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Matthew 25 to relocate and rebuild

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:07:52 +0000

The Matthew 25 Food Pantry is moving to 8 Union Street in Catskill, after an electrical fire destroyed its current location at 298 Main Street, Tues., May 15. Lance Wheeler reports in The Daily Mail the pantry is asking for the community’s help in recovering and is requesting food and cash donations. The blaze caused heavy smoke and water damage to the pantry’s inventory, including food, clothing and supplies. It also destroyed freezers and refrigerators. Volunteers began the work of removing canned goods, cereals and clothing from the building, Wednesday. Matthew 25 Executive Director Patti Dushane told the paper the food pantry will relocate, rebuild and continue to serve the community. For more information go to matthew25foodpantry.com. Read the full acount in The Daily Mail.

Columbia County considers two housing proposals

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:33:52 +0000

Nathan Mayberg reports in the Register Star two organizations recently submitted proposals for homeless and transitional housing to the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. Maranatha Human Services of Poughkeepsie made an offer to house the county’s homeless for $680,000 per year. A bid submitted by the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. and the Galvan Foundation came with a price tag of $611,015 per year. Neither plan offers a provision for homeless families; both offer accommodations for single people, only. Maranatha did not identify a location; the MHA-Galvin proposal would locate its facility in a former orphanage and an adjacent garage, located at State and Seventh streets in Hudson. The county’s 2012 budget for homeless housing is $490,000. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Lady Moon shines on BET

Tom Roe — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:20:55 +0000

Hudson’s Lady Moon was on the BET show “106th and Park” on Wed., May 16, performing, “Never Worried.”

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 local almanac

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:13 +0000

Weather right now

Cairo: High 70F; low 43F.

Catskill: High 70F; low 43F.

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.
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

Today will be much cooler than yesterday. Sunny; high near 69. Tonight, mostly clear; low around 40.

The forecast for the next four days:
Friday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 49.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; high near 76; low around 51.
Sunday: Sunny; high near 81; low around 55.
Monday: Partly sunny, chance of showers Monday night; high near 78; low around 56.

Sunrise today: 5:32 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:13 p.m.
Length of the day: 14 hrs., 41 min.

Town meetings
This is the third Thursday of the month
(WGXC 90.7-FM suggests you call ahead to confirm meeting time and location.)

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 Town Board meeting at the Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644)
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

Fires strikes at two Catskill locations

Lynn Sloneker — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:38 +0000

Claudie Haton and Conor Riley report in The Daily Mail on two fires at two separate locations in Catskill, Tues., May 15. Both blazes were attributed to electrical causes. At 1 a.m. an automatic alarm tripped at the Post Bros. salvage yard summoning the Catskill Fire Dept. Although volunteers saved the majority of the building, the offices and garage were gutted and a portion of the service area was damaged. A fire five years ago burned the old garage to the ground. Post Bros. owner Chris Coutu told the paper fire investigators found the blaze was caused by an electrical malfunction. In the second incident, fire engulfed the building on Main Street that houses the food pantry on its first floor. The fire broke out around 9 p.m., Tuesday. Residents of the apartment were evacuated. There were no injuries. The paper reports faulty electrical wiring was believed to be the cause. See photos of both fires in The Daily Mail.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Wednesday afternoon

Tom Roe — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:41:42 +0000

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” for Wednesday afternoon a a cold front crosses our area. All counties including and surrounding Greene and Columbia are included in the warning. Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible, as is large hail. The storms should cross our area between 1 and 7 p.m.

Voters approve Greene County budgets

Lynn Sloneker — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:53:06 +0000

The Daily Mail is reporting voters in the Catskill Central School District said “yes” to that district’s $37 million spending plan for 2012-13, Tuesday. Tracy Darling, Lisa Warner and Courtney Parish were elected to the Board of Education. Voters in the Cairo-Durham Central School District approved the $27.8 school budget and also gave the go-ahead to purchase two new vehicles. Beth Daly was elected to her first three-year term on the board, and incumbents Robert Criswell and Carl Kohrs retained their seats. Voters approved the Greenville Central School District budget and elected two new members of the board, Gloria J. Bear and Patricia C. Macko. Incumbent Anne Holstein retained her seat. The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District‘s $25.95 million budget, with a 2.99 percent tax levy increase, was passed. Michael Petramale, Joseph “Seph” Garland, Maureen Hanse and Bart Wallace were elected to the Board of Education. The Hunter-Tannersville Central School District’s $13.16 million budget was passed. John Berger was elected to fill a three-year term on the Board of Education. Voters also approved the purchase of two vehicles. Read the stories in The Daily Mail.

