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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 local almanac

February 1, 2012 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Cairo, Copake, Ghent, Kinderhook, Windham by Staff | No comments

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READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers in Catskill Wednesday, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wednesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. The weekend forecast:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37, low around 24.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41, low around 24.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39, low around 19.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main Street, Cairo (622-3120).
GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, P.O. Box 98, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Meetings for Human Services, Health, and Education Committees at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Hudson Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m., and Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:07 a.m./ 5:12 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:39 a.m. / 1:51 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Detroit Pistons 86 at New York Knicks 113
Schedules
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Feb. 1:
• “Radio Explosion,” 3:30 p.m.: Youth radio on WGXC.

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Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 local almanac

January 31, 2012 in Cairo, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Livingston by Staff | No comments

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READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of snow and sleet before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51, low around 29.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44, low around 25.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

Town meetings today
Today is the fifth Tuesday of the month, and towns do not schedule regular meetings in the fifth week of a month.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:08 a.m./ 5:11 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:01 a.m. / 12:54 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NCAA BB: Missouri 67 at Texas 66
Schedules
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Jan. 31:
• “4th Tuesday Opera Scene,” Noon-2 p.m.: A bonus, fifth-week edition of Ed Beaty’s “Opera Scene” looks at Strauss.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20120210 Coop Ext – Maple Syrup workshop
• A_OFF_PSA_20120313_irene_lee_flood_grants

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Thursday, January 26, 2012 local almanac

January 26, 2012 in Athens, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Germantown, Hudson, Rensselaerville, Stuyvesant, Windham by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Ancram, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Ancram has a 40 percent chance of rain before 4 p.m., then a chance of rain and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Thursday night there will be rain and sleet, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 34. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48, a low around 23.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41, a low around 26.
• Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Thursday of the month.
ATHENS Athens The Town of Athens Planning Board holds a public hearing for an application for a commercial site plan review for propane bulk storage and filling on the lands of Cippitelli Brothers Realty Corp., located on Route 9W, Athens. A regular meeting of the Town of Athens Planning Board follows the public hearing for any other business which may come before the Board. 7 p.m. at Athens Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens, NY 12015
CHATHAM Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Budget/Salary Committee at 10:00 a.m.
Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GERMANTOWN The Germantown Planning Board holds a Public Hearing on proposed subdivision by boundary line adjustment of Matthew Daly, Jr. of 311 Northern Blvd. Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
HUDSON Historic Preservation Committee at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
RENSSELAERVILLE Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa, NY 12120
STUYVESANT Greenway Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
WINDHAM Town Board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 5:05 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:37 a.m. / 8:58 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 81 at Cleveland Cavaliers 91, Amare Stoudemire 19 points, 14 rebounds.
NBA: New Jersey Nets 97 at Philadelphia 90, Deron Williams 34 points.
Schedules
NBA: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic, 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Jan. 26:
• “Tell It Like It Is,” 10 a.m.: Judith Brink from the Prison Action Network discusses parole reform with host Christina Malisoff, and McKenzie Schoonmaker, the staff attorney for Riverkeeper, reports on Monday’s anti=fracking rally in Albany.
• “Sound Forms,” 2 p.m.: Peter Wetzler visits with Woodstock musician Fredo Viola.
• “The Jazz Disturbance,” 7-9:30 p.m.: Host Cheryl K. talks with baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20120312_fishmap.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 6:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 local almanac

January 25, 2012 in Athens, Catskill, Columbia County, Hudson, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Earlton, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Earlton will be partly sunny, with a high near 38 on Wednesday. Wednesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41, low around 35.
• Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 9 a.m., with a high near 45, low around 28.
• Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41, low around 27.
• Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Wednesday of the month.
ATHENS Village meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CATSKILL Board of Education meeting 7 p.m. in in Catskill High School library, 341 West Main St. Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
HUDSON Department of Public Works Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting starts at 6:45 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:13 a.m./ 5:03 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:10 a.m. / 7:57 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 111 at Charlotte Bobcats 78, Tyson Chandler had 20 points, and 17 rebounds.
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. (TV: MSG)
NBA: New Jersey Nets at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 25:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: All sorts of music from former Newsweek and New York Times music critic Karen Schoemer.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Live from the Catskill Community Center with Ron Diamondstein, Matt Bua, Peter Krug, Jillian Sutton, and others.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20120312_fishmap.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:22 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:22 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:22 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:22 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Monday, January 23, 2012 local almanac

January 23, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County, Germantown, Halcott, Hudson, Philmont, Stuyvesant by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Climax, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts a general warming trend this week. Monday in Climax there is an 80 percent chance of rain or freezing rain before 1 p.m., then rain. High near 42. Monday night rain is likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43, low around 24.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38, low around 22.
• Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39, low around 25.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Monday of the month.
CATSKILL Village board meeting at 7 p.m. at Firehouse near Catskill Commons (Wal Mart) (943-3830).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors’ Economic Development/Planning/Tourism/Agriculture/Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m at 401 State St., Hudson.
GERMANTOWN A public hearing on a new, comprehensive parking law. Regular meeting follows, postponed a week due to the Martin Luther King holiday at 6:30 p.m. at Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown, 518-537-6687.
HALCOTT Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 813 Route 3, Halcott Center (845-254-9920)
HUDSON Common Council Police Committee Meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall; Fire Committee Meeting at 6:45 p.m., at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
PHILMONT Local Development Corp meeting at 7 p.m., Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont (672-7032).
STUYVESANT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:14 a.m./ 5:01 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:08 a.m. / 5:48 p.m.
New Moon: 2:40 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NFL SUN: Baltimore Ravens 20 at New England Patriots 23. The Ravens missed a last-minute field goal that would have tied the game.
NFL SUN: New York Giants 20 at San Francisco 49ers 17. The Giants play the Patriots in the Super Bowl in two weeks.
Schedules
NBA: New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Jan. 23:
• “WGXC Morning Show,” 10 a.m.: Philip Grant hosts an hour-long tribute to Etta James.
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” Noon-2 p.m.: Lincoln Mayorga’s mostly classical, musical tour.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20120122 Ghent Playhouse auditions

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Thursday, January 19, 2012 local almanac

January 19, 2012 in Ancram, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Durham, Ghent, Greene County, Kinderhook, Rensselaerville, Windham by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Stuyvesant, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Thursday in Stuyvesant a slight chance of snow showers after 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Thursday night there’s a chance of snow showers, mainly before 5 a.m., with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27, low around 15.
• Saturday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26, low around 18.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34, low around 26.
• Monday: A chance of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Thursday of the month.
ANCRAM Board meeting at 7 p.m. in Town Hall at 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
CHATHAM Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Safety Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Town board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham.
GHENT A 6:45 p.m. public hearing before the Ghent Town Board to consider the adoption of Local Law No. 1 of the year 2012 which would amend the Zoning Law in connection with the definition of the word “use.” Also, Town Board meeting at the Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE IDA The Greene County Industrial Development Agency holds their Board Meeting at 8 a.m. at Greene County IDA Office, 270 Mansion St., Coxsackie. 518-731-5500
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170)

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:49 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:54 p.m. / 9:01 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Golden State Warriors 100 at New Jersey Nets 107, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)
NBA: Phoenix Suns 91 at New York Knicks 88
Schedules
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat, 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Jan. 19:
• “Tell It Like It Is,” 10 a.m.: Hosts Christina Malisoff and Kieran Riley will talk to Kathy Manley, Vice President of the New York Civil Liberties Union, about the recently-approved National Defense Authorization Act.
• “69,” 9:30-midnight: The Magic Stranger celebrates Janis Joplin.

