Schodack Island State Park will be holding our Fall Festival on October 1st, 2016. Vendors are wanted for our event. They are part of what makes our day special.

Kathy Meyer
Schodack Island State Park
1 Schodack Island Way
P.O. Box 7
Schodack Landing, NY 12156
Phone: 518-732-0187
Fax: 518-732-0263

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Socialize on Main Street

Join us in the yard next to the Valatie Theater for a FREE ice cream cone AND in front of Beaver Mill Antiques & Great Finds for FREE face painting!

This Friday August 5th from 5-7

Many stores will be open late for your browsing pleasure.

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Spike in homeless prompts county’s concern

July 28, 2016 by JEANETTE WOLFBERG

HUDSON—Homelessness and veterans’ issues dominated the Columbia County Board of Supervisors Human Services Committee meeting Wednesday, July 20.

The number of homeless people receiving or waiting for county aid increased from 34 in June to 55 in July, the highest since March, even though the homeless count usually decreases in summer, according to the county Department of Social Services (DSS).

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Save the Date!

Lee Bordick Named One-Year Interim Superintendent

The Board of Education appointed experienced superintendent Lee Bordick as the district's interim superintendent at its July 25 meeting.

Mr. Bordick will serve for one year while the district conducts a search for a permanent superintendent, who will start July 1, 2017. Mr. Bordick will start on Aug. 1.

"I'm honored to serve in this role, following a colleague and friend and hopefully continuing the progress made under his leadership," said Mr. Bordick. "I know the school community is very strong and by working together, we'll continue that progress."

Mr. Bordick served as superintendent of Lansingburgh CSD for 22 years before retiring in 2007. Since retiring, Mr. Bordick has served as interim superintendent for Ichabod Crane CSD, Chatham CSD and Wynantskill UFSD. He also served as an interim principal at Catskill CSD.

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A glimpse of the "good, old days" in the town of Schodack.

Historian
Schodack's Enduring Heritage

About the Historian's Office

http://www.schodack.org/historian

My office is located on the second floor of the town hall. The files of the Historical Society of Esquatak are also stored in the historian's office. Office hours are on Thursdays from 8:30 until 12:30 pm or by appointment. Please stop in to visit or contact me for research about any questions you may have on Schodack history at 477-7939, extension 316 or by email.

Joachim Staats House and Gerret Staats Ruin
Listed in 1978 and located north of Castleton-on-Hudson on Papscanee Island. The Joachim Staats House was built around 1700 with additions in 1790 and 1880.