New Shandaken Newsletter

Town Clerk, Joyce Grant, has started a new newsletter for Shandaken. It is called the Shandaken Quarterly. The first issue (Winter 2015-2016) is available at local establishments all through the town. It has a lot of general information about the area as well as some special event dates and times. Look for it when you go out. And if you have something you want Joyce to include in the next issue give her a call at 845-688-5004 or drop by to see her at town hall.

Rabies & Distemper Clinic Tomorrow

Tomorrow, September 26th. there will be a RABIES & DISTEMPER clinic at Town Hall - 7209 Rt 28 - here in Shandaken. The clinic will run from 8:30am to 10 am. Rabies vaccines are $10.00. Distemper vaccines are $15.00. Cash only for shots! No appointment necessary. PLEASE KEEP DOGS ON LEADS AND CATS IN CRATES. Bring any recent vaccine records. For more info call the town clerk at 688-5004.

Shandaken dog licensing will also be available during this event. Checks will be accepted for licensing.

There will also be a spay. neuter and surgery clinic from 10am to 5pm. For more information on spaying, neutering and other mobile services call Upstate Spay and Neuter at 845-901-4637.

Shandaken Summer Recreation Program

Shandaken Summer Recreation Program is open to children who reside in Shandaken who have graduated kindergarten but have not graduated 12th grade.

Summer Camp will operate daily from 9am until 4pm on Tuesdays through Thursdays from July 07, 2015 through August 13, 2015, and two field trips are scheduled:

HOWES CAVERNS on Wed. July 29th, 2015
ZOOM FLUME on Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Applications will are available at http://www.shandaken.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2015-SUM-REC-APP.pdf, or at Town Clerk’s Office. Call 688-5004 for more information.

Low Cost Spay And Neuter For Cats

Shandaken has a new program to spay and neuter cats for middle and low income families. It costs $25.00 per animal and includes rabies vaccination and parasite check. You must be a Shandaken resident. Below is the post from the town Facebook page with details.


CATS! $25. Spay/Neuter includes Rabies Shot, External Parasite check & nail clipping. What a deal! Stop by Town Clerk's Office to buy voucher.. redeemable at the Mobile Vet Surgical Unit.. monthly visits to Town Hall on Saturdays - by Appt. Their first visit is this month on the 16th. Drop off cat in morning.. pick up in afternoon. Call the Town Clerk's office for more information.

SAVE Bake Sale & Pet Portraits

This weekend is a great opportunity to have your photo taken with your pet while donating to a great cause. The Shandaken Animal Volunteer Effort is having a bake sale and offering portrait sessions in an effort to raise money for the shelter. For only $10.00 you can have a photo taken with your dog, cat, hamster or parrot. The photos are by Vince Bilotta and the price includes the digital file. The green screen lets you choose the background. All proceeds go directly to the care and feeding of the dogs at the town shelter. All pets must be leashed. Here are the specifics. Woof!

Saturday, November 1st
Shandaken Town Hall
7209 State Route 28
Shandaken, NY 12480

Prescription Drug Disposal Box

To prevent old medications from being flushed down the toilet and entering the watershed there is now a  MedReturn box at the Shandaken Town Hall. it is located just inside the back door, right in front of the assessors office. You can take any unused or out of date meds and drop them into this box. That way they will be safely disposed of and stay out of the reach of children and away from our water supply.

Shandaken Day 2014

Shandaken Day is this Saturday, August 23rd from 10am to 6pm in Big Indian Park. There will be live music, games, food and  activities all throughout the day. At 10am (ish) there will also be the unveiling of a new tourism information kiosk in the park. It will have a lot of great information about the area. This is the first of four kiosks to be erected in the hamlets of our town so even if you miss the unveiling you should check it out. Have a great Shandaken Day!!

Looking For Business Sponsors

The town of Shandaken is looking for businesses to support the local Summer Recreation program. They are asking for a donation of $50.00 to help pay for the t -shirts that the children wear on the two field trips they are planning. The t-shirts are bright yellow and feature business card size ads on the back for the sponsors who participate.

If you have a business in town and would like to be a sponsor please send a $50.00 check made out to "Town of Shandaken" to Town Clerk, PO Box 67, Shandaken, NY 12480. Please include your business card for use on the back of the t-shirts.

Deadline is July 10th. Call 845-688-5004 for more information.

Camp Counselor Wanted

Town Clerk Joyce Grant just sent me this message.

Town of Shandaken seeking qualified Summer Camp Counselors (ages 17 & up) and Jr. Counselors (ages 15 & 16) for SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM – 6 WEEK PROGRAM. July 8th – Aug. 14th, 2014. 3 days a week @ $175 for 1st time counselors, $200 wk for returning counselors. Jr. counselors @ no compensation. Applications at town clerks office. Applications must be returned to Town Clerk 7209 Rt. 28 Shandaken, NY 12480 no later than 3pm June 30, 2014 

Town Of Shandaken Metal Pickup

The town of Shandaken will be picking up scrap metal starting Monday June 16th through Wed June 18th. All metal must be out by June 15th! METAL ONLY PLEASE!! They will only ride down each road in town once. Pick-up begins at the west end of town (Highmount) and proceeds east (to Mt Tremper). Again, if you do not have the metal ready when they pass they will NOT return!

