Hey Neighbors!
The warm up over the weekend made the extra cold and snow that hit early week feel that much more difficult. Keep your head up as we head into the final stretch of some of the toughest times of year here. These winter months make the summer feel like we live in paradise, or “God’s Country” as many call it. I am definitely looking forward to those warmer days and soon enough blooming leaves and flowers ahead.
Weather looks variable ahead with highs jumping around from 40s back down to teens and some single digits Sunday to Tuesday. We aren’t out of the woods yet but I’ve got my fingers crossed on the sap running sooner than later. From nor'easters to clipper systems and some lake effect mixed in, we’ll continue to get snow intermittently into March.
Big thanks to all our snow removal teams out there making this treacherous season a safer place to be. Please use caution and patience while near snow removal equipment.
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Pancakes at The Sap House at Stone House is back through April 12, open weekends from 8 AM until 1 PM, during the traditional sap season. Located at 305 Lynk Road, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, for more information, please contact (518) 284-2476 or visit them on Facebook.
Announcement from Assessor Office Town of Sharon - Please send in your Agricultural exemption renewals before March 1. Aged/Senior exemptions also need to be in before March 1. Aged/senior exemptions still need proof of income along with the blue paper this office sent you.
The Village of Sharon Springs holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, March 19th. The new Village Mayor Paul Novko has been sworn in and appointed as of the last meeting in Jan. Your hard working Village Clerk is Hope Bayes. The Office Hours for Village of Sharon Springs are Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. For more information please call (518) 284-2625. Don’t forget, please keep your sidewalks clear.
The Town of Sharon holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, March 4th. The Town Supervisor is Sandra Manko and the Town Clerk is Melissa Olsen. The Office Hours for the Town of Sharon are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or by appointment. For more information please call (518) 284-3010.
Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! Located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from SSCS (511 US Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459). They are always in need of donations of food or even unopened personal care items! The pantry hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM & 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or (518) 852-1193.
Sharon Springs Free Library News: Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack. Mark your calendar for the return of Sled Dog Day in the Community Room on March 14 at 11 AM. This fun annual event led by local businesswoman, Kate Walrath. Starting your spring cleaning early? Donate your gently used books to our annual Great Book Giveaway on April 11, 2026 at 9am-2pm at the Sharon Springs Free Library. The library welcomes hard copy and paperback books, fiction and non-fiction. Children’s books are especially welcome. Drop off books during library hours.The Library is now on their winter hours schedule: 10 to 6 PM Monday and Thursday, 1 to 6 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 1 PM on Saturday, and Sundays - Closed. For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.
Worship Services
The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.
The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.
Grace Episcopal Church (24 Montgomery Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly Holy Eucharist at 11:00 am. Contact at (315) 858-4016 for more details.
The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.
The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.
Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.
Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site
Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (838) 202-1080 (updated phone #) before 2 pm for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.
To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even share an outstanding resident or story, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!