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to the Town of Copake

Notice 03-22-2023: We are pleased to announce the launch of the new website for the Town of Copake! Our goal is to provide our residents and visitors an easy way to access information. The user-friendly content is well organized so you can easily navigate the site to find the information you’re looking for. The website will always be up to date with current and valuable information. Please be patient with us while we are still in the process of making some improvements!

Columbia County DOH Free Rabies Clinic

The Columbia County DOH will offer a free rabies clinic on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Ancram Town Highway Garage, 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale, NY 12503.

For the safety of all attendees, all dogs must be on a leash; cats and ferrets must be in carriers.

Breeders must use their own Veterinarian for rabies
vaccine.

(Those at least 3 months of age)

Cats & Ferrets  10AM-11AM
Dogs:  11AM-12PM

Pre-registration is encouraged.

Donations are accepted.

Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

COLUMBIA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023
8:00AM – 12:00PM

LOCATION: Columbia County Fire Training Center
Columbia County Commerce Park

50 GRANDINETTI DRIVE, GHENT, NEW YORK
ENTRANCE AT ROUTE 66 (BENDER BLVD.)

Member needed for the Copake Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Town Board of the Town of Copake will be accepting letters of interest and resumes for the following position:

Member needed for the Copake Economic Development Advisory Committee

Please send letters/resumes to Lynn Connolly, Town Clerk, 230 Mountain View Rd., Copake, NY 12516 or email copaketownclerk@townofcopake.org

Members Needed for the Ethics Board, Park Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Board of the Town of Copake will be accepting letters of interest and resumes for the following position:

Ethics Board
Park Commission
Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Please send letters/resumes by April 11, 2023 to Lynn Connolly, Town Clerk, 230 Mountain View Rd., Copake, NY 12516 or email copaketownclerk@townofcopake.org

Seasonal Part-time Employment Needed

The Town of Copake will be receiving applications for seasonal part-time employment at the Town of Copake Memorial Park.

Minimum Qualifications: 16 years of age
General Duties: Assist as a laborer in all aspects of Park and Town Properties maintenance. Be capable of operating small engine equipment.

Applications may be picked up at the Copake Town Hall located at 230 Mt. View Rd. and are available for download on the Town Website http://townofcopake.org.

Please call Park Superintendent Bill Gregory at 518-325-4222 with any questions.  Position will be filled
when suitable.

SPEAK UP on Substance Use!

Community Listening Sessions

Dates and Locations

Doors Open at 5:30pm
Forums Start at 6:00pm

When:  April 5th 2023
Where:
Claverack Firehouse, 67 NY-23, Claverack, NY 12513

When:  April 19th 2023
Where:
Copake Fire House, 390 Cty. Rt. 7A Copake, NY 12516

When:  May 3rd 2023
Where:
New Lebanon Firehouse, 523 US-20, New Lebanon, NY 12516

When:  May 17th 2023
Where: Chatham Firehouse, 2 Hoffman Street Chatham, NY 12037

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Find the answers you need!

How do I apply for a building or zoning permit?
Contact the Building Department
How do I obtain a NYS Hunting/Fishing License?
You can purchase a license from the Copake Town Clerk.
Where can I find up-to-date info about emergencies in Columbia County?
Visit the Columbia County 911 Facebook Page.