COBLESKILL - The rejuvenating Cobleskill Historical Society will finish electing officers for the new year at its Jan. 9 meeting, starting at 6 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension building on South Grand Street, Cobleskill.

Like many community organizations, the society paused regular business during the Covid pandemic. On Dec. 2, a small group of members met to begin efforts to revive—and grow—the society.

Former members are strongly encouraged to re-join the group and new members are welcome. Dues are $10 for the year.  The society is a nonprofit, 501c(3) organization and memberships donations are tax deductible.

Checks may be sent to: The Town of Cobleskill Historical Society, PO Box 423, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

At the December meeting, members elected Richard Frank as vice-president and Christopher Baron secretary/treasurer. Tim Snyder and Frank were elected to three-year terms on the society’s board of directors, with Snyder elected chair. Dana Cudmore was elected to a one-year term on the six- member directors’ board. Pete Lindemann continues as town historian and ex-officio member of the board.

At the Jan. 9 meeting, members will elect a president and three directors. There are two vacant seats that carry two-year terms and a single vacancy with a one-year term. Nancy Niles and Jeff Ullman are the current candidates.

Following the business meeting, the program, “Farming With Dynamite: The Forgotten Stone Boom in Schoharie County” will be offered by Dana Cudmore, author of the book by the same name.