All but one budget approved in Columbia County

Lynn Sloneker — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:27 +0000

The Register Star is reporting Germantown Central School District voters rejected a $13.68 million budget, calling for a tax levy levy increase of 5.2 percent. The final tally was 514, or 55.4 percent, against the proposal, to 415, or 44.6 percent, in favor. Because the tax levy increase sought was higher than the prescribed tax cap, a super-majority (60 percent) was required for passage. Ralph DelPozzo was re-elected to the school board for a third term and newcomer Faydra Geraghty was elected to her first. The Ichabod Crane Central School District $33.95 million spending plan and required 2.56 percent tax levy increase passed easily. District voters said yes to purchasing four school buses and to the transfer of two school buildings to the village of Valatie and town of Kinderhook. Barbara-Anne Johnson-Heimroth, Cheryl Francoeur Trefzger and Jeffrey Ouellette were elected to the board; incumbent Bruce Naramore retained his seat. The $41.55 million budget calling for a 2.78 tax levy increase was passed by voters in the Hudson City School District. Newcomer Tiffany Martin Hamilton was approved to fill the one-year vacancy on the board and she was immediately sworn following certification of the vote. Carrie Otty will begin her five-year term July 1. Taconic Hills Central School District easily passed its $34.81 million budget and 1.88 tax levy increase. Anna Skoda and Glenn Schermerhorn were elected to fill the two board vacancies. Voters in the Chatham Central School District okayed its $28.3 million budget and 2.22 tax levy increase. Incumbents David O’Connor and Michael Clark retained their seats on the Board of Education; Jennifer Lindberg was elected to her first three-year term on the board. Voters in the New Lebanon Central School District approved that district’s $12.44 million budget with no tax increase. Incumbents Monique Wood and Tracy Bingham were re-elected to the Board of Education. Read the stories in the Register Star.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 local almanac

Lynn Sloneker — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:23:38 +0000

Weather right now

Cairo: High 82F; low 43F.

Catskill: High 79F; low 43F.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County

There is a hazardous weather outlook for today. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. It is expected to be much warmer than yesterday; high near 80; low around 45.

The forecast for the next three days:
Thursday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 47.
Friday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 49.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; high near 76; low around 51.

Sunrise today: 5:33 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:12 p.m.
Length of the day: 14 hrs., 39 min.

Town meetings
This is the third Wednesday of the month
(WGXC 90.7-FM suggests you call ahead to confirm meeting time and location.)

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).

Flood warning for the Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls

Lynn Sloneker — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:45:02 +0000

Lissa Harris is reporting in the Watershed Post the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, near the border between Delaware and Sullivan County, until this evening. Data available show the river is already at the minor flooding stage. At 2 p.m., the river was at 10.11 feet, with a predicted crest of 11.3 feet. Read the full story at the Watershed Post.

School board election information

Lynn Sloneker — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:41 +0000

Columbia County

Chatham Central School District
$28.3 million budget
2.2 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Three board vacancies/three candidates (3-year terms)
David O’Connor+
Michael Clark+
Jennifer Lindberg

Polls open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mary E. Dardess Elementary School gym

Germantown Central School District
$13.7 million budget
5.2 percent tax levy increase; requires a super majority to pass (60 percent)

Two board vacancies/five candidates (3-year terms)
David Forman+
Ralph Delpozzo+
Nicholas Ertle
Faydra Geraghty
Stephen Savoris

Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
Germantown Central School lobby

Hudson City School District
$41.5 million budget
2.78 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Two board vacancies; two candidates (1, 1-year term; 1, 5-year term)
Carrie Otty+
Tiffany Martin Hamilton

Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
John L. Edwards Primary, Hudson
Greenport Pumper Company #1, Greenport
Claverack Fire House, Claverack
Stockport Town Hall, Stottville
Livingston Town Hall, Livingston

Ichabod Crane Central School District
$33.9 million budget
2.56 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Four board vacancies; five candidates (1, 2-year and 3, 3-year terms)
Bruce Naramore+
Barbara-Anne Johnson-Helmroth
Jeremy Insull
Cheryl Trefzgar
Jeffrey Ouellette

Polls open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ichabod Crane High School gym

