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Official Election Notice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

  OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023State of New York, County of Columbia, Office of the Board of Elections:Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 4-120 and 4-122 of the New York State Election Law that … read more

Offices of Clerk and Treasurer will be CLOSING at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Village Elections will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.  The Clerk and Treasurer offices will be closing at 11:00am.

Budget Workshops March 30, 2023; 5:45pm

Village Budget Workshops will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 beginning at 5:45pm at the Tracy Memorial, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  The workshops are open for the public to attend.

Snow Removal: Storm ending 3/15/2023

In light of the large accumulation of snow left by the recent storm, the Village of Chatham Department of Public Works will soon begin assisting residents with the removal of snow from sidewalks in front of their property. The Village … read more

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees: Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:00 pm

The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting, Thursday, March 23, 2023; 6:00pm. The meeting location is the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda TBA. … read more

Snow Emergency will expire at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

  … read more

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed

Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by 1 day. Pickup will occur Thursday, March 16, 2023. … read more

Board of Trustees Meeting Postponed to Wednesday, March 15, 2023; 7pm

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be postponed until Wednesday, March 15, 2023; 7:00pm. The meeting location is the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Amended … read more

Introduction of “A Local Law Amending Article I of Chapter 83 of the Code of the Village of Chatham — Sewer Use”

For Village compliance with requirements from NYS DEC in regard to the sewer treatment plant, the following proposed local law was introduced at the February 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Trustees: Proposed Local Law – Amending Article I … read more

Budget to Actual Report January 2023

Click on “read more” to expand the paragraph and activate the links to the reports. Cash Fund Balance Report January 2023 1-Cash and Fund Balance Summary, General Fund January 2023 2-General Fund,  Water Fund January 2023 3-Water Fund, Sewer Fund … read more

Planning Board Member position

The Village Planning Board is accepting applications and letters of interest for a Planning Board Member position. Training is available. To qualify you must be a resident of the Village; a U.S. Citizen; and at least 18 years of age.  … read more

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – 12” HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING for HUDSON AVENUE Water Main Replacement.  Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for a 12”HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING. … 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 three (3) 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

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 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

LEAF PICK UP:  Leaf pick up will start again in April.  Please use biodegradable bags for leaves only.  Please do not put twigs or sticks in the bags.  If you bundle them and place next to the biodegradable bags, the Village will collect these later.  Branches should be tied in bundles.  Wood should be cut as follows: over 2” in diameter – 2 feet long / under 2” in diameter – 4 feet long.

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.

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.








Announcements


Official Election Notice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

  OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023State of New York, County of Columbia, Office of the Board of Elections:Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 4-120 and 4-122 of the New York State Election Law that … read more

Offices of Clerk and Treasurer will be CLOSING at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Village Elections will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.  The Clerk and Treasurer offices will be closing at 11:00am.

Budget Workshops March 30, 2023; 5:45pm

Village Budget Workshops will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 beginning at 5:45pm at the Tracy Memorial, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  The workshops are open for the public to attend.

Snow Removal: Storm ending 3/15/2023

In light of the large accumulation of snow left by the recent storm, the Village of Chatham Department of Public Works will soon begin assisting residents with the removal of snow from sidewalks in front of their property. The Village … read more

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees: Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:00 pm

The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting, Thursday, March 23, 2023; 6:00pm. The meeting location is the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda TBA. … read more

Snow Emergency will expire at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

  … read more

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed

Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by 1 day. Pickup will occur Thursday, March 16, 2023. … read more

Board of Trustees Meeting Postponed to Wednesday, March 15, 2023; 7pm

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be postponed until Wednesday, March 15, 2023; 7:00pm. The meeting location is the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Amended … read more

Introduction of “A Local Law Amending Article I of Chapter 83 of the Code of the Village of Chatham — Sewer Use”

For Village compliance with requirements from NYS DEC in regard to the sewer treatment plant, the following proposed local law was introduced at the February 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Trustees: Proposed Local Law – Amending Article I … read more

Budget to Actual Report January 2023

Click on “read more” to expand the paragraph and activate the links to the reports. Cash Fund Balance Report January 2023 1-Cash and Fund Balance Summary, General Fund January 2023 2-General Fund,  Water Fund January 2023 3-Water Fund, Sewer Fund … read more

Planning Board Member position

The Village Planning Board is accepting applications and letters of interest for a Planning Board Member position. Training is available. To qualify you must be a resident of the Village; a U.S. Citizen; and at least 18 years of age.  … read more

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – 12” HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING for HUDSON AVENUE Water Main Replacement.  Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for a 12”HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING. … 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 three (3) 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

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 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

LEAF PICK UP:  Leaf pick up will start again in April.  Please use biodegradable bags for leaves only.  Please do not put twigs or sticks in the bags.  If you bundle them and place next to the biodegradable bags, the Village will collect these later.  Branches should be tied in bundles.  Wood should be cut as follows: over 2” in diameter – 2 feet long / under 2” in diameter – 4 feet long.

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.

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.