PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR TENTATIVE VILLAGE BUDGET. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8th, 2024 beginning at 6:30PM at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a tentative Village Budget. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the tentative proposed Village Budget are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk.
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Trustees Meeting, Monday, March 11, 2024; 7:00pm
The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7pm. This is an open meeting and all are encouraged to attend. To view the agenda: March 11, 2024 AGENDA with Public Hearings
Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Columbia County is updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Village of Chatham is asking you to complete the Natural Hazard Risks Survey! The survey is intended to collect information from the public on natural hazards that have impacted each of Columbia County’s jurisdictions in the past and future, including extreme temperatures, flooding, fires, winds, severe winter weather, invasive species, and other natural hazards will be reviewed.
The last plan was adopted in 2018 and updates are required every five years. The current update efforts began in December 2023 and are ongoing. FEMA approval and jurisdictional adoptions of the updated plan are anticipated in December 2024.
For questions, other feedback, or to find out how you can become involved, please contact your local elected official or Emergency Management Officer.
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Public Hearing Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW REQUIRING REMOTE-READ WATER METERS.” PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, March 11, 2024 beginning at 6:50pm at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed local law entitled “A Local Law Requiring Remote-Read Water Meters.” This law would facilitate water meter readings, and to overcome access issues at private properties, would require that all newly installed or replaced water meters shall be readable by DPW personnel by remote device and without requiring direct access to the premises interior. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “A Local Law Requiring Remote-Read Water Meters,” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Local Law – Requiring RR water meters – DRAFT – for Introduction – FEB 12 2024
“KISS” Shredding: 3/11/24 – 3/22/24; 8am-4pm
COLUMBIA COUNTY K.I.S.S. PROGRAM: Seniors over sixty can bring sensitive documents to the Village Hall March 11, 2024 – March 22, 2024, 8am-4pm, for FREE destruction. Village residents’ documents will be signed over to the Clerk and will be placed into a secure, locked container immediately. This container cannot be unlocked by any County or Village employee, only by the shredding vendor.
Trash and Recycling collection will be on normal schedule this week, Wednesday, 2/21/24
Village Offices CLOSED – Presidents Day – Monday, February 19, 2024
No ZBA Meeting – February
No applications were submitted to the Zoning Board for review.
Board of Trustees, Monday, February 12, 2024; 7pm
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7pm. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. To view the Agenda: February 12, 2024 AGENDA and PUBLIC HEARINGS
NYS Citizen Preparedness Training Program right here in the Village!
How to properly prepare for any disaster….
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024; 6:30pm
WHERE: Chatham High School Auditorium, 50 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham, NY 12037
For more information and how to register click 2.29.2024 Chatham High School_Columbia
Garbage and Recycling Pick-up Delayed
Garbage and recycling pick-up for most residents will be delayed until tomorrow, Thursday, January 25, 2024 due to mechanical issues with the truck.
Notice of Invitation for Sealed Bids – Pipe and Fittings Hudson Ave Water Main Phase 3
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – PIPE AND FITTINGS for HUDSON AVENUE Water Main Replacement, Phase 3. Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for Pipe and Fittings for HUDSON AVENUE Water Main Replacement, Phase 3 . Email inquiries to the DPW, Phil Genovese, at . Bids must be returned to the office of the Village Clerk for the Village of Chatham at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, no later than 1:00 pm on Monday, February 12, 2024. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: 1. Enclosed is a sealed BID. 2. Pipe and Fittings. 3. REF-VOC-01C-24. 4. February 12, 2024; 1:00pm. 5. <Company name>. Bids will be opened at the Village Hall immediately following the deadline for submission of bids. Bidders are invited to attend. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk
Notice of Invitation For Sealed Bids – 12″ HDPE Directional Bore, Phase 3, Hudson Ave
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – 12” HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING for HUDSON AVENUE Water Main Replacement, Phase 3. Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for a 12” HDPE DIRECTIONAL PIPE BORING. Email inquiries to the DPW, Phil Genovese, at . Bids must be returned to the office of the Village Clerk for the Village of Chatham at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, no later than 1:00 pm on Monday, February 12, 2024. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: 1. Enclosed is a sealed BID. 2. HDPE Pipe Boring. 3. REF-VOC-01B-24. 4. February 12, 2024; 1:00pm. 5. <Company name>. Bids will be opened at the Village Hall immediately following the deadline for submission of bids. Bidders are invited to attend. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk
Notice of Invitation For Sealed Bids – Medium Duty Truck
