Announcements
Workshop to discuss Food Trucks in the Village
NOTICE: Workshop will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY. The Village of Chatham will hold a workshop to discuss and establish parameters relating to operation of Food Trucks … read more
County Waste Collection Delayed 1 Day
We just learned that the County Waste collection is delayed a day due to the snow storm on Monday. County Waste will be in the Village tomorrow, Thursday morning, for trash and recycling collection. If you need to leave your … read more
Christmas Tree Removal
The DPW will pick up Christmas trees from your curb throughout the month of January. … read more
NYSEG Press Release November 28, 2022 Re: Late Payment charge suspension for Winter heating season
NYSEG AND RG&E ANNOUNCE LATE PAYMENT CHARGE SUSPENSION FOR WINTER HEATING SEASON. Measure will alleviate hardships associated with winter supply pricing increases BINGHAMTON, New York — November 28, 2022 — In response to current market conditions that have raised energy … read more
Parking (see also https://ecode360.com/CH1066)
§ 99-23 Overnight parking. Except as provided in Schedule XIX (§ 99-56), attached to and made a part of this chapter, the parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited on all streets in the village between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and … read more
Notice of Village Election, Tuesday, March 21, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, NOTICE OF ELECTION; Tuesday, March 21, 2023; Take Notice that the Village of Chatham, Columbia County, New York, has two (2) elected offices to be filled at the Village Election on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, … read more
NYSEG Press Release Manage Rising Winter Energy Costs
NYSEG Press Release October 6, 2022 Remining consumers of payment options, budget billing, energy saving tips, and energy efficiency programs. Click here for the full press release: NYSEG Press Release 100622 … read more
Local Law 5 of 2022 “A Local Law to Amend the Village Code in Relation to Sidewalks”
To view the Amended Sidewalk Code: Local Law 5 of 2022 Amend Code relation to Sidewalks Final … read more
Seasonal Laborer position available
The Village is seeking a part-time Seasonal Laborer, for a period beginning immediately through December 1, 2022. All interested parties please contact the Village Clerk’s Office for an application. Phone 518.392.5821 x3 or email . JOB DESCRIPTION: Laborers – This … read more
NYSEG and RG&E Summer 2022 Energy Tips and Energy Assistance Programs
NYSEG and RG&E are reaching out to their customers regarding increases to energy supply prices and are providing information to help customers manage their energy usage to lessen utility bill increases as temperatures surge this summer. Below are links to … read more
Bears and Birdfeeders
Bears (and other wildlife) are readily attracted to back yards because of the presence of bird feeders. Bear nuisance complaint records reveal that at certain times of the year, bird feeders are involved in over 80% of the bear problems around … read more
Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Expiration Dates Extended
The iHeart OTC COVID Test Kits (those made available here at Tracy Memorial Hall to Village of Chatham residents) have been approved by the FDA for expiration extensions. Most dates in 2022 have been extended by 3 months. iHealth COVID-19 … read more
State of the Fire Department
Click here for a look into the Chatham Fire Department State of the Department 2-21 Final … read more
Yard Debris
Yard Debris such as downed limbs, brush, and clippings may be disposed of at the DPW garage on Brookside Avenue between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.
The DPW will begin the Autumn collection of leaves on October 11th, and plan to continue through December 1st, weather permitting. 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.
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, 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, x2.
Village Newsletter
The current Village Newsletter can be viewed here: Village of Chatham Fall 2022 Newsletter draft 4
Garbage Stickers
Available at:
Tracy Memorial Village Hall
Citgo (at the stoplight)
Stewart’s (Church St.)
Sunoco
Garbage Stickers are still available at Citgo, Stewart’s, and Sunoco. 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.