2013 Tentative Assessment Roll Available
The Town of Bethlehem´s 2013 Tentative Assessment Roll is now available. Please see the Assessor´s web pages.
http://www.townofbethle...
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Interested in Conserving Water? Rain Barrels for sale
Interested in Conserving Water?
The Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a 53 gallon rain barrel for ONLY $80.
Deadline to place orders is May 31st. Available for pickup during the week ...
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Wemple Corners Rezone Request Informational Meeting, 5/30
Donald Zee, P.C., attorney for the Wemple Corners Development Project will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 30, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, at the Comfort Inn located at 37 Route 9W in Glenmont.
Information will be provided regar...
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Dog found, very friendly, looking for adopters by 5/29
A medium sized, female, tan with white markings, possible German Sheperd / pit mix dog was found at the Hannaford Supermarket in Delmar just after midnight on April 23. The dog had a chain and was thin with sores on her b...
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Know What´s Below Before You Dig
Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? WAIT! Here´s what you need to know first:
Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each jo...
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New article from the Town Historian
Slingerland Printing Company Revisited:
A National Express Company Receipt Book
Excerpt: With the help of a flashlight, the dusty confines of Jane’s Victorian attic yielded a dull and dog eared recei...
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New EPA water standards for trihalomethanes place Bethlehem water above permissible levels
Under state and federal regulations the Town of Bethlehem is required to monitor for the presence of a number of compounds in drinking water. Most of these are listed in the annual water quality report available on the Town’s website.&...
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Compost Facility is now open for the season
Please click on the title to go to the Compost Facility's web page
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Highway/DPW Referendum Voted Down
Local Law No.1 of 2013 -- the Highway/DPW Consolidation proposal -- was voted down in the April 30, 2013 Referendum. Total votes cast were 5,055, with 1.969 YES votes and 3.086 NO v...
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Tick-borne diseases on the rise
Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases are an important health concern in New York State. Lyme disease remains endemic in Albany County and, also being seen are a small, but significant, increase in other tick-borne diseases each year.
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Online Payments Available for Town Court Fines
The Town of Bethlehem Town Court has partnered with nCourt to provide the option of online payments of court fines.
nCourt is a 3rd party full service e-commerce partner for courts and ot...
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Town´s No Parking Ordinance in effect 11/1 - 4/15
REMINDER: Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:...
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Online View/Pay Tax Bill
You can now view your tax bills and receipts and/or pay your tax bill online using your credit card, debit card or electronic check.
The Town has partnered with MuniTrax to offer online bill presentment and payment. MuniTrax charges ...
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Michael Katzer Appointed Town Justice
After a recruitment and interview process, Michael Katzer was appointed as Town Justice by the Town Board at its February 13 meeting. Judge Katzer has 36 years of courtroom experience, and has lived in Bethlehem for 34 years. His wife, Lita Katzer, i...
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Town of Bethlehem Receives Safe Routes to School Funding
Town of Bethlehem Receives Safe Routes to School Funding
Grant will be used to lay sidewalk near Hamagrael, BCMS
The Town of Bethlehem has been awarded $500,000 in federal ...
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Capital Region Sustainability Plan - Final Draft Available for Public Review
FULL REPORT AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW
The draft report for the Capital Region Sustainability Plan is now available for download.
The Capital Region Sustainability Plan (representing Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Sa...
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Bethlehem Well Below the Tax Cap
The Town of Bethlehem has filed the form required by the State Comptroller´s Office to document compliance with the State´s Property Tax Cap. As that form indicates, Bethlehem is substantially below the Cap, with a 2013 property tax levy ...
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Gift cards available for all your Parks and Recreation needs
Gift cards in any denomination are now available at the Elm Avenue Park Office. They may be used for any Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation purchase including pool fees, activity fees, pavilion rentals, etc. Give the gift of FUN!!<...
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Bethlehem´s Cooperation with Hurricane Sandy Cleanup
The Town of Bethlehem is aiding the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with clean up efforts in those communities downstate drastically affected by Hurricane Sandy. Part of those efforts include the removal and transfer of scrap ...
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Friends of Parks & Recreation Seeking Volunteers
An enthusiastic group of citizens is forming a "Friends of Parks and Recreation" organization! They are seeking people interested in volunteering their assistance in a couple of key tasks including applying for 501C3 status and developin...
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors in homes MANDATORY
Beginning on February 22, 2010 all homes in New York are now required to have a carbon monoxide detector.
Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer. It´s odorless, tasteless and colorless. Breath in large amount and it c...
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Checking on Power Restoration After an Outage
The Bethlehem Police Department will not know the scheduled return of power to areas within town, only National Grid can answer those questions. National Grid´s web...
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New! Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding paving in town
Town of Bethlehem Highway Paving Frequently Asked Questions
When are Town of Bethlehem roads repaved and what are the reasons for repaving?
The Town of Bethle...
