“KISS” SHREDDING PROGRAM: The “Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe” program, sponsored by the Columbia County Clerk’s Office, is once again available for seniors at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. March 10, 2025- March 21, 2025, 8am – 4pm.

TRASH AND RECYCLING: County Waste begins trash and recycling collection each Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. Please have all your recycling and garbage placed at your curbside before that time (drivers will not return to collect items that are not out by 7:00 am). Due to changes in driver scheduling, weather, etc., the pick-up time at your residence may vary from week to week.

Your garbage will not be picked up if:

– it is not bagged

– it does not have the correct sticker

– a 30 gal. bag has only a $2.00 sticker

– it weighs over 20 pounds

VILLAGE ELECTIONS: 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 Mayor, 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 Trustee, 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.

LEAF AND YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION: Leaf and yard debris collection will begin in April. The Village requests your use of biodegradable bags for leaves. Please do not put twigs or sticks in the bags.

Properly sized, bundled sticks and branches will be collected if they are placed at the curb next to the biodegradable bags. Branches should be tied in bundles and should be cut as follows: over 2” inch diameter – 2 feet long / under 2” in diameter – 4 feet long.

HEAVY TRASH DROP OFF: May 12-15, 2025. The Village will once again offer heavy trash drop off at the DPW Garage. The Village Resident Drop-Off Voucher can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. 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.

WATER/SEWER: If you would like to register for paperless billing, please email your request to the Deputy Clerk at sdavis@villageofchatham.com. Be sure to provide the email address to which you would prefer to have e-bills sent.

VILLAGE E-MAIL NOTICES: Please consider subscribing to the Village email to receive important announcements such as office closings, changes in trash pick-up, water main breaks, snow emergencies that require parking restrictions, and more. Visit the Village website at www.villageofchathamny.gov and click the Sign up For Email icon.

NYS ANNUAL BURN BAN: The statewide Burn Ban is in effect from March 16 to May 14. For more information visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/32060.html.

Tracy Memorial Village Hall

77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037

Village Clerk Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am-1pm

(518.392.5821)

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