New Lebanon Central School District
$12.4 million budget
0 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Two board vacancies; two candidates (3-year terms)
Monique Wood
Tracy Bingham

Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
Walter B. Howard Elementary School gym

Taconic Hills Central School District
$34.8 million budget
1.88 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Two board vacancies; three candidates (5-year terms)
Paul Robertson
Anna Skoda
Glenn Schermerhorn

Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
Veterans’ Community Room

Greene County

Cairo-Durham Central School District
$27.8 million budget
3.8 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Three board vacancies/four candidates (3-year terms)
Robert Criswell+
Carl Kohrs+
Beth Daly
Sam Mozzillo

Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
Cairo-Durham Middle School

Catskill Central School District
$37.1 million budget
2.17 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Three board vacancies/five candidates (3-year terms)
Tracy Darling
Courtney B. Parish
Lisa Warner
Maatthew Leipman
Ernest Armstead, Sr.

Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Catskill High School gym

Coxsackie-Athens Central School District
$25.9 million budget
2.99 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

Four board vacancies/five candidates (1, 1-year, 3, 3-year terms)
Joseph Garland
Barton Wallace
Maureen Hanse
Michael Donahue
Michael Petramale

Polls open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Coxsackie Elementary
E.J. Arthur Elementary

Hunter-Tannersville Central School District
$13.2 million budget
2.5 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

One board vacancy/three candidates (5-year term)
Melissa Glennon
Bobbi Jo Matthews
John Berger

Polls open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hunter Elementary School cafeteria

Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District
$10.9 million budget
1.79 percent tax levy increase; requires a simple majority to pass (50 percent plus one)

One board vacancy/one candidate (5-year term)
William Martin

Polls open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School cafeteria

+Incumbent

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 local almanac

Lynn Sloneker — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:11 +0000

Weather right now

Cairo: High 59F; low 57F.

Catskill: High 61F; low 54F.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County

Today is expected to be much cooler than yesterday. Showers likely; rain could be heavy at times. High near 66; low around 55.

The forecast for the next three days:
Wednesday: Chance of showers; high near 75; low around 50.
Thursday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 47.
Friday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 49.

Sunrise today: 5:34 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:11 p.m.
Length of the day: 14 hrs., 37 min.

Town meetings
This is the third Tuesday of the month
(WGXC 90.7-FM suggests you call ahead to confirm meeting time and location.)

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 weekend in review

Lynn Sloneker — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:42 +0000

Stories and events that made the news May 11 through May 13

Main Street, Cairo, is getting an upgrade, according to a report by W.T. Eckert in The Daily Mail. The major upgrade the town’s sewer system has two parts: The replacement of undersized pipes that deliver waste water to the sewer plant and the addition of a third treatment unit to the plant itself. The overall cost is $2.9 million. The town of Cairo ran afoul of the New York State Department of Conservation in recent years because the treatment facility was found to be undersized. The work is expected to be completed this summer. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Claude Haton reported in The Daily Mail the state Commission of Judicial Conduct recently ruled East Greenbush jurist Diane L. Schilling be removed from the bench for ticket-fixing. The commission found Schilling fixed a ticket for the wife of Sand Lake Town Justice Paul Toomey in 2009, and that she also acted to fix her own speeding ticket issued in 2005. At one time Schilling was employed by the Office of Court Administration, training rural judges statewide, including those serving in Columbia and Greene counties, on ethics and court procedure, Haton writes. Schilling has 30 days to appeal the commission’s decision. Read the full story in The Daily Mail. The Times Union editorial page weighs in on the culture of vanity plates and how it feeds a culture of corruption, citing the Schilling case as an example. The editorial writer says the rationale behind special plates is to offer judges and other public officials the opportunity to show their pride in public service. But in reality, the Times Union opines, they are a message to police: No tickets. Read the full editorial in the Times Union.