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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20120122 Ghent Playhouse auditions

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Grattan wants to televise county meetings too

January 18, 2012 in Columbia County, Kinderhook by Tom Roe | No comments

Kinderhook Republican Supervisor Pat Grattan recently announced he wants to televise local Kinderhook town board meetings, and now that he is also the chairman of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, he wants those meetings on local cable access channels too. During a pre-recorded interview that airs Wed., Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. on “@Issue” with host Victor Mendolia, Grattan said he hoped to make the meetings more transparent for both the public and the supervisors. Click here to listen to an mp3 audio excerpt of the interview with Pat Grattan on “@Issue.” PLAY CLIP

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 local almanac

January 18, 2012 in Cairo, Catskill, Columbia County, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Upstate New York by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Leeds, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Wednesday in Leeds a slight chance of snow showers between 7 a.m. and noon. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 25 by 5 p.m. Windy, with a northwest wind between 23 and 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Overnight low around 12. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 28, a low around 16.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26, low around 16.
• Saturday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Wednesday of the month.
ALBANY The DEC is considering changes rules regulating diesel fuel emissions, sludge incineration, and lead in the air. DEC holds public hearing on proposed amendments to air quality at 2 p.m. in the DEC’s Public Assembly Room 129A, at 625 Broadway in Albany.
CATSKILL at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Human Services meeting at 4 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GHENT Planning Board session at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Legislature meeting at 6:30 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HUDSON Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals holds a Public Hearing to accept and consider public comment on an application submitted by Edward Tuck seeking side and rear yard variances to build a two story porch on an existing structure located at 36 North 3rd Street, Hudson; and an application submitted by Leo Carlin seeking a side yard variance to build a two story addition to an existing structure located at 446 East Allen Street, Hudson. Regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
TACONIC Taconic BOE Meeting held in meeting room at Taconic High at 7 p.m. at Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Rt. 11A, Craryville. 518-325-0390

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:54 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:46 p.m. / 8:30 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Miami Heat 120, San Antonio Spurs 98; Lebron James 33 points.
NHL: Nashville Predators 0 at New York Rangers 3
Schedules
NBA: Golden State Warriors at New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)
NBA: Phoenix at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 18:
• “Catskill Review of Books,” 3 p.m.: Author Phillip Freeman discusses his book “Oh My Gods,” about Greek myths, with host Ian Williams from WJFF in Jeffersonville, NY.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20120122 Ghent Playhouse auditions

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 9:15 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 local almanac

January 17, 2012 in Columbia County, Durham, Hillsdale, Hudson, Hunter, Lexington, Taghkanic by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
Hosts: Please announce the current temperature in Hudson, which is in Studio A in Hudson. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air. The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; the two others are Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.

Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Livingston, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Tuesday in Livingston there will be freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 8 a.m., then rain with a high near 41. Tuesday night there will be rain and snow showers before 4 a.m., gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind gusts as high as 31 mph. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
• Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29, a low around 14.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Tuesday of the month.
ALBANY Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives 2012-13 Budget Proposal at 2 p.m. at Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, Albany.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Health and Medical Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
DURHAM Town Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
GREENE COUNTY Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection co-sponsor “In the Wake of Irene” as the annual Schoharie Creek watershed conference this January. The day’s program covers all sorts of water and stream issues in the Catskills. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hunter Elementary, 7794 Main St., Hunter.
HILLSDALE Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street (325-5073).
HUDSON 5 p.m. Finance Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Regular Common Council meeting at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER Meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville (589-6150).
LEXINGTON Town board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
TAGHKANIC Planning Board workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 82 in West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:18 a.m./ 4:54 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:34 a.m. / 11:47 a.m.

Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Orlando Magic 102 at New York Knicks 93
NBA: New Jersey Nets 91 at Los Angeles Clippers 101
Schedules
NHL: Nashville Predators at New York Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Jan. 17:
• “Vocal Chords,” Noon-2 p.m.: Andrew Sosnowski host two hours of vocal music.

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Monday, January 16, 2012 local almanac

January 16, 2012 in Athens, Austerlitz, Canaan, Germantown, Greene County, Greenville by Staff | No comments

The United States observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today.

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Medusa, in Albany County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Monday in Medusa it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Monday night there is a chance of snow before midnight, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely, with a low around 26. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 8 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Overnight low 25.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 25, a low around 10.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Monday of the month.
ATHENS Town meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
AUSTERLITZ Comprehensive plan meeting at 7 p.m., at 812 Route 203, Austerlitz (392-3260).
CANAAN Planning board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1647 Route 5 South, Canaan (781-3144).
GERMANTOWN Town Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
GREENE COUNTY 6 p.m. meetings of Government Ops and Finance committees, plus party caucuses at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENVILLE Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Offices, corner of routes 32 and 81, Greenville (966-8276).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:50 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:03 p.m. / 9:31 a.m.

Today’s big games
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Scores
NFL: New York Giants 37 at Green Bay Packers 20. The Giants travel to San Francisco next Sunday for a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
NFL: Houston Texans 13 at Baltimore Ravens 20. The travel to New England next Sunday to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.
Schedules
NBA: Orlando Magic 102 at New York Knicks 93, 1 p.m.
NBA: New Jersey Nets at Los Angeles Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Jan. 16:
• “Eat Food or Die,” 2 p.m.: Host Hugh Horner talks to Tom Holmes of Holmquest Farm in Claverack, and Josephine Proul, Executive Chef of Local 111 restaurant in Philmont.

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Friday, January 13, 2012 local almanac

January 13, 2012 in Ancram, Hudson by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Cairo, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Greene, Columbia, and all surrounding counties from 6 a.m. Friday through midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Besides the wind, the NWS predicts Thursday in Cairo there will be rain, and snow showers before 4 p.m., then a chance of snow showers. High near 38. Friday night those snow showers should end before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. The weekend forecast is cold:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24, low around 8.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 25, low around 9.
• M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 30.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Friday of the month.
HUDSON Historic Preservation Commission at 10 a.m., 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
SATURDAY MEETING
ANCRAM The Ancram Town Board holds a special meeting to review the financial control processes and the 2011 books of the Town Court, Town Building Department, and the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, and conduct any other business that comes before the Board. 10 a.m. at Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram. 518-329-6512.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:50 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:03 p.m. / 9:31 a.m.

Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 83 at Memphis Grizzlies 94
Schedules
NFL SUN: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers, 4 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Fri. Jan. 13:
• “Pure Moods,” Noon-2 p.m.: Shannekia McIntosh plays all sorts of music.
• “Guest DJ,” 7-9:30 p.m.: Chris Bishop plays music.

