Here are a few examples of what is contained in the Village code.
Holiday Hours Village Offices – Clerk, Treasurer, Building Dept
Villages offices will close at noon on Tuesday, 12/24 and re-open on Monday, 12/30 at regular time.
Villages offices will close at noon on Tuesday, 12/31 and re-open on Thursday, 1/2/2025 at regular time.
Zoning Board of Appeals – position available
The Village Zoning Board of Appeals is accepting applications and letters of interest for a Zoning Board of Appeals 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. Zoning Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Please submit a letter of interest and application by mail to: Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, or by email to .
Action Needed From Residents: Lead Water Line Identification
To prepare for future upgrades to our water system and comply with New York State regulations, the Village of Chatham has been tasked with identifying properties that have lead service lines. This information will be shared with New York State to ensure compliance and guide our improvement efforts.
We need your help to determine whether your property has a lead water service line.
Please visit the following link: Lead Service Line Identification Survey. There, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to perform a simple scratch test to identify your service line material. After completing the test, please fill out the short survey.
If you need assistance or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Village Clerk’s Office:
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to improve our water infrastructure and services.
| Sincerely, John Howe, Mayor Phil Genovese, DPW Working Foreman Desiree Kelleher, Clerk Village of Chatham, NY |
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm
The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7pm. Location: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. The Public Hearing regarding Application #2024-066: Tax Map #66.13-2-31; 1 Washington Ave., Chatham, NY remains open. December 19, 2024 ZBA Meeting AGENDA
Snow Removal
It is your duty as a property owner to remove snow from your sidewalk. This must be done within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall. If snow is not removed promptly, the Village may have it removed at your expense. Icy sidewalks can be extremely dangerous, with the potential to cause serious injury. If there is ice that cannot be removed, you must apply salt, sand or other suitable material. To view the amended Sidewalk Law, including schedule of fines: https://villageofchatham.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Local-Law-5-of-2022-Amend-Code-relation-to-Sidewalks.pdf
Dogs
Village Code Book https://ecode360.com/CH1066
Chapter 30 Dogs and Other Animals
Dog Licenses are provided by the Town Clerk of the Town of Chatham or the Town of Ghent, depending on the location of your residence. A map showing the Town boundaries within the Village can be viewed here. For more information, contact your Town Clerk.
Dog License Application (Town of Chatham)
Dog License Application (Town of Ghent)
DOG Control
If you need assistance contact the DOG Control Officer in your Town. A map showing the Town boundaries within the Village can be viewed here. For more information, contact your Town Clerk. For contact information, click on an individual’s name in the table below.
| Deputy DOG Control Officer, Town of Ghent | Richard Leggett |
| DOG Control Officer, Town of Chatham | Darell Dutcher |
| DOG Control Officer, Town of Ghent | Wendy Shufelt |
Noise
The Village does not have a general noise ordinance, but some situations are covered in the code, such as barking dogs and home occupations.
For barking dogs, contact your Town DOG Control Officer
For all other matters, contact the Chief of Police.
Sump Pumps
Sump pumps must not discharge into the sanitary sewer. This would cause problems at the sewage treatment plant. Improper sump pump installations are subject to a fine. If you have questions about your sump pump setup, contact the Building Inspector.
Parking
The Village Code is available online at: https://ecode360.com/CH1066
Vehicles parked on Village streets must be moved a minimum of once every 24 hours.
Overnight parking on Village streets is prohibited year round except where noted in the Village Code.
Fireworks
The sale and use of fireworks in the Village is prohibited, except by special permit. For more information, contact the Village Clerk.
How to Get More Information
There is a copy of the Village code book on file at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall or online under “Department” Building and Zoning at the bottom of the page. For more information, contact the Village Clerk.