AUGUST
Check out the CPL calendar!
http://www.castletonpubliclibrary.org/events.html
Castleton Public LibrarySaturday, Aug. 13, 8:15 p.m
Movies in the Park
Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156
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Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.
JAUARY
COHMSA Fund Raising Event
We are so excited to share that COHMSA has been selected to be a part of the Hannaford Bloomin’4 Good Program, created to give back to communities.
For the month of JANUARY 2022, each time a $12.00 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with a red circle sticker is purchased at the East Greenbush Hannaford, $1 will be donated to COHMSA. This is a great way to give back and raise donations for our organization.
Flowers can brighten a room, spread a smile or make someone’s day. Supporters can buy two, three or more bouquets throughout the month. The more bouquets sold, the more donations raised!
WINTER LIGHT ON THE HUDSON
January 22, 2022 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join COHMSA for an enjoyable and fun community evening after sunset with the glow of lights and the warmth of the community.
With a new year also comes new opportunities to step forward as a leader to help your community. CPL's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees to fill two vacancies on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to let us know you're interested.
Although 2020 was a rough year for many of us, we'd like to share some happy 2020 news! CPL and our staff received some special honors this past year:
In June 2020, CPL was awarded the Youth Program of the Year Award by the Upper Hudson Library System for our "Community Visitors at Storytime" program series in 2019.
In November 2020, our Director was awarded the Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award by the New York Library Association.
In December 2020, Library Journal designated CPL as 1 of 262 Star Libraries nationwide, based on metrics such as item loans, visitation, event attendance, and public computer & WiFi use.Although our library operations continue to be different at the dawn of 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions, all of the staff at CPL continue to do our best to provide excellent service to everyone in our community!
We look forward to serving you in 2021. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.
Best,
Melissa Tacke
The Village purchased a new driver feedback sign to control the speed of southbound traffic. A flashing strobe light lets you know that you are going over 30 MPH. It's solar powered which is pretty cool. Thanks to Richie, Danny and Joe for the professional installation.
LOCAL NEWS
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Churchill: Castleton-on-Hudson rises from the dead
Take a look at some photos from Main Street Day
River Rest
As part of their Silver Award Project, Skyler Misiaszek, Olivia Neumann & Katy Hannay have designed and constructed a small public park in the Village of Castleton.
"Mayor, Robert Schmidt, liked our idea and agreed to be our advisor for the project," said Skyler Misiaszek.
The park will have three benches and two planter boxes to hold flowers. The project will also add a sign that “Welcomes” everyone to the park.
Girl Scout Silver Award Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday August 17th,on the corner of Main Street and Scott Avenue. Castleton Girl Scout Troop #1370 wishes to thank their generous sponsors, donors and volunteers for making the Girl Sscout Silver Award Project Possible:
Brian Neumann
DC Hannay
Paul Misiaszek
Kim Eaton
Maryann Hannay
Kathleen Misiaszek
Join the ribbon cutting ceremony along with representatives from the Anchor, Castleton-On-Hudson Main Street Association, Village Historian, Village Planning Board.
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Let’s talk Main Street
Main Street Day is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Main Street and the Main Street Association by highlighting what was once available and what could be in the future.
Financial Planning Seminar: Tuesday, April 10 @ 6:00 PM
This informational seminar will focus on the importance of financial planning and show you how each piece of your financial life works together toward attaining your retirement goals. Seminar topics will include: a general understanding of investing, strategies to limit risk in your retirement portfolio as well as techniques for generating income in retirement. Please join us for this educational seminar. Richard L. Lane is the Vice President-Investments and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® with Madison Wealth Managers.
Teen Movie Night: Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 PM
Family Movie Night: Friday, April 13 @ 6:00 PM
Tales By the River with Maple Hill Storytellers: Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 PM @ the Castleton Public Library Story Hour: Join us every Thursday @ 11:30 AM for stories and crafts! All ages are welcome to attend!
Lego Club: Meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
Weight Loss Group: Meets every Thursday evening @ 6:00 PM in the library
Greetings Members of the Library Community,
As you may know, the NYS Senate has proposed a 4% increase in Library Aid that would restore $3.1 million in funding for libraries and library systems, and the NYS Assembly has proposed a $1 million restoration in Library Aid.
I am writing to urge you to take just two minutes to send a letter to your elected representatives in support of this funding restoration.
The process is quick and easy. Just enter is your home address and our online advocacy tools will determine where your message needs to be directed. There is a pre-drafted letter in place for your use, which you may choose to edit, or craft your own.
CLICK HERE to ACCESS THE NYLA ONLINE ADVOCACY CENTER - Urge Legislators to Agree on Library Aid Restoration
A portion of the supplied message:
Libraries are essential to our communities, our schools and our college campuses. Libraries serve people of all ages and backgrounds and at every phase of their learning development. No other state funded service serves so many people for so few dollars. Library Aid amounts to less than one tenth of one percent of the State Budget, and yet the libraries and library systems this funding supports serve over 14 million New Yorkers.
In addition, please have the Assembly join with the Senate in excluding public libraries and systems from the MTA payroll tax to correct an oversight last year that left us out when private schools were added to the list of exempt entities.”
Your voice counts – your message matter! Ensure that the progress that has been made is not lost – send in your message today!
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Jeremy Johannesen
Interim Executive Director
New York Library Association
6021 State Farm Road
Guilderland, NY 12084
518-432-6952
518-427-1697 FAX
events@nyla.org
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Amy L. Peker,Director
Castleton Public Library
85 South Main Street
Castleton, N.Y. 12033
Ph: 518-732-0879
Fx: 518-732-0835
www.castletonpubliclibrary.orgCastleton
Castleton Fire Company Breakfasts
Castleton Kiwanis Christmas Party - December 11
Local author Matt McElligott will visit CES on Friday, December 9 for assemblies throughout the day. The PTO is also hosting a presentation by Mr. McElligott that evening at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium with a reception following. Students and parents are encouraged to attend this event. Please note, this event replaces the Kids Holiday Fun Night originally scheduled for December 9. Posted 11/30/11.
Matthew McElligott is the author of such books as Even Monsters Need Haircuts, The Lion's Share, Bean Thirteen, and several books about Backbeard the Pirate. When not writing, Matt spends his time flying kites in thunderstorms, perfecting the "McElligott Stove," and powdering his wigs.
Way to go Castleton Firecrackers!
The firecrackers took 3rd place in the youth group at the Chatham Fair!! Here is a pre picture of the group. Not many this year, but a great job by all!!!
Jacquelyn Lynde, Gabe Dingman, Nick Carner, Michael Garvensites and Dan Main.
Castleton Village Wide Sale
Summer Fun! @ your library:
Kids: keep counting your minutes! Monday:
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Friends of the Castleton Library
PRESS RELEASE
Upper Hudson Library System to Boycott Major Publisher’s E-books
Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
Electronic books (e-books or e-content) are digital files that are purchased by public libraries and made available to library users who can download the book onto their e-reader or other mobile device for use for a limited checkout period just like traditional library books. With the recent proliferation of these devices, the use of e-content at local libraries has increased dramatically in the last six months. The UHLS member libraries have begun to devote more of their limited materials budgets to build their e-content collections to meet this demand.
This new policy requires libraries to re-purchase HarperCollins e-books after the book has been checked out 26 times, which is a radical departure from the purchase agreements used by other
e-content publishers, who typically sell the library the use of the file for as long as the library wants to provide it to their users.
”The UHLS member libraries felt strongly that this was a change that would hurt libraries and library users and that we needed to push back," said Timothy Burke, UHLS Executive Director. "The policy change works contrary to what library consortiums are designed to do. We are trying to share resources to stretch the taxpayer dollar as far as possible. We understand the profit motive of the publishers, but they are losing sight of the purpose of libraries and consortiums. We are driven by service to our users."
An open letter from the Upper Hudson Library System was sent to the publisher, posted on the UHLS website, and shared with member libraries. The letter informs HarperCollins of the boycott decision, explains why this new policy is harmful to libraries and library users, and urges the publisher to reconsider their decision. It also encourages HarperCollins and all publishers to work together with the library community on a mutually beneficial system to make information in this new format available to library users.
In a March 7, 2011 article in Library Journal.com, UHLS was listed along with library consortia in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Missouri as the leaders in the push back movement against HarperCollins.
By James Breig
Special to The Record
CASTLETON — The Castleton Public Library has a new director: Amy L. Peker, who took over in January. She holds an master’s degree in information studies, earned at the University at Albany-SUNY.
In a statement, Don McKnight, president of the library’s Board of Trustees, said that Peker was hired, “after considering many solid candidates, based on her qualifications, her enthusiasm and her dynamic personality.”
Peker’s qualifications include working as a library assistant with the Albany Public Library and a library aide with the Brunswick Community Library.
“I grew up in Hopewell Junction,” she said, “and went to college in Oneonta. I worked at the library on campus and saw myself as working in an academic library.”
After moving to Albany to pursue her master’s degree, however, “I became interested in public libraries,” she continued. Her stints in the Brunswick and Albany facilities cemented her decision to find a job with a community library.
In her short time in Castleton, Peker said she has learned a lot about the town. “Before I came, I knew it was across the river from Albany and full of history,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot in a month. There is a real sense of community here.”
As the town’s librarian, she oversees 16,000 books. But, she added, libraries today are more than bound pages.
“A library is the educational focal point for a community,” she explained. “It is a place to obtain information. Education is more than reading a book. The media and the internet are part of education, and a library provides access to them because they are a connection to everything outside the community.”
Peker, who noted that she has received “a warm welcome” from the community, already has ideas of what she wants to do to improve the facility.
“I have goals, and I’m ambitious,” she said. “I have a list of things I want to do, such as making the library more accessible, extending its hours, making collections more usable, and adding new programming for young people.”
The Castleton Public Library is located at 85 South Main St. Call 732-0879 or go to www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.
The Castleton Kiwanis Club will be selling chicken barbecue dinners on Sunday, March 13, to raise monies for its community service programs. The cost of the dinners is $8.50, and the dinners may be picked up from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton. For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225.
Family Movie! Come to the library to watch Megamind and enjoy some snacks!
Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is a positive force dedicated to promoting visible change, economic growth, and community pride.
SEPTEMBER
MAY
Another successful Riverkeeper Sweep! Despite the unseasonable cold and relentless winds, we had 29 volunteers who picked up 665 lbs. of trash and recyclables from our park and the beaches on either side.
They cleared huge piles of brush, vines and other undesirable growth, furthering our progress towards opening views of the beautiful Hudson River.
Highlights were rescuing a den of baby bunnies and protecting a goose egg.
Thank you to all the volunteers, to Castleton's Department of Public Works which will be hauling and chipping the piles, to Home Depot for donating trash grabbers, to Village leadership for supporting this effort and to Riverkeeper for their unfaltering work to restore health and vitality to one of our greatest living treasures, the Hudson River. #RiverkeeperSweep
2021 Castleton/Schodack Memorial Day Parade
Plans for a 2021 Memorial Day Parade are under way. Although a traditional parade is still not completely safe, an annual tribute to those who served our country is deserved and needed by all! Therefore: CALLING ALL VETERANS!
Our celebration this year will be a “safe” drive-by display, bringing the parade to our community. Our parade theme is “Honor All Veterans”. We encourage all our local veterans to join us for this drive-by procession, from the safety of their own vehicle. Rides will be provided for those veterans unable to drive or be driven.