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Thursday, January 12, 2012 local almanac

January 12, 2012 in Chatham, Copake, Gallatin, Greene County, Kinderhook, Livingston, Stuyvesant, Tannersville by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hillsdale, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Thursday in Hillsdale there will be rain, freezing rain, and sleet, becoming all rain after noon. High near 39. Thursday night there is chance of rain, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Rain showers likely before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Overnight low around 16.
• Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26, a low around 4.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16, a low around -1.
• M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 25.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Thursday of the month.
CHATHAM The Village of Chatham Board of Trustees holds a public hearing to discuss the changes at the intersection of Main Street and Hudson Avenue. The regular monthly board meeting will immediately follow. 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COPAKE Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountainview Road, Copake (329-1234).
GALLATIN Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 667 Route 7, Ancram (398-7519).
GREENE COUNTY Finance & Audit committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENE COUNTY State Senator James Seward (R/C/I–Oneonta) is touring his senatorial district to outline his legislative agenda, as the new session in Albany begins. Seward will highlight the need for additional economic development initiatives, mandate relief, education aid reform, and continued flood recovery at 2 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 4th floor, Room 430, in Catskill.
KINDERHOOK Planning Board Workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
LIVINGSTON Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 119 County Route 19.
RENSSELAERVILLE Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee meeting. At 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa.
STUYVESANT Organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m., Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
TANNERSVILLE Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. in their Village Hall on Route 23A.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:49 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:54 p.m. / 9:01 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 79, New York Knicks 85
NBA: Dallas Mavericks 90, Boston Celtics 85
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Jan. 12:
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: Spike Jones, Steve Earle, and Dan Seward?
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Richard Roth and Ellen Thurston co-host from Hudson.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 local almanac

January 11, 2012 in Athens, Catskill, Clermont, Columbia County, Copake, Ghent, Hudson, Jewett, Kinderhook, Lexington by Staff | No comments

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Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be partly sunny, with a high near 40 Wednesday in Catskill. Wednesday night there is a chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 4 a.m., then snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 10 a.m., then rain and sleet between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then rain likely after 1 p.m. High near 38. Overnight low around 30.
• Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35, overnight low around 15.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Wednesday of the month.
VILLAGE OF ATHENS Board meets at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CATSKILL The Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals holds a Public Hearing on the request to allow the placement of a shed on lands owned by Benedetto Consiglio located at 10 Romitello Rd.; and a request to allow the construction of an addition to garage on lands owned by Dale Huber Enterprise located at 30 Browns Crossing. Hearing at 6 p.m. at Catskill Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
CATSKILL SCHOOLS BOE workshop/special meeting. Meeting is held in Catskill High School library at 7 p.m. at Catskill High School audititorium, 341 West Main St., Catskill. 518-943-2300.
CLERMONT Planning Board meets at Town Hall at 7 p.m. at 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
COLUMBIA COUNTY holds a full Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Governor’s Cabinet Delivers Regional State of the State Message. Mr. Brian Stratton, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation at a presentation and discussion of Governor Cuomo’s economic agenda at 9:15 a.m. at Columbia Greene Community College, Saland Forum, 4400 Route 23, Hudson.
COPAKE Resource Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board Application meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. both at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
JEWETT Town meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Bldg. 3547 Co. Rt. 23C (263-4626).
KINDERHOOK Town’s 9 & 9H Corridor Committee meets at 7 p.m. at at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
KINDERHOOK Village Board meeting and budget hearing, 7 p.m. at 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook (758-9882).
LEXINGTON The Town of Lexington Town Board holds a Special Meeting to review the Septic Project and any other business that shall come before the Town Board.
Meeting at 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:48 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:46 p.m. / 8:30 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NHL: Detroit at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.
NHL: Phoenix at NY Rangers, 7 p.m.
Schedules

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 11:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: Karen Schoemer plays all kinds of music, new and old.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Peter Krug, Matt Bua, and Ron Diamondstein host live from the Catskill Community Center.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 local almanac

January 10, 2012 in Cairo, Catskill, Chatham, Copake, Coxsackie, Rensselaerville by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be artly sunny in Kinderhook Tuesday, with a high near 42. Tuesday night it should be mostly clear, with a low around 23. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Overnight, snow developing at 4 a.m., low 33.
• Thursday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9 a.m., high near 38. Overnight low 26.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37, overnight low around 18.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Tuesday of the month.
CAIRO The Town of Cairo Planning Board holds a public hearing on the application of Ramakrishnananda Organization to utilize the existing structure for a retreat center and yoga studio at 319 Heart Contents Rd., CR 31, Round Top. Monthly Planning Board meeting follows. 7 p.m. at Acra Community Center, Old County Route 23, Cairo. 518-622-9898
CATSKILL The Town of Catskill Planning Board holds a public hearing to consider a minor two-lot subdivision of land located on Mossy Hill Rd, Catskill, proposed by Rosana Thompson at 7:10 p.m. at Catskill Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
CHATHAM Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at 488 Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COPAKE Board of Ethics, 7 p.m.; Comprehensive Planning Comm., 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234)
COXSACKIE Town board at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Reed St., Coxsackie (731-2727).
RENSSELAERVILLE Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:47 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 6:38 p.m. / 7:56 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NCAA: LSU Tigers 0 and Alabama Crimson Tide 21, national championship game.
NBA: Atlanta 106 at New Jersey 101
NBA: Charlotte 87 at New York 91
Schedules
NHL: Detroit at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.
NHL: Phoenix at NY Rangers, 7 p.m.

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Special Programming Tue. Jan. 10:
• “Social Graces,” 3 p.m.: Chip Seamans, new general manager at Windham Mountain, will be the guest on Nan Marron’s eitiquette radio show.

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Monday, January 9, 2012 local almanac

January 9, 2012 in Ashland, Catskill, Copake, Greene County, Hudson, Hunter, New Baltimore, Prattsville by Staff | No comments

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Today’s forecast is specific to Jewett, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny Monday in Jewett, with a high near 35. Monday night should be mostly cloudy on the mountaintop, with a low around 25. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38, low overnight around 23.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45, overnight low 34, a 50 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m.
• Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, with a high near 44, and overnight low of 26.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 32.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Monday of the month.
ASHLAND Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Main Street, Ashland (734-3636)
CATSKILL Village meeting at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse, 1 Central Ave. (behind Walgreens) (943-3830).
COPAKE Environmental Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATURE holds Buildings & Grounds, Conservation, Public Safety, Highway, Government Operations, and Finance committee meetings at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HILLSDALE The Planning Board of the Town of Hillsdale holds a public hearing to consider a three-lot subdivision for William Stratton, Route 7D LLC, on Route 7D in Hillsdale. 7:30 p.m. at Hillsdale Town Hall, Main St., Hillsdale, 518-325-7563.
HUDSON Common Council workshop meeting at 7 p.m., City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUDSON SCHOOLS Hudson School District meeting. The board will meet in the HHS library. Questar III BOCES Superintendent James N. Baldwin will be the featured guest. 7 p.m.
HUNTER The Village of Hunter Board of Trustees holds a Public Hearing to discuss a proposed Property Tax Cap Law of 2012. Village meeting at 8 p.m.
NEW BALTIMORE Town meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 3809 Rt. 51, Hannacroix (756-6671)/
PRATTSVILLE Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 14517 Main St., Prattsville (299-3125).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:45 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 5:31 p.m. / 7:19 a.m.
Full Moon: 2:31 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NFL: Atlanta Falcons 2, New York Giants 24. Giants play at Greene Bay Packers next Sunday.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Denver Broncos 29 (OT). Broncos at New England Patriots next week.
Schedules
NCAA: LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide, national championship game, 8:30 p.m.
NBA: Atlanta at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
NBA: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Jan. 9:
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” noon-2 p.m.: Lincoln Mayorga hosts two hours of music and more.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012 local almanac

