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THANKSGIVING DINNER - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The First Presbyterian Church is providing a hot meal for those in need on Thanksgiving and they are also looking for volunteers to assist with this. Please go to the link for more information on how to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4A72DABFCC70-59837376-thanksgiving#/

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​  SNAP Benefit 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)
  • 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
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911 Ribbon Cutting 
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Chairman Murell
Welcome to Columbia County, New York.....
where we are surrounded by the Catskills and Berkshires. We are home to a bustling business climate ranging from  world-class organizations to family farms, a thriving arts and entertainment culture and restaurants featuring choices from around the globe. Golf courses, ski slopes, hiking trails and motor racing number among our recreational opportunities. We invite you to pay us a visit.  
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- Chairman Matt B. Murell
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THE CHAIRMAN'S CORNER
Click Here for Past Chairman's Columns
9-30-25 New Real Property Director 
10-14-25 Financial Audit - Comptrollers Stress Test
11-11-25 New 911 Center
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  • Home
  • Your Government
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Calendar
    • Corporate Compliance
    • Committees
    • County Financials & Reports
    • CTASC
    • Departments A-Z >
      • Department Contact Information
      • Accounts Payable
      • Board of Elections
      • Board of Ethics
      • Board of Supervisors
      • Central Services
      • Civil Service
      • Controller / Auditor
      • Coroner
      • County Attorney
      • County Clerk / DMV
      • Department of Social Services
      • District Attorney
      • Emergency Services >
        • County 911 / Communications
        • Emergency Management
        • EMS Coordinator
        • FireCoordinator
      • Engineering
      • Facilities
      • Fair Housing
      • Health Department
      • Highway Department
      • Historian
      • Human Resources & Payroll
      • Human Services / Mental Health Center
      • Managed Information Systems
      • Office for the Aging
      • Planning >
        • Environmental Management Council
        • Columbia County Climate Smart
      • Probation
      • Public Defender
      • Real Property Tax Service Agency
      • Sheriffs Office
      • Soil & Water
      • Solid Waste
      • Stop DWI
      • Treasurer
      • Tourism
      • Veterans
      • Weights & Measures
      • Youth Bureau
    • Election Results
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Hours & Holiday Closings
  • County Services
    • Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board
    • Columbia Economic Development Corporation
    • Cornell Cooperative Extension
    • Emergency Medical Services
  • Our Community
    • New York Municipal Guide
    • Assessment Records
    • Chamber of Commerce
    • Columbia County Climate Smart
    • Colleges
    • Columbia Greene Habitat For Humanity
    • Columbia Greene Workforce Investment Board
    • Community Events
    • Courts
    • Current Weather
    • Environmental Management Council
    • History
    • Law Enforcement
    • License Plates
    • Libraries
    • Local News
    • Outside Agencies
    • Public Records
    • Register to Vote
    • Schools
    • School Closings and Delays
    • State Agencies
    • Tourism
    • Town Links >
      • ANCRAM
      • AUSTERLITZ
      • CANAAN
      • CHATHAM >
        • Town of Chatham
        • Village of Chatham
      • CLAVERACK >
        • Village of Philmont
      • CLERMONT
      • COPAKE
      • GALLATIN
      • GERMANTOWN
      • GHENT
      • GREENPORT
      • HILLSDALE
      • CITY OF HUDSON
      • KINDERHOOK >
        • Village of Kinderhook
        • Village of Valatie
      • LIVINGSTON
      • NEW LEBANON
      • STOCKPORT
      • STUYVESANT
      • TAGHKANIC
  • Public Notices & Request for Proposals (RFP)
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Public Transportation
  • Translate Website
  • Food Security Resources