Veterans able to join the parade are asked to rsvp to Rik Cosgrave at the following, with your name and phone #:
VFW12033@gmail.com
518-694-2070
Save the Date: Monday – May 31, 2021 10am
APRIL
Friends of CPL Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 9 AM EDT – 11 AM EDT
National Honor Society is holding a fundraiser through Five Guys next Thursday, April 1, from 2:30-7:30 p.m.!
Please present this flyer to the cashier upon ordering - 20% of sales will be donated to Maple Hill.
MARCH
FEBRUARY
JANUARY 2021
Happy New Year! The start of a new year is a great time for a fresh start and to explore new opportunities. Want to join a book club this year, or spend more time tapping into your creativity? See this month's program calendar below for information about our offerings this January. With a new year also comes new opportunities to step forward as a leader to help your community. CPL's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees to fill two vacancies on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to let us know you're interested.
Although 2020 was a rough year for many of us, we'd like to share some happy 2020 news! CPL and our staff received some special honors this past year:
In June 2020, CPL was awarded the Youth Program of the Year Award by the Upper Hudson Library System for our "Community Visitors at Storytime" program series in 2019.
In November 2020, our Director was awarded the Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award by the New York Library Association.
In December 2020, Library Journal designated CPL as 1 of 262 Star Libraries nationwide, based on metrics such as item loans, visitation, event attendance, and public computer & WiFi use.Although our library operations continue to be different at the dawn of 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions, all of the staff at CPL continue to do our best to provide excellent service to everyone in our community!
We look forward to serving you in 2021. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.
Best,
Melissa Tacke
DECEMBER
Questar III BOCES is pleased to announce that its special education program located at the former Maple Hill Middle School is now named the Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill. The new name honors the memory and legacy of the late Paul Puccio, who gave so much of his life to public education and students in Schodack and Questar III.
Questar III District Superintendent Dr. Gladys I. Cruz said it was only fitting to name this school for Puccio, who served simultaneously on three school boards – Schodack CSD, Questar III and Tech Valley High School.
“Paul was the model school board member that every superintendent and community needed. Throughout his work and deliberations, he focused on expanding opportunities for our students to learn and for our school districts to work together and collaborate. Paul’s mission of service – to enrich the lives of others – is our mission at the BOCES – and we continue to be inspired by his life’s work,” said Cruz.
Puccio dedicated his life to public service and community involvement. He was first elected to the Schodack CSD Board of Education in 1981 and Questar III Board of Education in 1999 (and served in both capacities until his death in February 2019).
“We are proud to recognize Paul Puccio for his outstanding leadership and service to the Schodack Central School District and greater community,” Schodack Central School District Superintendent, Jason Chevrier, said. “We are proud and honored to partner with Questar III BOCES to see their program in Schodack named after Mr. Puccio. It is a great recognition of his commitment to all students, our schools and the greater Schodack community.”
He helped many of the Questar III programs and services expand and restructure their offerings to better serve students and school districts. He chaired the board’s audit committee, meeting regularly with business officials. Puccio also served as an instructor and curriculum developer for required board trainings. In 2017, he developed an online training program for new and veteran board members.
Puccio was also a founding member of the Tech Valley High School Operating Board, serving as its first president from 2006 to 2018. As president, Puccio and his colleagues helped Tech Valley High School grow into a nationally recognized school. Today, it continues to lead public education into the future, fostering new relationships with business, higher education, and the community.
The Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill serves special education students attending two different Questar III programs, a middle school therapeutic program (TYP) and a middle school New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSSA) program. The TYP classes are designed for students in a mental health diagnosis that interferes with success in school, which may include school phobia and anxiety. The NYSSA classes are designed for students with significant cognitive difficulties as well as social and behavioral disabilities.
Questar III and Schodack CSD will plan a formal dedication ceremony in 2021 when conditions allow for safe gatherings.
JULY
COVID-19 Update
As of yesterday (July 18), there are 34 residents of Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing who have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as 18 staff members, 10 of whom are County residents (and a few of those are town residents). Please wear a mask, observe social distancing, and practice good hand hygiene. Read more...
COVID-19 Update
As of yesterday (July 18), there are 34 residents of Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing who have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as 18 staff members, 10 of whom are County residents (and a few of those are town residents). Please wear a mask, observe social distancing, and practice good hand hygiene. Read more...
VILLAGE ELECTION POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2020
Initially, New York State had postponed all village elections which were to take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Extenstions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have further pushed village elections back to June 2020. It was later postponed again until September 15, 2020. If you are concerned about being in public due to the coronavirus but would still like to vote in the village election please contact the Village Hall at (518) 732-2211 ext. 3 to make arrangements to receive am absentee ballot. If you have already completed an absentee ballot and returned it to the Village Hall it will be honored and counted on election day.
MAY
Castleton Fire dept is finishing up a reported Structure Fire at Riverside (Resurrection) Nursing home at 90 N Main St.
Initially, New York State had postponed all village elections which were to take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Extenstions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have further pushed village elections back to June 2020. It was later postponed again until September 15, 2020. If you are concerned about being in public due to the coronavirus but would still like to vote in the village election please contact the Village Hall at (518) 732-2211 ext. 3 to make arrangements to receive am absentee ballot. If you have already completed an absentee ballot and returned it to the Village Hall it will be honored and counted on election day.
MAY
Castleton Fire dept is finishing up a reported Structure Fire at Riverside (Resurrection) Nursing home at 90 N Main St.
The call came in a little past 11 am for a reported dryer fire. Car 2&3 were first on scene and had a smoke condition in the laundry room, and advised staff to move the  residence out of the south wing. 
After investigation, a load of laundry was on fire in the laundry room. The alarm brought Schodack Landing Fire, South Schodack Fire, Schodack Valley Fire, Castleton Ambulance. Also called to the scene was Clinton Heights for Firefighter Decontamination, for agents that cause cancer to firefighters. The scene is still under investigation and no injuries occurred.
APRIL
John Kienzle
MARCH
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson - Declaration of Local State of Emergency - March, 23, 2020 Read more...
FEBRUARY
Friends of the Castleton Public Library – 2019 Events Schedule
COHFAM February Fest, February 7, 4:30-7:30 @ CFD, 11 Green Avenue
Repair Cafe @ COHFAM February Fest, February 7 (@ CFD, 11 Green Ave.), 4:30-7:30
Crews battle fire at abandoned Castleton home
CASTLETON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A fire broke out at an abandoned home in Castleton-on-Hudson Thursday night.
The fire took place around 10:15 p.m. on Maple Hill Road.
APRIL
John Kienzle
Who has a Kienzle pen? Raise your hand!🙋♀️
An inspiring man, an amazing mind, a childlike enthusiasm, a gentle soul.
An inspiring man, an amazing mind, a childlike enthusiasm, a gentle soul.
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
Oyasumi nasai dear man.
Oyasumi nasai dear man.
MARCH
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson - Declaration of Local State of Emergency - March, 23, 2020 Read more...
FEBRUARY
Friends of the Castleton Public Library – 2019 Events Schedule
COHFAM February Fest, February 7, 4:30-7:30 @ CFD, 11 Green Avenue
Repair Cafe @ COHFAM February Fest, February 7 (@ CFD, 11 Green Ave.), 4:30-7:30
Crews battle fire at abandoned Castleton home
CASTLETON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A fire broke out at an abandoned home in Castleton-on-Hudson Thursday night.
The fire took place around 10:15 p.m. on Maple Hill Road.
Watch News10 coverage here...https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-fire-at-abandoned-castleton-home/
Castleton-On-Hudson’s Third Annual Main Street Day Fosters Community Spirit
Contact: Suzanne Cecala
518-312-0285
Scecala@nycap.rr.com
Castleton-on-Hudson is a sleepy little village just south of Albany, with a reputation for having enjoyed its heyday long ago. But a small group of volunteers envisions vibrant businesses and streetscapes that draw people to stroll, shop, eat and have fun, with the majestic Hudson River as a backdrop. They held the Third Annual Main Street Day on Saturday with the theme, “The Arts on Main,” designed to help highlight Main Street’s potential.
Three stages featuring performances by musicians, actors, storytellers and dancers kept visitors entertained all afternoon while a bald eagle circled overhead. Talented artists showcased their paintings, pottery, jewelry, tie-dye, birdhouses and photographs.
An interactive mural painter created two beautiful scenes with help from attendees; the murals will be hung in prominent spaces in the Village. Other fun activities included watercolor painting, sidewalk chalk, face painting and giant lawn games.
Main Street Day was presented by the Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association (COHMSA). Formed just 2-1/2 years ago, this group of passionate residents is working hard to bring life back to Main Street. After two successful Main Street Days, the creation of the walking loop “the Main Street Mile,” the installation of a nautical flagpole with code flags spelling “WECOME HOME” and numerous beautification touches, people are starting to take notice.
Suzanne Donnelly, Vice President of COHMSA said, “With the enthusiasm and tenacity of our group and local government, change really is happening! We see a resurgence of excitement and pride at each accomplishment. And there is no better way to top off summer than with COHMSA’s main event of the year. It’s great to see everyone come out and enjoy “The Arts” we have featured. It is a day for all ages, a day to embrace gifts of talent, family, friends and friends-to-be.”
Local government officials are improving the Village in other ways. In November 2018, the Village received a $50,000 grant for Riverfront Park from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program. The funds will be used to hire a legal negotiator for river access and a landscape architect for park design. The Village recently received two other grants – an AARP Community Challenge grant for park benches, planters and a community bulletin board at 2 Green Avenue and a Preserve New York grant for hiring an expert to review the former Noyes Engine House and assess needs to create a community gathering space at 4 Green Avenue.
Castleton is a warm and welcoming community with an award-winning school district, affordable housing, a short, traffic-free commute to Albany and the beautiful Schodack Island State Park just down the road. Village government and COHMSA welcome potential business owners who have the vision to take advantage of an untapped opportunity.
Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association (COHMSA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. COHMSA is a positive force dedicated to promoting visible change, economic growth, and community pride.
www.castletonmainstreet.org
info@castletonmainstreet.org
Facebook: COHMSA
Full List of Participants in The Arts on Main – Main Street Day:
Musicians
Gone Gray
Youth Chorus from Sacred Heart Church performing songs of Pete Seeger
Scott Stockman
Milo Trio (piano, flute and cello) performing classical music
Actor
Victor Batorski
Storyteller
Fran Berger
Dancers
Troupe from Ballet and All That Jazz
Muralist
Jackie Brickman
Artists
Michael Beiter - pottery
Mary LaFleur – pottery
Fritz’s Birdhouses by Toolin’ Around
Kate Munson – tie dye
Living Resources Arts Program
Les Alexandrea – illustration
Lily Kavanagh – fine arts
Jean Francois – photography, jewelry
Courtnie Chase – painting
Cornelia Schmitter – painting
Brian Casler – photography
Participating Businesses
Cherrybrook Café
Village Inn
52 Hilton on Main
THE ARTS ON MAIN
Main Street Day, Castleton-on-Hudson
Saturday, September 7, 2:00 – 5:00
The Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is excited to present “Arts on Main,” our theme for the third annual Main Street Day! Join us for a celebration of The Arts, including dance performance, live music, theater performance and fine arts for display and sale. Family fun activities such as painting and lawn games will be enjoyed by all. Food specials from Main Street restaurants – the Village Inn and Cherrybrook Café – will tempt the palate. Try your luck for exciting raffle prizes! Come out and show your community spirit as we help Main Street become the destination it’s destined to be! For more information, visit www.castletonmainstreet.org or Facebook/COHMSA or email info@castletonmainstreet.org
52 Hilton On Main
2nd Friday on Main-Show Opening 6-8 PM Stop by for Refreshments and....
