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🌱 Why Phoenicia’s fire crews are aging as homes sit mostly empty

Phoenicia, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Phoenicia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Phoenicia’s fire crews are aging as homes sit mostly empty
  • How Shandaken’s new resource maps could reshape development in Phoenicia

Also on today's calendar: Tequila Tasting Supper.

Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Upstate Towns Running Out of Firefighters (curbed.com) — Phoenicia and the wider town of Shandaken are struggling to staff volunteer fire departments as more homes become pricey second houses and local workers get pushed out. Residents describe aging fire crews, a Phoenicia firefighter’s on-duty death, and restaurants and hotels unable to hire locally, while officials explore tax breaks and converting the vacant Phoenicia Elementary School into affordable worker housing.
   

• Shandaken Moves Toward Natural Resources Inventory (theoverlooknews.com) — Shandaken is building a detailed natural resources inventory that will guide future zoning and development decisions affecting Phoenicia and other hamlets. At a recent info session, residents pushed for balancing housing, business growth, recreation, and conservation, while officials noted the project could unlock major state climate grants and support updates to the town’s comprehensive plan and zoning code.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Divorced for many years.
    I have been trying hard to stay positive and optimistic but honestly it is really hard. Lately I have felt lost and empty. Even with family around I… (Nextdoor Phoenicia)
  • Hannaford posted a job opening for PT Stock Crew (Days) in West Hurley. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in West Hurley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

  • Woodstock Pride Parade returns on Sunday (dailyfreeman.com)
  • A $1.06 million state grant will fund more flexible bus service in Ulster County (hudsonvalleyone.com)
  • Election 2026: Woodstock has Democratic primary for Town Board seat, clerk and justice (dailyfreeman.com)

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Ok Phoenicia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meowtain. (Thank you Michelle M. for sending it in!)
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