Nathan Mayberg reported in the Register Star a plan to create a veterans care and resource center in Columbia County has been introduced. At present, more than 1,000 veterans travel to neighboring counties to receive assistance and treatment. Under the plan, put forward by veteran Al Wassenhove, the center would be housed at the Pine Haven facility in Philmont and could be operational by 2015. The plan has the support of Ghent Supervisor Larry Andrews, chair of the Board of Supervisors Pine Haven subcommittee. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Nathan Mayberg reported in the Register Star, the Hudson Area Library board of trustees voted last week to move the library to the Hudson Armory, located at Fifth and State streets, two blocks east of its current location. The armory is owned by Galvan Partners, LLC. The board entered into a memorandum of understanding with the GalVan Initiatives Foundation to lease a 10,000-square-foot portion of the building known as the drill hall, for 30 years, at the cost of $12 per year. The library will pay $175,000, or 35 percent, of the estimated $500,000 renovation costs; Galvan will fund the remainder. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Tom Casey reported in the Register Star on the 15th annual opening of the Hudson Farmers Market, Saturday. Market co-founder Norman Posner was on hand for the occasion, as were various politicos, including Mayor William Hallenbeck and Common Council President Don Moore. The open-air market located at Sixth and Columbia streets, attracts dozens of vendors selling everything from fresh produce to pies to craft beers. HFM marketing committee member Chris Jones spoke about the market on the WGXC Afternoon Show, Thursday. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Deaths from lack of cell phone service in Andes

Tom Roe — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:06:49 +0000

Lissa Harris in The Watershed Post rounds up the now-national coverage of the deaths of an elderly couple in Andes, who died from lack of cell phone service. The story was trumpeted by The Daily News Friday, May 11, a week after the accident, and then an Associated Press story ran in The Washington Post and other papers. From The Watershed Post:

Arthur and Madeleine Morris, a Manhattan couple who owned a vacation home on Woodland Hill Drive in Andes, died near their own property after their car slid off the driveway and over an embankment on the afternoon of Thursday, May 3. But neither was injured in the crash. New York State Police investigator Alan Ferrara told the Watershed Post this week that Arthur had died of asphyxiation, probably after he tried to get out of the car and slipped. Madeleine walked to a neighbor’s house in an effort to get help, but sustained a head wound while walking through the woods, and died of exposure during the night.The Daily News reports that Madeleine tried to dial 911 on her cell phone nine times:

Nine times, the call would not go through — so the panicked seniors tried to escape themselves, with disastrous results. Arthur, 88, was smothered trying to crawl out of the Ford Fusion, while brave wife Madeleine, 89, trekked to a road but died of exposure after a rainy night under a tarp.

Read the full story at The Watershed Post.

Monday, May 14, 2012 local almanac

Lynn Sloneker — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:05:46 +0000

Weather right now

Cairo: High 69F; low 57F.

Catskill: High 70F; low 59F.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County

Today, is expected to be cooler than yesterday. Showers are likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 70; low around 59.

The forecast for the next three days:
Tuesday: Showers likely; rain could be heavy at times; high near 66; low around 55.
Wednesday: Chance of showers; high near 75; low around 50.
Thursday: Sunny; high near 74; low around 47.

Sunrise today: 5:35 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:10 p.m.
Length of the day: 14 hrs., 35 min.

Town meetings
This is the second Monday of the month
(WGXC 90.7-FM suggests you call ahead to confirm meeting time and location.)

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).
HUDSON Common Council Youth and Aging committee special meeting at 6 p.m., City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER 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).

Etsy announces new status as B Corporation

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:24:56 +0000

Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson announced Wed., May 9, the online marketplace is now a Certified B Corporation. A benefit, or B corporation, is a class of corporation required by law to create general benefit for society, as well as its shareholders. There are currently more than 521 Certified B Corporations in 60 industries nationwide, 43 in New York alone. Etsy will be among the largest, joining retailer Patagonia and Seventh Generation, a brand of natural household and personal care products. In a companion post to Dickerson’s, Etsy blog editor Michelle Traub writes the decision to become a B corporation was driven by the belief business has a “higher social purpose beyond simply profit.” Etsy has more than 15 million members and more than 875,000 online shops, and reported sales of $525.6 million in 2011. Etsy is headquartered in Brooklyn, with offices in Hudson, San Francisco and Berlin. Read Dickerson’s announcement at etsy.com.