Meet Courtnie Chase
Holidays on the Hudson
Castleton Public Library
Sunday, Dec. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with story time and a craft, a special visit from Santa, and light refreshments! With the cooperation of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
Castleton Village Board
9/8/2019
Subject: Hudson Valley Paperboard Application and Brownfield cleanup
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3H_db3bBP8skQ8Ka5GPe3UrtdEhS8RCf1WTOeP4Oho/edit
9/8/2019
Subject: Hudson Valley Paperboard Application and Brownfield cleanup
A review of the Hudson Valley Paperboard application for their proposed paper mill and brownfield cleanup presents both positives and negatives to our village residents.
“THE ARTS ON MAIN” PAINTS A POSITIVE PICTURE"
Got Art? Each month an Artist showcases their work with an opening show on the 2nd Friday of each month. Each event features a different showcase filled with original work. See the up and coming in our area here. If you are interested in holding a show, please send a message. From Art Showcases to classes in painting. Offering Weaving, Sewing, Ink / Silk Screen, Printing Press, Digital Art including Tablets and Wacom’s, After School Classes, Group Events, Adult & Child Classes, Create in your seat just grab a class to learn something new!
Business center within an Art Center? Yes! It's a You Center? We love to hear your input, ideas and goals for events, artist, classes or services we need here in Castleton. There’s at least 52 Ways to Collaborate together! Join us.
Puccio, Paul S. CASTLETON - Paul S. Puccio, 72, passed away peacefully, at home, on February 26, 2019 surrounded by his children and family. For more than 30 years, Paul’s passion and dedication effected change in various NY State agencies. He retired as the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). As a young man and father, who believed in government working for the people, he decided to run for the Schodack Central School Board in 1981. For the next 38 years, he challenged the community to be compassionate, inventive, and to always advocate for education and development. In 2010, he was voted New York State School Board Member of the Year. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a scholarship fund that will be setup in Paul’s name to continue his motto “Passion, Persistence, and Patience.” Checks can be sent to Schodack Central School District, attn L. Bryda, 1477 So. Schodack Rd. , Castleton, NY 12033. Notate P.Puccio Memorial in the memo field.Ray Funeral Service, Inc.
Don't throw it away! Bring it down to the Repair Cafe! Repair Cafe Village of Castleton-on-Hudson Hosted by Castleton Public Library
Castleton-On-Hudson’s Third Annual Main Street Day Fosters Community Spirit
Contact: Suzanne Cecala
518-312-0285
Scecala@nycap.rr.com
Castleton-on-Hudson is a sleepy little village just south of Albany, with a reputation for having enjoyed its heyday long ago. But a small group of volunteers envisions vibrant businesses and streetscapes that draw people to stroll, shop, eat and have fun, with the majestic Hudson River as a backdrop. They held the Third Annual Main Street Day on Saturday with the theme, “The Arts on Main,” designed to help highlight Main Street’s potential.
Three stages featuring performances by musicians, actors, storytellers and dancers kept visitors entertained all afternoon while a bald eagle circled overhead. Talented artists showcased their paintings, pottery, jewelry, tie-dye, birdhouses and photographs.
An interactive mural painter created two beautiful scenes with help from attendees; the murals will be hung in prominent spaces in the Village. Other fun activities included watercolor painting, sidewalk chalk, face painting and giant lawn games.
Main Street Day was presented by the Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association (COHMSA). Formed just 2-1/2 years ago, this group of passionate residents is working hard to bring life back to Main Street. After two successful Main Street Days, the creation of the walking loop “the Main Street Mile,” the installation of a nautical flagpole with code flags spelling “WECOME HOME” and numerous beautification touches, people are starting to take notice.
Suzanne Donnelly, Vice President of COHMSA said, “With the enthusiasm and tenacity of our group and local government, change really is happening! We see a resurgence of excitement and pride at each accomplishment. And there is no better way to top off summer than with COHMSA’s main event of the year. It’s great to see everyone come out and enjoy “The Arts” we have featured. It is a day for all ages, a day to embrace gifts of talent, family, friends and friends-to-be.”
Local government officials are improving the Village in other ways. In November 2018, the Village received a $50,000 grant for Riverfront Park from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program. The funds will be used to hire a legal negotiator for river access and a landscape architect for park design. The Village recently received two other grants – an AARP Community Challenge grant for park benches, planters and a community bulletin board at 2 Green Avenue and a Preserve New York grant for hiring an expert to review the former Noyes Engine House and assess needs to create a community gathering space at 4 Green Avenue.
Castleton is a warm and welcoming community with an award-winning school district, affordable housing, a short, traffic-free commute to Albany and the beautiful Schodack Island State Park just down the road. Village government and COHMSA welcome potential business owners who have the vision to take advantage of an untapped opportunity.
Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association (COHMSA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. COHMSA is a positive force dedicated to promoting visible change, economic growth, and community pride.
www.castletonmainstreet.org
info@castletonmainstreet.org
Facebook: COHMSA
Musicians
Gone Gray
Youth Chorus from Sacred Heart Church performing songs of Pete Seeger
Scott Stockman
Milo Trio (piano, flute and cello) performing classical music
Actor
Victor Batorski
Storyteller
Fran Berger
Dancers
Troupe from Ballet and All That Jazz
Muralist
Jackie Brickman
Artists
Michael Beiter - pottery
Mary LaFleur – pottery
Fritz’s Birdhouses by Toolin’ Around
Kate Munson – tie dye
Living Resources Arts Program
Les Alexandrea – illustration
Lily Kavanagh – fine arts
Jean Francois – photography, jewelry
Courtnie Chase – painting
Cornelia Schmitter – painting
Brian Casler – photography
Participating Businesses
Cherrybrook Café
Village Inn
52 Hilton on Main
THE ARTS ON MAIN
Main Street Day, Castleton-on-Hudson
Saturday, September 7, 2:00 – 5:00
The Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is excited to present “Arts on Main,” our theme for the third annual Main Street Day! Join us for a celebration of The Arts, including dance performance, live music, theater performance and fine arts for display and sale. Family fun activities such as painting and lawn games will be enjoyed by all. Food specials from Main Street restaurants – the Village Inn and Cherrybrook Café – will tempt the palate. Try your luck for exciting raffle prizes! Come out and show your community spirit as we help Main Street become the destination it’s destined to be! For more information, visit www.castletonmainstreet.org or Facebook/COHMSA or email info@castletonmainstreet.org
52 Hilton On Main
2nd Friday on Main-Show Opening 6-8 PM Stop by for Refreshments and....
Meet Courtnie Chase
Holidays on the Hudson
Castleton Public Library
Sunday, Dec. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with story time and a craft, a special visit from Santa, and light refreshments! With the cooperation of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
Castleton Village Board
9/8/2019
Subject: Hudson Valley Paperboard Application and Brownfield cleanup
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3H_db3bBP8skQ8Ka5GPe3UrtdEhS8RCf1WTOeP4Oho/edit
9/8/2019
Subject: Hudson Valley Paperboard Application and Brownfield cleanup
A review of the Hudson Valley Paperboard application for their proposed paper mill and brownfield cleanup presents both positives and negatives to our village residents.
“THE ARTS ON MAIN” PAINTS A POSITIVE PICTURE"
Got Art? Each month an Artist showcases their work with an opening show on the 2nd Friday of each month. Each event features a different showcase filled with original work. See the up and coming in our area here. If you are interested in holding a show, please send a message. From Art Showcases to classes in painting. Offering Weaving, Sewing, Ink / Silk Screen, Printing Press, Digital Art including Tablets and Wacom’s, After School Classes, Group Events, Adult & Child Classes, Create in your seat just grab a class to learn something new!
Puccio, Paul S. CASTLETON - Paul S. Puccio, 72, passed away peacefully, at home, on February 26, 2019 surrounded by his children and family. For more than 30 years, Paul’s passion and dedication effected change in various NY State agencies. He retired as the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). As a young man and father, who believed in government working for the people, he decided to run for the Schodack Central School Board in 1981. For the next 38 years, he challenged the community to be compassionate, inventive, and to always advocate for education and development. In 2010, he was voted New York State School Board Member of the Year. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a scholarship fund that will be setup in Paul’s name to continue his motto “Passion, Persistence, and Patience.” Checks can be sent to Schodack Central School District, attn L. Bryda, 1477 So. Schodack Rd. , Castleton, NY 12033. Notate P.Puccio Memorial in the memo field.Ray Funeral Service, Inc.Don't throw it away! Bring it down to the Repair Cafe! Repair Cafe Village of Castleton-on-Hudson Hosted by Castleton Public Library
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"Mayor, Robert Schmidt, liked our idea and agreed to be our advisor for the project," said Skyler Misiaszek.
The park will have three benches and two planter boxes to hold flowers. The project will also add a sign that “Welcomes” everyone to the park.
Girl Scout Silver Award Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday August 17th,on the corner of Main Street and Scott Avenue. Castleton Girl Scout Troop #1370 wishes to thank their generous sponsors, donors and volunteers for making the Girl Sscout Silver Award Project Possible:
Curtis Lumber
Sherwin Williams
John Bethoney Carpentery
Capital Sawmill
Beckers Farm
Baker Landscape & Design
Dr. Gary Puccio DDS
Castleton Kiwanis
Village Inn
Our Towne Magazine
21 Graphics
Price Chopper
Village of Castleton DPW
Catherine Sager / SchodackSCENE
Capital Region Chamber of Commerce
Brian Neumann
DC Hannay
Paul Misiaszek
Kim Eaton
Maryann Hannay
Kathleen Misiaszek
Join the ribbon cutting ceremony along with representatives from the Anchor, Castleton-On-Hudson Main Street Association, Village Historian, Village Planning Board.
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Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association Presents:
Main Street Day
September 9th, 2017
11am- 3pm
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Dear Friends:
The Castleton Main Street Association is a non-profit group of volunteers working to improve and develop our Main Street. These volunteers are from the Castleton/Schodack area, not just the Village, and working together, we can be the change.
For our next meeting tonight, June 22 at 6:30pm at the Village Hall to feel On behalf of the Castleton Main Street Association, I wish to personally thank you for your consideration of a pledge of support and please join us the energy.
Sincerely, Sue Donnelly
Join College Bound Kids, Boy Scouts, Sacred Heart Church Youth Ministry and Riverkeeper for a cleanup and site maintenance of Castleton-on-Hudson's Hudson River shoreline at Cow Island, the Sweage Treatment Plant, and Campbell Island on Saturday May 7, 2016 for the 5th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.
Volunteers will meet at the Sewage Treatment Plant next to Hamilton Printing on Route 9J in Castleton-on-Hudson. Parking will be available at Hamilton Printing (22 Hamilton Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033). We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. Boots are reccomended for the marsh areas. Due to the nature of this project, it is not suitable for elementary-aged children.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leaders Nate Digman at dingmannathaniel@yahoo.com and Robert Schmidt at hpanalyst@aol.com.
Magnify your impact at Sweep by helping Riverkeeper grow our membership through our Sweep Crowdrise campaign! By building your own team or joining an existing one, you can demonstrate your Sweep leadership and encorage your neighbors and network to support Riverkeeper's work to protect the Hudson River and its tributaries. Folks who donate using Crowdrise will become Riverkeeper members; the more members we have standing with us, the more we can accomplish together.
