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Ancram, New York
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Archives for November 2022

A Message to Ancram Gardeners and Farmers

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November 2022

A Message to Ancram Gardeners and Farmers

Whether we came to Ancram from elsewhere or grew up in the area, we have been moved by the extraordinary natural beauty of our town. Many of us have been motivated by that beauty to cultivate the land, on a scale ranging from the smallest gardens to farms of many acres. Whatever our level of experience with a garden or farm, the encouragement and advice of fellow gardeners or farmers is invaluable.

Some of us who have lived and gardened here for periods ranging from a few months to many years would like to organize a regular forum that would provide more opportunities for us to exchange information and knowledge about gardening and land use.

We are by no means experts, and in fact welcome the label of amateurs, but we are confident that the depth of learning that exists in our community could provide a valuable resource for all of us.

To that end we invite all who share our interest to gather on a monthly basis for open-ended conversation about the experiences, challenges and opportunities we have faced as cultivators of the land.

The backdrop to this effort is the growing awareness of climate change and the alterations it will bring about to everyone’s relationship with our natural surroundings. Other recent developments, such as environmental pollution and overuse, the introduction of new pests and diseases, the arrival on an unprecedented scale of invasive species of plants, and changes caused by human responses to these developments, will certainly also figure in our discussions.

We suggest that the initial meeting be open-ended, so that our agenda can evolve naturally from the interests and concerns of those who join us.

If you are interested in attending a first meeting at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022, please RSVP to host Michael Roberts at

michaelroberts101@gmail.com for an address and directions.

Hope to see you on December 10.

Michael Roberts

Susan Arterian

Jay Lorenz

 

ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ANCRAM FIRE DISTRICT

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LEGAL NOTICE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ANCRAM FIRE DISTRICT

On December 13, 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Election of the Ancram Fire District will take place on the 13th day of December 2022 at the Ancram Fire District Fire House located at 1306 County Route 7, Town of Ancram, Columbia County, New York, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing One (1) Fire Commissioner for a Five (5) year term, commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2027. All voters registered with the Columbia County Board of Elections on or before November 22, 2022 shall be eligible to vote.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the candidate for a Fire District Office must file their name with the Secretary of the Ancram Fire District and shall file his/her name and the office for which he/she is a candidate with the undersigned Secretary of the Ancram Fire District at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of such election.

Dated: November 8, 2022

Thomas Dias, Secretary

Ancram Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners

Highway Bid Notice

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Please be advised that the Town of Ancram will be accepting bids on the following items:
Bank Run Gravel
Item #4 gravel
Crusher run 7/8 minus
Hot and Cold asphalt mix
#3 stone
1/4″ washed crushed stone
1/2″ washed crushed stone
Item #4 processed gravel
Screen Fill
Binder
6F asphalt
7F asphalt
Sand for snow and ice control
1/4″ washed stone
Modified item #4
#2 stone
Gabion stone
Bids will be accepted at the office of the Highway Superintendent, 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale NY 12503 until 3:30 December 13, 2022. Bids will be opened at the office of the Town Clerk, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502, at 11am on December 14, 2022. Bids will be approved or rejected at the Ancram Town Board Meeting December 15, 2022 at 7pm.
Bids will be effective for one year starting January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. All bids must be accompanied with a letter of non collusion.
Monica Cleveland
Town Clerk

Town of Ancram

WINTERFEST – Have You Saved the Date for Santa?

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HAVE YOU SAVED THE DATE FOR SANTA?

DECEMBER 10th, 3-6 AT ANCRAM TOWN HALL, BUT SHHHHHHHH

SANTA ARRIVES WITH PRESENTS FOR ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS AT 5:30, SO DON’T BE LATE

SHHHH, FREE FOOD FROM HAMBURGERS TO HOT DOGS AND SPECIAL DRINKS IF YOURE 92!! (OR OVER 21)

COOKIE DECORATING, FACE PAINTING, AND SO MUCH MORE…….

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON OUR VENDORS COMING NEXT, BUT REMEMBER LAST EVENTS SLIME? CANDLES? STOCKING STUFFERS?

WAIT’LL YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS YEAR………

Winterfest Poster

 

 

Public hearing on Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 7:30 PM

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TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

PROPOSED OLYHA SCHEPART AREA VARIANCE

35 Long Lake Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.

 

Under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Area Variance application in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.3-1-19. The parcel is owned by Steve and Nancy Olyha. The parcel is located at 35 Long Lake Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503.

 

The Applicant seeks an area variance of approximately 15 feet from the 20 feet side yard setback requirement in the Lower Rhoda Zoning District. The Applicant seeks to place an equipment storage shed on the property.

 

Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning Board Clerk (contact information below).

 

To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:

 

Topic: Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals

Time: Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:30PM

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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J. Hoffman

Planning Board Clerk

Boy Scout Holiday Wreath Sale!

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 128

ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE

 

 

Yes, It’s that time of year again!!

Rhinebeck Boy Scout Troop #128 is once again selling holiday wreaths.

 

12 Inch wreaths with decorations $15

16 Inch wreaths with decorations $20

 

All wreaths are decorated by the Scouts and their parents. The pine cones are locally sourced.

 

All proceeds from the sales are put toward troop activities.

 

This year the boys attended summer camp in the

Adirondacks as well as took part in a week of Leadership training in August and a camping experience at the Maritime College.

 

Funding from fund raisers like this one help to fund experiences for all of the scouts. We thank you in advance for your support.

 

If you would like to purchase wreaths from Ronnie and Monica Cleveland, please email Monica at mrcleveland@hotmail.com.

 

We plan on having pickup the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 26, 2022, at the Ancramdale Presbyterian Church, Ancramdale NY.

 

A time frame for pick up will be emailed to those who order once we get closer to the date.

 

Once again, thank you for your support. We wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season!