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to the Town of Copake

Notice 11-04-2025: The Town Clerk's Office will close at 12:00pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICE HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/02/25; Monday, 11/3, 8a-12p; Wednesday, 11/5, 1p-2p; Thursday, 11/6, 10a-2p

SNAP Suspension and Columbia County Food Security Response

The Board of Supervisors is working with various Columbia County agencies and Greater Promise Neighborhood to assist our residents whose SNAP benefits may be cut as of November 1st. Here is a list of resources to help those in need. We will continue to update as information becomes available:

 

The Plus One ADU Program is now OPEN in Columbia, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties!

The Plus One ADU APPLICATIONS CAN BE EMAILED, MAILED, OR HAND-DELIVERED TO:

Landmark Place
Attn: Dan Kilpatrick
304 Flatbush Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401

Email: applications@rupco.org

QUESTIONS?
Call 845-331-2140 x 260

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VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

VETERANS EAT FOR FREE (with proof of service).

Sunday, November 9, 2025
8am - 11am
Copake Memorial Park
305 Mountain View Rd.
Copake, NY

Adults 13 and up, donation of $15
Seniors 65+, donation of $12
Children 12 and under, donation of $10

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COPAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-Take the Survey!

Be part of the process!  Tell us what you want Copake to look like in the next ten years!

Go to Copake Community Plans and Projects  to complete the Survey and learn more about the revision of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan.

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND

To support the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND LEGISLATION FOR THE TOWN OF COPAKE and request that Governor Hochul sign immediately!

YOU CAN MAIL, EMAIL, OR PHONE:

Address and mail your letter to:

The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224

Subject:
Bill for Signature
Assembly 2025-A6918A & Senate S6664A
Community Preservation Fund Town of Copake

Submit your request online via the Governor’s contact portal at the following link:

https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Resolution No. 8 of 021325

Sample Letter

Columbia County Dwyer Program Food Pantry

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VETERANS

WHEN: Mon-Thurs. 9:30AM-1:30PM
WHERE: 389 Fairview Avenue, Hudson, NY

ITEMS NEEDED:

Pantry
Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins), Household supplies (foil, garbage bags, all sizes of ziplock bags)
Food
Meats in a can (tuna, chicken, ham), Peanut butter, Canned or jarred fruit, Coffee, Sugar, Cooking oil, Jars of spaghetti sauce, Assorted salad dressings, Canned beets, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Relish, Any organic foods.

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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.