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FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY 

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ANCRAM FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

When: Saturday, September 17 from 9 am to 12 pm, rain or shine.

Where: Ancram Town Garage, 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale.

Price of Admission: A donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

What you can bring: furniture, appliances, metal, glass, pots, pans, TVs, computers, computer screens, electronics, batteries, tires off their rims – $2; tires on rims – $5; rims without their tires are free; large tractor or truck tires – $25.

What you cannot bring to Community Cleanup Day: garbage, paint, paint cans, oil, oil cans or barrels, chemicals, fertilizer or pesticides or their containers, hazardous materials of any kind, brush, construction debris; mattresses, box springs, sofas, upholstered chairs.

Mattresses, box springs, sofas & upholstered chairs can be taken to the County Transfer Station on Route 23b in Greenport. All mattresses, box springs, sofas & upholstered chairs are are $10 each. Sectional sofas are $15. But prices might change so check the County Solid Waste Department website for full list of prices and operating hours here:

FEES – Columbia County Solid Waste (google.com)

Latex paint: You may dispose of latex paint (which is water based) in your regular household garbage provided the liquid inside of the can is dry. This can be accomplished by adding shredded newspaper, sand or kitty litter to latex paint and letting it air dry (as per NYSDEC).

Not sure: If you have something not on the “approved list” you want to bring, but are not sure about it, call Jim Miller (518-329-6190) or email Jim at

ancramhighway@outlook.com.

And if you want to volunteer to help out at the Garage on September 17, let me or Jim know…we will need 6-8 people to help direct traffic, take money and keep things running smoothly.

Look forward to seeing you September 17.

Ancram Kids Camp and Pool Will be Open in 2022

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Ancram Pool and Summer Camp 2022

Ancram Kids Camp and Pool Will be Open in 2022

The Town of Ancram plans to run the Ancram Kids Camp and open the town pool in 2022 as long as Covid-19 remains under control and we can meet the County and State Health Departments requirements for camps and pools.

Here are links to the information you need to enroll your children in the 2022 Ancram Summer Camp:

Ancram Camp welcome letter

Ancram Application (Application Guidelines, Overview, standards of behavior, Application – Health form, t-shirt order form, & Waiver)

Some key things to keep in mind:

  1. Applications may be submitted until June 10th. Hard copy applications only, no emails please.

While Town Hall will be closed until Tuesday 4/19 because of the Easter Holiday, you can pickup a hard copy application at Town Hall – there is a supply of applications in a small plastic box by the door to Town Hall from the parking lot.

  1. You should return the application forms, signed waiver, copy of current physical and immunizations. Keep the other items for your future reference.
  2. Camp is free for kids and grandkids of Ancram/Ancramdale/Boston Corners residents, and $75 a week for non-resident children.
  3. Only 60 kids will be accepted for camp this year, (total of 10 campers under the age of 6) and Ancram kids will have first preference.
  4. Kids from 4 to 12 will be eligible for camp. 4 year olds need proof of attending a year of preschool or daycare.
  5. Campers may not use electronic devices at Camp or the Pool
  6. Parents are required to attend an orientation for meet & greet 6/18 from 10am-11am. (in-person or virtually)
  7. Tax deductible donations to help support the Kids Camp and Pool are welcome. Send your donation to:

Ancram Town Hall Attn: Ancram Summer Camp 1416 County

Route 7 Ancram, NY 12502

Here is the info for 2022 Summer Camp: Ancram Camp 2022 (PDF)

Thank you!

And if you have any questions, please contact

Ruth Van Wagner, Camp Director – RuthVanWagner@yahoo.com, or

Betsy Manzi, Deputy Camp Director – Bmanzi@outlook.com

Ancram is Looking for a Kids Camp Director

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The Town of Ancram is looking for a Camp Director to organize and run the 2022 Ancram Kids Camp.

The Camp Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Kids Camp including coordinating with the County Health Department, meeting the requirements of the NYS Health Department, coordinating with the Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard for camper access to the town pool, planning and scheduling Camp activities, hiring Camp counselors, making arrangements for field trips, securing the necessary tents, tables, and chairs for Camp, arranging for medical support for the Camp and developing a written safety plan.

NYS requires that Camp Directors have a Bachelor’s Degree or be at least 21 years old, and have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience in camping.

The Ancram Kids Camp normally accepts 40-50 children between the ages of 6 to 12, and requires a staff of up to 10 camp counselors.

Camp will run for 6 weeks in July and August. Planning for Camp will start in April.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who might be, please contact Art Bassin at abassin@aol.com or call Art at 518-469-7768 to schedule an interview and review the 2022 Children’s Camp Information Package issued by the Columbia County Board of Health.

Covid-19 test kits available @ Town Hall while supplies last

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Ancram just received 89 more COVID-19 test kits from the County, so Ancram Residents can get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 test kits at Ancram Town Hall

while supplies last

Wednesday & Thursday 10 am – 2 pm

Saturday 9:30 am -12 noon

And everyone can get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 test kits in the mail

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.

Order Free At-Home Tests

Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests?

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

Four tests per family will be mailed to you.

If you’re experiencing symptoms or think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider or your state or local public health department to find out where you can get tested.

Tests are available at many health centers and some pharmacies.

Call in advance to see if an appointment is required.

The testing process and timeline for results vary by location.

CDC: Testing for COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/index.html

CDC: What to do if you’re sick

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

HHS: Community-based testing sites for COVID-19

https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html

Town of Ancram will be accepting bids

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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 14, 2021. Bids will be opened at the office of the Town Clerk, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502, at 11am on December 15, 2021. Bids will be approved or rejected at the Ancram Town Board Meeting December 16, 2021 at 7pm.
Bids will be effective for one year starting January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. All bids must be accompanied with a letter of non collusion.
Monica Cleveland
Town Clerk
Town of Ancram