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:
Email:
Phone: 518-392-5821 ext. 5922
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
History of the Tracy
The Tracy Memorial Village Hall was dedicated on May 23, 1913 in memory of Albert E. Tracy. It was the gift to all Village of Chatham residents from Mr. Tracy’s mother, Mrs. Delia E. Tracy and his wife, Mrs. Margaret T. Tracy. Albert E. Tracy had been bom in Chatham, attended local schools and Hartwick Seminary in Cooperstown in preparation for college, which he was unable to attend because of ill health. He was a Captain of the Cleveland and Thurman Marching Club in the first Cleveland campaign for the Presidency. He worked as a clerk in the post office under Postmaster George McClellan, and later in his law office to prepare himself for the large inheritance that he anticipated. He devoted his life to his wife, his mother, his home on the Kline Kill Road, and his fine horses. Mr. Tracy died on August 10, 1910.
Attorney John C. Dardess presented the keys and deed of the building to Mayor William B. Daley. It was free from encumbrance and with an insurance policy protecting the building and its contents for the next three years.
The building was built by the Tomngton Building Company for an estimated cost of $40,000. Horace W. Peaslee of Washington, DC, a native of Columbia County, was the architect.
The building was described as follows: A large public lobby on the ground floor; police court; office of the police justice; detention room for prisoners and witnesses; meeting room for the village trustees; a public waiting room; office for the village clerk; a large room on the second floor for the firemen with smaller rooms for the General Logan Post of the Grand Army of the Republic; a shower bath for firemen; hardwood floors; mahogany doors and staircase; a steam outfit for heat; concrete sidewalks; electroliers of handsome design; lavatories on both floors; sixty five pieces of mahogany furniture for the firemen and twenty five pieces for the GAR. The basement was to have several rooms to be used as needed and a large fireproof vault for the safe storage of village records and the records of the Health Department.
To this date, the maintenance of the Tracy Memorial is funded by a trust set aside by the Tracy family. The trust is managed by a Board of Trustees that meets yearly to discuss the upkeep of the building.
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:
Email:
Phone: 518-392-5821 ext. 5922
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
KISS Document Shredding
Document shredding at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall: 12/09/24-12/20/24
Clerk 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, Treasurer, 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, x5921.
Location
77 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037 map and directions
Phone: (518) 392-5821
Fax: (518) 392-7757
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:
Email:
Phone: 518-392-5821 ext. 5922
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
KISS Document Shredding
Document shredding at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall: 12/09/24-12/20/24
Clerk 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, Treasurer, 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, x5921.
Location
77 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037 map and directions
Phone: (518) 392-5821
Fax: (518) 392-7757
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:
Email:
Phone: 518-392-5821 ext. 5922
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
History of the Tracy
The Tracy Memorial Village Hall was dedicated on May 23, 1913 in memory of Albert E. Tracy. It was the gift to all Village of Chatham residents from Mr. Tracy’s mother, Mrs. Delia E. Tracy and his wife, Mrs. Margaret T. Tracy. Albert E. Tracy had been bom in Chatham, attended local schools and Hartwick Seminary in Cooperstown in preparation for college, which he was unable to attend because of ill health. He was a Captain of the Cleveland and Thurman Marching Club in the first Cleveland campaign for the Presidency. He worked as a clerk in the post office under Postmaster George McClellan, and later in his law office to prepare himself for the large inheritance that he anticipated. He devoted his life to his wife, his mother, his home on the Kline Kill Road, and his fine horses. Mr. Tracy died on August 10, 1910.
Attorney John C. Dardess presented the keys and deed of the building to Mayor William B. Daley. It was free from encumbrance and with an insurance policy protecting the building and its contents for the next three years.
The building was built by the Tomngton Building Company for an estimated cost of $40,000. Horace W. Peaslee of Washington, DC, a native of Columbia County, was the architect.
The building was described as follows: A large public lobby on the ground floor; police court; office of the police justice; detention room for prisoners and witnesses; meeting room for the village trustees; a public waiting room; office for the village clerk; a large room on the second floor for the firemen with smaller rooms for the General Logan Post of the Grand Army of the Republic; a shower bath for firemen; hardwood floors; mahogany doors and staircase; a steam outfit for heat; concrete sidewalks; electroliers of handsome design; lavatories on both floors; sixty five pieces of mahogany furniture for the firemen and twenty five pieces for the GAR. The basement was to have several rooms to be used as needed and a large fireproof vault for the safe storage of village records and the records of the Health Department.
To this date, the maintenance of the Tracy Memorial is funded by a trust set aside by the Tracy family. The trust is managed by a Board of Trustees that meets yearly to discuss the upkeep of the building.