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – One Medium Duty Truck. Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for the Acquisition of One Medium Duty Truck. The bid specifications may be obtained at www.villageofchatham.com, or by email request to Phil Genovese, DPW Foreman, . Bids must be returned to the Office of the Village Clerk, Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, no later than 1:00 pm on February 12, 2024. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: 1. Enclosed is a sealed BID. 2. Purchase of new Four-Wheel Drive Class 5/6 Truck. 3. REF-VOC-01A-24 4. February 12, 2024, 1:00pm. 5. <Company name>. Bids will be opened at the Village Hall immediately following the deadline for submission of bids. Bidders are invited to attend. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk
Planning Board, Monday, 1/22/24; 7pm
The next regular meeting of the Village of Chatham Planning Board will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Village Hall located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open and all are encouraged to attend. To view the Agenda: January 22, 2024 PB Meeting AGENDA
Public Hearing Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED LEVELS OF REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 467.” PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024 beginning at 6:55pm at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed resolution entitled “A Resolution Proposing the Adoption of Amended Levels of Real Property Tax Exemptions For Senior Citizens Under Real Property Tax Law Section 467.” The purpose and effect of the proposed Resolution is to amend the scaled rates of the senior citizen property tax exemption at specified income levels. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “A Resolution Proposing the Adoption of Amended Levels of Real Property Tax Exemptions For Senior Citizens Under Real Property Tax Law Section 467,” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. To view the proposed law: RESOLUTION – Establishing Revised Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Levels – for FEB 12 2024
Public Hearing Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024 beginning at 6:55 PM at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed local law entitled “A Local Law Amending the Income Levels of Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income.” The proposed law revises the Village of Chatham exemption schedule to bring the levels of exemptions for eligible persons with disabilities and limited income to the same levels adopted by the Town of Ghent and the Town of Chatham. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “Local Law Amending the Income Levels of Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY. To view the proposed Law: Local Law to Amend the Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income – DEC 2023D
Public Notice Permissive Referendum
TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to section 6-a of the New York General Municipal Law, a Resolution establishing a capital reserve fund entitled “Village of Chatham Hudson & Houseman Avenues Water Main Reserve Fund” was adopted by the Village of Chatham Board of Trustees on January 8, 2024. Such Reserve Fund is established to accumulate and set aside three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) for specific capital expenditures necessary for the Village of Chatham water system consisting of replacement of water main along Hudson Avenue from Church Street to Cemetery Hill and along the entire length of Houseman Avenue. The adoption of such Resolution to establish such Reserve Fund is subject to a permissive referendum, and the establishment of such Reserve Fund shall take effect February 8, 2024, unless, in accordance with Article 9 of the New York State Village Law, within thirty days after the adoption of the Resolution to establish such Reserve Fund there be filed with the Village Clerk a petition protesting against its adoption and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village. To view the proposed Law: RESOLUTION to Establish Specific Reserve Fund for Water Capital Improvements – for January 8 2024
Public Hearing – remains open
The following Public Hearing was opened on February 12, 2024, and remains open:……PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON RAILROAD AVENUE”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024 beginning at 6:50pm at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed local law entitled “A Local Law to Establish a 2-hour Parking Limit on Railroad Avenue”. This law would establish time-limit parking on Railroad Avenue and adjust parking rules applicable to the Main Street parking lot. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “A Local Law to Establish a 2-hour Parking Limit on Railroad Avenue”, is available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. To view the proposed law: Local Law to Establish 2-hour Parking on Railroad Avenue also revise MS parking lot – rev JAN 11 2024 (1)
Public Hearing – remains open – Proposed LL revised Feb 26, 2024
The following public hearing was opened on February 12, 2024 and remains open. The proposed Local Law has been revised as of Feb 12, 2024, and again on Feb 26, 2024: ……….PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024 beginning at 6:40pm at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed local law entitled “A Local Law to Amend the Table of Use Regulations in Relation to Accessory Structures”. This proposed law would amend the Village Zoning Code to allow accessory uses and structures for residential uses as of right, while requiring site plan review for accessories to other use categories. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “A Local Law to Amend the Table of Use Regulations in Relation to Accessory Structures” is available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. To view the proposed law (As amended February 26, 2024): Local Law to Amend the Table of Use Regulations in Regard to Accessory Uses – FEB 26 REVISION – for posting