of clean water, providing high-quality habitat for birds, turtles, fish, and other wildlife, and enhancing recreational opportunities. (Link to map and photos here.)

Before OSI stepped in to permanently protect the “Blue Hill” property, a proposal had been developed for the site that included a large-scale mix of housing, resort, and commercial uses. OSI intends to transfer the land to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) as an addition to the Willowemoc Wild Forest; once transferred, it will be the largest addition to the Catskill Forest Preserve in nearly 25 years.

Featuring abundant natural resources, the newly protected land includes native hardwood forests, undisturbed wetlands, nearly 20 miles of streambanks, and a ridgeline of peaks—the highest more than 2,700 feet in elevation—that provide uninterrupted and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.

“OSI’s conservation of the Blue Hill property is a monumental win for clean water, habitat, and recreation in the Catskills,” said Erik Kulleseid, OSI’s president and CEO. “This new acquisition is a rare find, both for its sheer size and for the wealth of benefits it provides. Over the last four decades, OSI has protected more than 25,000 acres of land within the Catskill Park, and we’re proud to continue our commitment to conserving the landscapes most vital to the health and wellbeing of people and wildlife.”

“Partners like OSI are instrumental to helping DEC achieve the State’s ambitious goal to conserve 30 percent of New York’s lands and waters by 2030,” said DEC Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “DEC prioritizes land acquisition as a critical strategy to protect New York State’s ecological assets, wildlife populations, and waterways, and we are thankful for our partnership with OSI allowing this property in the Catskills to be preserved for generations to come.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new neighbors, OSI, to the Town of Neversink. As a west of Hudson watershed town, we welcome the benefits that this purchase will provide to water quality in our watershed as well as the Delaware River watershed. On a personal note, I look forward to the many recreational opportunities that this will provide to the public,” said Chris Mathews, Supervisor of the Town of Neversink.

Protection of the Blue Hill property will play a significant role in safeguarding water quality as it flows into the vast Delaware River watershed, the source of clean water for more than 15 million people in New York City, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and northeastern Pennsylvania. The property’s abundant streams and wetlands filter water entering the Neversink River to the south and the Fir Brook and Willowemoc Rivers to the north—waterways within both the Delaware River watershed and New York City’s Neversink Reservoir watershed.

The Blue Hill property is adjacent to the 14,800-acre Willowemoc Wild Forest, which is bordered to the northeast by the 33,500-acre Big Indian Wilderness area of the Catskill Forest Preserve. Almost completely forested, the property joins an immense unfragmented corridor of conserved lands in the southwestern Catskills. Its varied topography offers a wide range of microclimates, creating high-value wildlife habitat for songbirds including the wood thrush, hermit thrush, and black-throated green warbler, as well as wood turtles and wide-ranging mammals such as black bears, fisher, and bobcats.

OSI’s preservation of the Blue Hill property also safeguards cold-water habitat in the Fir Brook and upper Willowemoc Creek for native brook trout. Prized by fly fishers, brook trout require undisturbed habitat with high water quality to reproduce. The Willowemoc is one of America’s first and most famous fly-fishing streams and, along with the nearby Beaverkill, is considered the birthplace of fly fishing in the United States. OSI’s conservation of the land will support the near-pristine habitat that brook trout need to thrive, while at the same time supporting local fishing tourism.

A small network of logging roads crisscrosses the property, providing an opportunity to establish trails that support hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, fishing, and hunting. Once transferred to DEC, the land may be opened to the public in accordance with the state’s unit management plan for the site.

OSI purchased the property for $6.2 million dollars with support from its Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund (DRWPF) and an anonymous foundation.

Launched in 2014 with funding from the William Penn Foundation’s Delaware River Watershed Initiative, OSI’s DRWPF has protected more than 25,000 acres of forested land to safeguard water quality in the Delaware River Watershed, a vital region for safeguarding resilient landscapes and clean water resources.