Fundraise for the Riverkeeper Sweep on Crowdrise
WHENSaturday, May 7, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) - Add to CalendarWHEREHamilton Printing Co. - 22 Hamilton Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033 - View Map
One vote separates Castleton's mayoral candidates
March 17, 2016
One vote separates Castleton's mayoral candidates. CASTLETON-ON- HUDSON - Robert Schmidt defeated incumbent MayorJoseph Keegan by a single vote in Tuesday's elections, according to the Board of Elections.
Schmidt received 139 votes to Keegan's 138 votes, election officials said Thursday. According to the village clerk's office, the vote total included absentee ballots.
Jennifer J. Pratico received 168 votes to win a two-year term on the board of trustees. Marianne D. Carner and Gina Giuliano also ran.
Are you interested in helping to support the library and raise funds for the library's programs and services? Join the Friends of Castleton Public Library! The Friends of CPL are currently recruiting new members. The support the library receives from the Friends of CPL makes many of our programs and services possible. In addition to providing funding for our summer reading program and our museum pass program, the Friends also coordinate family-friendly events, volunteer, and raise money to donate to the library for materials and equipment. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, please consider attending the Friends of CPL meeting at the library on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m., or send a message to friendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.com.
Castleton's website
Village BUDGET 2015-2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
Greetings from Our New Library Director:
I'm very excited to come on board as Director of Castleton Public Library. During my first few weeks, I have been warmly welcomed by a number of our patrons and members of the community, as well as by our staff, trustees, volunteers, and our Friends group. If I have not yet had a chance to meet you, please stop in and say hello!
I have begun my work here at an exciting time. Our renovation was completed at the end of 2014, and the library's space in the Castleton Village Hall has been completely transformed. The library now has a bright, open, updated interior, while still maintaining a few touches of the building's nineteenth-century character. If you have not yet stopped by to see the changes, please come take a look! We will be hosting a Renovation Open House on Saturday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to showcasing the renovation, we will also feature family entertainment, music, and refreshments. I hope to see you there.
We also are now using a new library catalog through Upper Hudson Library System. The new catalog offers a number of improvements, including the ability to search for articles and the option to save your reading history. Have questions? Our friendly staff members are here to help.
I am happy to be part of the library's mission to satisfy our community’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs. I welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions that you may have. Feel free to contact me by phone at 518-732-0879 or by email at director@castletonpubiclibrary.org.
Read on for more information about what's new at Castleton Public Library, including some information about our upcoming events. Information about the library is also available 24 hours a day on our website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Best,
Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Castleton Public Library Celebrates Renovation with Open House
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY – The Castleton Public Library will officially celebrate its recent renovation on April 25, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at the Library at 12:00 p.m. with community leaders and library staff. Family entertainment, music, and refreshments will be featured, and "Then & Now" library renovation photographs will be on view.
The extensive renovation of the 1,222-square foot Library offers a bright, open, updated interior, while maintaining charming touches of the building's nineteenth-century character. The Castleton Village Hall, originally constructed as a schoolhouse in 1866 and expanded later in the nineteenth century, has been the home of the Castleton Public Library since 1926. The renovation, performed by F. Palladino Builder Contractor Inc. of Castleton, was completed in November 2014.
Features of the renovated Library include:
Raised, insulated ceiling, increasing energy efficiency and making the Library airier and brighter;
Energy-efficient lighting fixtures;
Custom affixed library shelving to maximize space;
Custom mobile library shelving to create accessible, flexible spaces for Library programs and group needs;
Window shades to improve lighting and reduce glare;
Dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults;
New furniture and carpeting;
Custom circulation desk with an ergonomic design, improving efficiency and comfort for staff;
Exposed-brick accent wall, original windows, wainscoting, and chair rail molding provide a touch of the building’s nineteenth-century character;
One additional public computer station, for a total of four.
"The extensive renovation at the Castleton Public Library has given new life to a long-beloved focal point for our community," said Doreen Truesdell, Library Board of Trustees Vice President. “It’s the beginning of a brand new era for the library and the community it serves."
The Open House will also give visitors an opportunity to meet Castleton Public Library's new Director, Melissa Tacke. Ms. Tacke came to Castleton Public Library in March from the Schenectady County Historical Society, where she served as Librarian/Archivist. She has also worked for the Albany Public Library, the Adirondack Museum, and Bennington College. Tacke earned her M.S. in Information Science from the University at Albany in 2007, where she also earned a B.A. in Women's Studies and Africana Studies and a M.A. in Women's Studies.
"The staff, trustees, and Friends of the Castleton Public Library are very proud to celebrate the library's renovation," said Tacke. "As a new director, to begin my work in such a lovely, newly-renovated space is a dream come true. The improvements brought by the renovation will help us to provide a welcoming, comfortable space for our patrons and to better serve the needs of our community."
About the Castleton Public Library
The mission of the Castleton Public Library is to satisfy our community’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive range of materials, services, and programs for both adults and children. The Castleton Public Library circulates over 17,000 books, magazines, DVDs, audio materials, and electronic materials annually, and offers programs and services for children, teens, and adults. The Castleton Public Library also has access to countless resources through the Upper Hudson Library System, an association of 29 public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer Counties. The Castleton Public Library, which has been operating on a reduced schedule since September, will return to its normal hours as of April 1: Monday through Wednesday, 12:00-8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Sunday. Learn more about the Library at www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.
The Castletonian
BUILDING INSPECTOR - We have a new Village Building Inspector. His name is Gary Zeigler. Gary was formerly the building inspector for the Town of Schodack until his recent retirement. Gary knows the Village very well, almost everyone knows him already, and we are absolutely thrilled to have him on board.
Castleton Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary is Hosting our first annual Flea Market. OCTOBER 18th. For tables please contact Joann Lowe at 732-2690. Further info. Contact Joann.
Music Parents Association Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m.The Maple Hill Music Parents Association will meet Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School chorus room. Interested parents are encouraged to attend.
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The Castleton Public Library will start work on an interior renovation beginning Saturday, September 13, 2014. The makeover will take 4-6 weeks to complete, bringing the public an exciting new space to access the library’s collection of books, DVDs, periodicals and E-Books, as well as computer resources and programming for all ages.
The library will be closed Saturday, September 13 at the start of the renovation and will reopen on Monday, September 15 with access to limited services. Patrons will be served from the former courtroom at Castleton Village Hall, conveniently located only a few steps from the library. Services will include: returning items from member libraries of the Upper Hudson Library System; WiFi; public access computers; reference services; interlibrary loan pickup; and a small collection of new items and periodicals for browsing.
Beginning Monday, September 15, the library’s temporary hours are as follows:
Monday: 12-8 PM
Tuesday-Wednesday: 1-7 PM
Thursday: 10-6 PM
Friday: 11-5 PM
Saturday: 11-3 PM
We look forward to continuing to serve our community in an updated, enhanced setting. Any questions can be directed to the library at 732-0879 or by email: director@castletonpubliclibrary.org
518-732-7690
Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast
The Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 28, to raise monies for its community service programs. The pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Building in Castleton. The breakfast will be free for Veterans, $6.00 for other adults, and $4.00 for children. For more information, call 732-2225.
At the Library...Dear Friends:
The Castleton Main Street Association is a non-profit group of volunteers working to improve and develop our Main Street. These volunteers are from the Castleton/Schodack area, not just the Village, and working together, we can be the change.
- nautical flagpole at the crest of Main Street (approximately centered To start, our first fundraising effort is to purchase and install a flagpole will don our American flag and will greet visitors from both the between the HUD homes/installed on the Hudson River side of 9J). This purchase and install the flagpole. We are looking for donations of $100 street and the majestic Hudson River. Our goal of $1,700 is needed to donating $100 is not in your budget, we welcome your monetary contribution from donors. All donors will be acknowledged in the local newspapers. If to reach our goal.
For our next meeting tonight, June 22 at 6:30pm at the Village Hall to feel On behalf of the Castleton Main Street Association, I wish to personally thank you for your consideration of a pledge of support and please join us the energy.
Sincerely, Sue Donnelly
http://www.castleton-on-hudson.org/index.php/document-center/village-news/425-castletonian-summer-2017/file
The Store on the corner is open for business.
Village Board Meeting
Monday 13 March 2017, 07:00pm
Village Board MeetingMonday 13 March 2017, 07:00pm
Village Elections
Tuesday March 21,2017 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 21,2017 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Elvis is in the (fire)house!
On February 11, 2017 Donny Elvis will be performing at the Castleton Fire Company 11 Green Ave Castleton-on-Hudson, 12033. Doors will open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $12.50 and please RSVP by February 9, 2017 to Jo Ann Lowe at 518-732-2690. Refreshments will be included.
The Winter 2016 Issue of the Castletonian is Here!
Join College Bound Kids, Boy Scouts, Sacred Heart Church Youth Ministry and Riverkeeper for a cleanup and site maintenance of Castleton-on-Hudson's Hudson River shoreline at Cow Island, the Sweage Treatment Plant, and Campbell Island on Saturday May 7, 2016 for the 5th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.
Volunteers will meet at the Sewage Treatment Plant next to Hamilton Printing on Route 9J in Castleton-on-Hudson. Parking will be available at Hamilton Printing (22 Hamilton Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033). We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. Boots are reccomended for the marsh areas. Due to the nature of this project, it is not suitable for elementary-aged children.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leaders Nate Digman at dingmannathaniel@yahoo.com and Robert Schmidt at hpanalyst@aol.com.
Magnify your impact at Sweep by helping Riverkeeper grow our membership through our Sweep Crowdrise campaign! By building your own team or joining an existing one, you can demonstrate your Sweep leadership and encorage your neighbors and network to support Riverkeeper's work to protect the Hudson River and its tributaries. Folks who donate using Crowdrise will become Riverkeeper members; the more members we have standing with us, the more we can accomplish together.
Fundraise for the Riverkeeper Sweep on Crowdrise
WHENSaturday, May 7, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) - Add to CalendarWHEREHamilton Printing Co. - 22 Hamilton Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033 - View Map
One vote separates Castleton's mayoral candidates
March 17, 2016
One vote separates Castleton's mayoral candidates. CASTLETON-ON- HUDSON - Robert Schmidt defeated incumbent MayorJoseph Keegan by a single vote in Tuesday's elections, according to the Board of Elections.
Schmidt received 139 votes to Keegan's 138 votes, election officials said Thursday. According to the village clerk's office, the vote total included absentee ballots.
Jennifer J. Pratico received 168 votes to win a two-year term on the board of trustees. Marianne D. Carner and Gina Giuliano also ran.
Are you interested in helping to support the library and raise funds for the library's programs and services? Join the Friends of Castleton Public Library! The Friends of CPL are currently recruiting new members. The support the library receives from the Friends of CPL makes many of our programs and services possible. In addition to providing funding for our summer reading program and our museum pass program, the Friends also coordinate family-friendly events, volunteer, and raise money to donate to the library for materials and equipment. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, please consider attending the Friends of CPL meeting at the library on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m., or send a message to friendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.com. Castleton's website
Village BUDGET 2015-2016
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History Lesson
GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I Adoption of Code
Brush pickup regulations - it's the law
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Village-Wide Garage Sale and Potluck Picnic
September 19 the Annual Village-Wide Garage sale begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs throughout the day.
The Potluck picnic begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School. Bring a lawn chair, cold drinks and a dessert to share. Hamburbers and hotdogs will be provided by the Castleton Kiwanis.
There will be live music and games. A family fun day in the Village!
