Events
ZBA MEETING and Two (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS: Thursday, July 17, 2025, 7pm
The next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7pm. Two (2) Public Hearings will be held prior to the meeting: (1) 6 Depot Square -applicant seeks an area variance for the extension of an existing 7’ black chain link fence around the back and side yards. 6’ is allowed per the code that states the maximum height for any fence or any wall, except for a retaining wall, shall be four feet in the front yard and six feet in the side and rear yards and (2) 48 Austerlitz St - applicant seeks an area variance to construct a 6’ fence mainly facing Austerlitz Street. A 4’ fence is the maximum height allowed by the Zoning Code in such location. The meeting will begin immediately after the Public Hearings, which will be held at Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda.
Planning Board Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7pm
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 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.
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting: Monday, July 14, 2025, 7pm
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Chatham Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. Agenda.
Chatham High School Graduation Parade: June 27, 2025 8:00pm
What began in 2020 in response to COVID-19 restrictions is becoming a wonderful annual tradition in the Village of Chatham. The Chatham High School Graduation Parade will take place on Friday, June 27, starting at approximately 8:00 PM, immediately following the graduation ceremony.
The parade begins at the high school and will turn left on Woodbridge Avenue, turn right on Kinderhook Street and continue to the traffic circle, down Hudson Avenue, and conclude at the Columbia County Fairgrounds South entrance (view map here). Come out and cheer for the graduates as they celebrate this milestone with family, friends, and the entire Chatham community!
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda.
Planning Board Meeting and Public Hearing, Monday, June 23, 2025; 7pm
The next meeting of the Planning Board and a Public Hearing regarding a lot line adjustment at 18 Bushnell Avenue will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7pm. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:00pm with the regular meeting following immediately after. The meeting and the Public Hearing will both be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda.
Village of Chatham Offices Closed Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Village offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. The Building Department will resume regular office hours on Friday, June 20, 2025. The offices of the Clerk and Treasurer will re-open on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm
The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda.
Board of Trustees Monthly meeting 7pm; and Public Hearing 6:55pm for a Proposed Local Law Prohibit Parking in Front of 33 Thomas Street
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00pm. Prior to the meeting, a Public Hearing will be held regarding a proposed Local Law Prohibit Parking in Front of 33 Thomas Street will be held at 6:55pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda. Local Law draft.
Sealed Bids Opening: June 9, 2025, 1:00pm
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS VILLAGE OF CHATHAM – One ¾ ton pickup truck. Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Chatham will accept sealed bids for the Acquisition of One ¾ ton pickup truck. The bid specifications may be viewed here or by email request to Phil Genovese, DPW Foreman, pgenovese@villageofchathamny.gov. Bids must be returned to the Office of the Village Clerk, Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY, no later than 1:00 pm on June 9, 2025. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: 1. Enclosed is a sealed BID. 2. Purchase of new ¾ ton pickup truck. 3. REF-VOC-DPW-2501 4. June 9, 2025, 1:00pm. 5. <Company name>. Bids will be opened at the Village Hall immediately following the deadline for submission of bids. Bidders are invited to attend. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re-advertise.
Desiree Kelleher, Village Clerk
Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 26, 2025, 11am.
A parade through the village is part of the village’s traditional Memorial Day observance, and Legionnaires and veterans are encouraged by Post Commander James Garvey to participate. The parade will line up at 10:45 a.m. at the postrooms on Woodbridge Avenue and step off at 11 a.m., proceeding over Woodbridge Avenue, up Kinderhook Street to Central Square, down Main Street to Hudson Avenue, and up Cemetery Hill. Following the services, the parade will continue down Hudson Avenue to Hoffman Street and back to the American Legion post.
Village Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
Village offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00am.
Planning Board Meeting and Public Hearing, Monday, May 19, 2025; 7pm
The next meeting of the Planning Board and a Publiuc Hearing regarding a Subdivision of Land at 70 Center Street and Brookside Avenue will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7pm. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:00pm with the regular meeting following immediately after. The meeting and the Public Hearing will both be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting is open to the public. Agenda.
NO ZBA MEETING
No applications were submitted to the Zoning Board for review for the month of May, 2025.
NYSEG is Hosting Smart Meter Open House in Chatham on Wednesday, May 15, 2025: 4:30pm-6:30pm.
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) will host informational open houses for customers in Mechanicville, Chatham, and Granville to learn about the ongoing installation of smart meters.
NYSEG customers in the Mechanicville service area, which includes portions of Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington counties, are having their meters upgraded to smart meters. NYSEG will host an informational open house in the Town of Chatham on Wednesday, May 14, 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Company representatives will provide residents, business owners, and municipal officials with information about installations, including the scope of work, timeline, and customer benefits.
There is no formal presentation. Customers are invited to come at any time during the event and talk to project representatives about smart meter installations.
Location:
Town of Chatham Town Hall
488 NY-295 Chatham, NY 12037
Time:
4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Registration for the open houses is not required and all are welcome.