 

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Council Explores Sharpening Code Enforcement - Joint Comprehensive Plan & Water/Sewer System Underway

By Mary A. Crisafulli

MIDDLETOWN - Middletown Council members discussed strengthening enforcement regarding unregistered vehicles following accusations of an unpermitted junkyard operation at the March 12 meeting.

Junk Car Complaint

The council received an anonymous complaint regarding an undisclosed property accused of operating an unpermitted junkyard for five years. The council decided to keep the property location concealed until further information is gathered. The complainant accuses their neighbors of maintaining roughly five unregistered vehicles.

Supervisor Glen Faulkner reported that Code Officer Hiram Davis had been informed of the complaint and visited the property. It is believed the special permit the owners possess permits 10 unregistered vehicles. Davis is still investigating.

The complaint opened concern for other unregistered vehicles throughout town. Councilmember Brian Sweeney asked that Davis explore other glaring issues with numerous unmarked vehicles. Sweeney noted the town code allows for just one unregistered vehicle on a property at a time. "I do think it's a problem," he said. Sweeney asked that Davis provide a timeline to remove vehicles for violating individuals.

Councilmember Nelson Delameter echoed Sweeney's concerns adding that some vehicles have license plates with no registration.

Faulkner agreed to inform Davis the council wants to "sharpen our enforcement with these issues."

Before the discussion, Davis provided an annual report for 2024.

Joint Water/Sewer

With the FEMA Grant on pause, Councilmember Robin Williams is working with the Syracuse Environmental Finance Center to secure water infrastructure grants. The free program provides grant writing support. They have found an engineering grant that could help update the engineering plans previously drafted by Lamont Engineering for connecting the Arkville and Margaretville water districts.

The town began exploring connecting the districts as a means to increase sustainability, explained Faulkner. The issue was first discussed in 2024. Benefits include creating redundancy and financial sustainability through additional customers paying into the system, he said. Another major advantage would be to support new construction opportunities in areas along the New York Route 28 corridor that currently have no access to community water or sewer, said Faulkner.

Joint Comprehensive Plan

After an unsuccessful RFP (request for proposal) attempt, the council decided to join forces with villages Margaretville and Fleischmanns to update the comprehensive plan.  

A comprehensive plan is a policy document used to guide the growth and development of a jurisdiction and unify common goals. The procedure can be used or quoted for grant applications, and when in opposition to state or federal regulations.

Both Margaretville and Middletown have individually secured $50,000 Smart Growth Grants to update their plans. The two municipalities agreed to include Fleischmanns despite their lack of funding.

"I think we are attached at the hip," said Faulkner, "I think it tmakes since, it would be hard to exclude one small segment of our overall community."

In other business

The Margaretville Telephone Company (MTC) franchise agreement was approved. A public hearing on the matter was held at a previous meeting.

The council successfully transferred $250,000 to NYClass, a municipal investment bank.

Roxbury, Middletown, Andes, Hardenburgh, Haucketsville, Fleischmanns, and Margaretville representatives are meeting with Westchester Medical officials to discuss updating primary care and hospital services. Ambulance staff shortages are expected to be on the agenda.

Middletown was one of 315 municipalities awarded the Justice Court Assistance Program grant for 2024-2025. The town received $6,850.95 to install a security half-door, TV video system, and door access system.

Due to staffing shortages, aging equipment, and operational expenses, Delaware County will not renew the cemetery support mowing service contract with the town of $3,500. The town cemetery task force has been charged with identifying mowing needs and alternative options.

Ulster County is acting lead agency regarding health and safety issues for the Mountain Jam Festival at Belleayre Mountain scheduled for June 20 to 22. The council received correspondence from concerned residents regarding a proposed off-site RV campsite in Highmount. A public informational regarding the festival is scheduled Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Shandaken Town Hall, 7209 NY-28. Faulkner and Nelson plan to attend.

MARK Project was hired at $500 to write an O'Connor grant to update the HVAC system at town hall.

The Council is expected to discuss a three-year contract with Rave Mobile Safety for $2,500 annually at the next regular meeting on April 9. The service would provide emergency messaging, road closures, and other alerts to residents signing up. The council is applying for an O'Connor Foundation grant to help fund the service.

