Help Wanted -- Drivers
The Columbia County Office for the Aging is seeking volunteers for the Meals-on-Wheels Program. Drivers are needed for Hudson area, Greenport, Stockport, Claverack, Kinderhook, Niverville and Valatie. Some of these Towns will pay mileage reimbursement. This is an opportunity to “Care for those who cared for us”. If interested in helping out, please call the Philmont Kitchen at 518-672-5323 and ask for either Amy or Lisa.
New Town Hall Access Procedures
In light of the current COVID-19 epidemic, directives from the Governor's Office, and out of an abundance of caution for employees and residents, the Town Hall will be closed to public access until further notice. Please call ahead of coming to the Office to make sure staff is available or if your business can be handled over the phone or by email. Phone numbers, extensions, and email addresses have been provided below. This policy will be in place until further notice.
The Highway Department will be going to 4 days per week beginning on Monday, March 23rd but will remain on call for emergencies. The phone number for the Highway Department is 518-758-6843.
Our Town Courts have been canceled by the NYS Office of Court Administration for the next 45 days.
Online Dog License Renewals
Renew your dog's license online! You must have a current rabies certificate on file. Payment can be made either by credit/debit card or electronic check. Please note that convenience fees will apply.
In the left "Quick Links" box, click on "Renew My Dog License". You will be brought to an outside website. Please enter your dog's license number and your last name. Verify that all of yours and your dog's information is correct. Please allow one week for processing and your new license will be mailed to you.
Columbia County Support Services
There is a listing of telephone numbers and services available to Columbia County residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis in our Document Center. You can get to the document by using this link:
Volunteer Opportunity
Columbia Friends of the Electric Trail are responsible for the landscaping maintenance of the new trail. They expect part of the trail to be opening soon and are looking for additional volunteers. If this is something you are interested in, use the link for contact information.