Get your E-Z Pass at the Village Hall
For $25 E-Z You can open an account with the Village Clerk.
E-ZPass is a regional electronic toll collection system that can be used throughout New York State and beyond. Join the millions of customers already enjoying the benefits of E-ZPass. E-ZPass is the most convenient way to pay tolls and helps to reduce congestion. View a map of where E-ZPass is accepted.
Castleton Garden Club is looking for new officers. Get involved contact Leslie Sharkey 732-2736 or Andrea Demick 737-0879 cibgardenclub@gmail.com
Notes from Our Library Director:
This year's Summer Reading Challenge was our biggest yet -- a record number of children, teens, and adults registered this year! We had a lot of fun, and we thank all of you who participated. We need your help in improving our program for next year. If you have not already done so, please take the time to complete a short survey about our Summer Reading Challenge (click here). Paper copies of the survey are also available in the library. We are interested in your feedback, whether you and your family participated in our Summer Reading Challenge this year or not.
See below for a list of upcoming events at Castleton Public Library. Information about the library is also available 24 hours a day on our website, Facebook, andTwitter.
Do you have suggestions for programs, events, or services you'd like to see at the library? We would love to hear from you! Give us a call at 518-732-0879 or send an email to director@castletonpubiclibrary.org.
Best,
Melissa Tacke, Library Director
History Lesson
GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I Adoption of Code
Brush pickup regulations - it's the law
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Village-Wide Garage Sale and Potluck Picnic
September 19 the Annual Village-Wide Garage sale begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs throughout the day.
The Potluck picnic begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School. Bring a lawn chair, cold drinks and a dessert to share. Hamburbers and hotdogs will be provided by the Castleton Kiwanis.
There will be live music and games. A family fun day in the Village!
For $25 E-Z You can open an account with the Village Clerk.
E-ZPass is a regional electronic toll collection system that can be used throughout New York State and beyond. Join the millions of customers already enjoying the benefits of E-ZPass. E-ZPass is the most convenient way to pay tolls and helps to reduce congestion. View a map of where E-ZPass is accepted.
Castleton Garden Club is looking for new officers. Get involved contact Leslie Sharkey 732-2736 or Andrea Demick 737-0879 cibgardenclub@gmail.com
Notes from Our Library Director:
This year's Summer Reading Challenge was our biggest yet -- a record number of children, teens, and adults registered this year! We had a lot of fun, and we thank all of you who participated. We need your help in improving our program for next year. If you have not already done so, please take the time to complete a short survey about our Summer Reading Challenge (click here). Paper copies of the survey are also available in the library. We are interested in your feedback, whether you and your family participated in our Summer Reading Challenge this year or not.
See below for a list of upcoming events at Castleton Public Library. Information about the library is also available 24 hours a day on our website, Facebook, andTwitter.
Do you have suggestions for programs, events, or services you'd like to see at the library? We would love to hear from you! Give us a call at 518-732-0879 or send an email to director@castletonpubiclibrary.org.
Best,
Melissa Tacke, Library Director
I'm very excited to come on board as Director of Castleton Public Library. During my first few weeks, I have been warmly welcomed by a number of our patrons and members of the community, as well as by our staff, trustees, volunteers, and our Friends group. If I have not yet had a chance to meet you, please stop in and say hello! I have begun my work here at an exciting time. Our renovation was completed at the end of 2014, and the library's space in the Castleton Village Hall has been completely transformed. The library now has a bright, open, updated interior, while still maintaining a few touches of the building's nineteenth-century character. If you have not yet stopped by to see the changes, please come take a look! We will be hosting a Renovation Open House on Saturday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to showcasing the renovation, we will also feature family entertainment, music, and refreshments. I hope to see you there.
We also are now using a new library catalog through Upper Hudson Library System. The new catalog offers a number of improvements, including the ability to search for articles and the option to save your reading history. Have questions? Our friendly staff members are here to help.
I am happy to be part of the library's mission to satisfy our community’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs. I welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions that you may have. Feel free to contact me by phone at 518-732-0879 or by email at director@castletonpubiclibrary.org.
Read on for more information about what's new at Castleton Public Library, including some information about our upcoming events. Information about the library is also available 24 hours a day on our website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Best,
Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Castleton Public Library Celebrates Renovation with Open House
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY – The Castleton Public Library will officially celebrate its recent renovation on April 25, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at the Library at 12:00 p.m. with community leaders and library staff. Family entertainment, music, and refreshments will be featured, and "Then & Now" library renovation photographs will be on view.
The extensive renovation of the 1,222-square foot Library offers a bright, open, updated interior, while maintaining charming touches of the building's nineteenth-century character. The Castleton Village Hall, originally constructed as a schoolhouse in 1866 and expanded later in the nineteenth century, has been the home of the Castleton Public Library since 1926. The renovation, performed by F. Palladino Builder Contractor Inc. of Castleton, was completed in November 2014.
Features of the renovated Library include:
Raised, insulated ceiling, increasing energy efficiency and making the Library airier and brighter;
Energy-efficient lighting fixtures;
Custom affixed library shelving to maximize space;
Custom mobile library shelving to create accessible, flexible spaces for Library programs and group needs;
Window shades to improve lighting and reduce glare;
Dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults;
New furniture and carpeting;
Custom circulation desk with an ergonomic design, improving efficiency and comfort for staff;
Exposed-brick accent wall, original windows, wainscoting, and chair rail molding provide a touch of the building’s nineteenth-century character;
One additional public computer station, for a total of four.
"The extensive renovation at the Castleton Public Library has given new life to a long-beloved focal point for our community," said Doreen Truesdell, Library Board of Trustees Vice President. “It’s the beginning of a brand new era for the library and the community it serves."
The Open House will also give visitors an opportunity to meet Castleton Public Library's new Director, Melissa Tacke. Ms. Tacke came to Castleton Public Library in March from the Schenectady County Historical Society, where she served as Librarian/Archivist. She has also worked for the Albany Public Library, the Adirondack Museum, and Bennington College. Tacke earned her M.S. in Information Science from the University at Albany in 2007, where she also earned a B.A. in Women's Studies and Africana Studies and a M.A. in Women's Studies.
"The staff, trustees, and Friends of the Castleton Public Library are very proud to celebrate the library's renovation," said Tacke. "As a new director, to begin my work in such a lovely, newly-renovated space is a dream come true. The improvements brought by the renovation will help us to provide a welcoming, comfortable space for our patrons and to better serve the needs of our community."
About the Castleton Public Library
The mission of the Castleton Public Library is to satisfy our community’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive range of materials, services, and programs for both adults and children. The Castleton Public Library circulates over 17,000 books, magazines, DVDs, audio materials, and electronic materials annually, and offers programs and services for children, teens, and adults. The Castleton Public Library also has access to countless resources through the Upper Hudson Library System, an association of 29 public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer Counties. The Castleton Public Library, which has been operating on a reduced schedule since September, will return to its normal hours as of April 1: Monday through Wednesday, 12:00-8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Sunday. Learn more about the Library at www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.
The Castletonian
BUILDING INSPECTOR - We have a new Village Building Inspector. His name is Gary Zeigler. Gary was formerly the building inspector for the Town of Schodack until his recent retirement. Gary knows the Village very well, almost everyone knows him already, and we are absolutely thrilled to have him on board.
Castleton Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary is Hosting our first annual Flea Market. OCTOBER 18th. For tables please contact Joann Lowe at 732-2690. Further info. Contact Joann.
Music Parents Association Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m.The Maple Hill Music Parents Association will meet Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School chorus room. Interested parents are encouraged to attend.
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The Castleton Public Library will start work on an interior renovation beginning Saturday, September 13, 2014. The makeover will take 4-6 weeks to complete, bringing the public an exciting new space to access the library’s collection of books, DVDs, periodicals and E-Books, as well as computer resources and programming for all ages.
The library will be closed Saturday, September 13 at the start of the renovation and will reopen on Monday, September 15 with access to limited services. Patrons will be served from the former courtroom at Castleton Village Hall, conveniently located only a few steps from the library. Services will include: returning items from member libraries of the Upper Hudson Library System; WiFi; public access computers; reference services; interlibrary loan pickup; and a small collection of new items and periodicals for browsing.
Beginning Monday, September 15, the library’s temporary hours are as follows:
Monday: 12-8 PM
Tuesday-Wednesday: 1-7 PM
Thursday: 10-6 PM
Friday: 11-5 PM
Saturday: 11-3 PM
We look forward to continuing to serve our community in an updated, enhanced setting. Any questions can be directed to the library at 732-0879 or by email: director@castletonpubliclibrary.org
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 8 children from Parsons Children's home in Albany will gather at the North end of Main Street to assist the Castleton-In-Bloom Garden Club in weeding around the trees that we planted in 2012. They will begin at 10am at the tree by Mahar's and work South. The group wants to give back to the community for the help that they are given at Parsons.
Castleton-In-Bloom Garden Club was founded in 2011 and has been creating gardens all around the Village, including the beds at the Village Hall, the new trees on Main St., the beds at the village parking lot and a new garden this year at the DPW garage. The garden club clears, creates, plants and maintains these gardens with the help of volunteers in the community.
It would be nice to recognize Parsons for their help to our community in your publication including some pictures if possible.
If anyone wants to join the Castleton-In-Bloom Garden Club, they can fill out our flyer at the Castleton Public Library.
Thank you.
Andrea Demick
Acting President and Treasurer
Castleton-In-Bloom
Castleton, NY
The East Greenbush Police Department in conjunction with the NYS Police / ICAC, or Internet Crimes against Children Unit, has arrested, Joseph N. Rietfort, 23, of Western Road in Castleton.
Castleton-In-Bloom Garden Club was founded in 2011 and has been creating gardens all around the Village, including the beds at the Village Hall, the new trees on Main St., the beds at the village parking lot and a new garden this year at the DPW garage. The garden club clears, creates, plants and maintains these gardens with the help of volunteers in the community.
It would be nice to recognize Parsons for their help to our community in your publication including some pictures if possible.
If anyone wants to join the Castleton-In-Bloom Garden Club, they can fill out our flyer at the Castleton Public Library.
Thank you.
Andrea Demick
Acting President and Treasurer
Castleton-In-Bloom
Castleton, NY
William J. Scheidel
Obituary
Obituary
Scheidel, William J. CASTLETON
William J. Scheidel, 86, of Castleton died on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Evergreen Commons surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Albany and was in the U.S. Navy during World War II then became a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean War. After the war, Willie became a police officer for Albany Police Department for more than 22 years before retiring. After retiring from the police department, Willie became the judge of the village of Castleton and the town of Schodack. After being a judge, Willie went on to be an investigator for the Rensselaer County Public Defenders Office. Willie was a member and past president of the Castleton Kiwanis, member of the F&AM Greenbush Lodge 87, a member of the Rensselaer Elks 2073, a member Castleton VFW 7337, life member and past chief of the Castleton Fire Police. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (Sancomb) Scheidel. William is survived by his wife, Patricia E. Scheidel; three daughters, April (Michael) Ziegler of Castleton, Deborah (Luke Bedell) Scheidel and Mary (Michael Pearsall) Scheidel. Willie is also survived by stepdaughters, Margaret Powell and Bonnie Betar. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Matt Coyne) Haller, Tyler, Nina Bedell, Xavier, Landon, and Finley Pearsall; great-grandfather of Aly, Logan, Stacia, Calie, Kyle, and Gavin. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Catholic Way, Castleton where a Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends and family are invited to his calling hours on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Castleton. The family has requested that those who wish make memorial contributions to the Sacred Heart Church Alzheimer's Care Givers Group, 1 Catholic Way, Castleton, NY 12033.
