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Town of Conesville, NY
Welcome to the Town of Conesville; this website is for the people, by the people.
This comprehensive resource has been created to help share our wonderful small town with the world. On these pages learn about the latest news, town meetings, places to eat, information and events, as well as the history of the area. The site has a little bit of everything with some historical snippets sprinkled throughout.
The first non-Native American inhabitants settled in the area during 1764. At that time it was known as Dies Manor. However is wasn’t until 1836, when parts of Durham & Broome were annexed, that Conesville was formed. The Town of Conesville was referred to as “The Friendly Town”.
Conesville is located in the south-east corner of Schoharie County; at the intersection of two other counties, namely: Albany and Greene. According to the history books, The Town Of Conesville is made up of three small villages, that is to say: West Conesville, (Strykersville), Conesville (Stone Bridge), and Manorkill.
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A new school building was constructed in 1929. Conesville joined forces with the town of Gilboa to create the Gilboa-Conesville Central School. Up until that time, local children were taught in small district schoolhouses.
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The first telephones in Conesville appeared around 1893. During this time the Gilboa-Conesville Telephone Company was managed by Sidney Rivenburgh. The phone was considered to be a ‘very’ modern convenience! However, it wasn’t until 1938 when crank-type instruments were replaced by dial-phones.
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Conesville is located in the NYC Watershed
Conesville lies within the New York watershed. Simply put, the water in this area feeds the drinking supplies for millions of New Yorkers). This means that any water on your land is subject to very strict standards. We have some useful links and information to help you.
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July 2022 – Schoharie County Hazardous Waste Collection
Schoharie County Hazardous Waste Collection Household Hazardous Waste Collection July 30th - 8 am to 11:30 am at the Schoharie County Transfer Station 2805 Route 7, Cobleskill, NY Schoharie County ACCEPTED [...]
Vote Where it Counts
ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 8, 2022 New York State law is clear. Citizens with dual residences have the right to choose where they want to vote. They do not have to vote where [...]
Town Hall Live Meeting devolves into arguments
Streaming Video Sparks Clash, Deputies at Conesville Meeting The Conesville Town Hall was packed Monday well before the 7:30 town council meeting began. A dozen members of the public arrived early, [...]
State orders sweeping review of proposed trash-to-fuel plant in Catskills
Limited review suggested by company turned down by state Times Union: December 2, 2021 Story by Roger Hannigan Gilson Hughes Energy wants to build a 115,000-square-foot plant it says will help [...]
Don’t Trash The Catskills
Help Protect The Catskills News from a Concerned Catskill Coalition: Stop Hughes Energy’s Proposed Waste Plant The Problem A for-profit company is proposing a 124,500 sq ft industrial waste-to-fuel plant straddling [...]
Annual Election of the Conesville Fire District – Position: Commissioner
December 14, 2021 - Don't Forget To Vote Don't miss Conesville's Annual Election of the Conesville Fire District. Held at the Conesville Fire House. Where: Conesville Fire House, 1292 State Route [...]