January 5, 2012 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Columbia County, Copake, Ghent, Kinderhook, Rensselaerville, Windham by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hillsdale, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts the deep freeze will lift in Hillsdale, with a partly sunny Thurday, with a high near 30. Thursday night there will be increasing clouds, with a low around 19. The weekend forecast for Hillsdale:
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Overnight low 28.
• Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 1 p.m., otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 42.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Thursday of the month.
ANCRAM At 6 p.m. the Ancram Town Board holds the 2011 Year End and 2012 Organizational meeting. At 7 p.m., the Planning Board meets at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
AUSTERLITZ Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 812 Route 203, Spencertown (392-3260).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Columbia County Board of Supervisors’ Organizational Meeting at 3 p.m. at 401 State St., Hudson.
COPAKE Planning Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
KINDERHOOK Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
RENSSELAERVILLE Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:42 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:45 p.m. / 4:04 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NBA: New Jersey 70 at Boston 89
NBA: Charlotte 118 at New York 110
NCAAFB: West Virginia 70, Clemson 33
Schedules
NHL: Florida at New York Rangers, 7 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Jan. 5:
• “The Art of the Hudson Valley,” 2 p.m.: Host Chad Weckler talks with installation and performance artists Michael Asbill, Ryder Cooley, and Matthew Slaats.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 local almanac

January 4, 2012 in Germantown, Ghent, Greenport, Hudson, Livingston, Stockport by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Maplecrest, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be cold. The Albany NWS issued a Wind Chill Advisory through 9 a.m. for Western Greene County, where wind chills could be as low as -24. The forecast Wednesday for Maplecrest includes a slight chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 13 mph becoming south. Wednesday night there is also a slight chance of snow showers, with a low around 18. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 29, and an overnight low of 24.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high near 38.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main Street, Cairo (622-3120).
GERMANTOWN Germantown Re-Organizational Meeting at 6 p.m. at Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown.
GHENT The Town of Ghent Planning Board holds a public hearing regarding the application of Chatham Associates of Albany, L.P. for the construction of a new Price Chopper Supermarket, to be located at 2595 New York State Route 66 in the Town of Ghent; and a Public Hearing to consider request by Michael Alderstein for Lot Line Adjustment of Parcel 93.00-01-09.12 & 09.2, located at 115 and 145 Tice Hill Road, Ghent. Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, P.O. Box 98, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Meetings for Human Services, Health, and Education Committees at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Hudson Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m., and Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).
STOCKPORT Organizational and Regular meeting of the Town Board also. No workshop meeting is planned for Stockport for January. 6 p.m. at Stockport Town Hall, 2787 Atlantic Ave., Stottville.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:41 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:03 p.m. / 3:06 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NHL: New York Islanders 4 at Carolina Hurricanes 3
NCAAFB: Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20 (OT)
Schedules
NBA: New Jersey at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
NBA: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 4:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: After a week off for a holiday, Julia Reichel and Lissa Harris from The Watershed Post are back with news from the Catskills.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2011 local almanac

January 3, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County, Copake, Durham, Lexington, Livingston by Staff | No comments

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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Livingston, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of snow showers before 4 p.m. Tuesday in Livingston, otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tuesday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -7, and overnight low down to 16. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south.
• Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35, and overnight low of 18.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Tuesday of the month.
CATSKILL Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill (943-2141).
COPAKE Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
GREENE COUNTY Greene County 2012 Organization Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill, NY
HILLSDALE The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Hillsdale holds a meeting to consider the following application: A public hearing for a special use permit/variance for Rick Mallette, 335 Dawson Road, Hillsdale, NY to build a 0.9 acre pond on a 26 + acre parcel; A Public Hearing for a special use permit for Nora Hayes, 457 State Route 71, to operate a Dog Day Care Training and Boarding. At 7:30 p.m. at Hillsdale Town Hall, Main St., Hillsdale. 518-325-7563
LEXINGTON Town Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
LIVINGSTON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State St., Hudson.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:40 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 12:28 a.m. / 2:08 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NBA: Toronto Raptors 90 at New York Knicks 85
NBA: Indiana Pacers 108 at New Jersey Nets 94
NHL: New York Rangers 3, Philadelphia Flyers 3
Schedules
NHL: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Jan. 3:
• “Farm Policy: Annette Higby,” 3 p.m.: Annette Higby, from the National Farm Union, discusses Federal Farm Bill in an episode in a series of interviews by Severine von Tscharner Fleming about the Farm Bill.

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Friday, December 30, 2011 local almanac

December 30, 2011 in Livingston by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Cairo, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Cairo may see a little light snow before 10 a.m. Otherwise, Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Friday night there is a 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9 p.m., with a low around 35. The weekend forecast:
• Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 7 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
• New Year’s Eve: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
• New Year’s Day: A chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
• Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
This is the fifth Friday of the month, and meetings are rarely scheduled on the fifth weeks of the month.
LIVINGSTON Livingston Year-End Meeting at 8 a.m. at Livingston Town Hall, 119 County Route 19, Livingston. 518-851-9441

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:37 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:36 a.m. / 11:13 p.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
New York Knicks 82 at Los Angeles Lakers 99
Schedules
Sun., Jan. 1, Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants. Winner goes to playoffs as NFC East Champion.
Sun., Jan. 1, New York Jets at Miami Dolphins. If the Jets win and the Bengals and Raiders lose, the Jets might make the playoffs.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Fri. Dec. 30:
• “Astrology,” 3 p.m.: A.T. Mann rings in the New Year in astrology.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011 local almanac

December 29, 2011 in Stockport by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Ghent, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Ghent will be mostly sunny, with a high near 30 on Thursday. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind between 10 and 13 mph becoming light. Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: A chance of snow showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11 a.m. and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
• Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
• New Year’s Eve: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
• New Year’s Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Town meetings today
This is the fifth Thursday of the month, and meetings are rarely scheduled on the fifth weeks of the month.
STOCKPORT Stockport Year-End Meeting at 6 p.m. at Stockport Town Hall, 2787 Atlantic Ave., Stottville.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:36 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:10 a.m. / 10:13 p.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
New York Knicks 78, Golden State Warriors 92
Schedules
Thu., Dec. 29, New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 29:
• “Tell It Like It Is,” 10-11 a.m.: Replay of Helen Caldicott’s talk at Time and Space Limited in Hudson Nov. 29.
• “Sound Forms,” 2-3 p.m.: Host Peter Wetzler has a rare interview with Richard Robbins, composer on many of the Merchant-Ivory films.
• “69,” 9:30-midnight: The Magic Stranger offers a tribute to Alex Chilton.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011 local almanac

December 28, 2011 in Athens, Columbia County, Greenport, Hudson, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts there may be a little rain or snow showers Wednesday. Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 14 mph increasing to between 21 and 24 mph. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 16. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.
• Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Wednesday of the month.
ATHENS Village meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GREENPORT Special meeting, agenda unknown. 11 a.m.
HUDSON Department of Public Works Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting starts at 6:45 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:35 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:43 a.m. / 9:12 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 28:
• “Tony Fallon live from Blackthorne Resort,” 7-9 p.m.: Tony Fallon, host of “The Irish Show” Sundays at 8 p.m. on WGXC 90.7-FM, hosts a special live night of music from the Blackthorne Resort in Durham. Tune in for unexpected guests, Irish music, stories, and more.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 local almanac

December 27, 2011 in Greenport, Hudson, Stuyvesant by Staff | No comments

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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will rain, mainly after 5 p.m. Tuesday in Hudson, with a high near 44. Tuesday night the rain continues, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 36. The forecast for the week:
• Wednesday: Scattered rain showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Tuesday of the month.
GREENPORT Unknown “special meeting” at 11 a.m., Planning Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
STUYVESANT The Town Board of the Town of Stuyvesant has rescheduled the December Town Board meeting to 7 p.m. at Stuyvesant Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant. 518-758-6248

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:35 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:12 a.m. / 8:08 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 27:
• “4th Tuesday Opera Scene,” Noon-2 p.m.: Ed Beaty surveys the opera scene.