Columbia County to acquire DSS building

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:42:27 +0000

Nathan Mayberg reports in the Register Star the Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted Wed., May 9, to purchase the building at 25 Railroad Ave. in Hudson, for nearly $1.3 million. The board held five separate votes and approved the purchase, despite concerns over the environmental health of the 20-year-old building. Final approval is contingent upon receipt of an independent analysis of an environmental evaluation of the property, expected to be commissioned by the county’s United Public Service Employees Union. The board majority approved the purchase for economic reasons, Mayberg writes. Columbia County currently pays more than $400,000 a year to lease the building. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Capital region tax rates lowest statewide

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:40:59 +0000

Lauren Stanforth reports in the Times Union, a new database released by the Empire Center for New York State Policy indicates the Capital Region has the lowest tax rate in the state. The median tax rate is $23.14 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The database shows that municipalities with decreasing property values and populations have the highest rates, Stanforth writes. The cities with the highest tax rates are Binghamton, where taxpayers pay $52.34 per $1,000 of assessed value, followed by Fulton (Oswego County) and Gloversville (Fulton County). The town of Catskill has the 10th highest tax rate in the Capital Region, with an effective rate of $32.28. The city of Hudson ranked 54th among 75 cities statewide, with a tax rate of $30.16. The list does not include New York City and Nassau County because of their complicated tax classifications. Read the full story in the Times Union.

Many local post offices face reduced hours

Tom Roe — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:35:22 +0000

The United States Postal Service announced Wed., May 9 that it would keep open post offices scheduled to close, but would reduce hours at many more offices, including more than two dozen locally. “The new strategy would be implemented over a two-year, multi-phased approach and would not be completed until September 2014. Once implementation is completed, the Postal Service estimates savings of a half billion dollars annually,” a USPS press release said. Local post offices affected locally are listed below, with current and future hours listed:
• BERNE PO 12023-9998
8/6
• CANAAN PO 12029-3817
8/6
• CLIMAX PO 12042-2100
8/4
• COEYMANS PO 12045-9998
8/4
• COEYMANS HOLLOW PO 12046-2104
8/2
12050-9998
• COLUMBIAVILLE PO 12050-9998
8/4
• EARLTON PO 12058-9998
8/6
• EAST BERNE PO 12059-2145
8/6
• EAST CHATHAM PO 12060-9998
8/6
• HANNACROIX PO 12087-9998
8/6
• KNOX PO 12107-9998
8/4
• MALDEN BRIDGE PO 12115-9998
8/4
• MEDUSA PO 12120-9998
8/4
• NEW BALTIMORE PO 12124-9998
8/6
• NORTH CHATHAM PO 12132-9998
8/4
• OLD CHATHAM PO 12136-9998
8/6
• RENSSELAERVILLE PO 12147-9998
8/4
• SCHODACK LANDING PO 12156-9998
8/4
• SPENCERTOWN PO 12165-9998
8/6
• STOTTVILLE PO 12172-9998
8/6
• STUYVESANT PO 12173-9998
8/6
• STUYVESANT FALLS PO 12174-9998
8/4
• ACRA PO 12405-9998
8/4
• ASHLAND PO 12407-9998
8/4
• CORNWALLVILLE PO 12418-9998
8/4
• ESOPUS PO 12429-9800
8/4
• FREEHOLD PO 12431-9998
8/6
• HAINES FALLS PO 12436-9800
8/6
• HALCOTTSVILLE PO 12438-9800
8/4
• HENSONVILLE PO 12439-9998
8/4
• JEWETT PO 12444-9998
8/4
• LEXINGTON PO 12452-9800
8/4
• MALDEN ON HUDSON PO 12453-9800
8/4
• MAPLECREST PO 12454-9998
8/4
• PRESTON HOLLOW PO 12469-9998
8/4
• ROUND TOP PO 12473-9998
8/6
• SOUTH CAIRO PO 12482-9998
8/6
• ANCRAM PO 12502-9998
8/6
• ANCRAMDALE PO 12503-9998
8/6
• COPAKE FALLS PO 12517-5324
8/4
• ELIZAVILLE PO 12523-9998
8/6
• LIVINGSTON PO 12541-9800
8/6
• MELLENVILLE PO 12544-9800
8/4
• RHINECLIFF PO 12574-9800
8/6

Thursday, May 10, 2012 local almanac

Lynn Sloneker — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:00 +0000

Weather right now

Cairo: High 61F; low 41F.

Catskill: High 61F; low 46F.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County

Today will be much cooler than yesterday, with a 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 10 a.m.; high near 66; low around 44.

The forecast for the next three days:
Friday: Mostly sunny; high near 68; low around 44.
Saturday: Sunny; high near 78; low around 46.
Sunday: A chance of showers; high near 75; low around 52.

Sunrise today: 5:39 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:05 p.m.
Length of the day: 14 hrs., 26 min.

Town meetings
This is the second Thursday of the month
(WGXC 90.7-FM suggests you call ahead to confirm meeting time and location.)

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).