Music on the Delaware Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre Jan. 19

WALTON – Music on the Delaware’s Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre opens its spring 2025 season on January 19 at 6:00 p.m. with singer/guitarist Randy Hulse in a program titled “Sounds of Nashville.”

Randy is a long-time dance band musician in the Delaware County area as well as a seasoned, popular soloist. He performs frequently at local events such as street fairs, farmers’ markets and town and family celebrations. In summer of 2024, Randy could be heard at Music on the Delaware’s June Porchfest and the August Walton Farmers’ Market. 

For fun renditions of familiar country, country-western, 50’s pop songs and sing-alongs, Randy’s coffeehouse event is sure to please everyone.Coffeehouse concerts run from 6:00 to 8:00 and are free, with donations for Music on the Delaware gratefully accepted. Desserts and coffee/tea will be available.

For more information on Music on the Delaware events, see www.musiconthedelaware.org. Future Coffeehouse concerts will occur on February 16 with Yolanda Bush, Evan Jagels & Wyatt Ambrose; on March 16 with Local Seisiun & Bill Seneschal; on April 13 with Darcy Gibson & Friends; and on May 18 with Drank the Gold. 

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Learning Ice Safety

Stamford Fire Department members Margaret Schoonmaker (in the water) and Fred Vasta try out the wet suits in a man made hole in the ice at Rexmere Lake in Stamford last Thursday night. They wanted to train before the rain arrived to melt the ice away. It allowed members to  brush up on their cold water rescue skills.

By Liz Page

STAMFORD – Members of the Stamford Fire Department  were out in the cold last Thursday, familiarizing themselves with the department's cold water rescue gear. With recent cold temperatures, ice has been forming, and melting and reforming on local ponds and lakes. People, pets and wild animals often find themselves in danger when the ice they go on is not safe. There have already been a couple of incidents requiring cold water rescues in the region.

First responders were familiarizing themselves with the safety rules and rescue equipment to be prepared in the event they are needed for a cold water rescue. 

The biggest issue is knowing when the ice is safe. The ice the fire department was training on last week was not deemed safe. The ice was not clear and when they cut an opening to allow firefighters to enter open water you could see layers in the ice where the ice had formed and was covered with snow, melted and was covered with snow again. It was white/opaque, which is not deemed safe. You could also see open areas of water on the pond, which is another thing to note. It means there is flowing water which also affects the thickness of the ice. The ice will have different thickness depending on the flow of the water. Don't venture near the open areas and check the ice thickness in more than one spot.

There should be a minimum of four inches of clear ice  to support an average person's weight. Clear ice does not show layers.

If the ice is two inches thick or less, it is deemed extremely unsafe and it is recommended by all ice safety references that you stay off of it under all circumstances. 

The fire department members were utilizing personal protective gear, including life vests for anyone anywhere near the water and in the case of those on the ice, they were wearing wet suits to protect from the cold water and were attached to safety lines manned by people standing on shore.

The ice on Rexmere Lake was three to four inches thick, but it was not clear, therefore it  was able to hold an average weight person, but it wasn't deemed safe.

Thickness is one way to know if the ice is safe, the color of the ice is another way to tell how safe it is. When the color of the ice is transparent blue/black it is strong and safe. White and opaque, like the ice on Rexmere Lake, means it is weak and you should use extreme caution. Do not venture onto this ice unless it is very thick, according to ice safety references. Gray colored ice is weak, don't go on it and white and gray mottled is the weakest type of ice. You should simply stay off of it.

Ice thickness is not uniform across a body of water. You should always check the thickness of the ice in more than one area if you plan on crossing a body of water or staying on it for a long period of time or check with someone who is familiar with the body of water.

An easy way to remember which color is safe is to think "Thick and blue, tried and true - white and crispy way too risky." It is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to ice safety. Remember that river ice is weaker than lake ice and ice near streams, spillways, inlets, outlets, dams, and even docks with bubblers is typically weaker than in other areas.

According to the Adirondack Hiking Guide:

•   When ice is white/opaque, it is only about half as strong as clear/blue ice. As such, if you plan on traveling over white/opaque ice, it should be twice as thick. Use extreme caution over white ice.

