The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda: October 17, 2024 ZBA Meeting AGENDA
Public Hearing Notice ZBA, Thursday, November 21, 2024; 7pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Chatham, New York, will hold a public hearing on an application for an area variance by Kyle Borut, Application #2024-066: Tax Map #66.13-2-31; 1 Washington Ave., Chatham, NY. The applicant seeks an area variance to exceed the four foot height limit for a fence in the front yard. Such hearing will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. All interested persons shall be given the opportunity to speak at such hearing. Please contact the Village Clerk at 518-392-5821 ext. 5921, or for information. Desiree Kelleher, Chatham Village Clerk
Public Notice of Village Election: March 18, 2025
Take Notice that the Village of Chatham, Columbia County, New York, has three (3) elected offices to be filled at the Village Election on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as follows:
Office of Trustee, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027;
Office of Trustee, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027;
Office of the Mayor, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027.
This election is administered by the Columbia County Board of Elections. Petitions and other papers required for candidacies for these offices at such election must be filed with the Columbia County Board of Elections, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY in accordance with the applicable specifications and time periods of the New York State Election Law.
Autumn Leaf collection begins October 15
Autumn collection of leaves by the DPW begins each year in October and continues until December, weatherpermitting. Sticks, stones, pet waste, pet litter, and any other debris will damage the machine and/or result in serious injury. Please remember LEAVES ONLY. Piles containing anything other than leaves will NOT be collected.
Document shredding at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall: 09/16/24-09/27/24
DPW
Autumn collection of leaves by the DPW, using vacuum machinery, begins each year in October and continues until December, weatherpermitting. Please remember LEAVES ONLY. Sticks, stones, pet waste, pet litter, and any other debris will damage the machine and/or result in serious injury. Piles containing anything other than leaves will NOT be collected.
Springtime collection of yard debris by the DPW begins in April. For collection, you may place biodegradable bags for LEAVES ONLY, and properly sized, and bundled sticks and branches at the curb.
Year-round, properly sized/packaged Yard Debris such as downed limbs, brush, and clippings may be disposed of at the DPW garage on Brookside Avenue between 8:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Properly sized and/or packaged = Please use biodegradable bags for leaves ONLY. NO sticks, rocks, twigs or anything but leaves in the bags please. Branches should be tied in bundles and should be cut as follows: If they are more than 2″ diameter cut them to no more than 2-feet long. If they are less than 2″ diameter they can be up to 4-feet long.
The collected yard waste does not get chipped by the Village DPW for repurposing in the Village. The pile has gotten out of control in the last year or two. Village residents may bring debris, but please try to keep in mind that the intention is for managing fallen sticks and branches rather than for large quantities of tree trunks and large debris.
Clerk Office Hours
The Village Clerk Business hours are 9am-1pm Monday-Thursday, closed on Friday. The Tracy building is open Monday-Friday for access to other offices-the Building Inspector/Codes Enforcement Officer, Treasurer, Town Court, and Police Department. The Village Clerk drop box at the front door will continue to be used as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 518-392-5821, x5921.
Village Trash stickers are to be fastened to your trash bags prior to collection of the bags by County Waste. Stickers may be purchased at:
Citgo (at the stoplight)
Stewart’s (Church St.)
Village Clerk’s Office (9am-1pm, M-Thurs)
Garbage Stickers are still available at Citgo and Stewart’s. You are also able to receive your trash stickers via mail if you leave a check in the lock box at the Village Clerk’s office along with your name, address, the amount of stickers and whether they are $2 or $3 stickers.
Announcements
ZBA Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2024; 7pm
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda: October … read more
Public Hearing Notice ZBA, Thursday, November 21, 2024; 7pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Chatham, New York, will hold a public hearing on an application for an area variance by Kyle … read more
Public Notice of Village Election: March 18, 2025
Take Notice that the Village of Chatham, Columbia County, New York, has three (3) elected offices to be filled at the Village Election on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as follows: Office of Trustee, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, … read more
Autumn Leaf collection begins October 15
Autumn collection of leaves by the DPW begins each year in October and continues until December, weather permitting. Sticks, stones, pet waste, pet litter, and any other debris will damage the machine and/or result in serious injury. Please remember LEAVES ONLY. Piles containing anything … read more
Document shredding at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall: 09/16/24-09/27/24
DPW
Autumn collection of leaves by the DPW, using vacuum machinery, begins each year in October and continues until December, weatherpermitting. Please remember LEAVES ONLY. Sticks, stones, pet waste, pet litter, and any other debris will damage the machine and/or result in serious injury. Piles containing anything other than leaves will NOT be collected.
Springtime collection of yard debris by the DPW begins in April. For collection, you may place biodegradable bags for LEAVES ONLY, and properly sized, and bundled sticks and branches at the curb.
Year-round, properly sized/packaged Yard Debris such as downed limbs, brush, and clippings may be disposed of at the DPW garage on Brookside Avenue between 8:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Properly sized and/or packaged = Please use biodegradable bags for leaves ONLY. NO sticks, rocks, twigs or anything but leaves in the bags please. Branches should be tied in bundles and should be cut as follows: If they are more than 2″ diameter cut them to no more than 2-feet long. If they are less than 2″ diameter they can be up to 4-feet long.
The collected yard waste does not get chipped by the Village DPW for repurposing in the Village. The pile has gotten out of control in the last year or two. Village residents may bring debris, but please try to keep in mind that the intention is for managing fallen sticks and branches rather than for large quantities of tree trunks and large debris.
Clerk Office Hours
The Village Clerk Business hours are 9am-1pm Monday-Thursday, closed on Friday. The Tracy building is open Monday-Friday for access to other offices-the Building Inspector/Codes Enforcement Officer, Treasurer, Town Court, and Police Department. The Village Clerk drop box at the front door will continue to be used as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 518-392-5821, x5921.
Village Trash stickers are to be fastened to your trash bags prior to collection of the bags by County Waste. Stickers may be purchased at:
Citgo (at the stoplight)
Stewart’s (Church St.)
Village Clerk’s Office (9am-1pm, M-Thurs)
Garbage Stickers are still available at Citgo and Stewart’s. You are also able to receive your trash stickers via mail if you leave a check in the lock box at the Village Clerk’s office along with your name, address, the amount of stickers and whether they are $2 or $3 stickers.
