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

The DPW will pick up Christmas trees from your curb throughout the month of January.

VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE INCOME LEVELS OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOME.” 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, and on the Village’s Website (https://villageofchatham.com). Desiree Kelleher, Chatham Village Clerk

To view the proposed Local Law: Local Law to Amend the Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income – DEC 2023D

PUBLIC NOTICE, Village of Chatham, New York, 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. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk.

To view the Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees on January 8, 2024: RESOLUTION to Establish Specific Reserve Fund for Water Capital Improvements – for January 8 2024

Due to the holidays, trash and recycling will be collected on Thursday, December 28, 2023 and Thursday, January 4, 2024.

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Chatham, New York, will hold a public hearing on an application by Scott Gabriel, Application #2023-147: Tax Map #66.10-3-15; 15-17 School Street, Chatham, NY.  Zoning Code Ch. 110, Attachment #2, Density Control Schedule, seeking Area variance to convert a 4-unit dwelling into a 6-unit dwelling, on an undersized lot.  Adding two additional dwelling units in the empty oversized attic.  Such hearing will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. All interested persons shall be given the opportunity to speak at such hearing. Please contact the Village Clerk at 518-392-5821 ext.5921, or for information.

Desiree Kelleher

Chatham Village Clerk

The next regular meeting of the Planning Board has been rescheduled due to the holiday and will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7pm. Location: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. December 18, 2023 PB Meeting AGENDA amended

The next Planning Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Open to the Public. Agenda: November 27, 2023 PB Meeting AGENDA draft

the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open and all are encouraged to attend.  November 13, 2023 BOT AGENDA with attachments