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Stick and Leaf Removal: Tuesday, August 13-Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Beginning today and continuing through Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the Village DPW will be picking up the sticks, branches, and leaves generated by the high winds from last week’s storm.  Please place leaves in biodegradeable bags.  Please do not put twigs or sticks in the bags. 

Sticks and branches should be tied in bundles, and should be cut as follows: branches that are over 2 inches in diameter should be no longer than 2 feet long / branches that are under 2 inches in diameter should be nolonger than 3-4 feet long.

Please ensure that you have all debris placed curbside by no later than Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024.

Planning Board Meeting, Monday, August 26, 2024; 7pm

The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  This meeting is open to the public.  August 26, 2024 PB Meeting AGENDA

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. August 12, 2024 BOT meeting AGENDA   

Hoffman Street will be CLOSED, Friday, 7/19, 7am-3pm

NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURE: Hoffman Street (at Hudson Ave/Route 66) will be CLOSED, Friday, 7/19, 7am-3pm. There will be NO THRU TRAFFIC. Local traffic must access Hoffman Street via Woodbridge and Washington Avenues.

Planning Board Meeting, Monday, July 22, 2024; 7pm

The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  This meeting is open to the public.  Agenda: July 22, 2024 PB Meeting AGENDA

GHENT Water Service Interruption, 7/1/24; 9am

UPDATE 7/1/24 12:00pm: Water Service to Ghent has been restored.  Users may experience some discoloration and air in the lines.  If this occurs, please run the water for a few minutes until it clears.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VILLAGE WATER USERS IN GHENT: Be advised that the water service in Ghent will be turned off at 9:00am this morning, 7/1/24, due to an unexpected Water Main leak. We appreciate your patience while the DPW works to remedy the situation and return your water service as soon as possible.

Board of Trustees, Monday, July 8, 2024; 7pm (with Public Hearings at 6:45pm and 6:50pm)

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  This is an open meeting and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.  To view the agenda: revised 7/2, July 8, 2024 AGENDA

Special Meeting – Board of Trustees, Thursday, June 27, 2024; 4:30pm

The Village of Chatham Board of Trustees will hold a brief Special Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm.  The purpose of the meeting is to correct a prior resolution approving the expenditure of certain funds, and for any other business that may lawfully come before the Board. The meeting will take place at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This is an open meeting and the public welcome to attend. June 27, 2024 BOT Special Meeting correct Waterline Reserve Funds AGENDA

UPDATED: Church St Water Service Interruption: from Woodbridge Ave to Hudson Ave, WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024

UPDATED: On WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 residents and businesses on Church Street (Route 203) will experience interruption of WATER SERVICE at some point between 8am-1pm for work on the water system.  The interruption will be as brief as possible but could be for up to, or about an hour. We appreciate your patience while the DPW works to improve the service.

Public Hearing Notice for proposed local law entitled “A Local Law to Regulate Food Trucks and Street Vending.”

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024 beginning at 6:45 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 to Regulate Food Trucks and Street Vending.” The proposed law would regulate the sale of food by mobile or temporary vendors within the Village of Chatham in a manner that protects the public health, safety and welfare while providing residents and visitors additional options for dining and the purchase of edible commodities.  At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “Local Law to Regulate Food Trucks and Street Vending” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, and on the Village’s Website (https://villageofchatham.org).  Desiree Kelleher, Chatham Village Clerk.  DRAFT Law revised 6/28/24: Local Law to Regulate Food Trucks – REVISED JUN 28 for DISTRIBUTION to VBT – CLEAN

Public Hearing July 8, 2024 Notice – LL Regulate Food Trucks and Street Vending

Public Hearing Notice for proposed local law entitled “A Local Law to Prohibit Smoking and Vaping in or on Village Property.”

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024 beginning at 6:50 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 to Prohibit Smoking and Vaping in or on Village Property.” The proposed law would adopt the prohibition of smoking in or on municipal property within the Village of Chatham in the interest of public health, safety and welfare. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “A Local Law to Prohibit Smoking and Vaping in or on Village Property” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, and on the Village’s Website (https://villageofchatham.org). Desiree Kelleher, Chatham Village Clerk. DRAFT LAW Revised June 28, 2024: Local Law to Prohibit Smoking and Vaping – REV JUN 28 430 pm – CLEAN

Local Law to Prohibit Smoking and Vaping – JUN 9 920 pm – for introduction

Public Hearing July 8, 2024 Notice – LL Prohibit Smoking and Vaping in or on Village owned Property

Planning Board, 6/24/2024; 7pm

The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.  This meeting is open to the public.  The draft agenda may be viewed here: June 24, 2024 PB Meeting AGENDA

Wednesday, June 19, 2024: Village Offices Closed for Holiday

Garbage and recycling pickup will not be delayed.

No ZBA Meeting: June 2024

No applications were submitted to the Zoning Board for review for the month of June, 2024.

Notice of Public Hearing, Planning Board, June 27, 2024; 7pm – Re: 52 Payn Ave

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, NY. Take notice that the Planning Board of the Village of Chatham, New York, will hold a public hearing on an application by Heena Patel for a subdivision of land at 52 Payn Avenue in the Village of Chatham, tax parcel number 66.17-2-11. The applicant seeks to subdivide an existing residential parcel of approximately 0.643 acres into two lots. Such hearing will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM, at Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. All persons shall be given the opportunity to speak or submit written comments at such hearing. Please contact the Village Clerk at 518.392.5821 or for more information. Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. Agenda June 10, 2024 AGENDA

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed

Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by 1 day. Pickup will occur Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Pollinator Meadow Flourishes in Village of Chatham

The Village of Chatham is proud to announce the successful establishment of a pollinator meadow on the half-acre slope between the water tank and Dinnegar Ave. This initiative, proposed by Claudia Knab-Vispo and Wendy Carroll in March 2020, aimed to replace a planned lawn with a diverse habitat for local wildlife.

Since seeding the meadow with 35 native wildflower and grass species in early 2021, the area now hosts 124 plant species, including 42 native wildflowers and 19 native grasses. The meadow attracts bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, providing ecological benefits and enhancing community enjoyment.

The meadow’s maintenance has involved significant weeding efforts to manage invasive species, with contributions from local residents. The meadow requires no mowing and continues to thrive, adding vibrant colors and biodiversity to the area.

For more information or to arrange a guided tour, please contact Claudia Knab-Vispo at  or 518-938-1109.

Austerlitz St., Water Main Break Tuesday, 5/21/24

Residents on Austerlitz Street and Jones Ave will experience water service interruptions beginning this morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 due to a water main break on Austerlitz Street.  When service resumes there may initially be some discoloration in the water so it is suggested to hold off on laundry until the system clears.