• When ice is gray or white/mottled gray, you should avoid it. These types of ice are the weakest and unsafe for any kind of travel or activities.

•   River ice is about 15-percent weaker than ice over non-running waters.

•   In addition, if you see bubblers (devices used to protect docks), don't walk on ice near them. Bubblers can make ice weak in the surrounding area.

According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), ice is unsafe, when:

•   Weak ice   appears milky and porous.   Do not venture out onto the ice.

•   Ice covered by snow   will likely be thinner and weaker.   It acts like an insulating blanket and slows the freezing process. A recent snowfall also can warm and melt existing ice.

• Stay away from   slushy ice, it is only half as strong as clear ice and indicates ice is no longer freezing from the bottom.

•   Ice may thaw during the day due to warm temperatures and refreeze at night, resulting in weak, spongy or honeycomb-like ice.

•   Ice is never 100-percent safe. Typically, ice does not usually freeze uniformly in one location, so it’s essential always to have a plan prepared before going on or around the ice. Here's what they recommend:

• Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back.

• Wear a life jacket and bright colored clothing.

• Take a cell phone for emergency use.

• Wear a whistle or pocket air horn around your neck in case there is no cell service. Those nearby are likely to hear your distress signal and it will help first responders determine your location.

• If walking with a group onto a frozen body of water, avoid single file – spread out.

•   Avoid large cracks or depressions in the ice.

•  Before going out on ice, check with a local source such as a bait shop or fishing guide that knows about current ice conditions.

•   Test ice thickness with an ice spud or chisel before you settle on a spot.

If you do fall through the ice, try to remain calm.

•   Don't remove winter clothing – heavy clothes, especially snowmobile suits, can trap air to provide warmth and flotation and should not drag you down.

• Turn back toward the direction you came from - that is probably the strongest ice.

•  Dig the points of your ice picks into the ice or spread your arms wide, vigorously kicking your feet, and pull yourself onto the surface by sliding forward on the ice.

• Do not stand up, roll away from the area of weak ice to distribute your weight and avoid breaking through the ice again.

•   Get to dry land and call 9-1-1. Seek medical attention if you feel disoriented, have uncontrollable shivering, or any other symptoms of hypothermia.

•   For more ice and cold water safety tips, visit the   National Drowning Prevention Alliance.

Recommended ice safety tools include: Bring an ice safety kit that includes rope, ice picks, a whistle, a cell phone or VHF radio, spiked shoes, an emergency first aid kit, extra clothes, and blankets. You could also bring:

•   Ice cleats or creepers   attach to boots and consist of adjustable straps or rubber overshoes with metal teeth or spikes, which provide traction on ice and help prevent falls.

•   An   ice spud.   A long-handled blade that comes to a point on one side. You can also use an   ice chisel   to punch a hole through the ice before you take a step to check the thickness.

•   Always bring   two ice safety picks   and wear them around your neck so they are within reach. The picks can be stuck into the ice and then used to pull yourself back out if you fall through.

•   Keep a   floating rescue rope   in an easily accessible location. If someone falls through, you may be able to assist by throwing the rope from a safe distance. If you should fall through, throw one end of the floating rope to a rescuer.

If you, someone else, or a pet falls through the ice, there are a few different steps you should follow.

If you fall through the ice, you will have about 2-5 minutes before the cold water begins to really affect you. During that period, you should kick your legs, grasp for nearby ice, and get yourself horizontal on it. If you have ice picks, you can use them to pull yourself onto the ice. Once you get yourself out of the water, roll toward thicker ice. As soon as you are off the ice, the next step is to work fast to prevent hypothermia.

If someone else falls through the ice, and you can't reach them from shore, the first step should be to throw them a rope, tree branch, jumper cable, or other object. If nothing is available, you should go for help and call 911. Once the person is out of the water, you'll want to work fast to prevent hypothermia.

If your pet falls through the ice, your first instinct may be to help them. However, if the ice isn't thick enough for your pet, it won't be for you. What you should do is get help and call 911.

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Obituary - Anita Evangeline Serrie

Anita Evangeline Serrie passed away on December 27, 2024, at Delhi O’Conner Hospital after an extended illness.   Family was at the bedside with Anita when she left our world for her next adventure.  The family will always be grateful for the wonderful care Anita received from everyone at O’Conner Hospital at the end of her life.