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$250 million Castleton plant expected to bring 70-80 jobs
By Kenneth C. Crowe II
Updated 10:25 pm, Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Troy
A new $250 million paper mill in Castleton highlighted Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino's State of the County address to the County Legislature on Tuesday night.
Jimino announced that Castleton Paperboard LLC, an affiliate of MiniMill Technologies, had agreed to buy the former Fort Orange Paper Co.site from the county for $600,000.
"It is CP's intention to clean up the contamination on this former Superfund site and build a $250 million state-of-the-art paperboard mill that will employ between 70 and 80 people when fully operational and will manufacture lightweight paperboard that has the same strength as the recycled heavyweight paperboard it is made from," Jimino said.
The county has been working to return the mill site to productive use for about 12 years.
"It is very important to Castleton and the immediate vicinity," said County Legislature Chairman
Martin Reid, R-Sand Lake.
Majority Leader Kenneth Herrington, R-Brunswick, recalled the efforts by the late County Legislator Edward R. Swartz, R-Schodack, to turn around the site.
The county executive's address spoke pointedly to the county undertaking more economic development projects to bolster the county tax rolls and job opportunities.
The county Legislature voted unanimously following Jimino's speech to approve the sale of the mill site.
The legislators also voted unanimously to buy property in Hoosick Falls adjacent to the WCW manufacturing property in the village that the county took for $1.2 million in back taxes. The county will spend $90,000 to buy from 4 J's One Mechanic Street a site that contains the parking lots, loading docks and loading areas for the factory. If the county can't purchase the property, the County Legislature authorized taking it through eminent domain.
Reid said firms are interested in buying the property for industrial use.
Jimino said the county's economic development agencies are working to attract new businesses and maintain those that are presently located in the county. The county executive also reviewed the development of the Community Care Physicians Medical offices, renovations at the RPI Tech Park and the expansion of the Regeneron facility.
Minority Leader Peter Grimm, D-Troy, said Jimino provided no detailed plans.
"Where's the plan to create revenues?" Grimm asked.
kcrowe@timesunion.com • 518-454-5084 • @KennethCrowe
FORT ORANGE CLEAN UP
"It is very important to Castleton and the immediate vicinity," said County Legislature ChairmanMartin Reid, R-Sand Lake.
Majority Leader Kenneth Herrington, R-Brunswick, recalled the efforts by the late County Legislator Edward R. Swartz, R-Schodack, to turn around the site.
The county executive's address spoke pointedly to the county undertaking more economic development projects to bolster the county tax rolls and job opportunities.
The county Legislature voted unanimously following Jimino's speech to approve the sale of the mill site.
The legislators also voted unanimously to buy property in Hoosick Falls adjacent to the WCW manufacturing property in the village that the county took for $1.2 million in back taxes. The county will spend $90,000 to buy from 4 J's One Mechanic Street a site that contains the parking lots, loading docks and loading areas for the factory. If the county can't purchase the property, the County Legislature authorized taking it through eminent domain.
Reid said firms are interested in buying the property for industrial use.
Jimino said the county's economic development agencies are working to attract new businesses and maintain those that are presently located in the county. The county executive also reviewed the development of the Community Care Physicians Medical offices, renovations at the RPI Tech Park and the expansion of the Regeneron facility.
Minority Leader Peter Grimm, D-Troy, said Jimino provided no detailed plans.
"Where's the plan to create revenues?" Grimm asked.
kcrowe@timesunion.com • 518-454-5084 • @KennethCrowe If you haven’t heard already the property on Main Street, formerly called Fort Orange, is getting cleaned up. The DEC approved a cleanup plan two weeks ago. The Village Board submitted some comments about the plan where we requested some additional safeguards for village residents during the cleanup process and the DEC agreed with our suggestions and incorporated them into the plan.
Part of the cleanup will include removal of the old structures on the property. The board plans to keep village residents aware of all the cleanup activities so if you have a question, let us know. We will be organizing a public meeting in the near future but the village board meets the 2nd Mon-day of each month and the public is always wel-come to attend.
The DEC document outlining the cleanup plan is included in this Castletonian and available for view at the library. This is very exciting news for our village.
If you don’t want to read the insert here’s an abbreviated version: NYSDEC has approved the
Interim Remedial Measures (IRM) Work Plan, but not the Remedial Work Plan (RWP). The main focus of the IRM, which according to the attached NYSDEC Fact Sheet started on Oct. 31th, is to per-form asbestos abatement activities, which will be followed by the removal of all of the items listed on the top of page 2 of the attached. Once this work has been completed, then the Remedial field investigation can be performed. The field investi-gation will consist of the drilling of soil borings and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells. Based on the results of the field investiga-tion, a determination will be made as to whether there needs to be additional cleanup performed at the site. This second phase of cleanup, if necessary, would focus on the remediation of contaminated soils and/or groundwater at the site. The specifics of the soil and groundwater cleanup ac-tivities must be presented to the NYSDEC in the form of a Remedial Work Plan (RWP), and the NYSDEC would generally hold a Public Information meeting prior to approving the RWP. Much work needs to be performed at the site before the Applicant will be preparing a RWP.
CES Receives Free Tennis Lessons and Equipment
CES students received free tennis lessons and the school received free racquets, balls and other equipment thanks to the 15-LOVE tennis program. The program, sponsored by the Capital Region Youth Tennis Foundation, promotes youth tennis to encourage good health, education and good sportsmanship. “In collaboration with Mrs. Arno and Mr. Ashby, Program Director Domingo Montes helped co-teach PE classes for an entire week,” said teacher Kolby Flach, who worked to bring the program to CES. “Thank you to the 15-LOVE program for their generosity.” Posted 10/07/13.
Single Streaming Recycling
Country Waste Recycling is launching "Single Stream Recycling" in Castleton. Single Stream Recycling, or SSR, lets you put all your recyclables into one, large, green-lidded container that rolls right to the curb. SSR is easier for you—No sorting or separating, no blue bins to carry, protection from animals and wind. Your new, single container looks and functions much more neatly than the old blue bins Since the program started in January, recycling rates have increased by as much as 24% in some communities. Better for the environment—Less garbage ends up in the landfill, and one truck instead of two in suburban and rural areas lowers fuel consumption and carbon emissions. For more information, see "Single Stream Recycling."
Community Garden Project a Success
The CES Agricultural Project has expanded the gardens this year to include six more raised beds, five blueberry bushes and a mini pumpkin patch. Thanks to the following businesses and local business people who made this possible through their donations of materials and services: John Altovelli, Schodack Septic, Little Falls Lumber, Beckers Greenhouse, Chittenden Farms, Bud's Greenhouse and Alan Roehr. Grades K-5 have two raised beds per grade level. Each grade planted three varieties of tomatoes, basil, two types of peppers and onions. Most of the plants were begun from seeds in the classroom this spring, hardened off on the school's patio and planted in the raised beds. In the fall, the students will enjoy the fruits of their labor with a tasty snack. Through this process, children will learn about plants, seeds and where their food comes from. CESAP now needs volunteers to water, do light weeding and harvest our bounty during the summer months. Any organization or individuals who can help should contact Kathleen Johnson at pye@nycap.rr.com. Posted 6/17/13.
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Storms bring floods to southern Renss. County
MORE PHOTOS
CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON – A storm that passed through the region Sunday brought with it not only rainfall, but also flooding to this small village in Rensselaer County.
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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. – A 23-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he endangered the welfare of a child by promoting, using, and possessing a sexual performance by the child.
He is charged with the following:
- (Felony) Use of a Child less Than 17 years of age in a Sex Performance
- (Felony) Promoting a Sexual Performance By a Child
- (Felony) Possessing Sexual Performance By a Child
- (Misdemeanor) Endangering the Welfare of a Child
During the month of May, Rietfort used a child less than 17-years old in a sexual performance by displaying, photographing and disseminating photographs of the child's genitals in a lewd exhibition, according to authorities. He also endangered the welfare of the child by photographing the child and causing the photographs to be disseminated via the internet.
Rietfort was arraigned and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail on $50,000 bail. He is due back in East Greenbush Town Court on July 8, 2013 for a preliminary hearing.
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THE ANCHOR MOVES INTO THEIR NEW HOME
THE ANCHOR IS AT THEIR NEW HOME. The Anchor Food Panrty and Thrift Shop has found a permanent home at The Sisters of the Resurrection Convent located behind Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at 90 Main St. off Rt 9J. The Anchor will reopen at it's new location on Monday, June 24, 2013.
The hours will remain Monday 6pm– 8pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9AM – 2PM and the First Saturday of each month 11AM – 2PM.
The entrance to The Anchor is located on the lower level at the 2nd door from the left as you pull up to the back of the Convent. If you have any problems, you can contact them at 732-4120.
The hours will remain Monday 6pm– 8pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9AM – 2PM and the First Saturday of each month 11AM – 2PM.
The entrance to The Anchor is located on the lower level at the 2nd door from the left as you pull up to the back of the Convent. If you have any problems, you can contact them at 732-4120.
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Professional Appraisers
An Antiques Appraisal Day at Trinity Lutheran Church, was held on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am- 2 pm. The event was hosted by Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques, Dennis Holzman of Dennis Holzman Antiques and Nancy Toomer, of House of Rose Antiques. Resident interested in the value of their antiques heirloom treasures were invited to discover their value. All proceeds to benefit Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Father and Daughter Reunited After Tour in Afghanistan
Second grader Natalie Deso received quite a surprise when she boarded the school bus to go home on Monday.
Waiting for her in the front seat was her father, who had just come home from his second tour in Afghanistan.
The stunned 6-year-old stood in disbelief for a moment before rushing to her father as the two embraced.
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Village-Wide Garage Sale
The Village-Wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. If Village Residents would like their sale placed on the map for the Village-Wide Garage Sale, print out the Garage Sale Form, and return the form to Barbara Milano at the address provided on the form.
Check out photos from last year!
Prentiss, George H. CASTLETON George H. Prentiss, 53, of Castleton, died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his forever loving wife of 34 years, Debra W. Prentiss; parents, Gina Prentiss and Bard V. Prentiss; sister, Marcie P. Mann, her husband Ken Mann and their daughter Caroline of Jamesville, N.Y; brother, Jared S. Prentiss, his wife Lisa Prentiss and their daughter Ruby V. Prentiss of Falmouth, Maine; sister, Mariah and Michelle Prentiss and child Joshua of Ithaca, N.Y.; father and mother-in-law, Don and Rose Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Sharon Favretto and husband Peter Favretto; sister-in-law, Monica Wilkinson of Ithaca, N.Y., her friend Tom Kelly of Ovid, N.Y. and her children, John O'Dwyer and Tom O'Dwyer both of Brooklyn. George was predeceased by grandparents, George F. and Mabel D. Prins and Samuel and Evelyn Prentiss. George was a graduate of Dryden High School, class of 1976, and attended SUNY Morrisville. He was a well respected NYS licensed guide for 33 years. He was employed as a painting supervisor and belonged to the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. An avid gardener, hiker, fisherman and outdoorsman, he was also an artist/painter. Most of all, he was a wonderful husband who loved spending time at the cabin. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to either the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 or the Castleton Ambulance, 1700 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033 in memory of George H. Prentiss.The Village-Wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. If Village Residents would like their sale placed on the map for the Village-Wide Garage Sale, print out the Garage Sale Form, and return the form to Barbara Milano at the address provided on the form.
