The K.I.S.S. shredding program sponsored by the Columbia County Clerk’s office has announced the dates for the shredding program for 2022. Bins are available in the lobby of the Town Hall available during the Town Clerk’s normal business hours.

3rd  QUARTER: AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 9

4th QUARTER: NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 9

Livingston flyer 2022 (1)

Hunting Licenses for the 2022-2023 season will be on sale at the Town Clerk’s Office starting on August 2nd during normal business hours. DMPs are available through Oct 1st.

See the 2022-2023 Hunting& Trapping Regulations Guide at the link below:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37136.html

All 10-7 Day passes have been sold but there are still passes available for the early morning-evening Fishing/Swim for before 10am and after 7 pm time period. $165 cash or check. please call or email the Town Clerk if interested

The Columbia County Dept. of Health has announced their 2022 Rabies Clinic Schedule

Rabies Clinics 2022

The Livingston Free Library is open for limited browsing and check out. You can either call the library (518-851-2270) during business hours, or email the library (livingstonlibrary105@gmail.com) to ask to have your items checked out and put on a table outside the back door, off the handicap ramp. We our doing our share to help keep our patrons and staff safe.

To register for programs, email

Livingstonlibprograms@gmail.com

Recycle Permits are available at Town Hall for 2022. $35 for age 65+ and $50 for under 65
Information on the new tag system is available here
CC Trash Tag system info

We still have 7 gal bags and 15 gal bags available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office. Cash or check

Free Covid-19 test kits and kn-95 masks are available to residents at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours

Do you live in Columbia County? Are you wondering how to save money on your energy bills and make your home feel warmer?

Columbia Opportunities, Inc. provides weatherization services through a contract with the NYS division of Housing and Community Renewal

These programs are free to eligible homeowners andd renters

COI Weatherization 2021 Flyer (1)COI Weatherization information (1) (1)COI Weatherization application

 Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a multi-agency initiative led by the New York State Department of Public Service to encourage eligible New Yorkers to sign up for the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a newly-launched program that provides discounts of up to $30 a month toward internet service for low-income families.

The Town of Livingston is now offering a public Wi-Fi “hot spot” for access to the internet via laptops as well as web-enabled devices such as cellphones and tablets.There are a few important rules that users must follow in order to access the public hot spots, which include:

• Requiring users who drive to the town hall, to remain in their vehicles for the duration of internet usage.
• Requiring users who walk or take public transportation to the town hall, to practices social distancing and to remain at least six feet away from others and urging them to wear a mask or a mouth/nose covering.
• To access to the public hot spots, click the Wi-Fi icon on the web-enabled device or press its corresponding button to open the Wi-Fi application. On a Windows laptop, this function is typically located on the taskbar or “system tray” along the bottom right of the screen.  On a Mac laptop, this function is typically located on the menu bar along the top right of the screen.Select “Livingston-Public” or “Livingston-Public-5G” to connect.

The Town Clerk’s Office is CLOSED on Friday, Feb. 4th due to weather

The mission of Safe@Home (Neighbor helping Neighbor Program) is to assist the Elderly to remain at home for as long as possible. The members of this group will help by recommending assistance from the Office of Aging (518) 828-4258 or thru neighbors willing to help. To access this group, call the Town Clerk (518) 851-9441 ext. 310

If you or anyone you know needs help to successfully age at home

http://www.safe-at-home.org/

The mission of the Healthcare Consortium is improving access to healthcare and supporting the health and well-being of the people in our rural community. We can help residents access non-emergency medical transportation, health insurance, prescription assistance, health-related financial assistance and long-term services and supports. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.columbiahealthnet.org

The court is open Thursdays beginning at 5 pm

Should you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk at (518) 851-9441 ext 312 .

Staff will be in touch about when to come to court.

The State of NY has a draft proposal of an Empire State Trail that will run thru the Town of Livingston.

Empire State Trail proposal

To Report a Street Light Outage thru National Grid

https://www1.nationalgridus.com/Streetlight

Copies of recent Local Laws can be found on the Town Board Page

Beginning April 6, 2016, regulated parties may use either the current or newly adopted provisions of the Uniform Code to represent compliance as part of a building permit application. The new Uniform Code and Energy Code will take effect on October 3, 2016.

The Columbia County Office of Aging continues to serve 60+ Seniors with the Food & Friendship program located in the Elizaville Firehouse at:

1575 CR 19 Elizaville
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30-1:30.

Programs include speakers addressing legal issues, nutrition, safety and health concerns, exercise programs, games with prizes and social interaction.

Seniors should call 828-7538 by 1pm the day before (Mon and Thurs) to make reservations.