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Thursday, December 22, 2011 local almanac

December 22, 2011 in Athens, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Germantown, Hudson, Hunter, Stuyvesant, Windham by Staff | No comments

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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Ghent, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service says Ghent will be mostly sunny Thursday, with a high near 48. Thursday night there could be rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4 a.m. Low around 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
• Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Thursday of the month.
ATHENS The Town of Athens Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals hold a joint public hearing on applications for a site plan review and a height variance for installation of two asphalt storage tanks at Peckham Asphalt Resale Corp, located at 763 Schoharie Turnpike in the Town of Athens. 7 p.m. at Athens Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens.
CHATHAM Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Budget/Salary Committee at 10:00 a.m.
Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GERMANTOWN Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
HUDSON Historic Preservation Committee at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER The Village of Hunter Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing to consider an application for an area variance submitted by PPWH, Inc. for the property located at 7527 Main Street, Tax Lot #164.15-2-16. The applicant is seeking a variance from the required Side Setback and Mean Lot Width distances in order to obtain site plan approval from the Village of Hunter Planning Board to operate a restaurant on the premises. 6 p.m. at Hunter Village Hall, 7955 Main St., Hunter.
STUYVESANT Greenway Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
href=”http://www.townofwindham.com”>WINDHAM Town Board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:17 a.m./ 4:32 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 4:58 a.m. / 2:41 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 22:
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: Laurence Olivier leads “A Christmas Carol” and Spike Jones plays “Jingle Bells.”

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play
• Roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Greene and Columbia counties. Produced by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 2:05
• Kellie Darling, Executive Director of the Catskill Community Center, discusses the center’s annual Christmas Dinner. Interview by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 3:27
• Peter Krug and Matt Bua duet of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Recorded on WGXC Afternoon Show. PLAY CLIP 2:59
• Catskill’s Lydia Daniels performs “O Holy Night” at Catskill Community Center. Recorded by Matt Bua on WGXC Afternoon Show. PLAY CLIP 4:31
• Brian Dewan plays two holiday songs at ‘Live from the Red Dot Open Mic’ holiday sing-a-long, “Hard the Herald Angels Sing,” and an original composition, “Mistletoe.” Hosted by Rob Johanson. PLAY CLIP 6:21
• Stephen Bluhm sings ‘Blue Christmas’ at ‘Live from the Red Dot Open Mic.’ PLAY CLIP 2:04

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, December 21 local almanac

December 21, 2011 in Cairo, Catskill, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
Hosts: Please announce the current temperature in Hudson, which is in Studio A in Hudson. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Earlton, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service says there will be rain in Earlton, mainly after 10 a.m. Wednesday. High near 46. Wednesday night rain is also likely, mainly before midnight, with a low around 39. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon, which may turn to snow showers after dark.
• Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
• Christmas Eve: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
• Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the third Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo (622-3120).
CATSKILL at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Human Services meeting at 4 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GHENT Planning Board session at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Legislature meeting at 6:30 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HUDSON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
TACONIC Taconic BOE Meeting 7 p.m. at Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Rt. 11A, Craryville. 518-325-0390. Held in meeting room at Taconic High.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:15 a.m./ 4:31 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:22 a.m. / 11:59 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 21:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: Karen Schoemer and special guest co-host Sam Sebren play holiday music ranging from the sublime to the deranged.
• “Live from the Red Dot Open Mic,” 9-10 p.m.: Second annual Christmas sing-a-long at the regular Wednesday night open mic at the Red Dot Restaurant and Bar. Rob Johanson hosts every week, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the 9-10 p.m. hour live on WGXC 90.7-FM and wgxc.org. This week, carols will be sung. As always, anyone can turn out to sing or play an instrument, or, perhaps, find an unexpected collaboration.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play
• Roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Greene and Columbia counties. Produced by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 2:05

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 local almanac

December 20, 2011 in Columbia County, Durham, Hillsdale, Hudson, Hunter, Lexington, Taghkanic by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Philmont, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service says Philmont will be sunny, with a high near 36. Tuesday night will bring increasing clouds, with a low around 23. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Town meetings today
This is the third Tuesday of the month.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Health and Medical Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
DURHAM Town Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
HILLSDALE Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street (325-5073).
HUDSON 5 p.m. Finance Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Regular Common Council meeting at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER Meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville (589-6150).
LEXINGTON Town board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
TAGHKANIC Planning Board workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 82 in West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:16 a.m./ 4:31 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 2:34 a.m. / 1:07 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 20:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Mariel Fiori hosts the “WGXC Afternoon Show” with local and international news updates, interviews, features, music, and more.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Monday, December 19, 2011 local almanac

December 19, 2011 in Athens, Austerlitz, Canaan, Chatham, Gallatin, Germantown, Greene County, Greenville by Staff | No comments

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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Purling, in Cairo.
The National Weather Service says Purling should be partly sunny, with a high near 43 Monday. Monday night there is a slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers until 11 p.m., otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
• Wednesday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
• Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
This is the third Monday of the month.
ATHENS Town meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
AUSTERLITZ Comprehensive plan meeting at 7 p.m., at 812 Route 203, Austerlitz (392-3260).
CANAAN Planning board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1647 Route 5 South, Canaan (781-3144).
CHATHAM The Village of Chatham Planning Board holds a Public Meeting to consider the following applications: 59 Church St., Wallin, Applicant Site Plan Review to install business sign at 7:30 p.m. at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St., Chatham.
GALLATIN The Town of Gallatin Planning Board holds a public hearing for Special Permit and Site Plan Review for the application of Mariner Tower, LLC, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) and S. Laurence Brody for a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to build a Personal Wireless Service Facility consisting of a 150-foot tower and related service buildings to be located on Mr. Brody’s property at 119 Ten Neighbors Road, tax parcel #211.1.-5, in the Town of Gallatin.; also the Town of Gallatin Planning Board holds a public hearing for Special Permit and Site Plan Review on the application of James E. & Jennifer L. Kishbaugh, who have applied for a Special Permit to build a 840 square foot accessory dwelling to be located on their property at 33 Blackberry Hill Road, tax parcel #210.2.-37, in the Town of Gallatin; and James R. and Cynthia Prescott Kuster have applied for a 2- lot subdivision of tax parcel 195.00-01-22 located on Route 82 & Doodletown Road. The existing parcel, located in RA-2 zone, contains 134.29 acres and is proposed to be subdivided with the existing dwelling fronting on Route 82 & Doodletown Road and the new parcel with 63.77 acres fronting only on Route 82. 7 p.m. at Gallatin Town Hall, 1643 Jackson Corners Road.
GERMANTOWN Town Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
GREENE COUNTY 6 p.m. meetings of Government Ops and Finance committees, plus party caucuses at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENVILLE Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Offices, corner of routes 32 and 81, Greenville (966-8276).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:15 a.m./ 4:30 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:22 a.m. / 12:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Dec. 19:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Noah Reibel and Sara Kendall host the “WGXC Afternoon Show” with local and international news updates, interviews, features, music, and more.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 6:51 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 6:51 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 6:51 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 6:51 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Thursday, December 15, 2011 local almanac