Anita spent her last three years at Robinson Pavilion in Stamford, NY and prior to that, lived at the same home for sixty-seven years on State Route 30, Gilboa, NY.   Anita was born in Mount Vernon, NY and while she was a young child her family moved to the Schoharie Valley.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School and after a short stint at GE in Schenectady, married Charles Serrie and moved to the Gilboa home they purchased for 3000 dollars in 1954. That home in the early years was a chicken farm where over 20,000 chickens resided.  Charles passed away in 2022.  Her youngest daughter Ellen predeceased Anita in 2000.   Anita is survived by her daughter Grace; son Charles (Cherie); grandson Joe (Alicia); granddaughter Jennifer (Norvel); granddaughter Shani; great-grandchildren Sophie, Harrison, Xavier, and Roman.  Surviving sisters and brother include Barbara (Gene); Charles (Sharon) and Mary (Pablo) and Anne Kuhn.   Anita has many surviving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews who loved their Aunt Anita, especially local nieces and nephew Susie, Bev and Mark.  As well, Anita was loved by her many friends, always greeting friends with a smile, hug, complement and very occasional tease or joke.

Anita was often the life of the party and hardest worker in kitchen clean up when the party was over.  She loved her coffee and made legendary pies, often contributing ten or more pies to the Gilboa Methodist Church pie sale formerly held at the Minekill State Park.  Anita became active in the Gilboa United Methodist Church in the 1950’s.   As a member, Anita actively contributed to many other fund-raising church activities over the years including bake sales and church suppers in the church basement when it was on Stryker Road. 

The family would like to acknowledge everyone who helped make Mom maintain as much independence as possible, including those who cared for her, took her shopping, to lunches, and called and visited her as she gave up driving. 

Funeral Services at the Gilboa Methodist Church and a Celebration of Life will be held in late spring/early summer of 2025, date to be determined.  Information will be posted in the local paper with the date, time and event location.

Donations in honor of Anita’s memory can be made to the Gilboa Methodist Church.  Donations may be mailed to Gilboa United Methodist Church, PO Box 93, Gilboa, New York 12076.  

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Obituary - Thomas Q. Morris

Thomas Q. Morris, 1933-2024

Former president of Presbyterian Hospital and former interim dean of Columbia’s medical school

Thomas Q. Morris, MD—“TQM” to many who worked with him—died Saturday, December 28 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. He underwent surgery Oct. 1 on a glioblastoma that was discovered after a fall at his home in Delhi, New York. Dr. Morris was 91 years old.

Dr. Morris held multiple leadership appointments at Columbia’s medical school, now known as the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and what is now NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He retired from Columbia in 2003 as Alumni Professor Emeritus of Clinical Medicine. 

At Columbia he served as acting chair of the Department of Medicine, vice dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine, associate dean of academic affairs, interim dean of clinical and educational affairs, vice president of health sciences, and alumni professor of clinical medicine. After serving as president and CEO of Presbyterian Hospital, now NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, from 1985 to 1990, he served as vice president for programs at the New York Academy of Medicine for four years before returning to Columbia for administrative roles at the medical school.

Dr. Morris, who graduated magna cum laude in 1954 from the University of Notre Dame, received his MD degree from Columbia in 1958. He completed his residency at Bellevue Hospital, where he was selected as chief resident. After serving two years as a captain in the U.S. Air Force at a large military hospital base in Belleville, Illinois, he returned to Columbia for a fellowship then joined the Columbia faculty in 1964. 

Dr. Morris was born Jan. 3, 1933, into a working class family in Yonkers, New York. The youngest of three children, Dr. Morris told a Columbia publication upon his retirement in 2003 about his early life: “My father didn’t finish high school because of family responsibilities, but both he and my mother, a pianist, instilled in us a tremendous work ethic. We were expected to work hard in all aspects of our lives, in our part-time jobs, and at school.”

Dr. Morris was interested in medicine early. “I was premed as a freshman,” he said in the Columbia interview. “I had the sense when applying to college that I would find in medicine a career that was interesting and challenging and fun. And I was right.”

