Dangerous cold, news for seniors, plus more!

WIND CHILL WARNING ISSUED
Dangerously cold wind chills expected through Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for Columbia County, in effect until 1 PM Saturday.

Wind chills will plummet today, and will be 15 to 30 below zero through the day. The lowest wind chills are expected tonight into early Saturday morning. Winds will gust from 30 to 45 miles per hour into tonight, which could result in isolated power outages.

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Please limit your outdoor activities during this period. If you have elderly friends, neighbors or family please check on them.

And please, bring your pets inside!

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PROPERTY OWNERS AGE 65 & OVER
Important information from NYS Taxation & Finance

From the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance:

• To receive the Enhanced STAR exemption, you must enroll in the Income Verification Program. If you’re already enrolled, no action is needed.
• If you qualify for the senior citizens exemption, you will no longer automatically receive the Enhanced STAR exemption.  You must apply for Enhanced STAR separately.
• If you would like to apply for the BASIC STAR, please register with New York State at 518-457-2036 or at www.tax.ny.gov.
• All other exemptions and renewals are due to the Claverack Assessor by March 1st.

For more information or to obtain forms, contact the Assessor’s office at 518-672-7911 ext. 102 or 103, Monday and Wednesday from 9am-3pm, or visit the New York State Tax Department’s website.

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K.I.S.S PROGRAM IS BACK!

The Columbia County K.I.S.S. Program is once again available to seniors in the Town of Claverack. This program, founded by Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner, stands for Keeping the Identities of Seniors Safe.  It was designed to protect the identities of our seniors while assisting them in the shredding of their sensitive materials. 
 
March 13, 2023 - March 24, 2023
June 5, 2023 - June 23, 2023
August 28, 2023 - September 8, 2023
November 27, 2023 - December 8, 2023
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Bins will be available on the dates listed above at the Town Office on Church Street in Mellenville (9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday).

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

​FEB 6 -- Planning Board Meeting, 7:00 pm at the Temporary Town Hall (former Claverack Library)

FEB 9 -- Town Board Meeting, 6:00 pm at the Temporary Town Hall (former Claverack Library)

FEB 22 -- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Temporary Town Hall (former Claverack Library)