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Notice 07-28-2025

THE ROE JAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

This summer, Sites to Celebrate:  Local History Revisited showcases over a dozen historic sites across the Roe Jan area, each with its own distinct story. From well-known landmarks to hidden gems - this exhibition brings the past vividly to life. The stories are told in displays, graphics, and via multimedia throughout the exhibit.

ALSO: Special pre-registered guided tours to actual locations are offered on selected Sunday afternoons.

NOW THRU OCTOBER 26th, 2025
Open Saturdays & Sundays 2-4 PM
RoeliffJansenhs@gmail.com

Download your historic site-visit schedule @roeliffjansenhs.org

Join us in celebrating the places that have shaped our community.

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Roeliff Jansen Historical Society Museum
8 miles Road, Copake Falls, NY

 

Copake Comprehensive Plan

Copake Lake & West Copake Focus Group 

Copake's Comprehensive Copake Lake & West Copake Focus Group will take place Monday, August 4, at 5:30pm at Copake Town Hall.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE

COPAKE MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
8:00 AM-1:00 PM

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Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Columbia County Fire Training Center
50 Grandinetti Drive, Ghent, New York
Entrance at Route 66 (Bender Blvd.)

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STATE ROUTE 23 ROAD CLOSURE

The State Route 23 road closure is due to a culvert replacement and is expected to last through mid-August 2025.

MUSIC IN THE PARK!

Copake Memorial Park
305 Mountain View Road
Copake, NY

6pm-8pm

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HELP WANTED

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

Person in-Charge of Williams Cemetery   

Information and job descriptions can be obtained from the Supervisor at (518)329-1234 ext. 1.

Letters/resumes may be mailed to Lynn M. DeRocha, Town Clerk, at 230 Mountain View Road, Copake, NY 12516 or emailed to her at copaketownclerk@townofcopakeny.gov

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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How do I apply for a building or zoning permit?
Contact the Building Department
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You can purchase a license from the Copake Town Clerk.
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