Autumn Leaf collection begins October 15

Autumn collection of leaves by the DPW begins each year in October and continues until December, weather permitting.  Sticks, stones, pet waste, pet litter, and any other debris will damage the machine and/or result in serious injury.  Please remember LEAVES ONLYPiles containing anything other than leaves will NOT be collected.  

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm

The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7pm. Location: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda: September 19 2024 ZBA Meeting AGENDA

 

No Parking on Jones Ave. and Maiden Ln.: 4:00 am, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 through 7:00 am, Friday, September 20, 2024.

Parking will be prohibited on Jones Avenue and Maiden Lane beginning at 4:00 am on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, until 7:00 am Friday, September 20, 2024 for milling and paving of those streets by the Village of Chatham DPW. Both roads will remain open to through traffic.

During that time, 2 hour parking restrictions will be lifted for all municipal parking lots.

 

Ghent Community Day 2024 to be held September 28, 2024: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

On September 28, 2024, Ghent will hold its Community Day 2024, and all Ghentites and neighbors are welcome to attend. The day, free to all visitors, will run from 11:00am until 5:00pm, and will feature local musicians Joe Adee and the Ghent Band. Kids can enjoy a 100 foot obstacle course, tour Ghent Highway Department trucks and equipment as well as Ghent Fire Trucks, and many other attractions. Families can enjoy food from the Ghent VFW and Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary. Local Ghent organizations and businesses will display their wares and services, and committees such as Ghent Climate Smart Committee and Harlem Valley Rail Trail will offer residents an overview of their efforts. Columbia County Sheriff’s Department will be onsite for child safety education. The Town Historian will present a fascinating look-back at the town’s past, and the Highway Supervisor will detail some of the larger municipal projects the Town has taken on recently.

All are encouraged to come out, catch up with old friends, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the local community.

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. Agenda: September 9, 2024 BOT meeting AGENDA

 

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed

Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by 1 day due to the Labor Day holiday. Pickup will occur Thursday, September 5, 2024.