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CLAVERACK WELCOMES NEW SMALL BUSINESSES TO TOWN

10/20/2021

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Ribbons were cut on Wednesday, October 13th to celebrate the opening of three new businesses in the Town of Claverack.
 
The first ceremony was held at the offices of All Aboard Travel and Hudson Home Insurance and Inspections. These locally owned small businesses moved into Claverack recently on Route 23B in the hamlet. The event was followed by an open house that included L’Hair Studio, Samantha’s Serenity Spa, and Elizabeth Bucci Esthetics who also operate from the 396 Route 23B location.
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State Senator Daphne Jordan, Claverack Town Supervisor Kippy Weigelt, Deputy Town Supervisor/Town Councilman Stephen Hook, Town Councilmember Katy Cashen and Town Clerk Mary Jeanne Hoose all attended the event.
 
Following the event on Route 23B, elected officials and dignitaries attended a second ribbon cutting event at Filli’s Deli and Bakery on Park Street in Claverack. The well-known Filli family recently opened a new small business serving up delicious sweets and pasties and their famous deli sandwiches at the site of their former “Claverack Food Market” on Park Street.  ​
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“It was a terrific day for Claverack, celebrating the arrival of these new small businesses to town,” said Claverack Town Supervisor Kippy Weigelt. “Claverack is thriving with new businesses and new investment. We are committed to making sure Claverack remains a business-friendly town,” Weigelt added.
 
Deputy Town Supervisor Stephen Hook, who also attended ribbon cuttings, agreed that business in Claverack is booming and acknowledged the deep roots some of the family businesses have, “The Weinman and Filli families are institutions here in Claverack. They’ve been here for many years and understand and love our town. They’re hometown people. It’s great to see them and Claverack thriving in these challenging economic times.”
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Shop Local this Christmas Season!

11/27/2019

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The holidays are coming and our local small businesses here in Claverack and beyond are counting on our support. Shopping local helps to support our local economy. Our local small business owners donate more to local non-profits and community organizations than the big retailers. Supporting local businesses helps the entire community!

This Christmas, make an effort to shop local..

Need a gift certificate for a great meal and night out... how about High Falls Pizzeria & Tap House in Philmont?

How about an updated family portrait by Photo-Art by Ken Bovat?

Need some light catering for a meal or holiday party... how about Mcnan's Variety Foods in Philmont (they're great!)?

Looking for a great gift for the gardener in your family? Visit AgwayNY in the hamlet.

Planning an evening out with a group? Let Michael S Johnston LLC's party bus transport you in style.

Choose Claverack Package Store / Wine and Spirits or Olde York Farm: Distillery & Cooperage for that perfect bottle of cheer!

Engraved gifts available from Next Gen Signs Inc and beautiful pieces of custom made furniture from KyTa Custom Furniture.

Let Ginsberg's Foods help with delicious food for your holiday get together.

This is just a sampling of the small businesses out there. There's lots here in Claverack and beyond.

​SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON!

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Closing of Key Bank in Philmont

2/5/2016

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As you know by now, Key Bank announced last week that they would be closing their branch in Philmont effective April 29, 2016.  This closure is likely related to the trend of large financial institutions moving away from brick and mortar spaces, focusing instead on electronic, mobile banking. It’s a sign of the times. It’s cheaper to run a website than it is a retail space. It’s more convenient for many to do their banking from their computers and smart phones than it is to go to a bank to process transactions. The problem is, for communities like ours, online banking isn’t necessarily the best option for large segments of the population. On top of that, many in this same demographic – like senior citizens – often do not drive, leaving them with few options to do their banking.
 
I recognize the affect this closure will have on Philmont and surrounding residents, and I – like those in Philmont village government – am determined to do my part to help mitigate this situation to the extent that government can. That said, I have already begun to petition and fight to bring a county shuttle bus service to Philmont. This system would provide residents with a means of transportation to-and-from Greenport to conduct banking and other business on a weekly basis. I am committed to making this happen for Philmont, and will fight to make it a reality.
 
Let me also say this. Key Bank’s abrupt closure of their branch in Philmont speaks to the value and benefits of small businesses.  We have already seen at least one small local bank show interest in helping the residents of Philmont in Key Bank’s absence. Small, locally run businesses care about the communities they operate in. Yes profit is important, indeed vital, to them as well – but so is the general wellbeing of the community.  So I would encourage all residents, now more than ever, to patronize and support our local small businesses. When possible, purchase your goods right here in Philmont and the greater Claverack area. Spending your money locally – to the extent possible – supports the local economy and helps to provide those precious local jobs.
 
Let’s all do our part. 
 
I will keep you updated on the progress of bringing the bus route to Philmont.
  
Kippy
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Broadband accessibility survey

4/30/2014

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The Columbia County Board of Supervisors and Congressman Chris Gibson are conducting a survey to gather needed information and data that will allow us to address the lack of access to high quality broadband. I know some of you may have completed similar surveys in the past, but please take a few minutes to complete this survey as it will provide us with vital information that will be used in attaining new and cost effective broadband accessibility throughout our county.

Take the survey here.

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Groceries, goods, homemade foods.... right here in Claverack. Shop local!

2/17/2014

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Please, when possible, consider supporting our local businesses here in Claverack for your goods and services.

We're fortunate to have not one, but two small, locally owned and operated stores here in Claverack that sell groceries and homemade goods.  Mcnan's Variety Foods in Philmont offers all the basics in their small space on Main Street.  In addition to the staple groceries, you'll find a variety of homemade foods to take-out and enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

In the hamlet, we have a larger grocery store, Filli's Claverack Food Mart. The Filli family have isle's of grocery choices, not to mention their famous butcher shop, deli, and pizzeria.  Shop local and support your neighbors!
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