Rabies & Distemper Clinic

There will be a low cost rabies and distemper clinic for cats and dogs in the Shandaken Town Hall on Saturday May 17th from 10am - Noon. Rabies shots are $10.00 and distemper shots are $15.00. This is a great way to keep your pets up to date on their vaccinations without spending huge amounts of money. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AND CATS IN CRATES. For more information call Town Clerk Joyce Grant at 688-5004.

People Helping People

Town Clerk, Joyce Grant has started a new neighbor response team. She is asking people to let her know if you are available to help your neighbor on a short term basis. She is looking for folks who are willing to drive people to doctor's appointments, pick up prescriptions, do small errands or a bit of yard work, that sort of thing. You can sign up in her office in town hall or by calling her at 845-688-5004.

Reminder - Rabies Clinic This Coming Saturday

This is to remind you all that there is a low cost rabies and distemper clinic this Saturday, November 2 at the Shandaken Town Hall from 10am - Noon. Rabies shots are $10.00, distemper shots are $15.00. CASH ONLY. All dogs must be on leads and cats must be in carriers.

Shandaken Low Cost Rabies Clinic - Nov 2nd

The Town of Shandaken is having a low cost rabies and distemper clinic on November 2, 2013 from 10:00am to noon. It will be held in the Town Hall meeting room - 7209 Rt 28. The cost is $10.00 for rabies shots and $15.00 for distemper shots. CASH ONLY! All Dogs must be on leads and cats must be in crates. For more information please call Nancy Hudler at 688-7284.

Town-Wide Metal Pickup Reminder

This is a reminder that if you have metal that you want the town to pick up it needs to be out by the side of the road by tonight, Sunday June 23rd. The town trucks will be coming at some point in the next few days to collect it. They will only make one pass per road and if your metal is not out when they pass they will not be back. So get all your items out as soon as you can. 

And remember it is METAL ONLY being collected! No other items will be taken!

Shandaken Youth Fish Frenzy

The Town of Shandaken will be hosting the Shandaken Youth Fish Frenzy on Saturday, May 25th 2013. This is a free event for Shandaken Kids 15 and Under. Sign your child up now for free fishing gear and lessons in Phoenicia. Open to beginners and experts alike.

10AM - Learn or Practice Casting Technique - Parish Field
12PM - Streamside BBQ Lunch
1PM - Fish All Afternoon With Guides
4PM - Keep The Fishing Gear
Cool T-Shirts for All Participants

Town of Shandaken
7209 Route 28
PO Box 134
Shandaken, NY
12480

845-688-5004

www.shandaken.us

No Shandaken Resident Ski Program

Many people have asked me about the ski program for Shandaken residents at Belleayre. The management of the mountain changed hands this year and now is being handled by ORDA (Olympic Regional Development Authority). They decided to discontinue the program. So you didn't miss any information, it just isn't happening. Too bad, it was a great way for residents to get some regular exercise at an affordable price.

Reminder - Rabies & Distemper Clinic

This is to remind you that Shandaken is holding a rabies and distemper clinic today to provide low cost vaccinations for your cats and dogs. Please protect your animals from these horrible diseases! Here are the details.

Rabies & Distemper Clinic
Town of Shandaken
Town Garage - by Town Hall - Rt 28 Shandaken, NY
For more information contact - Joyce Grant - Town Clerk - 845-688-5004

Saturday October 13, 2012
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dogs & Cats
Rabies - $10.00
Distemper - $15.00
CASH ONLY

No Appointment Necessary

PLEASE KEEP DOGS ON LEADS AND CATS IN CRATES
BRING ANY RECENT VACCINATION RECORDS

Electronics Recycling In Shandaken

Starting tomorrow Thursday Oct. 11 Shandaken will begin recycling electronics at Town Hall. Bins are located behind Town Hall 7209 Rt 28. Available during regular Recycling days Mon, Thur & Sat 7:30-12:30

Electronics ACCEPTED:

All Televisions

Computer Equipment

 - Monitors

 - Computers

 - Scanners, Ink Cartridges

 - Printers, Fax Machines

 - Network Equipment

 - Keyboards, Mice 

 - Computer Accessories

Miscellaneous Electronics

 - Circuit Boards, Cable and Wiring

 - Typewriters

 - Telecommunications Equipment

 - Audio/Visual Equipment

 - Video Game Systems

 - Cell Phones, PDAx, iPods

 - Universal Power Supplies

NOT ACCEPTED:

  - Any Liquids/Powders

  - Air Conditioners

  - Dehumidifiers

  - Refrigerators 

  - Kitchen/Personal Appliances

  - Batteries

  - Fluorescent Lamps

Rabies and Distemper Clinic

Shandaken is holding another rabies and distemper clinic to provide low cost vaccinations for your cats and dogs. Here are the details.

Rabies & Distemper Clinic
Town of Shandaken
Town Garage - by Town Hall - Rt 28 Shandaken, NY
For more information contact - Joyce Grant - Town Clerk - 845-688-5004

Saturday October 13, 2012
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dogs & Cats
Rabies - $10.00
Distemper - $15.00
CASH ONLY

No Appointment Necessary

PLEASE KEEP DOGS ON LEADS AND CATS IN CRATES
BRING ANY RECENT VACCINATION RECORDS