His four-year term as acting chair of medicine (1978-82) coincided with the emergence of HIV and AIDS. “Suddenly, as if out of nowhere,” he said in the 2003 interview, “we had people showing up in the ER with high fevers, rapid weight loss, rashes. They were desperately ill, but we didn’t know what was making them sick.” As department head, Dr. Morris used “open, honest conversations” to help his residents deal with their concerns about caring for patients with a uniformly fatal disease caused by an unknown infectious agent.

“We met every morning to review each admission from the night before, to look at X-rays. Most HIV patients at that time came in with pneumocystis pneumonia,” Dr. Morris said. “We quickly went from not knowing what was going on to being able to see the infectious agent under the microscope and take appropriate precautions. We soon understood we were looking at a new disease that would be the biggest scourge of medicine for years to come.”

In addition to treating patients as an internist, Dr. Morris was committed to medical education. His influence reached beyond the medical center campus through his service to the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York; the American University of Beirut in Lebanon; and nonprofit foundations. He was a visiting physician at Bellevue Hospital and Harlem Hospital and a visiting professor in Iran. An endowment was established to support an annual symposium in Dr. Morris’s name at Columbia to explore the future of medical education.

Dr. Morris played an important role in creating a new academic track for Columbia’s medical students, the Columbia-Bassett Program. He was chair of the Bassett Board of Trustees when the Cooperstown medical center and Columbia launched the program. The first class of 10 Columbia medical students began the program in 2012, and 10 students have enrolled every year since. The program combines science-based coursework in Manhattan with clinical education at Bassett. The longitudinal integrated curriculum allows students to follow a panel of patients for a full year across specialties. The students also learn the tools and principles of process improvement to find ways to improve medicine and medical education. 

“Dr. Morris was the catalyst who worked strategically with both institutions to make the extraordinarily successful Columbia-Bassett student program possible,” says Lee Goldman, MD, who was dean of Columbia’s medical school when the program began. “He saw the mutual benefit: a larger commitment to rural/upstate opportunities for Columbia students and the energy and potential future faculty Bassett would realize from an increased teaching commitment.”  

Dr. Morris became a member of the Board of Trustees at the American University of Beirut in 1985, chair of the board in 2005, and chairman emeritus in 2009. He received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from AUB in 2009.​ He was introduced to AUB in 1982 as part of a New York state education department team sent to evaluate AUB’s accreditation, a process neglected for many years during Lebanon’s civil war. In an interview, Dr. Morris discussed his impressions during that visit: “We saw the hospital convert itself from relative peacetime function to a full-time war hospital, when it would receive 50 odd casualties a day after a bombing, sometimes many times a day. It was remarkable exposure to a resilient and enormously capable group of people serving at the hospital.” He also said he was impressed by the commitment of the AUB community to support the University. 

In addition to serving as chair of the Board of Trustees at Bassett, he was chair of the New York Academy of Medicine board and former trustee of Presbyterian Hospital, the Gladys Brooks Foundation, the Clark Foundation, and the William J. Matheson Foundation, which he also served as president.

Dr. Morris is survived by a son, Thomas P. Morris; two daughters, Amy C. Morris Pickens and MaryAnne B. Morris; and two grandchildren. His wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Ingram Morris, died in 2021. (married in 1959)

Calling Hours will be from 4PM-7PM on Friday January 3, 2025, at MacArthur Funeral Home Delhi, NY.  A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday January 4, 2025, at 10am at St. Peters Church with Father Golding officiating.  Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery, Delhi.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the University of Notre Dame. Please direct your gift to the Jackie and Tom Morris '54 Endowment for Excellence in memory of Tom Morris. Gifts may be made online at giving.nd.edu, by phone at 574-631-5150, or by mail: University of Notre Dame, Department of Development, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556

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Delaware League Standings

Delaware League Varsity Boys Basketball (6 league games)

Margaretville                    1-0          3-2

SKCS                               1-0          3-4

Gilboa/Roxbury                1-0         2-3

HTC                                  1-1         1-7

Jefferson/Stamford          0-1         3-4

Windham                          0-1         2-4

Charlotte Valley                0-1         1-6

Delaware League Varsity Girls Basketball (5 league games)

