New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES)
On November 18th, the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) granted Hecate Energy a draft permit for Shepherd’s Run.
In-person public comment hearings will be conducted at Copake Town Hall on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and on January 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Virtual public comment hearings will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
THERE WILL BE A DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT PERMIT, THE PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND NEXT STEPS AT THE DECEMBER 11, 2025 MEETING OF THE COPAKE TOWN BOARD. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND IN-PERSON OR ONLINE. (Access information for online participation will be posted on the Town’s website.) The December Town Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
K.I.S.S. Program Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe
December 13, 2025
Date: 12/08/25 - 12/19/25
Time:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am –3:00pm
Every other Saturday: 9:00am – Noon
Location:
Copake Town Hall
230 Mountainview Rd.
Copake, NY 12516
WARMING STATION AT THE COPAKE PARK BUILDING
THE COPAKE PARK BUILDING IS OPEN AS A WARMING CENTER
The Town of Copake would like to remind residents that during extended power outages affecting large numbers of town residents, the Park Building may serve as a warming center and charging station. The center will provide Town residents (experiencing power outages) a place to go to warm up (or cool down in the summer months!) and/or charge their mobile devices. Wi-Fi is also available in both the Town Hall and the Park Building.
Let’s Be Safe!
2026 Columbia County Solid Waste Recycling Permits
County Residents 65+: $50.00
County Residents: $75.00
Non-residents: $125.00
The County will not replace lost permits; there are no exceptions.
If you have an accident or trade in your vehicle, you must remove the existing sticker and bring it to the Solid Waste Administrative Office, and they will supply a new one.
Copake's Holiday Light Parade
December 13, 2025
The parade will start at 5:30pm at the Copake Firehouse, proceed through Town, and end at Copake Memorial Park!
Hot Chocolate and cookies will be served!
Santa will arrive!
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:
- Columbia County Food Resources (Pantries, Food Programs, Community Fridges)
- Emergency Food Response Flyer (To Donate or To Apply)
- Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhoods Press Release
- Greater Hudson Promise Emergency Food Response
- Columbia County Office for the Aging-Home Delivered Meals Program Eligibility & Congregate Meal Sites Eligibility and Information
- For WIC Families
- Taghkanic Community Fridge Guidelines
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
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:
Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins), Household supplies (foil, garbage bags, all sizes of ziplock bags)
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.
