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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

 

 

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!

2023 Town of Ancram Final Budget Public Hearing – Resolved

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2023 Town of Ancram Final Budget Public Hearing – Resolved, that the Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Final Budget at 6:55 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502.  2023 salaries for elected Town Officials are budgeted to increase by on average 5% to the following amounts: Town Board members $3200; Town Supervisor $5250; Town Justices: $6125; Town Clerk: $35,650; Town Highway Superintendent: $67,300.  In addition, the Ancram Town Board will consider and may approve a one-time, lump sum, non-recurring, inflation adjustment payment of up to 5% for all employees, including elected officials, at the December 2022 Town Board meeting to be paid in 2023 if the rate of inflation continues at current levels. The 2023 Final Budget will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be circulated to the Ancramemail list.