The Chatham Press | February 2026

A monthly paper about the people, places and things that make Chatham and the surrounding towns so special

FEBRUARY 2026

Thisminimalhouse perchesonthebrow ofMercerMountain at1550feetofaltitudeinRedRock,NY. Itcommandsa70 mileviewoftheHudsonValleyandCatskill Mountainsfromlarge glasswindowsonthe southwestwall.The houseissheathedin tongueandgroove cedar,paintedbright white.Smallbalconies andacantilevered entrydeckfeature tubularsteelrails.

Spaciouslivingand diningroom

Twobedroomsplus cellarroom. 2bathrooms

Radiantheating 6.2acres

$725,000

For humans by humans

Wenk traditionfamily

carries on with Christmas villages and a nearly century-old train set

Since nearly no one wants to see Christmas end, this year we’ve extended the holiday into February on Payn Avenue

tradition

Family

Village creation

Chatham High

This month, we check in on some of those who helped the Class of 1960 get through the year.

Mountain �� lives in memory

This onetime thriving ski area in the Austerlitz hills has faded into history, leaving behind numerous recollections of good times had.

Mountain 10 origins

1938 … eyes on

The Clint Whittemore story

Marlene Witham

Robin Kraham Julian

Tom Wall

February at the Chatham Public Library

FEBRUARY 2026 PROGRAMS AT THE CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Teen Craft Night with Coco

Kids Can Knit

Take Home Kit - Ages 5 & up

Two by Two Hands-on Animal Program (Indoor Critter Connection)

Library Playgroup: For Caregivers & Children Ages Birth to 5

Preschool Story Hour

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Shake & Shout Toddler Storytime

Gentle Yoga with Curt Anthon

QiGong with Curt Anthon Ukulele Jam

Chair

Tech Tutors - Reed Fisch and Narayan Flores

The Quiet Volume, a piece by Ant Hampton

Library Walking Club with the CLC

Hot ChestnutFriends’ Music Concert

Mah Jongg Club

Meditation with Annie

Social Hour

Yoga with Kathy Schneider-Doyle

Chatham Writing Group

New owner Anders is a familiar face at Chatham Wine & Liquor

As the former owner gives way to new, this familiar landmark on the main drag remains a destination for any occasion.

The house cat stays

Changes?

Blacksmithing seemed to come naturally to Scott Lent

One thing led to the next until this Chathamite uncovered his blacksmithing talents.

Blacksmithing

The Old Chatham Country Store lives on

This local stalwart continues to hold an important place not only as a spot to grab a sandwich or a hot meal, but as a community hub. What’s new?

Hard Times

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the era of the Great Depression was one such time.

Seeking solutions

TidBits

1893 around town

Slippery pig

Stephentown’s

Elroy Face

– the closer

It remains a mystery why MLB’s first “closer” hasn’t taken his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chatham Boys volleyballers psyched for new season

Coach Rodney Stickles and squad are primed for a winning season.

Staying hot

Perfect Record

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