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.
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.
Village Newsletter
The current Village Newsletter can be viewed here: Spring 2023 Village 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.