December 15, 2011 in Ancram, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Coxsackie, Durham, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Kinderhook, Rensselaerville, Windham by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
Hosts: Please announce the current temperature in Hudson, which is in Studio A in Hudson. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Chatham.
The National Weather Service says the weather in Chatham Thursday will be rainy, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 46. Thursday night there is a chance of showers, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 36. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind between 10 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
This is the third Thursday of the month.
ANCRAM Board meeting at 7 p.m. in Town Hall at 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
CAIRO Cairo-Durham Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Cairo Elementary School, 424 Main St., Cairo, 518-622-3231.
CHATHAM Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Safety Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Copake Zoning Review Meeting at 7 p.m. This committee will continue to meet on a regular basis on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the same location at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
COXSACKIE The Village of Coxsackie Planning Board holds a Public Hearing for a minor sub-division for property owned by William and Betty Jane Nevins located in the Village of Coxsackie at 7 p.m. at Coxsackie Town Hall at 16 Reed St., Coxsackie. 518-731-2727
DURHAM Town board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham.
GHENT Town Board meeting at the Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644)
GREENE COUNTY The Greene County Industrial Development Agency holds their board meeting. 8 a.m. at Greene County IDA Office, 270 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 518-731-5500
HUDSON Hudson holds a public hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 4:00PM in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson, on the following proposed Local Laws which were adopted by the Common Council on November 30, 2011: Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Zoning Code to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and for other purposes. Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Zoning Code to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program by providing for Local Consistency Review. Proposed Local Law Introductory N0.6 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Charter to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program by providing for the appointment of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Board. Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 7 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Charter to provide for the appointment of a Harbor Master in order to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. 4 p.m. at Hudson City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson, 518-828-1030
RENSSELAERVILLE The Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:55 p.m. / 10:27 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 15:
• “Between the Lines,” 2 p.m.: Ann Forbes Cooper talks with local authors Randy Treu and Ed Breslin.
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: “Involuntary Reception” by Kristin Lucas, and a work by Anna Friz’s “The Clandestine Transmissions of Pirate Jenny.”
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4 p.m.: Hosts Richard Roth and Ellen Thurston talk to local artist Wayne Coe.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20120127_henriquez_youth_fund.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120301_prescription_drug_help.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120315_probono.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011 local almanac

December 14, 2011 in Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Claverack, Clermont, Columbia County, Hudson, Jewett, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Athens.
The National Weather Service says the weather in Athens Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wednesday night there is a chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a chance of sleet between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then rain likely after 4 a.m., with a low around 34. The forecast into the weekend:
• Thursday: Rain likely, with a high near 46.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
This is the second Wednesday of the month.
VILLAGE OF ATHENS The Village of Athens holds a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Village’s Vehicle and Traffic Law at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CAIRO Robert Hempstead, just elected Town of Cairo Highway Superintendent, holds a public meeting/”open highway forum” at 6:30 p.m. at Gallagher’s, 513 Main St. in Cairo.
CATSKILL Board of Education meeting in Catskill High library at 7 p.m.
CLERMONT Planning Board meets at Town Hall at 7 p.m. at 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
COLUMBIA COUNTY holds a Columbia County Water & Sewer District #1 public hearing in the Supervisors’ Chambers relating to the adoption of the water and sewer rates and the review of the 2012 proposed budget for the Columbia County Water & Sewer District #1 at 6:30 p.m., also a public hearing will be held at the Legislative Chamber of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors to consider the proposed acquisition of a temporary easement to be used as a temporary detour over the lands of Henry J. Meininger connecting Route 22 and River Road in the Town of Austerlitz, in connection with the replacement of BIN 3221950 carrying Upper Hollow Road over the Green River (the “Pratt Bridge Replacement Project”). Both meetings before a full Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
CLAVERACK Town of Claverack holds a Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals for the on the following application(s): Schnackenberg, Jurgen: 79 Donnelly Rd. Tax Map #(SBL) 123 . – 1 – 63 . 111 Site Plan Review for construction of 28’ X 40’ barn to house hay, firewood, and utility room equipped with solar panels. The following application(s) are on the agenda for board review at the December 14, 2011 meeting of the Town of Claverack Zoning Board of Appeals: Almstead Nursery Company and Almstead Realty Company: 905 NYS Rte. 66 Tax Map #(SBL) 101 . – 1 – 53. Site Plan Review for installation of a temporary 24-foot by 8-foot office trailer. Coyote Flaco/Elle Mae: 6032 Rte. 9-H/23 Hudson Tax Map #(SBL) 131 . – 1 – 5 Area Variance for the expansion of a non-conforming use. At 7:30 p.m. at Claverack Town Hall, 91 Church St., Mellenville.
COPAKE Resource Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board Application meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. both at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
JEWETT Town meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Bldg. 3547 Co. Rt. 23C (263-4626).
KINDERHOOK Town’s 9 & 9H Corridor Committee meets at 7 p.m. at at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
KINDERHOOK Village Board meeting and budget hearing, 7 p.m. at 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook (758-9882).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:48 p.m. / 9:55 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 14:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel of The Watershed Post blog cover all the news in the Catskills.
• “Live from the Red Dot Open Mic,” 9 p.m.: Rob Johanson hosts an hour of live music from the Red Dot Restaurant on Warren St. in Hudson.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20120127_henriquez_youth_fund.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120301_prescription_drug_help.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120315_probono.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011 local almanac

December 13, 2011 in Cairo, Chatham, Copake, Coxsackie, Gallatin by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
Hosts: Please announce the current temperature in Hudson, which is in Studio A in Hudson. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Craryville.
The National Weather Service says the weather in Craryville Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 42. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
• Thursday: Freezing rain likely before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Gas prices in Greene County
The Greenville Mountain View Pioneer compares Greene County gas prices, and here are the cheapest:
• Slater’s Smart Shop, Cairo, $3.46/gallon
• Cumberland Farms, Cairo, $3.47
• Milk Run, Durham, $3.49
• Stewart’s, Cairo, $3.49
• Race Track, Westerlo, $3.52

Town meetings today
This is the second Tuesday of the month.
CAIRO The Town of Cairo Planning Board holds a public hearing on the application of Ewald, Edward, and Peter Maassmam (Country Club Estates) for approval of a Site Plan Review, and also for approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision plats. Said subdivisions and said site plan review is located on Bald Hill Road North, Round Top; and also on the application of Stewart’s Shop for approval of Site Plan Review. Stewarts is replacing their gas storage containers, while also erecting a new canopy with new dispensers. Said site plan review is located on 3041 County Route 23B, Cairo. Public hearing at 7 p.m. at Acra Community Center, Old County Route 23, Cairo. 518-622-9898
CHATHAM Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at 488 Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COPAKE Board of Ethics, 7 p.m.; Comprehensive Planning Comm., 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234)
COXSACKIE Town board at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Reed St., Coxsackie (731-2727).
GALLATIN The December Gallatin Town Board meeting has been rescheduled to tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Gallatin Town Hall, 1643 Jackson Corners Road at the intersection of the Taconic State Parkway in Gallatin.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:11 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:42 p.m. / 9:20 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 13:
• “Conversations on a Tight Rope,” 2 p.m.: Joan Geitz’s monthly talk show looks at the holidays.
• “Social Graces,” 3 p.m.: Dick Sabol, a retired Broadway actor and is living in our area will be on WGXC’s etiquette program, hosted by Nan Marron.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111217 Camphill Shepherds Play
• A OFF PSA 20120120 Anna Friz and Emmanual Madan Joy Channel on WGXC

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:32 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:32 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:32 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:32 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Friday, December 9, 2011 local almanac

December 9, 2011 in Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Philmont.
The National Weather Service predicted the weekend will be clear but cold. Friday should be partly sunny, with a high near 43. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. The forecast for the weekend:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36, low overnight near 20.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38, low around 21.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

Weather in Harlemville

From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page. When the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off.
Hosts: You can also read current temperature in Hudson, in Studio A in Hudson.

