The Town of Taghkanic has established a small number of advisory committees, made up of town residents who meet regularly as volunteers to work on various issues of importance to the town. Committee membership is open to all residents of Taghkanic. In addition, committee meetings are open to the public, and meeting times are listed on the town calendar. If you have an interest in serving on a committee, start by contacting the committee chairperson, listed below.
The Climate-Smart Communities Task Force was established by the Town Board to seek information on practical steps the Town and residents can take to help diminish the progression and impact of climate change.
The CSC Task Force meets at 3:00pm in Town Hall on the fourth Thursday of each month.
The Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) was established in 2013 with our first meeting on March 16, of that year. The CAC was established to advise the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and other boards or committees as needed. The CAC provides an environmental perspective on land-use proposals, stewardship and other issues that affect our surroundings. One of our main goals is the education of the public on environmental and stewardship issues as it applies to their home, the Town and the region. We have had a number of educational “walks” and presentations to help meet these goals. We plan to do more of this in the future. Presently, the CAC is working with the Climate Smart Community Task Force to further education and environmental projects in the Town.
The DCC is authorized to develop digital communication tools for the Town, including the website, the T-Gazette, and other tools that may become available to promote town wide citizen access to and involvement with the general processes of town government and community events. The committee is currently working on an update to the town website. The current site represents the first iteration of that update. It will continue to evolve over the next year.
This committee is authorized to audit monthly financial information for discrepancies and to develop suggestions for financial planning to support the Town’s Long-Term Capital Plan.
Our mission is to add to the quality of life of Taghkanic seniors and caregivers, by sharing information about state, county, and local resources, and offering opportunities to learn and socialize.