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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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Letter to the Editor- Mountain Eagle Oct 28, 2021
Defund the Defunct Ambulance For immediate release: Oct. 25, 2021 Serious concerns were brought up at the Conesville Annual Fire District Budget Hearing held on October 19, 2021. The District [...]
Special Election Edition from the Mountain Eagle
Town of Conesville voters will have six offices up for election on Tuesday, as one Town Supervisor position, two Town Council seats, one Town Clerk position, one Tax Collector position, and one [...]
Annual Auxiliary Breakfast – 11/18/21
Annual Auxiliary Breakfast - 11/18/21 Where: Conesville Fire House, 1292 State Route 990V, Gilboa, NY 12076 When: November 18h 2021 The event starts at 8:00am until 11:00am Duration: 3 hr Sunday, [...]
Election Day Chicken Barbecue – 11/2/21
Election Day chicken barbecue at the Conesville Firehouse. An Election Day chicken barbecue will be held at the Conesville Firehouse. WHERE: Route 990V in Conesville WHEN: Tuesday, November 2 starting at [...]
Open Enrollment for NY State of Health
Open enrollment for the NY State of Health Open enrollment for the NY State of Health will remain open through the end of the year. NY State of Health provides seamless [...]
Early Voting – Schoharie County Board of Elections | Oct 23rd – 31st, 2021
Early Voting | Schoharie County Board of Elections | Oct 23rd - 31st, 2021 Early Voting Notice for the Schoharie Board of Elections. You may vote early at one of two [...]