Copake has a history that goes back to the 1600's and no one seems to think it is important. There is no marker for the Grist Mill Unity that ground flour for troops during the Revolution and no marker for the part played in the Anti-Rent Movement. Nothing about being part of Livingston Manor or the boundary dispute that started the Anti Rent Movement. The iron works offers an excellent opportunity for development of the tourist industry.
If you want to appeal to the better healed you need a historic building where they can experience fine dinning. Copake needs young people to take over and new housing, such as town houses, that might help attract them. I note Copake has a faction that is opposed to any change and especially new housing.
To bad they are not on board.
Grant Langdon
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