🌱 Why Shandaken’s empty houses are leaving its fire trucks understaffed.
Shandaken, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Shandaken! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Shandaken’s empty houses are leaving its fire trucks understaffed.
- How Shandaken’s new resource maps could reshape zoning and future development.
Also on today's calendar: BIG INDIAN PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Upstate Towns Running Out of Firefighters (curbed.com) — Shandaken is struggling to staff its volunteer fire departments and local businesses as second homes, Airbnbs, and rising housing costs push full-time workers out. Aging firefighters, long commutes for restaurant staff, and shuttered schools highlight how demographic and economic shifts are reshaping daily life, while town and county leaders explore tax breaks and new affordable housing projects to keep essential workers in the community. 
• Shandaken Moves Toward Natural Resources Inventory (theoverlooknews.com) — Shandaken is building a Natural Resources Inventory that will guide upcoming updates to the town’s comprehensive plan and zoning code, shaping future development, conservation, and climate goals. Residents just weighed in at an information session, and officials say the project could unlock major state Climate Smart Communities grants while informing decisions on housing, recreation, and land use across Phoenicia, Pine Hill, and the wider town.
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The Wisdom Path Retreat →
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Friday June 19
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Other local events
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BIG INDIAN PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL →
Big Indian Park, 8280 NY-28, Big Indian
1:30 pm
Saturday July 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Story Time with Jason Vance →
Woodstock Library 5 Library Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498
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Woodstock Library Forum
Woodstock Library 5 Library Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498
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Archery at the Catskills Visitor Center for Get... →
Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 NY-28, Mt Tremper
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4th Annual Pride Story Time: Flower Power, Roots and Rainbows with Katarina Mirage →
Woodstock Library 5 Library Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498
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Author Reading: Deb Unforth and her book Earth 7 in conversation with Marie-Helene Bertino →
Woodstock Library Sussman-Blythe Community Room (2nd Floor)
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Flying Cat Music Series: Rick Reyes Trio (Or Quartet) — Phoenicia Playhouse →
Phoenicia Playhouse Community Theatre, 10 Church St, Phoenicia
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Tequila Tasting Supper →
Peekamoose Restaurant, 8373 NY-28, Big Indian
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Yup Meet Up @ Artisan Beauty Bar →
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Artisan Beauty Bar
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Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Elevate Enterprises
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Elevate Enterprises
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RCAL's Summer BBQ in the Park
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Robert Post Park
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MHC Equity Lifestyle Properties posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Accord. Apply here.
- Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Shop Care/Janitorial in Kerhonkson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shandaken here.
🗞 Nearby News
Phoenicia
- What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: June 11, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)
- Shandaken Summer Concert Series Returns For 2026 (nysmusic.com)
Woodstock
- Woodstock Land Conservancy ends suit over Zena Homes review (dailyfreeman.com)
- Routine Pleasure Opens in Woodstock with Outdoor Gear for Fast and Slow Pursuits (chronogram.com)
- Woodstock Town Board wrestles with Tree Committee controversy, potential reconstruction complications (hudsonvalleyone.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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