Welcome to the Town of Shandaken website. We offer this site for your convenience to assist you in your visit to the Town or simply to inform you of the current activities of our little jewel here in the heart of the Catskill Park.
The Town of Shandaken is comprised of twelve hamlets; neighborhoods that are unique in geography, economies and offerings. We as a town hope to help preserve and promote these quaint hamlets, mostly nestled in the valleys throughout the Town. Most home and business owners are happy to tell you of the history of their building or the area. We have a rich history tied to American legends such as Babe Ruth, “Dutch” Schultz and others. Myths abound concerning everything from a Native American romantic tragedy to the first snowmobile to a secret stash of gold.
Mostly people enjoy the rich beauty and scenery of the area which has drawn artists from around the world and contributed to some notable movements in the arts. Some of the most picturesque scenes unfold before you if wish to climb Slide Mountain, the tallest Catskill Mountain, or take a short day hike to Giant Ledge, a perfect hike for the young ones. As nearly 75% of the Town is owned by New York State Forestlands we offer 53,897 acres of forest for your enjoyment. There are a multitude of recreational activities available for all ages from skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter to fishing, tubing, swimming, hiking, biking & canoeing in the summer.
Events abound in Shandaken throughout the year including the Artists’ Studio Tour, the Belleayre Music Concerts, the Rotary’s Quacker Race, Shandaken Day and the newly established Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. There is also our uniquely colorful autumnal season, a celebration of nature on its own terms.
Stop by and visit or stay for the rest of your life. We welcome you and your family to check our website for future updates and events. We’ve included pages here to direct or inform you of all that is current with the Town and some upcoming activities that you might want to know about. Thanks for visiting this site and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmest regards,
Robert A. Stanley
Supervisor, Town of Shandaken
Summer Camp Recreation Director & Counselors Needed
Town of Shandaken is seeking Recreation Director & Recreation Attendants for their SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM. Beginning July 10th, 3 Days Week, 6 Week Program.
Applications may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office or
Mail completed apps to: Shandaken Supervisor – PO BOX 134 – Shandaken NY 12480 *Apps must be received by June 4th, 3pm
**CAMP DIRECTOR Apps – must by in by May 30th, 3pm
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Annual BOY SCOUT YARD SALE
Saturday & Sunday May 26th & 27th 9am-4pm
Corner of Rt.28 & Plank Rd. (Next to PC Repair)
To Donate or Info: 688-5823
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Attention Shandaken Residents! Please take a moment to fill out the Parks and recreation survey that will be coming to you in the mail.
You can also download the survey below. The survey is part of our parks and recreation master plan process. The master plan will be used to help us plan for future improvements to our town’s parks and recreation programs and apply for grant opportunities. You can mail the survey in the enclosed envelope or drop it off at the town hall.
Next Meetings for Public Input: May 14 Town Hall 6:30 – Pine Hill Com. Center May 29 7pm
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The Town of Shandaken, along with other Rte. 28 Municipalities are in consideration of submitting application for Rte. 28 to be designated a Scenic Byway. The Catskill Collaborative, responsible for the application has created a Draft of a Corridor Management Plan. They are currently working on redrafting the document. Below is the originally proposed Draft Plan.
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway CMP Draft
Letter to Elected Officials- RE Scenic Byway — April 2012
Collaborative Recs and Partnership Projects -April 2012
Cats Collaborative Scenic Byway Responses – April 19, 2012
If you have further comments please click here to contact the
Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce
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Town Hall Landscape Project
We are seeking donations for landscaping the Town Hall Building.
We would like to plant several Alberta Spruce in front of the Town Hall with some Perennials in between. Also would like to place a small wall around these. Flowers should be planted in the flower boxes at front & rear of building.. Also Flag Pole area needs attention.
After we have enough funds – we will need volunteers to help with the planting. Any Landscapers willing to donate their services or materials?
Please contact the Parks & Rec Dept. at 845-688-5004
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Here’s your chance – Share this info with your non-computer friends!
FREE Computer Classes for Adults. Sponsored by Town of Shandaken, Phoenicia Rotary & Phoenicia School.
Schedule: Wednesday evenings 5:30 – 7pm. At Phoenicia School.
April 11, 18, 25 – May 5, 9, 16, 23, 30 – June 6, 13,
Call Town Clerks Office for info or to sign up:Â 688-5004
Our thanks to PC Repair & Sales, Rt. 28 Phoenicia, for donating the CD Disks for the Class!
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If you have a Verizon Wi-Fi Network Extender at your home:
Please contact Shandaken Ambulance with this life saving information!
688-7188 – email: car78@shandakenambulance.org
We would like to compile a confidential list of locations where our paramedics can transmit cardiac info to receiving hospitals – while in transit with patients. This can be done by momentarily stopping in front of the business or home and connecting to the extender from the cardiac monitor while still in the Ambulance.
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Phoenicia Sewer Project Engineers Report
On October 20, 2011 LaMont Engineers presented the Shandaken Town Board and the public with their findings concerning sewerage options for the Hamlet of Phoenicia. Copies of their report can viewed by clicking the link below which will redirect you to the Notices Page under “Town Business” at the top of this page. Copies can be obtained through the Town Supervisor’s Office or viewed at both the Phoenicia and Pine Hill Libraries.
Link to Phoenicia Sewer Engineer\’s Report Page
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NEW!! Disaster Prep, Recovery and Mitigation Plan Pages
The Town of Shandaken website now has new pages addressing preparedness and recovery information concerning disasters. You can visit these pages by clicking on the drop down menu at the top of this page entitled “Disaster Prep & Recovery” or by clicking the links below.
In addition, the Town has been working with Tetra Tech, Inc. to create a flood mitigation plan specific for our town in order to address mitigation projects to protect us from future disasters. Please take ten minutes to fill out the survey (linked below) on-line or print it out and mail it in to the Town.
Shandaken Flood Mitigation Survey
Shandaken Flood Mitigation Plan
Shandaken Recovery News
