🌱 Why West Kill neighbors want mail service moved closer than Shandaken

Hi Shandaken! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why West Kill neighbors want mail service moved closer than Shandaken

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
• Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greene County residents want their post office reopened (news10.com) — Mail service for West Kill residents is currently routed through the Shandaken Post Office in Ulster County, forcing people to drive the steep, often dangerous Notch road, especially in winter. Lexington's town supervisor is pushing to reopen the damaged West Kill Post Office or at least shift temporary service to Lexington's post office, which locals say would be a much safer and more convenient option.
   

📸 Around Shandaken

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shandaken

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Phoenicia Outdoor Farmer's Market →
  Parish Field, Tanbark Loop Trailhead, 16 Mt Ava Maria Rd, Phoenicia
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Lex Grey Trio at the Shandaken Inn →
  Shandaken Inn, 1 Golf Course Rd, Shandaken
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• BIG INDIAN PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL →
  Big Indian Park, 8280 NY-28, Big Indian
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• BALKAN FESTIVAL →
  Glenbrook Park, 48 NY-42, Shandaken
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Kate Cosentino - The Weirdly Normal Tour w/ Jeff Toth →
  Van Dusen's, 4021 NY-42, Lexington
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Labor Day Family Weekend at the Farm
  Frost Valley YMCA Frost Valley Farm, 2875 Denning Road, Claryville, NY, 12725, United States
  4:00 pm
• Labor Day Family Weekend at East Valley Ranch
  Frost Valley YMCA East Valley Ranch, 21 Straus Lane, Claryville, NY, 12725, United States
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Victorian Tea — Zadock Pratt Museum →
  Zadock Pratt Museum, NY-23, Prattsville
  11:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Tremper Mountain (Shandaken) KRC / Catskill Fire Tower Challenge →
  Tremper Mountain Trail
  9:00 am
Saturday October 31
• Phoenicia Playhouse and Flying Cat Music... →
  Phoenicia Playhouse Community Theatre, 10 Church St, Phoenicia
  7:00 pm
• Phoenicia Playhouse and Flying Cat Music Series Present: The Kennedys →
  Phoenicia Playhouse Community Theatre, 10 Church St, Phoenicia
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Freshtown Of Margaretville posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Margaretville. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Phoenicia

• What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Aug. 25, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)

Woodstock

• Bees Deluxe, Michael Goss Band at Colony Woodstock (riverreporter.com)
• Big Deep Sets First Northeast Tour Dates (gratefulweb.com)
• 4 Woman-Owned Businesses to Shop in Woodstock (hvmag.com)

Ok Shandaken! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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