Stamford/Jefferson         1-0           6-0

HTC                                 1-0           6-3

Charlotte Valley               1-1           4-4

Gilboa/Roxbury               1-1           1-3

SKCS                               0-0           6-1

Margaretville                    0-2           0-5

Delaware League JV Boys Basketball (4 league games)

Jefferson/Stamford         1-0            4-3

Margaretville                   1-0            1-4

Gilboa/Roxbury               0-0            0-3

Charlotte Valley               0-1            3-3

SKCS                               0-1           1-3

Delaware League JV Girls Basketball (4 league games)

HTC                                          1-0     3-2

Charlotte Valley/Schenevus     1-0      3-3

SKCS                                       0-0      2-1

Stamford/Jefferson                  0-1     1-3

Gilboa/Roxbury                        0-1     0-3

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Town of Bovina Tax Roll and Warrant Notice

TAKE NOTICE that I, Catherine Hewitt, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Bovina, County of Delaware, and the State of New York, upon receiving the TAX ROLL and WARRANT for the collection of taxes within the Town of Bovina for the Fiscal year 2025 will accept tax payments by USPS or dropped in a locked drop box on the back porch at 67 Fisk Road for the 2025 tax season.  There will be no in person payments for 2025.  ALL receipts will be mailed.  Taxes may be mailed to Catherine Hewitt, Collector, 67 Fisk Road, Delhi, New York 13753.   

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2025 without charge or interest.  On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2025 there shall be added interest of ONE (1) PERCENT for each month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer, pursuant to law.  

BE IT FURTHER NOTED that the State of New York requires that notices be sent to taxpayers whose taxes remain unpaid as of April 1, 2025.

ALL tax receipts will be held for ten (10) business days when payment is made by check.  There will be an additional charge of $20.00 to those taxpayers who have their check returned to me from any financial institution for insufficient funds.  

All taxes that remain unpaid after April 30, 2025 are returned to the Delaware County Treasurer for collection through that office.

December 13, 2024

Catherine Hewitt

Clerk/Tax Collector

Town of Bovina

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Legal Advertising for December 20 & 27, 2024

LLC Notice

NOTICE OF FORMATION of EFTHIMIOU AGENCY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with New York Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/19/2024. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 91 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13850. Purpose: any lawful activity. 

LLC Notice

The name of the LLC is COMPOUND 2024, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on 09/26/2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.  The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County.  The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served.  The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 8 Pipe Court, Unit 2134, Athens, NY  12015.

LLC Notice

Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions NY 2 LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC: 418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  

LLC Notice

Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC:  418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207.  Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  

LLC Notice

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW (“LLCL”)

1.  The name of the foreign limited liability company is Nick N Dom Auto Sales, LLC (the “LLC”). The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

2.  The date of filing of the application for authority with the Secretary of State is September 13, 2024.

3.  The jurisdiction of organization of the LLC is the State of Pennsylvania and the date of its organization is November 20, 2018. The principal office of the LLC is: 711 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17603.

4. The County within the State of New York in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Delaware County.

5.  The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 1 Howell Street, Walton, NY 13856.

6. The name and address of the authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its certificate of organization is filed is: SECRETARY OF STATE, 401 North Street, Rm 302 Harrisburg, PA 17120.

LLC Notice

A&D WELDING LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/2024 Schoharie Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to 41 STATE STREET, SUITE 112, ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, 12207 General Purpose

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Notice of LLC Formation of Tillapaugh Land LLC, a NY limited liability company (LLC). Arts. of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (NYSS) on 11/27/2024. Office: Schoharie County. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail process to:  The LLC, 226 Cemeteay Road, Carlisle, New York 12031-3510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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MEYER CABINS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/01/2024 DELAWARE Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to ROBERT J MEYER LLC 1494 STOCKBRIDGE ST, LOXAHATCHEE, FL, 33470, USA General P

LLC Notice

NOTICE OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: TALLY HO RICHFIELD SPRINGS LLC, The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/24. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 367 Dugan Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Public Notice - 

Roxbury FD

Please take notice that the Annual Organizational meeting for the Roxbury Fire District of the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, NY, will be held on the 9th day of January 2025 at 7:00pm at the Roxbury Fire House, located at 53613 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY 12474.   