Informational displays and NYSEG representatives will be available to share more details about the installation process, answer questions, and demonstrate the benefits of having smart meters to customers.
Public Hearing proposed Local Law 5-min drop-off zone on Park Row
PUBLIC NOTICE, VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A 5-MINUTE DROP-OFF ZONE ON PARK ROW”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Monday, May 12, 2025 beginning at 6:45pm 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 Establish a 5-minute Drop-off Zone on Park Row.” This law would establish a 5-minute parking time limit on a section of Park Row in front of the Morris Memorial and will also eliminate an outdated time limit for part of the Main Street Parking Lot. At such public hearing, all interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed “Local Law to Establish a 5-minute Drop-off Zone on Park Row” are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, and on the Village of Chatham website at www. villageofchathamny.gov.
Desiree Kelleher, Chatham Village Clerk
Board of Trustees Meeting and Public Hearing: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:45 pm
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Chatham Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00pm. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing will be held regarding “A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A 5-MINUTE DROP-OFF ZONE ON PARK ROW” at 6:45pm. The meeting and public hearing will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and both are open to the public. Agenda TBA.
Bulk Trash Drop-Off May 12th-15th, 2025
The Village of Chatham will once again offer heavy trash drop off at the DPW Garage, located at 13 Brookside Ave., Chatham, NY 12037. The Village Resident Drop-Off Voucher can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office in the Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037. Only Village residents are eligible and will be required to show proof of residency. Limit 1 voucher per household.
Items NOT permitted: Hazardous waste, Animal carcasses, Firearms, Ammunition, fireworks, Asbestos, tires, appliances with Freon (A/C’s or fridges), TV’s, Computers, Office Equipment.
Planning Board Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2025; 7pm
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 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.
Board of Trustees Special Meeting: Tax Warrant approval, Wednesday, April 23, 2025; 5pm
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5pm. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Tax Warrant. Location: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Agenda
No ZBA Meeting: April 2025
No applications were submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review for the month of April, 2025.
Board of Trustees Meeting and 2 Public Hearings: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 7:00pm. Prior to the meeting, 2 public hearings will be held: a public hearing regarding sewer rates will begin at 6:30pm followed by a public hearing regarding the tentative budget at 6:45pm. The meeting and public hearings will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and are open to the public. 2025-2026 Tentative Budget. Regular Meeting Agenda Draft.
Annual Organizational Meeting, Tuesday, April 1, 2025; 5:00pm
The Village will hold the Annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome to attend. Agenda.
Board of Trustees Special Meeting: Clerk Presents Tentative Budget. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5pm
A Special Meeting of the Village of Chaham Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5pm to allow the Village Clerk to present the 2025-2026 Tentative Budget to the Board. The meeting will be held at the Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. The Meeting is open to the public. AGENDA. TENTATIVE BUDGET 2025-2026.
Planning Board Meeting and Public Hearing, Monday, March 24, 2025; 7pm
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7pm. At this meeting, a public hearing will be held on an application by Jack Shear for a subdivision of land at 29 Jones Avenue in the Village of Chatham, tax parcel number 66.10.-2-52. The applicant seeks to subdivide an existing commercial parcel of approximately 3.80 acres into two lots. The meeting and public hearing will be held at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall, located at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. This meeting and public hearing is open to the public. Agenda
Zoning Board of Appeals: NO MEETING, Thursday, March 20, 2025
No applications have been received for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals. There will be no meeting held for the month of March, 2025.
Jennifer Trolenberg,
Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
Village Elections: 12pm - 9pm at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall
Village elections will be held from 12pm-9pm at the Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037.
Village Offices CLOSE AT NOON on Election Day, Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Village Offices at the Village Hall will close at NOON on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 due to elections.
Polling Place: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main St., Chatham, NY
Polling Hours: 12:00 NOON to 9:00 PM
Budget Workshops 2025: March 13, 2025 5:45pm
Village of Chatham Budget Workshops will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, beginning at 5:45pm at the Tracy Memorial, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. The workshops are open to the public. Tentative 2025-2026 Budget Worksheets TBA.
VIILLAGE OFFICES WILL CLOSE FOR TRAINING AT NOON, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
The Code Enforcement Office will be open on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:30am (by appointment only). The Village Clerk and Treasurer’s Offices will reopen Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9am.
County-wide emergency outdoor burn ban, effective immediately
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
A State of Emergency is hereby declared for the County of Columbia, beginning at 16:00
hours today, March 11, 2025 for ALL outside burning. This ban will continue through March
16, 2025 when the New York State BURN BAN takes effect.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by:
severe drought conditions. Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens
of Columbia County.
As Chief Executive of Columbia County, I have exercised the authority given to me under
New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all
required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of
Columbia County.
I hereby direct all departments and agencies of Columbia County to take whatever steps
necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such emergency
assistance deemed necessary.
Signed in quadruplicate this 11th day of March, 2025.
Matt B. Murell, Chairman
Columbia County Board of Supervisors
Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7pm
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 and is open to the public. Agenda