Hey Neighbors!

What a warm up! It went from chilly in the 40s to balmy in the 80s all in the span of a few days! It is so very welcome as many can now get their first plants in the ground! 

Look out for temperatures in the 50-60s over the weekend with rain possible! There will be more sunshine next week as we head back into the 70s!

When landscaping this season, remember, don’t throw or blow grass clippings or leaves into the road. Grass clippings can be highly dangerous for motorcyclists, making for a slick surface. 

Keep in mind SSCS will be closed on Friday, May 22st, for an unused snow day. 

The Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade are planned for Monday, May 25th at 11 AM on the SSCS lawn. The Chicken BBQ benefiting the SSCS Freshman Class (2029) will be held after the parade at 11:30 AM. Contact the Sharon Springs American Legion or SSCS for more information.

The Outstanding Snack Shack located at Parsons Farm is getting ready to open on May 22nd! Once open, they will be available with donuts, sandwiches and more Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11-5 PM through the Fall. 

You can now find locally made delicious & nutritious Otsego Market Sourdough Pizza Dough at: Sunnycrest Markets & Blue Star Farm in Sharon Springs and even Kelley Farm & Garden in Cobleskill! Visit www.otsegomarket.com for a full list of local Retail Partners!

Remember your Sharon column is a great place to find out all about your local events, news, birthdays, and more!

The Village of Sharon Springs holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, June 18th. The Village Mayor is Paul Novko and your hard working Village Clerk is Hope Bayes. The Office Hours for Village of Sharon Springs are Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. For more information please call (518) 284-2625.

The Town of Sharon holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, June 3rd. The Town Supervisor is Sandra Manko and the Town Clerk is Melissa Olsen. The Office Hours for the Town of Sharon are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or by appointment. For more information please call (518) 284-3010.

New Sharon Springs Free Library News from Director Emily Bond: The Sharon Springs Free Library board of trustees has announced a new meeting time. Beginning this month, board meetings will now be held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Community members are always welcome to attend and learn more about library activities and future plans. The library is also busy preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Program. This summer’s theme is “Dig Into Reading,” and staff are working on fun activities, programs, and reading challenges for all ages. More details about registration, events, and prizes will be shared soon. In addition, the library has begun planting native plants for our new pollinator garden. The garden will help support bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators while creating a beautiful outdoor space for visitors to enjoy. We welcome any community members who are interested in helping with the pollinator garden project. Those who would like to get involved can email, call, or visit the library for more information. Stop by to explore new books, learn about upcoming programs, and see all the exciting projects happening in our library! Regular hours are; Monday and Thursday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1-6 pm, and Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Storytime is on Thursdays from 10-11am and features themed stories, arts and crafts, and snacks.

Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! Located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from SSCS (511 US Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459). They are always in need of donations of food or even unopened personal care items! The pantry hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM & 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or (518) 852-1193.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

Grace Episcopal Church (24 Montgomery Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly Holy Eucharist at 11:00 am. Contact at (315) 858-4016 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (838) 202-1080 (updated phone #) before 2 pm for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even share an outstanding resident or story, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!