Public Notice - 

Middleburgh

The Middleburgh Town and Village Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday  January 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM in the Town of Middleburgh Community Shelter Building at 139  Cotton Hill Rd. A submission has been received from Shelsamco Inc., represented by Mr.  Dawood Almawri, requesting a Site Plan Review for a Change of Use at #4453 State Route  30. Mr. Almawri, tenant, proposes to open a convenience store at this location selling snacks, groceries, and tobacco products, and eventually a Middle Eastern deli. Written comments  may be sent to the Middleburgh Town and Village Planning Board at  

middleburghplanning@gmail.com or PO Box 946 Middleburgh NY 12122. You are also  welcome to attend and speak at this public hearing. All interested parties will be given an  opportunity to be heard.  

Public Notice - 

Middleburgh

The Middleburgh Town and Village Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday  January 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the Town of Middleburgh Community Shelter Building at 139  Cotton Hill Rd. A submission has been received from Diamond Way Buddhism USA,  requesting a Site Plan Review for the proposed development of a religious retreat center at  1026 East Hill Road and two contiguous parcels, 43.2 acres in total, over a period of 5 to 15  years. All parcels are owned by Diamond Way Buddhism USA. The scope of this project  includes construction of a meditation retreat building, bath house, Gompa (meditation and  lecture hall), Stupa (monument), and infrastructure upgrades. Written comments may be sent to the Middleburgh Town and Village Planning Board at middleburghplanning@gmail.com or  PO Box 946 Middleburgh NY 12122. You are also welcome to attend and speak at this public hearing. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard.  

Public Notice - 

Hardenburgh

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Hardenburgh Town Board will hold its End of Year Meeting on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 7:00pm at Town Hall, 51 Rider Hollow Rd, Arkville NY 12406. Any and all business to come before the Town Board will be conducted. Further notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Hardenburgh will meet and hold its Organizational Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 51 Rider Hollow Road, Arkville NY 12406. Any and all business to come before the Town Board will be conducted. By Order of the Town Board.

Notice of 

Adoption of Local Law - Greene Co.

The Greene County Legislature on November 20th, 2024, adopted Local Law  Number 2 of the Year 2024, as follows: 

LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 OF 2024 

A LOCAL LAW pursuant to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law,  Amending Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Greene County adopted by Local  Law No. 2 of the Year 1997, and as amended by Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1997. 

BE IT ENACTED by the County Legislature of the County of Greene as  follows: 

SECTION 1. The purpose of this local law is to Amend Section 6 by  increasing the current term for Members of the Ethics Board from a maximum of  (2) full consecutive three-year terms to a maximum of (3) full consecutive three year terms. 

SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the  Secretary of State. 

Tammy L. Sciavillo, Acting Clerk 

Greene County Legislature

Public Notice - 

Schoharie

The Schoharie County Planning Commission will meet on the first Monday of most months at 7:00pm. This meeting is located at the Schoharie County Office Building, 284 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157. If the first Monday is a County holiday, the meeting will typically be held on the next day at the same time. 

Please be advised the Schoharie County Planning Commission’s regular meetings are on the following dates unless otherwise announced:

January 6, 2025; ; February 3, 2025; March 3, 2025; April 7, 2025; May 5, 2025; June 2, 2025; July 7, 2025; August 4, 2025; September 2, 2025; October 6, 2025; November 3, 2025; December 1, 2025 

The public is welcome to attend any meeting. Meetings are sometimes cancelled or postponed due to lack of referrals, weather or other circumstances. If you plan to attend please call 518-295-8770 on the day of the meeting to make sure it is still scheduled. 

Public Notice - 

Stamford

TAKE NOTICE, that I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Stamford, Delaware County, New York, when having duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year of 2025, I will attend at the Town Clerk’s Office in said Town of Stamford from 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. and                 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Mon. – Thurs. in January 2025 except legal holidays.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2025 without charge or interest. On all such taxes remaining unpaid after 

January 31, 2025 there shall be added interest of one percentum for the month of February and an additional one percentum for each additional month, until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer, pursuant to law.