Check out photos from last year!
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Morning Story Hour
The DENTIST is joining us this Thursday, June 7th @ 11:30 AM!
All ages are welcome to attend.
LEGO CLUB!
LEGO Club meets the first Monday of the month @ 6 PM.
Our newest set is Fire Truck 7239
Weight Loss Group
Are you interested in losing weight? Learning skills that lead to a healthy lifestyle? Meeting people with similar goals? Join us every Thursday in the library @ 6 PM.
The DENTIST is joining us this Thursday, June 7th @ 11:30 AM!
All ages are welcome to attend.
LEGO CLUB!
LEGO Club meets the first Monday of the month @ 6 PM.
Our newest set is Fire Truck 7239
Weight Loss Group
Are you interested in losing weight? Learning skills that lead to a healthy lifestyle? Meeting people with similar goals? Join us every Thursday in the library @ 6 PM.
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Open For Business
Grant's Auto 63 South Main Street, Castleton
518-732-7690
Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday & Friday 8 - 5
Open late on Thursday 8 - 7.
Stop in and say hello to Grant and Carolyn Wescott.
A Letter from Doe Warland Parade Chairperson
Castleton-Schodack
2012 Memorial Day Parade
Dear Participant
Thank you for your participation in the 2012 Castleton-Schodack Memorial Day Parade.
The parade will step-off at 10:00 am SHARP on Monday May 28th. In order to ensure that the parade starts on time, you should plan on being in place no later than 9:30 am. Please have your marchers, floats, etc. line up in the place indicated on the attached line up sheet. You will need to find the group or organization that you follow on the line-up sheet. Castleton Ambulance, all fire companies, Rensselaer County Search & Rescue, and 4/M Farm will line-up on Benedict Street.
2012 CASTLETON-SCHODACK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE LINE UP
MONDAY MAY 28, 2012 10:00 am
FIRST DIVISION
1. Schodack Police Dept. Lead Car
2. VFW Post 7337 Color Guard
3. VFW Post 7337 Members
4. Grand Marshall Car – Mr. George H. Flanders Sr.
5. Clergy Car – Pastor Roger Krutz
6. Village of Castleton Mayor and Board Members
7. Guest Speaker Car – Dennis Dowds
8. Town of Schodack Board Members
9. Rensselaer County Legislature – Alex Shannon
10. Schodack Landing Fire Company Color Guard
11. Schodack Landing Fire Company Men
12. Schodack Landing Fire Company Auxiliary
13. Schodack Landing Fire Company Truck(s)
SECOND DIVISION
1. Ken Boel antique car
2. Community Appreciation Car – Mr. Al Van Nederynen
3. Castleton Kiwanis
4. Cub Scout Pack 253
5. Boy Scout Troop 253
6. Paul Tacy antique car
7. Emmanuel Reformed Church
8. Maple Hill High School Marching Band
9. Maple Hill Pre School
10. Republican Club
11. South Schodack Fire Company Color Guard
12. South Schodack Fire Company Men
13. South Schodack Fire Company Auxiliary
14. South Schodack Fire Company Truck(s)
THIRD DIVISION
1. Gene Juliane antique car
2. Democratic Club
3. Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisy
4. Maple Hill Middle School Marching Band
5. Youth Bike Brigade
6. Castleton Library
7. Schodack Valley Fire Company Color Guard
8. Schodack Valley Fire Company Men
9. Schodack Valley Fire Company Auxiliary
10. Schodack Valley Fire Company Truck(s)
FOURTH DIVISION
1. Castleton Cemetery Association
2. Sacred Heart Church
3. East Schodack Fire Company Color Guard
4. East Schodack Fire Company Men
5. East Schodack Fire Company Auxiliary
6. East Schodack Fire Company Truck(s)
FIFTH DIVISION
1. Joe Sukup and Friends
2. Hudson Valley Snowmobile Club
3. Castleton Fire Company Fire Crackers
4. Castleton Fire Company Color Guard
5. Castleton Fire Company Men
6. Castleton Fire Company Auxiliary
7. Castleton Fire Company Truck(s)
8. Rensselaer County Search and Rescue Truck and Team
9. Castleton Ambulance
10. 4 M Farms
Any late additions will be added to the end of the parade.
FIRST DIVISION
1. Schodack Police Dept. Lead Car
2. VFW Post 7337 Color Guard
3. VFW Post 7337 Members
4. Grand Marshall Car – Mr. George H. Flanders Sr.
5. Clergy Car – Pastor Roger Krutz
6. Village of Castleton Mayor and Board Members
7. Guest Speaker Car – Dennis Dowds
8. Town of Schodack Board Members
9. Rensselaer County Legislature – Alex Shannon
10. Schodack Landing Fire Company Color Guard
11. Schodack Landing Fire Company Men
12. Schodack Landing Fire Company Auxiliary
13. Schodack Landing Fire Company Truck(s)
SECOND DIVISION
1. Ken Boel antique car
2. Community Appreciation Car – Mr. Al Van Nederynen
3. Castleton Kiwanis
4. Cub Scout Pack 253
5. Boy Scout Troop 253
6. Paul Tacy antique car
7. Emmanuel Reformed Church
8. Maple Hill High School Marching Band
9. Maple Hill Pre School
10. Republican Club
11. South Schodack Fire Company Color Guard
12. South Schodack Fire Company Men
13. South Schodack Fire Company Auxiliary
14. South Schodack Fire Company Truck(s)
THIRD DIVISION
1. Gene Juliane antique car
2. Democratic Club
3. Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisy
4. Maple Hill Middle School Marching Band
5. Youth Bike Brigade
6. Castleton Library
7. Schodack Valley Fire Company Color Guard
8. Schodack Valley Fire Company Men
9. Schodack Valley Fire Company Auxiliary
10. Schodack Valley Fire Company Truck(s)
FOURTH DIVISION
1. Castleton Cemetery Association
2. Sacred Heart Church
3. East Schodack Fire Company Color Guard
4. East Schodack Fire Company Men
5. East Schodack Fire Company Auxiliary
6. East Schodack Fire Company Truck(s)
FIFTH DIVISION
1. Joe Sukup and Friends
2. Hudson Valley Snowmobile Club
3. Castleton Fire Company Fire Crackers
4. Castleton Fire Company Color Guard
5. Castleton Fire Company Men
6. Castleton Fire Company Auxiliary
7. Castleton Fire Company Truck(s)
8. Rensselaer County Search and Rescue Truck and Team
9. Castleton Ambulance
10. 4 M Farms
Any late additions will be added to the end of the parade.
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From the Castletonian.
Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast
The Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 28, to raise monies for its community service programs. The pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Building in Castleton. The breakfast will be free for Veterans, $6.00 for other adults, and $4.00 for children. For more information, call 732-2225.
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Financial Planning Seminar: Tuesday, April 10 @ 6:00 PM
This informational seminar will focus on the importance of financial planning and show you how each piece of your financial life works together toward attaining your retirement goals. Seminar topics will include: a general understanding of investing, strategies to limit risk in your retirement portfolio as well as techniques for generating income in retirement. Please join us for this educational seminar. Richard L. Lane is the Vice President-Investments and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® with Madison Wealth Managers.
Teen Movie Night: Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 PM
Family Movie Night: Friday, April 13 @ 6:00 PM
Tales By the River with Maple Hill Storytellers: Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 PM @ the Castleton Public Library Story Hour: Join us every Thursday @ 11:30 AM for stories and crafts! All ages are welcome to attend!
Lego Club: Meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
Weight Loss Group: Meets every Thursday evening @ 6:00 PM in the library
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Greetings Members of the Library Community,
As you may know, the NYS Senate has proposed a 4% increase in Library Aid that would restore $3.1 million in funding for libraries and library systems, and the NYS Assembly has proposed a $1 million restoration in Library Aid.
I am writing to urge you to take just two minutes to send a letter to your elected representatives in support of this funding restoration.
The process is quick and easy. Just enter is your home address and our online advocacy tools will determine where your message needs to be directed. There is a pre-drafted letter in place for your use, which you may choose to edit, or craft your own.
CLICK HERE to ACCESS THE NYLA ONLINE ADVOCACY CENTER - Urge Legislators to Agree on Library Aid Restoration
A portion of the supplied message:
“As you know, state funding for library services is currently at $79 million or below 1994 levels. No other educational institutions are funded at 1994 levels. Since 2008, library funding has been reduced by 23%. During that time, library usage has increased from 147 million items borrowed in 2007 to 165 million items borrowed in 2010 (an 11% increase).
Libraries are essential to our communities, our schools and our college campuses. Libraries serve people of all ages and backgrounds and at every phase of their learning development. No other state funded service serves so many people for so few dollars. Library Aid amounts to less than one tenth of one percent of the State Budget, and yet the libraries and library systems this funding supports serve over 14 million New Yorkers.
In addition, please have the Assembly join with the Senate in excluding public libraries and systems from the MTA payroll tax to correct an oversight last year that left us out when private schools were added to the list of exempt entities.”
Your voice counts – your message matter! Ensure that the progress that has been made is not lost – send in your message today!
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Jeremy Johannesen
Interim Executive Director
New York Library Association
6021 State Farm Road
Guilderland, NY 12084
518-432-6952
518-427-1697 FAX
events@nyla.org
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Amy L. Peker,Director
Castleton Public Library
85 South Main Street
Castleton, N.Y. 12033
Ph: 518-732-0879
Fx: 518-732-0835
www.castletonpubliclibrary.orgCastleton
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Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees seeking applicants:
Public Library Board of Trustees – seeking applicants for two board positions. Open to residents of the Village of Castleton on Hudson and the Town of Schodack. The Castleton Public Library Board establishes policies, approves budgets, and ensures that the library fulfills its mission of delivering high-quality service to the Castleton – Schodack community. Trustees serve in a voluntary capacity. Trustees typically meet one evening per month throughout the year. Submit a resume and letter of interest to the Village of Castleton (clerk@nycap.rr.com), P.O. Box 126, Castleton on Hudson, N.Y. 12033. If you have any questions, contact Board President, Don McKnight at (518) 378-6361. The next gathering of the Library Board will be for the Annual Organizational Meeting, on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Castleton Village Hall.
Castleton Fire Company Breakfasts
The Castleton Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring it's traditional "all you can eat" breakfast's on the first Sunday of each month through May 2012, except for January when the breakfast will be held on the second Sunday, January 8. The breakfast's are held from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, and the prices for the breakfast are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for children ages 5-11.
Castleton Kiwanis Christmas Party - December 11
The Castleton Kiwanis Christmas Party will be held at the Castleton Elementary School on Sunday, December 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children from Birth to 10 years are invited to attend. Registration is required, call 732-2644 by December 4.
Santa, Mrs. Claws, and Elves will be at the party. Pizza, soda, cake, and ice cream will be served.
House Decorating Contest
The House Decorating Contest will be judged on Sunday, December 18, after 7:00 PM.
New Sidewalk Clearing Policy
The Board revised an existing sidewalk law to now include language that home-owners with sidewalks on their property are responsible for keeping those sidewalks clear of snow and ice. This law has been on the books for years but didn’t specifically mention snow and ice.
Volunteers Needed
- A couple of trustees for the Library board. Can live in the Town or the Village.
- Help with distributing The Castletonian. -Writers to help write The Castletonian. (This would be great experience to list on a college resume!)