Town meetings today
This is the second Friday of the month.
HUDSON Historic Preservation Commission at 10 a.m., 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:08 a.m./ 4:28 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 3:50 p.m. / 6:14 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Fri. Dec. 9:
• “Imprint,” 10 a.m.: Terry Doyle profiles Hudson Valley musicians, and features area concerts and events.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111209_dot_holiday_concert.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111226 Coop Ext Little Theater in the Woods.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120119_farm_film_fest_4 in Chatham at Crandell Theatre.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120128_catskill_filmvid_fest.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Thursday, December 8, 2011 local almanac

December 8, 2011 in Chatham, Copake, Gallatin, Greene County, Kinderhook, Livingston, Stuyvesant, Tannersville, Windham by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hunter.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Western Greene County through 6 a.m. Thursday. Ten to 14 inches of snow are possible on the Greene County mountaintop, while two to four are predicted for the valleys. Thursday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 35, with wind gusts as high as 28 mph. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. The rest of the weekend forecast:
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

Weather in Harlemville

From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page. When the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off.

Town meetings today
This is the second Thursday of the month.
CHATHAM Village meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COPAKE Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountainview Road, Copake (329-1234).
GALLATIN Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 667 Route 7, Ancram (398-7519).
GREENE COUNTY Finance & Audit committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
KINDERHOOK Planning Board Workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
LIVINGSTON Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 119 County Route 19.
STUYVESANT Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
TANNERSVILLE Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. in their Village Hall on Route 23A.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:07 a.m./ 4:28 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 3:07 p.m. / 5:17 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 8:
• “Tell It Like It Is,” 10 a.m.: Richard Grossman, a local activist and organizer who died on November 22, 2011, is profiled.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111209_dot_holiday_concert.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111226 Coop Ext Little Theater in the Woods.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120119_farm_film_fest_4 in Chatham at Crandell Theatre.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120128_catskill_filmvid_fest.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:12 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:12 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:12 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:12 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011 local almanac

December 7, 2011 in Cairo, Catskill, Ghent, Greene County, Greenport, Hudson, Livingston by Staff | No comments

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 is the 70th anniversary of the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill.
The National Weather Service predicts Wednesday there will be rain mainly after 5 p.m., with a high near 48. The rain turns to snow Wednesday night by midnight, with a low around 31. Two to four inches of snow are possible overnight, so stay tuned Thursday morning to WGXC for late openings or closings due to the weather. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

Weather in Harlemville

From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page. Tuesday’s high in Harlemville was 60 degrees. When the computer is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off.

Town meetings today
This is the first Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main Street, Cairo (622-3120).
GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, P.O. Box 98, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Meetings for Human Services, Health, and Education Committees at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Hudson Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m., and Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:06 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 2:29 p.m. / 4:19 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 7:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel of The Watershed Post blog report on news in the Catskills.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4 p.m.: John Quinn, founder of The NY 77th Regimental Balladeers, will be in the WGXC studio at the Catskill Community Center to talk about Civil War music and reenacting. He will also talk about a nationally famous Civil War musician, Jed Marum, and play songs from Marum’s newly released Christmas album. With hosts Ron Diamondstein and Peter Krug live from the Catskill Community Center.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Reports from UN Climate Change Converence in Durban, South Africa by Kelly Benjamin
• Report about the Green Climate Fund. PLAY CLIP 3:44
Report produced by Kelly Benjamin at UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
• Street protest outside UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
Recorded by Kelly Benjamin. PLAY CLIP 3:20
• Maneka Ghandi, former Indian Minister of Environment and Forests and a current member of the Parliament of India, talks about methane.
Interview by Kelly Benjamin for WGXC at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. PLAY CLIP 6:31

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111209_dot_holiday_concert.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111226 Coop Ext Little Theater in the Woods.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120119_farm_film_fest_4 in Chatham at Crandell Theatre.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120128_catskill_filmvid_fest.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 8:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 8:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 8:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 8:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, December 6, local almanac

December 6, 2011 in Catskill, Columbia County, Copake, Durham, Lexington, Livingston by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Jefferson Heights in Catskill.
The National Weather Service predicts Tuesday there will be rain throughout the area, with a high near 53. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Town meetings today
This is the first Tuesday of the month.
CATSKILL Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill (943-2141).
COPAKE Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
LEXINGTON Town Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
LIVINGSTON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State St., Hudson.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:05 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:56 p.m. / 3:21 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 6:
• “Battlefield Earth,” 9:30 p.m.: Dan Seward plays all types of music.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Reports from UN Climate Change Converence in Durban, South Africa by Kelly Benjamin
• Report about the Green Climate Fund. PLAY CLIP 3:44
Report produced by Kelly Benjamin at UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
• Street protest outside UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
Recorded by Kelly Benjamin. PLAY CLIP 3:20
• Maneka Ghandi, former Indian Minister of Environment and Forests and a current member of the Parliament of India, talks about methane.
Interview by Kelly Benjamin for WGXC at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. PLAY CLIP 6:31

New PSAs/STATION IDs
no new PSAs today

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 9:05 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 9:05 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 9:05 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 9:05 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Monday, December 5, local almanac

December 5, 2011 in Ancram, Claverack, Clermont, Hudson, Taghkanic, Upstate New York by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Jefferson Heights in Catskill.
The National Weather Service predicts Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Monday night there will be rain, mainly after 11 p.m., with a low around 45. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Rain, high near 53.
• Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Town meetings today
This is the first Monday of the month.
ANCRAM Conservation Advisory Council at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
ATHENS Town meeting at 7 p.m. at 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
CLAVERACK Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, Church Street, Mellenville (672-7911).
CLERMONT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
HUDSON Informal meeting of Common Council at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson (828-1030).
TAGHKANIC Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, Route 82,West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:04 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:27 p.m. / 2:23 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Dec. 5:
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” Noon: Lincoln Mayorga plays classical music.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Reports from UN Climate Change Converence in Durban, South Africa by Kelly Benjamin
• A report on the role of the United States in international negotiations, and how the rest of the world sees it. PLAY CLIP
• Mailes Zulu Make a representative of Zambia Rural Women at the People’s Climate Summit in Durban, South Africa. PLAY CLIP
• Interview with Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action in Nigeria and Chair of Friends of the Earth International on the Climate Justice movement, the role of the U.S., and the connection between Climate Justice and the Occupy Movement. PLAY CLIP

New PSAs/STATION IDs
no new PSAs today

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport n/a
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport n/a.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport n/a.
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:55 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport n/a.
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 local almanac