Ruthanne Van Buren

Collector of Taxes

Town of Stamford

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Middleburgh

The Village of Middleburgh Water Plant rent schedule. Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held for the Village of Middleburgh January 6, 2025 at the Middleburgh Library at 323 Main Street at 7:05pm to discuss: Adjusting Water Rent Schedule as of February 1, 2025. By Order of the Village Board of Trustees.

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Schoharie

I, the undersigned, hereby give notice that I have received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes in and for the town of Schoharie, Schoharie County, New York for the year 2025 and that I will receive taxes by mail or the drop box outside (no later than the day and time on the tax bill on the last day of the month) of  Schoharie Town Hall and in person at the Town Hall 300 Main Street, also online credit card and E check payments..

Taxes may be received without interest by the collecting officer on or before the 31st day of January or thirty days following the collecting officer’s receipt of the tax roll and warrant, whichever is later. On all taxes received after such day, there shall be added interest of 1.00 per centum for the month of February or fraction thereof and an additional 1.00 per centum for each additional month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer on May 31st after which a fee of 5% is added plus 12.00 per centum per annum from February 1st pursuant to law. Tax rates per $1,000 of assessed valuations are as follows:

County Tax 9.862408 Gen. Town Wide 1.766394 Gen Town Out 0.004383 Hway Town Out 2.244343 FD130 C.B. Fire District 3.005301 FP142 Scho Fire Prot. Dist 1.943579 LD130 C.B. Light Dist. 0.599441.

Pamela Foland, Town Clerk

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Conesville

In addition to any other business that may come before it, the Conesville Town Board will hold its annual Organization Meeting on January 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Conesville Town Hall, 1306 State Route 990V, Conesville, NY. 

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Blenheim

The Town of Blenheim is accepting Bids / Quotations for On-Road Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Non-Ethanol Gasoline. Bids / Quotes are acceptable on Bidder Quote forms. 

Bids / Quotes must include delivery of product(s) to the Town of Blenheim as requested by the Town Highway Superintendent. Diesel fuel deliveries to be made to the Town of Blenheim located at 103 Municipal Way (Rt.30) and gasoline deliveries to the old Town of Blenheim Highway Garage located on East Side Road, Blenheim. 

Bids / Quotes should be based on an annual quantity of On-Road Diesel fuel of approximately six thousand (6,000) gallons and an annual quantity of gasoline of approximately three hundred (300) gallons. 

Bids / Quotes for gasoline MUST be for NON-ETHANOL gasoline. Bids /Quotes of On-Road low sulfur Diesel should include itemized pricing for the appropriate Winter Mix for use between the months of December ond May, including Cold Flow and Kerosene. Term of the Contract period is from January 1,2025 until December 31, 2025. Prices quoted are fixed overthe terms of the contract and no escalation will be accepted. Contract Award Extension(s) may be permitted upon mutual acceptance of Town and Supplier. 

The Town of Blenheim is tax-exempt and will not be responsible for any taxes. The Town of Blenheim will not be responsible for filing for any tax-related rebates or payments. Any such filings are the responsibility of the Bidder / Vendor. 

SEALED Bids / Quotes are due no later than 6:30PM, January 3,2025 where they will be publicly opened and read aloud at Blenheim Town Hall during the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. SEALED Bid envelopes should be clearly marked "Diesel & Fuel Bid". 

All Bids / Quotes should be sent via mail to the Town of Blenheim, P.O. Box 928, North Blenheim, NY 12131 or delivered to the Town of Blenheim, 103 Municipal Way (Rt.3O), North Blenheim, NY. 12131. Late bids will not be accepted and will be rejected. The Town reserves the right to waive informalities and to award all or none to any bidder. 

This bid constitutes a fixed, firm, best-value award / contract. 

Any technical / product questions regarding this Bid / Request for Quote can be directed to the Blenheim Highway Superintendent, Andy Graves at51,8-827-6257. Any other questions should be directed to the Blenheim Town Clerk at 518-827-6115.

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Windham FD

Please take note that the Windham Fire District of the Town of Windham County of Greene, New York, will hold its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Hensonville Fire House, 432 NY-296, Hensonville, NY 12439.  The January Regular Meeting will follow directly after the Organizational Meeting. All meetings of the Windham Fire District are open to the public. 

