CLERMONT COMMUNITY NEWS

Clermont Academy Cleanup Day was Saturday, July 12th. About 20 Clermont residents helped clean up our most historic town building. For Town Council member Dianne O'Neal's report on what they did, please click HERE

Special Town Board Meetings will be held Tuesdays, July 15 at 7:30PM (note later starting time) and July 22, at 7:00PM in the Town Hall to discuss planning of the new Highway Garage. The meeting on July 15th will consider financing and budget options, and the one on July 22nd will consider the layout and design of the site and structure. Other Town business will be conducted at these meetings as needed.

New York State Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Supervisor Ray Staats and Town Board member Dianne O'Neal attended a meeting in June to discuss the rising cost of home heating and learned about several government programs that are available to help low-income and senior residents with the bills. More information can be found at http://www.aging.ny.gov/ResourceGuide/Energy.cfm and by contacting the Columbia County Office for the Aging, (518) 828-4258.

Columbia County Solid Waste Department will sponsor a free appliance disposal for the month of July. Metal appliances will be accepted at all solid waste stations with the exception of the following which must be taken to the Greenport Transfer Station. Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, water coolers and air conditioners. Any questions please call 518-828-2737.

Town of Clermont Annual Village Green Community Day - Saturday, August 9, 2008 Route 9, Clermont. Grounds Open at 9:00 AM. All you can eat roast beef, chicken and all the trimmings. lst seating 4:00 - 5:00 PM, 2nd seating 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Advance tickets - $13.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-12 years old. Children under 5 free. Tickets - 518-537-6868 ext 300

Clermont Fire Company - Annual Steak Barbecue - September 13th, 2008 - For info and tickets - Bruce Potts - 518-537-6409 or Jim Potts - 518-537-6660

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Clermont Town Board is always seeking interested town residents to serve
on a volunteer basis on town committees.

Interested resdidents should contact Mary Helen Shannon, Town Clerk, at the Town Hall
or by calling 518-537-6868 or by sending e-mail to clerk at clermontny.org