The council entered an executive session to discuss personnel issues and legal matters. 

 

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Galusha to Present on Watershed History

CATSKILLS REGION — Local author and historian Diane Galusha will be presenting about the history of the New York City water system and the Catskills Watershed this Saturday, March 22.

She is the author of Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System and is president of the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown.

Galusha will be presenting “Esopus Dreams: How New York City Reshaped the Catskills,” at the Morton Memorial Library in Pine Hill at 3:00 p.m March 22 for World Water Day. The presentation will include a broad overview of the water system, then focusing on the Esopus Creek and the Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County.

Galusha said that New York City “reconfigured” the Catskills “stream by stream.”

The Esopus Creek originates on Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in the Catskills and meanders through the Oliverea Valley and Big Indian where it is joined in Shandaken with waters from the Schoharie Reservoir, delivered through an 18-mile tunnel. The combined waters then flow into the Ashokan Reservoir.

The reservoir was built between 1907 and 1915, displacing 2,000 people and “wiping out” or relocating twelve communities. This is similar to later takings in which communities were leveled as the city built five more reservoirs through 1965.

“New York City basically owes its life to the Catskills,” she said, calling it a “pretty incredible system.” In addition to New York City, Catskill water flows to Putnam, Westchester, and Ulster Counties. Approximately 60 communities, water districts and institutions use this water, including about 85% of people in Westchester.

Many people do not realize that the Catskills and Delaware Aqueducts which carry water from the reservoirs to the delivery system in New York both tunnel under the bed of the Hudson River.

“Think about how that was constructed,” in the age of mules and without tunnel-boring machines, she said. This included blasting vertical shafts to solid bedrock before tunneling horizontally with dynamite, picks and shovels. 

“The Ashokan is known as the last of the hand-made dams,” she said, calling it a “marvel of engineering. The work camps were “little cities,” she said, including churches, sewer and lighting systems, recreation centers with libraries, and mess halls. Workers sometimes bought their families for the duration of the project.

 

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Former Mayor William "Bill" Stanton Died March 18

By Mary A. Crisafulli

MARGARETVILLE - Former Margaretville Mayor William "Bill" Stanton died on March 18. Stanton was elected as a village trustee in 2001 and served until 2003 when he was elected Mayor. Stanton went on to serve until 2009 and after a brief respite was elected Mayor once again from 2011 until 2013.

Former Mayor Diana Cope, who took office following Stanton, had nothing but kind things to say. Cope lived next door to Stanton and his wife Mary Ann. "Bill convinced me to run for mayor," Cope recalled, "I said no no, and he said I should and I did." Cope reflected fondly on the mentorship Stanton offered her while in office. "The door was always open for him and he was really supportive," she noted. Cope laughed and added, "And if I did a bonehead thing he would let me know, he'd be nice about it, but he'd let me know."

In recalling Stanton's time as mayor, Cope said he was thrown a curve ball in his final term when in August 2011 Hurricane Irene ripped its way through Margaretville. With so much of the village in parallel, Stanton worked 24/7 to lead the community. The damage was unexpected and devastating, said Cope. "It was a lot and it really took a toll on his health because he was so concerned about the village," she said, "We were a mess and he loved this village, it was everything to him."

Even after Stanton had served his term, Cope said he volunteered to join the NY Rising Committee. The committee was formed after the village was awarded federal funding to rebuild. Stanton had the experience and knowledge the committee needed, she explained.

"He was not just present as mayor, he was present all the time in the village. Everyone knew Bill" declared Cope, "We are broken-hearted that he is gone."

 

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Shandaken Exploring Water Revitalization Committee, Parks Budget, Future of Phoenicia School

Staff Report

SHANDAKEN — The Shandaken Planning Board met on March 3 to discuss a variety of current issues and upcoming events, including a Water Revitalization Committee in Pine Hill, the possibility of taking over the Phoenicia School for public and governmental uses, and the Mountain Jam music event.