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

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Lexington

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town of Lexington Town Board will hold a 

Special Year End Meeting on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Municipal Building 3542 State Route 42, Lexington. The purpose is to pay bills and any other business that may come before the Town Board.

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Jefferson

Notice is hereby given that there will be a special town board year end

meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10:30 am, located at the

Jefferson Town Hall, 677 N Harpersfield Rd, Jefferson, NY 12093.

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Prattsville FD

The Prattsville Fire Commissioner Re-Organizational Meeting 

at the Prattsville Fire House has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Please be advised that the Prattsville Fire Commissioners monthly meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month @ 6:00 pm for the year 2025 at the new facility, 47 Firehouse Dr., Prattsville, NY  12468.

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Lexington FD

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Lexington Fire District shall conduct the end of  year meeting on Friday 12/27/24 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building located at 3542  Rte. 42, Lexington.  

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Greene Co.

TAKE NOTICE, that I, the undersigned, collector of Taxes of the Town of Prattsville, Greene County, New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the year 2025,  and that I will receive taxes as follows: 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before January 3/, 2025 without charge or interest,  On taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2025, there shall be added one percent for February or the remainder thereof; two percent for March; three percent for April; four percent for May; five percent for June; six percent for July; and seven percent for August, at which time, the return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to the Greene County Treasurer Pursuant to law.

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Prattsville

The Town Board of the Town of Prattsville will hold their End of the Year meeting, to close out the year and anything else that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Prattsville Town Hall, 14517 Main St, Prattsville, NY on December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm.  The public is welcome to attend.

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Davenport

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT I, Linda Adam, the Town Clerk - Tax Collector for the Town of Davenport, County of Delaware, State of New York, upon having received the tax rolls and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Davenport for the year 2024 shall collect said taxes at the Town Clerk's Office Tuesday thru Thursday 9am to 12 noon. Also take notice said taxes may be mailed to Town Clerk/Tax Collector or dropped off in the Town's drop box located at the Town Hall. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or paid before January 31, 2025 or 30 days from this notice, whichever is later, without interest. All taxes paid after said date shall be taxed 1% (one percent) for each month or fraction thereof until the tax rolls are returned to the County Treasurer. 

Dated December 20, 2024 

Linda Adam 

Tax Collector, Town of Davenport 

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Gilboa

The End Year Meeting for the Town of Gilboa will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28th, 2024  at 8:30AM in the Gilboa Town Hall. 

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Conesville FD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Conesville Fire District will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at the Conesville Fire House, 1292 State Route 990V, Gilboa, NY 12076.

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Conesville FD

A public hearing is scheduled for the next regular meeting of the Town of Hunter Planning Board on January 7th, 2025 at the Town Hall in Tannersville NY at 6:30pm.  The parcel under Site Plan Review is parcel # 166.17-6-15 located at 94 Brookside Dr in the Town of Hunter.  The Planning Board routinely notifies all adjoining neighbors and conducts a public hearing in accordance with the Town of Hunter Site Plan Law.  Any concerns or comments regarding this proposal may be addressed at that time or you may submit them in writing to the Town of Hunter Planning Board  PO Box 70 Tannersville NY 12485.  Should you have any questions, please contact 518-589-6150 X304.

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Conesville FD

CONESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETINGS 2025

JANUARY 9TH – 6:00 PM

FEBRUARY 13TH – 6:00 PM

MARCH 13TH – 6:00 PM

APRIL 10TH – 7:00 PM

MAY 8TH – 7:00 PM

JUNE 12TH – 7:00 PM

JULY – NO MEETING

AUGUST – NO MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11TH – 6:00 PM

OCTOBER 9TH – 6:00 PM

NOVEMBER 13TH – 6:00 PM

DECEMBER 11TH – 6:00 PM

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Bids Wanted

The Kortright Rural Fire District is accepting bids on a 1992 International 4900 Tanker pumper. The truck will be sold AS IS. No title. Sealed Bids must be received by Kortright Rural Fire District, Attn: Lynn Pickett and mailed to 243 Scotch Hill Road, Bloomville, NY 13739 no later than Monday, January 13, 2025 by 5 PM.  Bids to be opened at our monthly meeting January 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM. The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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