Announcements
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association Annual Meeting
On October 15, 2023, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association will hold its Annual Meeting at the Ghent VFW at 1:00pm. The meeting will include updates on the proposed rail trail project connecting Philmont to Chatham, through Ghent. The meeting is free … read more
Board of Trustees, Monday, 10/16/23; 7pm
Due to the federal holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023, the next monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Village Hall, 77 Main … read more
Planning Board, Monday, 9/25/23; 7pm
The Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. To view the … read more
Public Hearing remains open – Jones Ave
The following Public hearing was opened on Monday, August 28, 2023 and remains open. The hearing will resume at the next Planning Board meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023; 7pm. Meeting location TBD: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM … read more
Notice of Public Hearing, Planning Board, Monday, 8/28/23, 7pm:
The following Public hearing remains open and will resume again at the next Planning Board meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023; 7pm. Meeting location TBD. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM PLANNING BOARD. Take notice that the Planning Board … read more
Adopted Budget 2023-2024
Adopted Budget 4.13.23 … 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
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
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
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 8:00am and 2:00pm Monday through Friday.
The DPW will begin collection of leaves October 10th and run through November, 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 2023 Newsletter
Garbage Stickers
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.