The idea of revitalizing the Pine Hill Water Committee was proposed to get people involved and address water issues, including a possible new committee. A motion was made to put out an announcement to request volunteers for the Pine Hill Water Committee, with the goal of gathering interested individuals to join the committee.

The town is seeking volunteers for water-related tasks and is reviewing options for handling permit fees and professional services.The water committee met on Feb. 4th and recommended Jameson Joyce as a candidate for hire for the position of deputy superintendent. Issues with broken hydrants and water pressure were also discussed.

A public hearing is being held to discuss the installation of a new water metering system for Pine Hill, which would include meters, transponders, and readers. The current water meters in Pine Hill are over 25 years old and are “no longer remotely readable,” requiring manual digging to access them. Dynamic, a company that presented to the board six or seven months ago, has provided a quote for the new system, which would be funded 75% by a loan from the Water Loan Fund.

A discussion was held about monitoring water output and detecting leaks in the water system, with a metering device that can send information to a computer system

In other water related news: 

The Water Conservation Advisory Council is working on emergency preparedness as well as a community climate action plan, with a meeting scheduled for May 17th at 6:30 pm. A meeting will be held on June 10th to address flood mitigation. A separate meeting for household preparedness on fire and a further meeting on individual preparedness for fire will be scheduled. 

The town is considering options for the Phoenicia Elementary school building, including a potential lease agreement with the school district, which would allow the town to use the building for various purposes. The town is considering the possibility of taking over operation, maintenance, and future repairs of the school. If leased, the town indicated that it would be used for town business, as well as being rented out for use to help offset the costs of use and maintenance of the building. The town indicated the school would only be rented out for uses that are for public good, to certain not-for-profits, or to other governmental entities that the town feels would be for the public good. The town emphasized the need for more information before a decision could be made. 

A music event, Mountain Jam, is planned to take place at Belleayre Mountain in late June, organized by Gary Chetkof, who presented plans to the board. Plans for the event include power, electricity, fireworks, public relations, staffing, food service, and non-food vending, with ticket sales capped at a certain point.

The event is expected to have around 1,600 attendees per day, with 1,200 coming for the weekend and the rest split between the three days. The town's approval is related to the campsite, and the county is evaluating the event itself, with the town not requiring separate approval from other agencies.

A public assembly permit is being filed, which covers campgrounds, and a State Environmental Quality Review Act is being sought to reform the process. The town is being asked to be the lead agency for the review, and to confirm that separate approval from other agencies is not required since they are already obtaining approval through other means. A mass gathering permit is being filed with the Ulster County Department of Health, which has detailed reporting requirements, and the town is being asked to authorize the law firm Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna to circulate a notice to interested agencies.

A special meeting was planned for March 13th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Mountain Jam event, including a public hearing and a potential SEQR review. A motion was made to hold a public hearing for the Mountain Jam event on April 7th at 6:30 p.m. and to hire an engineer for a SEQR review and appraisal inspection.

The Parks and Recreation committee has a budget of $30,000, with allocations for a match of $20,000 for Crest funding, $5,000 for a summer recreation program, and $5,000 for various parks projects, and is seeking donations and volunteers for park improvements.

The committee is seeking donation of a concrete culvert for Glenbrook Playground. Anyone who knows of a culvert, contact the committee at shandakenparksproject@gmail.com

The Parish Field Committee aims to have nine mini golf modules in the park by September 1st and is working with the parish for storage, with a survey of Smith Park and Glenbrook Park also planned.

In other news: 

• A resolution was passed to pay all bills, and another resolution was discussed regarding the relinquishment of various cemeteries to the town.

• The town is planning for summer activities, including a children’s trip to a Yankee game at Yankee Stadium on July 31st, with tickets available for purchase online, and a limited number of 120 tickets available. 

• The Shandaken Historical Museum hosted events, including a rug hooking demonstration and a multimedia presentation on the early days of skiing in Phoenicia, and is looking for volunteers.

• A motion was made to review and update the Planning and Zoning fee schedules, with a public hearing to be scheduled for April 7th at 6:45 p.m.

   

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