Shepherd's Run Solar Notice of IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Public Hearing Comment
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.
To view Shepherd's Run Notice of Public Hearing In-Person Comment,
click here
Virtual public comment hearings will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
To view Shepherd's Run Solar Notice of Public Hearing Virtual Comment,
click here
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.
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.
