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Did you know that Central Bridge and Cobleskill have annual Farmers Markets that Esperance & Schoharie Town Assessor Erin Smith (Will-A-Way Farm), Town Supervisor Earl Van Wormer III (Van-Dale Farms), & Town Board Member Barbara Sharpe (Sharpe’s Sweets) will be a part of? The Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place is in its 30th year; The Central Bridge Farmer’s Market is in its 2nd year. More details to come as we get closer to the start of their season; until then, mark your calendars:
Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place (127 Kenyon Road, Cobleskill), is planning a special sale including potted plants & seed starts from Parsons Vegetable Farm; May 21st, 3-5 PM. Then their season starts the second Saturday in July (7/11).
The Central Bridge Farmer’s Market will take place at The Ball Park (649 NYS Route 30A, Central Bridge) every 1st Wednesday of the month July-October, 3-6 PM.
They’re seeking more vendors offering a variety of products. If you’re interested in vending, reach out to Van Wormer at 518-852-0270.
Last call to volunteer for the Comprehensive plan Committee to recommend zoning law regulations. Call Town Hall (518-875-6109) or email clerk@esperancetown-ny.gov or supervisor@esperancetown-ny.gov with your questions and interest.
The February 20th Esperance Volunteer Fire Department’s Fish Fry Friday Dinner sold out in an hour! You’ll have more chances to, “Grab a delicious hand-battered fish fry dinner served with mac and cheese, coleslaw, dinner roll & dessert” at 115 Church Street on March 6th, March 20th, and April 3rd from 5 PM - until sold out. $15 per dinner; they accept: cash, check or Venmo.
Reminder from Mayor Royce Gage: “Please no parking on Main Street between November till April. This is a State Law so that the state can do their job keeping roads clear from snow. Please keep sidewalks in front of your homes clear of snow for people to walk on during our snowy season, and please check on your neighbors and help out if needed. Thank you. Our Village meeting is every 2nd Monday of the month starting at 7pm.” The March Village meeting will be on the 9th at 115 Church Street, and the March Town Board meeting will be on the 19th (every 3rd Thursday of the month); 7 PM at Town Hall (104 Charleston Street).
Visit Landis Arboretum (174 Lape Road) during their 75th Anniversary year! “Landis is open dawn to dusk 365 a year to you (and your well-behaved leashed dog; please scoop and remove any poops). No motorized vehicles allowed on the property beyond parking lots.” Register on their website (landisarboretum.org) for March 8th Sunday Snowshoe with George at 2 PM, Setting up a Bluebird Nesting Box March 14th at 10 AM, & March 21st Star Party 8-10 PM (Star Party is a free event with Arboretum donations greatly appreciated. Hosted by The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, “A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens, revealing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Guests of all ages are always welcome. In cold weather it is very important to dress warmly.Star parties are cancelled if the skies will be mostly cloudy.” Also on their website, look for more ways you can enjoy your Arboretum visit in their parking lot kiosk, Welcome Center, and download the trail map.
What the Esperance Historical Society has been up to: “In 2026 the Esperance Historical Society is planning to work with several local groups this year. They include the Arboretum on their 75th Anniversary, the Elks Lodge on their 30th Haunted House, the Fire Department on Christmas in Esperance not to mention our usual summer “What is it?” exhibits in various towns possibly including Conesville this fall. We usually have a display at the Altamont Fair as well. While the museum is awaiting warmer weather for the volunteer Bookbuddies to arrive next month, we have another partnering opportunity we will