- Zoning board member opening. Must be a Village resident.
- Volunteers to help with the Castleton Village picnic this summer.
- Volunteers to help with the Castleton Village picnic this summer.
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Pet Giving Tree Donations Sought for Animal Shelter
For the month of December, a Pet Giving Tree will be displayed in the lobby. Please consider donating animal food, treats and toys to place under the tree, which will be brought to the shelter in Menands over the holiday break. Also, the tree will be decorated with pictures of your pets. You can bring a picture to Mrs. Clarke in the main office and an ornament will be made for the tree. It is important to put your full name and the name of your pet on the back of the picture. Thank you. Posted 11/30/11.
Local Author Visit to CES – Friday, December 9 at 6:45 p.m.
Local author Matt McElligott will visit CES on Friday, December 9 for assemblies throughout the day. The PTO is also hosting a presentation by Mr. McElligott that evening at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium with a reception following. Students and parents are encouraged to attend this event. Please note, this event replaces the Kids Holiday Fun Night originally scheduled for December 9. Posted 11/30/11.
Matthew McElligott
Matthew McElligott is the author of such books as Even Monsters Need Haircuts, The Lion's Share, Bean Thirteen, and several books about Backbeard the Pirate. When not writing, Matt spends his time flying kites in thunderstorms, perfecting the "McElligott Stove," and powdering his wigs.
To learn more about Matt and how he makes his books, visit his website at www.mattmcelligott.com
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Fire Crackers take 3rd Place
Way to go Castleton Firecrackers!The firecrackers took 3rd place in the youth group at the Chatham Fair!! Here is a pre picture of the group. Not many this year, but a great job by all!!!
Jacquelyn Lynde, Gabe Dingman, Nick Carner, Michael Garvensites and Dan Main.
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Castleton Village Wide Sale
The Castleton Village Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 10. The Garage Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m., although some individual garage sales will open earlier.
Maps showing the location of the individual garage sales will be available at Steward's and the Castleton Fire Company Booth on Rt. 9J in Castleton, and at some of the individual garage sales. Persons who wish to have their garage sales included on the map should print out the Garage Sale Map form and return the form to Barbara Milano following the instructions on the form.
Maps showing the location of the individual garage sales will be available at Steward's and the Castleton Fire Company Booth on Rt. 9J in Castleton, and at some of the individual garage sales. Persons who wish to have their garage sales included on the map should print out the Garage Sale Map form and return the form to Barbara Milano following the instructions on the form.
The Castleton Volunteer Fire Company will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs at their booth on Rt. 9J beginning at 11:00 a.m., and the Trinity Lutheran Church on Green Ave. will also be selling hamburgers hot dogs during lunch time, and Chicken Barbecue Dinners starting at 1:00 p.m.
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Summer Fun! @ your library:
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August 8-12
This is the last week of the Summer Reading Program! Adults: get your reviews in by Saturday, August 13.Kids: keep counting your minutes! Monday:
Crafternoon @ 2 PM!
Read In @ 6 PM: Ms. Rossetti will read to us!
Tuesday:
Board Meeting @ 7 PM
Wednesday:
Noon Time Story Hour! Bring your lunch and enjoy stories and a craft! @ 12 PM
Crafternoon @ 2 PM
Legos in the Library @ 6 PM
Thursday:
Morning Story Hour @ 10 AM
Morning Story Hour @ 10 AM
Tweens and Teens! The Lounge every Friday @ 2 PM. Cool off, enjoy snacks, watch movies and play games! Adults: click here to read reviews from adults participating in the Summer Reading Program.
August 1-5
A full week of activities!!
Wednesday:
- Noon Time Story Hour! Bring your lunch and enjoy stories and a craft! @ 12 PM followed by
- Crafternoon @ 2 PM: Mrs. Racz will join us to make God's Eyes' and Worry Dolls!
- Legos in the Library @ 6 PM
Thursday:
- Morning Story Hour @ 10 AM
- 6:30PM Read In @ The Castleton Elementary School sponsored by the Schodack Faculty Association. Join us at Castleton Elementary School for ice cream, reading and crafts!
- Music on the Lawn: Banjo Bert and Friends @ 6:30 PM
Friday:
- Morning Story Hour @ 10 AM
Tweens and Teens!
- The Lounge every Friday @ 2 PM. Cool off, enjoy snacks, watch movies and play games!
Adults: click here to read reviews from adults participating in the Summer Reading Program.
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Here is an overview of our dates for Music on the Lawn!
Thursday, August 4th, 6:30pm-Banjo Bert and Friends
Thursday, August 11th, 6pm-Olivia Quillio
Thursday, August 18th, 6pm-The Hurleys
Friends of the Library invite you to "Come on down and enjoy the music and friends. We will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies, drinks, etc.
We hope to see you there."
*The Friends are looking for volunteers for August 12th -evening and August 13th-10am.
If you can help, please let me know. We will be helping with an end of summer reading project and breakfast.
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New Borrowing Policies
The Castleton Public Library is adjusting its borrowing policies to be more consistent with libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System. The new policies are as follows:
- Beginning August 1: All NEW adult fiction and nonfiction books will be loaned for a period of 14-days. This will only apply to NEW books checked out on or after August 1st.
The following policies are already in place:
- All magazines will be loaned for a period of 14-days.
- There is no longer a 3 DVD limit when borrowing DVDs.
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Added Convenience
The new outdoor book return at the Castleton Public Library was installed this past Monday by the Village DPW. The book drop box seems to be catching on! This allows patrons to return books 24/7 rather than only during the Village Hall or Library business hours.
"We hope you enjoy the added convenience," says Library Directory, Amy Peker.
Contact the Castleton Public Library with any questions or concerns: 732-0879.
Contact the Castleton Public Library with any questions or concerns: 732-0879.
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What's Happening at the Library?- June 15: The Friends of the Castleton Public Library monthly meeting @ 7 PM
- June 16: Preschool Story Hour! Enjoy stories, songs and crafts! @ 10 AM
- June 18: Summer Kickoff Party 12 PM - 4 PM. Come to the library to play lawn games, enjoy snacks and watch a magic show @ 2 PM.
- June 20: Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting on the second floor of the Village Hall at 7 PM
- The Clark
- The Hancock Shaker Village!
- Two passes to the Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium!
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Castleton Volunteer Community Clean Up Day - Saturday, May 7
The Village of Castleton will hold a Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join friends and neighbors in the school and community to pull the work gloves on, get the paint brushes out and pitch in to spruce up parts of our village. Work assignments will run no more than two or three hours. Interested community members are asked to meet at the parking lot across from Stewart’s (next to Mahar’s). The list of projects include painting, planting and refuse pick-up. For more information and to sign up, please e-mail Michael Hiser or call 653-5216. Thank you. Posted 4/25/11.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Volunteers Needed
Castleton Public Library Director Amy Peker is looking for volunteers for the April Break. If you can help, please email friendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.com
Upcoming Events include:
- April 13: The Friends of the Castleton Public Library Annual Meeting @ 6:30 PM.
- Vote on a logo for the library: click here to vote!
- Harry Potter movie April 18th at 2pm
- Duct Tape Craft will be all day on April 19th
- Decorate a cupcake will be April 20th at 2pm
- Book Art will be April 21st at 2pm
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All You Can Eat Breakfast
Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, April 3, from 8 - noon (11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY). Plenty of folks stopped in for some great food. Eggs cooked to order, home fries, bacon, sausage, french toast, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice!
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Friends of the Castleton Library
PRESS RELEASE
Upper Hudson Library System to Boycott Major Publisher’s E-books
Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
Electronic books (e-books or e-content) are digital files that are purchased by public libraries and made available to library users who can download the book onto their e-reader or other mobile device for use for a limited checkout period just like traditional library books. With the recent proliferation of these devices, the use of e-content at local libraries has increased dramatically in the last six months. The UHLS member libraries have begun to devote more of their limited materials budgets to build their e-content collections to meet this demand.
This new policy requires libraries to re-purchase HarperCollins e-books after the book has been checked out 26 times, which is a radical departure from the purchase agreements used by other
e-content publishers, who typically sell the library the use of the file for as long as the library wants to provide it to their users.
”The UHLS member libraries felt strongly that this was a change that would hurt libraries and library users and that we needed to push back," said Timothy Burke, UHLS Executive Director. "The policy change works contrary to what library consortiums are designed to do. We are trying to share resources to stretch the taxpayer dollar as far as possible. We understand the profit motive of the publishers, but they are losing sight of the purpose of libraries and consortiums. We are driven by service to our users."
An open letter from the Upper Hudson Library System was sent to the publisher, posted on the UHLS website, and shared with member libraries. The letter informs HarperCollins of the boycott decision, explains why this new policy is harmful to libraries and library users, and urges the publisher to reconsider their decision. It also encourages HarperCollins and all publishers to work together with the library community on a mutually beneficial system to make information in this new format available to library users.
In a March 7, 2011 article in Library Journal.com, UHLS was listed along with library consortia in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Missouri as the leaders in the push back movement against HarperCollins.
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By James Breig
Special to The Record
CASTLETON — The Castleton Public Library has a new director: Amy L. Peker, who took over in January. She holds an master’s degree in information studies, earned at the University at Albany-SUNY.
In a statement, Don McKnight, president of the library’s Board of Trustees, said that Peker was hired, “after considering many solid candidates, based on her qualifications, her enthusiasm and her dynamic personality.”
Peker’s qualifications include working as a library assistant with the Albany Public Library and a library aide with the Brunswick Community Library.
“I grew up in Hopewell Junction,” she said, “and went to college in Oneonta. I worked at the library on campus and saw myself as working in an academic library.”
After moving to Albany to pursue her master’s degree, however, “I became interested in public libraries,” she continued. Her stints in the Brunswick and Albany facilities cemented her decision to find a job with a community library.
In her short time in Castleton, Peker said she has learned a lot about the town. “Before I came, I knew it was across the river from Albany and full of history,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot in a month. There is a real sense of community here.”
As the town’s librarian, she oversees 16,000 books. But, she added, libraries today are more than bound pages.
“A library is the educational focal point for a community,” she explained. “It is a place to obtain information. Education is more than reading a book. The media and the internet are part of education, and a library provides access to them because they are a connection to everything outside the community.”
Peker, who noted that she has received “a warm welcome” from the community, already has ideas of what she wants to do to improve the facility.
“I have goals, and I’m ambitious,” she said. “I have a list of things I want to do, such as making the library more accessible, extending its hours, making collections more usable, and adding new programming for young people.”
The Castleton Public Library is located at 85 South Main St. Call 732-0879 or go to www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.
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Castleton Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue DinnersThe Castleton Kiwanis Club will be selling chicken barbecue dinners on Sunday, March 13, to raise monies for its community service programs. The cost of the dinners is $8.50, and the dinners may be picked up from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton. For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225.
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Family Movie! Come to the library to watch Megamind and enjoy some snacks!
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nina Martino 732-7023
March Madness Book and Tag Sale at the Castleton Public Library!
The Friends of the Castleton Public Library will host a March Madness Book and Tag sale at the Castleton Public Library on Saturday, March 19th from 10am-2pm. This will take place in the upstairs programming room (please note, there is no elevator service to this floor). There will be a variety of book genres to choose from, as well as tag sale items, at bargain prices. Please stop by and browse! Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Castleton Public Library, as well as, the Castleton Public Library.
Donations of good to excellent quality popular books in all genres will be accepted up until Wed. March 16th. Please leave donations in the back Village Hall hallway.
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