Would you use public transortation in Chatham and the Northeast part of Columbia County? Your input will help establish extended service options. Please follow the link to take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDvZ6eIuX0CaOtXaPL6JM2FDZIAyDIhDtMRsCYfqj02E_QCQ/formResponse
The next regular meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, 11/28/24, 7pm, at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY. Click here to view the agenda: October 28, 2024 PB Meeting AGENDA
Due to the regularly scheduled November meeting of the Board of Trustees falling on Veteran’s Day, the meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY and is open to the public. Revised agenda: November 12, 2024 BOT Meeting AGENDA
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda: October 17, 2024 ZBA Meeting AGENDA
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 for an area variance by Kyle Borut, Application #2024-066: Tax Map #66.13-2-31; 1 Washington Ave., Chatham, NY. The applicant seeks an area variance to exceed the four foot height limit for a fence in the front yard. Such hearing will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm 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
Take Notice that the Village of Chatham, Columbia County, New York, has three (3) elected offices to be filled at the Village Election on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as follows:
Office of Trustee, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027;
Office of Trustee, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027;
Office of the Mayor, Village of Chatham, two (2) year term, ending April 1, 2027.
This election is administered by the Columbia County Board of Elections. Petitions and other papers required for candidacies for these offices at such election must be filed with the Columbia County Board of Elections, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY in accordance with the applicable specifications and time periods of the New York State Election Law.
Garbage and recycling will be collected at the regularly scheduled time next week: Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Due to the regularly scheduled October meeting of the Board of Trustees falling on Columbus Day, the meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY and is open to the public. Revised Agenda: October 15, 2024 BOT AGENDA
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 ONLY. Piles containing anything other than leaves will NOT be collected.
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
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.
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.
All Credit and Debit Card transactions are processed by AllPaid and subject to a service charge. Please click on the following links to see the fee schedules. For payments made for Tax bills, click here: Tax Card Processing Fee Schedule 2024 1 For any payments made for Water/Sewer bills or any other charge, click here: Utilities and Miscellaneous Card Processing Fee Schedule 2024 1
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 will be delayed by 1 day due to the Labor Day holiday. Pickup will occur Thursday, September 5, 2024.
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Annual Columbia County Firefighter’s Parade will be held in the Village of Chatham. The parade will begin at 11:00am from Kinderhook Street at the traffic circle and proceed down Main St. to Hudson Ave., turn right at Hoffman Ave., left on Woodbridge Ave., left at Church St., and then enter the fairgrounds via Cottage Place. To ensure the safety of the firefighters and other participants in the parade, parking will be prohibited on Kinderhook Street and Woodbridge Avenue on Saturday, August 31, 2024, between the hours of 6:00AM and 2:00PM.
KISS Document shredding at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall: 2025
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Notice of Special Meeting. Please take notice that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham at 6:30 pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, New York.
The next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for September 20, 2024 at 7pm at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.