Come out to support the Hancock Community Education Foundation TODAY April 19th at 3pm for their Annual Brooks BBQ fundraising event in the Hancock Town Square. First come first serve. The $13.00 dinner, includes macaroni salad, beans and coleslaw. While supplies last, so pick up your pre-orders or get there early for anything available on site!
Shop Local: Special Deal at Nightshade on Elm Coffee Shop today and tomorrow, in partnership with Kaybirds Florist & Gifts. Get a Coffee or Tea and a select a spring Plant for just $10! #shoplocal #visithancockny
Handbag Bingo Fundraiser on May 18th - Tickets Now on Sale: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designer-bag-bingo-tickets-871272959877 - Get your tickets before we sell out, proceeds benefit the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce marketing efforts for 2024.
Solar Eclipse & Public Safety Announcement: The Hudson Valley & Western Catskills will be in the path of a partial or near total solar eclipse. We will see between 88 and 99 percent coverage depending on your location and view. The eclipse starts at 2:11 p.m. today April 8th. However, please be advised that staring at the sun for prolonged periods even with protective eyewear can cause damage to your eyes. Please use extreme caution and avoid direct solar exposure where possible. Especially ensure that all youth and children are safely avoiding direct exposure during this time. Please be advised that your phone camera and camera lenses may also be damaged if held up to direct exposure for extended periods.
Join Emory United Methodist Church for family GAME NIGHT. Event includes: Easter Bingo, Refreshments, Kids Activities, Music and MORE. Tuesday April 9th from 6:30PM-8PM - Fun & Free Event for All Ages! #visithancockny
Public Safety Advisory:Due to a recent regional earthquake in NJ please be advised that there may be aftershocks in our town and village in Hancock NY. Aftershocks are one or many lesser earthquakes that often occur during the days to months after some larger earthquake has occurred.
Exciting news: Bisbee Lumber & Supply now offers a UPS Drop Off Location for all your Drop Off Shipment needs! Make sure for amazon returns that you select "ups drop off location" labels before you arrive.
Please come out to support the Girl Scouts and buy COOKIES today in the Hancock Town Square at 20 E Main Street. They are here till 1:30PM
DEC Reminds New Yorkers About April 1 Start of Spring Trout Fishing Season
April 1 Marks Start of Harvest Season and End of Catch-and-Release-Only Season for Trout
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers of the April 1 start of the trout fishing season, a spring tradition bolstered by DEC's extensive stocking program and New York’s world-renowned wild trout fisheries. DEC's spring trout stocking, which began in March and runs through early June, will include more than 1.9 million trout being stocked in waters statewide, enhancing the diversity of excellent fishing opportunities available to anglers in New York State.
“The mild winter afforded New Yorkers some trout fishing opportunities during the catch-and-release season,” Commissioner Seggos said. “However, April 1, the traditional opening day of inland trout fishing season, brings the excitement to another level as spring arrives and the state’s streams and ponds are stocked to provide additional opportunities for anglers.”
April 1 marks the opening of the harvest season after year-round fishing was greenlit on most streams in 2021, with the implementation of an Oct.16 to March 31 "artificial lures only, catch-and-release" season.
DEC trout stocking began in March and will include the placement of 1,909,450 catchable size brook, brown, and rainbow trout in streams and ponds across the state by early June. “Stocked-Extended” streams, listed in the Inland Trout Streams Regulations section of the freshwater fishing regulations guide, will receive fish every other week for two months to enhance season-long opportunities for angler success. Most streams will also receive a seeding of larger stocked trout. Spring trout stocking lists, including the week of stocking for trout streams, can be found at DEC's website.
Stocking information, along with fishing regulations, maps, and access information is available in “The Tackle Box” feature of the DEC “HuntFishNY” smartphone app. Other features include driving directions to state boat launch sites and an offline feature that allows a user to access information when cell coverage isn't available.
Visit the DEC website for more information on the HuntFishNY app and Tackle Box feature. Anglers can view trout stream reaches, color-coded by management category, and fishing access associated with those reaches on the DECinfo Locator.
Links to the Trout Stream Fishing Map and a User Guide as well as fishing regulations and planned stockings listed by county are available on the DEC website.
A digital version of the 2024 guide is available to download on the DEC website. Hard copies are available wherever sporting licenses are sold.
Come out to support the Hancock Community Education Foundation on April 19th at 3pm at the Hancock Town Square for their Annual Brooks BBQ fundraising event. Pre Order now at 607-637-5262 or tickets are available with a HCEF employees or at NBT Bank. The $13.00 dinner, includes macaroni salad, beans and coleslaw. While supplies last, so place your pre-orders or get there early!
With next weekend being Easter weekend the Town Hall will be closing at 1:30 on Good Friday.
Happy Easter, everyone!
Because April 2nd is Primary Day, The Town Board meeting is changed to Wednesday, April 3rd, 7:00PM at the Hancock Town Hall.
Photos with the Easter Bunny today Saturday, March 9th, at Kaybirds! Bring your family and a camera or phone for unlimited pictures with the Easter bunny. Just $10 per family. All proceeds benefit the Hancock Community Preschool. Event sponsored by Jim and Gina's Greenhouse and Kaybirds. Make sure to help us Egg the Square! This is a fundraiser to help support the 16th Annual Tractor Parade and Harvest Festival. For every $1 donated, 3 eggs will be hung in the Town Square. This event is put on annually by the Hancock Community Education Foundation. Eggs sponsored by Kaybirds Flower and Gift Shop. Donation buckets are located at the following businesses: Circle E Diner, Old Bat Factory, Hancock House Hotel, Bisbee, Perfectly Priced, Kaybirds, SFCU, NBT.
Photos with the Easter Bunny Saturday, March 9th, at Kaybirds! Bring your family and a camera or phone for unlimited pictures with the Easter bunny. Just $10 per family. All proceeds benefit the Hancock Community Preschool. Event sponsored by Jim and Gina's Greenhouse and Kaybirds. Make sure to help us Egg the Square! This is a fundraiser to help support the 16th Annual Tractor Parade and Harvest Festival. For every $1 donated, 3 eggs will be hung in the Town Square. This event is put on annually by the Hancock Community Education Foundation. Eggs sponsored by Kaybirds Flower and Gift Shop. Donation buckets are located at the following businesses: Circle E Diner, Old Bat Factory, Hancock House Hotel, Bisbee, Perfectly Priced, Kaybirds, SFCU, NBT.
Boil Water Advisory: The boil water advisory has been lifted for the Village of Hancock, NY!
Anyone in the Hancock-Deposit area without power, NYSEG says they will have it restored around 6:00 pm tonight.
Weather & Event Advisory: Due to heavy snowfall the school was closed early today and the Indoor Walking event at HCSD has been canceled this evening due to inclement weather. Local residents are advised to drive safely due to ice on roads, only be on the roads when necessary to allow for winter road maintenance and plowing.
The Village of Hancock NY is on a boil water advisory effective immediately, until further notice. It is anticipated to remain in effect for 5-7 days.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is calling all middle school students for the National Civics Bee Essay Contest. Go to https://delawarecounty.org/events/national-civics-bee/ for more information on how to enter the contest.
The family learning center is hosting another family movie night on December 29th, at 4 pm. They will be playing “Elf” and “The Polar Express”. All children are given free admission, as well as free drinks and popcorn! Reminder, there must be an adult with children or adolescents that are attending! Please contact Brittany Highhouse at (570)493-0122 if there is any questions!