December 1, 2011 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Copake, Ghent, Kinderhook, Windham by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Livingston.
The National Weather Service predicts a sunny Thursday, with a high near 47. Thursday night the clear should continue, with a low around 29. The weekend forecast looks like this:
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Town meetings today
This is the first Thursday of the month.
ANCRAM The Town of Ancram Planning Board holds a public hearing to consider an application by Mariner Tower II, LLC with co-applicants New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) and Stephen Tucker and Heidi Baldwin, proposing the construction, operation and maintenance of an unmanned public utility/personal wireless service facility (a “communications facility”) on a portion of land now or formerly owned by Stephen Tucker and Heidi Baldwin totaling approximately ten (10) acres in the Town of Ancram (tax Map Parcel 205-11.2 in the Residential “R: District); and an application for a minor subdivision submitted by Tahmin who seeks to sub-divide his existing 160 acre lot and create two separate lots of approximately 20-acres and 140-acres respectively at the property located at 98 Fox Hill Road, Ancramdale, NY 12503 Tax Lot 207-1-16.200. Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
AUSTERLITZ Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 812 Route 203, Spencertown (392-3260).
COPAKE Planning Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
KINDERHOOK Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7 a.m./ 4:30 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:44 a.m. / 11:27 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 1:
• “The Art of the Hudson Valley,” 2 p.m.: Join Chad Weckler, photographer, 2008 NYFA/MARK participant, Columbia County resident and your host of The Art of the Hudson Valley, with special guests: Richard Edelman – Photographer, 2009 NYFA/MARK participant, Ulster County resident and owner of Woodstock Graphics Studio in Woodstock. Karen Davis – Photographer, 2011 NYFA/MARK participant, Columbia County resident and co-owner of Davis/Orton Gallery in Hudson. Carlos Loret de Mola – Photographer, 2010 NYFA/MARK participant, Columbia County resident and recent curator of bookMARKs, a pop-up exhibition of self-published photo-based printed matter which was presented in conjunction with the Society for Photographic Education’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region’s 2011 Conference, hosted by Light Work and Syracuse University.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Jam for Tots
• A OFF PSA 20111202 Japanther on WGXC live from EMPAC

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:28 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:28 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:28 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:28 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 local almanac

November 30, 2011 in Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Preston Hollow.
The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m., and otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 47. Wednesday night the slight chance of rain showers continues, possibly mixing with snow after 10 p.m., with a low around 30. The rest of the week’s forecast:
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Town meetings today
This is the Fifth Wednesday of the month, and meetings usually do not get scheduled in the fifth week.
HUDSON The City of Hudson holds a public hearing on the following proposed Local Law which was adopted by the Common Council on November 15, 2011: Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2011 A Local Law amending the payment plan for delinquent taxes. At 4 p.m. at Hudson City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:59 a.m./ 4:30 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:16 a.m. / 10:26 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Nov. 30:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: The Watershed Post’s Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel host this fast-paced audio tour of news in the Catskills.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Luke Weller of the band Positive Mental Trip (photo above), will be live in the Catskill Community Center studio to perform a few acoustic tunes, and discuss Jam For Tots, a benefit to get money and toys for kids in Greene County for Christmas, being held this Saturday at Crossroads in Athens. A little after 4 p.m., Catskill Village President Vincent Seeley will be in to discuss events there this Saturday in the village’s “A Day in December” event. Ron Diamondstein is the host of the “WGXC Afternoon Show” live from the Catskill Community Center.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Jam for Tots
• A OFF PSA 20111202 Japanther on WGXC live from EMPAC

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:59 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:59 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:59 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:59 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:00.
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 local almanac

November 28, 2011 in Catskill, Columbia County, Halcott, Hudson, Philmont, Stuyvesant by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
The National Weather Service predicts Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Monday night there could be patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Town meetings today
This is the Fourth Monday of the month.
CATSKILL Village board meeting at 7 p.m. at Firehouse near Catskill Commons (Wal Mart) (943-3830).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors’ Economic Development/Planning/Tourism/Agriculture/Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m at 401 State St., Hudson.
HALCOTT Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 813 Route 3, Halcott Center (845-254-9920)
HUDSON Common Council Police Committee Meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall; Fire Committee Meeting at 6:45 p.m., at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
PHILMONT Local Development Corp meeting at 7 p.m., Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont (672-7032).
STUYVESANT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:57 a.m./ 4:31 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:05 a.m. / 8:15 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Nov. 28:
2 p.m.: “Greenhorn Radio,” host Severine von Tscharner Fleming talks to young farmers Vinnie Bevinino and Clinton Lindsey.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Coop Ext. Forest Farmers Market.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Scenic Hudson Trail
• A OFF PSA 20111214 SBA Disaster

Audio headlines for top of the hour
NOT TODAY
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 4:18 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 4:18 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 4:18 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:18 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 local almanac

November 23, 2011 in Athens, Columbia County, Hudson, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
The National Weather Service says it will rain and sleet before 1 p.m. Wednesday, then there’s a chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with a high near 40. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 27. The forecast for the rest of the week:
Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Town meetings today
Fourth Wednesday of the month. On the day before Thanksgiving, we recommend calling ahead to see if these regularly scheduled meetings are on.
ATHENS Village meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
HUDSON Department of Public Works Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting starts at 6:45 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:51 a.m./ 4:33 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 4:53 a.m. / 3:13 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Nov. 23:
4 p.m.: “WGXC Afternoon Show,” Peter Krug, Ron Diamondstein, and Matt Bua bring you a food-themed, pre-Thanksgiving feast.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Coop Ext. Forest Farmers Market.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111203 Scenic Hudson Trail
• A OFF PSA 20111214 SBA Disaster

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 4:48 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 4:48 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 4:48 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:48 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10.
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 local almanac

November 22, 2011 in Greenport, Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
The National Weather Service says there is a 30 percent chance of rain after 5 p.m., with a high near 47. Tuesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a low around 40. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 2 p.m., high near 49.
• Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 49.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Town meetings today
Fourth Tuesday of the month.
GREENPORT Planning Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:50 a.m./ 4:34 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 3:38 a.m. / 2:32 p.m.

Birthdays
November 22 Hoagy Carmichael, Terry Gilliam, Billie Jean King, Steven Van Zandt, Tina Weymouth, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Karen O (of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who got their start at Bard College).

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Nov. 22:
• 4 p.m., “WGXC Afternoon Show,” Antonio Flores-Lobos hosts the “WGXC Afternoon Show.”

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111204 A Christmas Carol at Kingston UPAC w/Greene Cty students

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News n.a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport. n/a
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport. n/a
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Monday, November 21, 2011 local almanac

November 21, 2011 in Athens, Austerlitz, Canaan, Germantown, Greene County, Greenville by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
The National Weather Service says Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Monday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 30. The rest of the week.
• Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 3 p.m. Monday. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. There is a 90 percent chance of rain Tuesday night.
• Wednesday: Rain. High near 52.
• Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

Town meetings today
ATHENS Town meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
AUSTERLITZ Comprehensive plan meeting at 7 p.m., at 812 Route 203, Austerlitz (392-3260).
CANAAN Planning board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1647 Route 5 South, Canaan (781-3144).
GERMANTOWN Town Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
GREENE COUNTY 6 p.m. meetings of Government Ops and Finance committees, plus party caucuses at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENVILLE Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Offices, corner of routes 32 and 81, Greenville (966-8276).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:49 a.m./ 4:34 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 2:24 / 1:56 p.m.

Birthdays
November 21 Rene Magritte, Stan Musial, Dr. John, Bjork, and Brian Ritchie.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Nov. 21:
• 4 p.m., “WGXC Afternoon Show,” A panel discussion called “Hispanic Immigration in Rural New York” was held on November 3 at Bard College..

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111204 A Christmas Carol at Kingston UPAC w/Greene Cty students

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport.
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News n.a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport.
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport. n/a
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News n/a PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport. n/a
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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