VILLAGE PARKING REMINDERS (please refer to the entire Village Code online at https://ecode360.com/CH1066):
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 6:00 a.m. daily.
[Amended5-11-1989byL.L. No. 2-1989]
Subject to the snow emergency provisions contained in § 99-23of this chapter, overnight parking is hereby permitted on the following highways and streets within the village:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Cemetery Hill
Southeast
From the cemetery entrance to Maiden Lane
Depot Street
[Added3-14-2013byL.L. No. 1-2013]
Southeast
Across from warehouse building at Herrington’s lumber company
High Street
East
From Line Street to Austerlitz Street
Kinderhook Street
North
From Central Square to Shore Road
Library Place
East
Entire length
Maiden Lane
Northeast
Entire length
Woodbridge Avenue
West
From Hoffman Street to Church Street
A. The streets or parts of streets described in Schedule XXV (§ 99-62), attached to and made a part of this chapter, are designated as snow emergency streets, and the Mayor of the village is hereby authorized to declare a snow emergency whenever he or she deems the same necessary in order to permit snow plowing and removal.
B. Parking on either side of a snow emergency street during a declared snow emergency is hereby prohibited.
C. Any vehicle found parked in violation of the provisions of SubsectionBof this section may be towed and removed as set forth in ArticleIVof this chapter.
D. For the purpose of effecting snow plowing and snow removal on all non-snow emergency streets, the village is hereby authorized to post temporary snow removal signs on such streets, requiring that all vehicles be removed from such streets within 24 hours of the posting of said signs.
E. Any vehicle found parked in violation of SubsectionDof this section and the temporary snow removal signs posted pursuant thereto may be removed and towed as set forth in ArticleIVof this chapter.
In accordance with the provisions of § 99-29, the following described streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as snow emergency streets:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Austerlitz Street
Both
Entire length
Cemetery Hill
Both
Entire length
High Street
Both
Entire length
Kinderhook Street
Both
Entire length
Library Place
Both
Entire length
Maiden Lane
Both
Entire length
Woodbridge Avenue
Both
From Hoffman Street to Church Street
Columbia County Department of Health Inspection of Village of Chatham Public Water Supply
The confirmation of Columbia County Department of Health’s September 26, 2023 Inspection of the Village of Chatham’s Public Water Supply has been received and a copy is available to be viewed by clicking on the link below.
We would like to commend all of the Village of Chatham DPW employees for their tireless efforts in the maintenance and improvements of the Village water supply. As noted in the report, the DPW has undertaken and successfully completed major projects this year and we are incredibly grateful for their diligent efforts on behalf of the Village. Col County DOH September 2023 Water Inspection
COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests
The Village has a limited supply of Indicaid Covid-19 Rapid At-home Antigen Tests which will be available for Village residents at the Tracy (77 Main Street, Chatham, NY). The tests will be located on the table outside of the Village Clerk’s office. The Indicaid COVID Test Kits have been approved by the FDA for expiration extension to January 2024.
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
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 leavesOctober 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 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.
VILLAGE PARKING REMINDERS (please refer to the entire Village Code online at 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 … read more
Columbia County Department of Health Inspection of Village of Chatham Public Water Supply
The confirmation of Columbia County Department of Health’s September 26, 2023 Inspection of the Village of Chatham’s Public Water Supply has been received and a copy is available to be viewed by clicking on the link below. We would like … read more
COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests
The Village has a limited supply of Indicaid Covid-19 Rapid At-home Antigen Tests which will be available for Village residents at the Tracy (77 Main Street, Chatham, NY). The tests will be located on the table outside of the Village … 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
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 leavesOctober 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 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.