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2012 Final Property Assessment Roll available online
The 2012 Final Property Assessment Roll is now available on line. Please visit the Town Assessor´s web page. Please note, this is a fairly large file to view or download.
You can get to the appropriate page by select...
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Standard Work Day Reporting resolution for 2012
Attached is the Standard Work Day Reporting resolution for 2012
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Temporary Signs Information
New town code provisions were passed at the June 13th Town Board Meeting, clarifying the rules for temporary "lawn" signs often used by candidates for election, not-for-profits or civic groups promot...
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How to contact the Police Department when you want to have a Block Party
Block Party Info
Please call the Police Department with at least one week´s notice with the following information:
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Have the location and time of the event (beginning to en...
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What Do You Get For Your Town Tax Dollar?
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Automatic Payment of your Water & Sewer Bill
AUTO-PAY PLAN FOR PAYMENT OF WATER AND SEWER CHARGES
Since its availability at the beginning of 2005, the auto-pay program has seen a steady increase in the number of participants. Averaging about 15 enrollees ...
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Bethlehem Launches New Webcasting System
Bethlehem Launches New Webcasting System
Streamlined Agenda System and Archived Video Improves Access
Bethlehem Town Government is constantly looking for ways to improve and enhance commu...
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Bethlehem Fire Districts Collaborative Planning Task Force Report
PRESS RELEASE
November 16, 2011
Bethlehem Fire Districts Release Final Report of Collaborative Planning Study, Announce Public Presentation of Results
Bethlehem, NY – The Bet...
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Community Survey - comment on various phases of economic development
The new Capital Region Economic Development Council´s mission is to stimulate economic development in the region. As part of this initiative, advanced by Governor Cuomo and the Legislature, the Council is seeking the broadest possible input ...
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Your House/Business Number MUST be visible
IS YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS STREET NUMBER LEGIBLE AND VISIBLE?
In accordance with the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes, all new and existing residential and commercial buildings are requ...
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Bethlehem Food Pantry is available to all town residents
The Bethlehem Food Pantry is located at 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York at the Bethlehem Town Hall for town residents. It is run through Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. with help from Bethlehem Senior Outreach workers and is kept stocked thr...
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Receive instant alerts from the Bethlehem Police Department
Citizen Observer is a privately run, web-based e-mail and/or text message alert notification system. The Bethlehem Police Department currently participates with Citizen Observer and subscribers to the service are able to receive timely ...
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Eyecare America - Helping People Over 65 Preserve Sight
Eyecare America
The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Seniors EyeCare
1-800-222-3937
Helping People Over 65 Preserv...
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Mandatory Water Conservation
NOTICE
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
WATER DISTRICT NO. 1
The use of water for sprinkling of lawns and shrubs shall be allowed only before 10:0...
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File of Life
FILE OF LIFE PROGRAM
To honor longtime community volunteer, the late Maynard "Red" Goyer, the Bethlehem Lion´s Club, Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. and the town´s Senior Services De...
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Battery Recycling in Town
BATTERY RECYCLING ALERT
ALKALINE BATTERIES NO LONGER CONTAIN MERCURY OR CADMIUM. DO NOT RECYCLE. It is okay to throw alkaline batteries into the trash. Al...
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Bethlehem Announces Information Phone Line
Bethlehem Announces Information Phone Line
Bethlehem, NY November 17, 2010: Supervisor Sam Messina announced today that the Town of Bethlehem has implemented an information phone line for Bethlehem reside...
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Free Fishing Days in NYS 6/29 & 6/30
Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opp...
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Confidential Teen Drinking Tip Line Available
TEEN DRINKING TIP LINE
Late spring and early summer are the times of year when underage drinking parties are most likely to occur. Experience indicates such parties often take place when the tempera...
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Reporting of Certain Animals, required by April 1
Reporting Wild Animals --
Under Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2002 enacted General Municipal Law Section 209-cc, requires the annual reporting of the presence of wild animals. Each person owning, possessing or harboring a wild ani...
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Have your land included in a certified Agricultural District 2/1-3/2
New York State Agricultural Districts Law provides an annual 30-day period where farmers can request the inclusion of viable farmland within a certified Agricultural District. The 30-day period established by the Albany County Legislature begins o...
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Free Child Safety Seat Inspections
Is your child safe?
With the wide variety of child restraint systems, belt systems and passenger vehicles, correctly installing a child restraint system can...
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Holiday Recycling Tips
For some holiday recycling tips, please visit the link below.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/Recycling/RecyclingFAQs.asp#Holiday
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Open Burning Regulations
NEW OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT
Open burning is regulated by the New York State Statutory and Regulatory Authority - Environmental Conservation Law, 9.19, 6 NYCRR Part 215 – Open ...
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American Assoc. of Poison Control Ctrs.: Proper monitoring on use of hand sanitizers
American Association of Poison Control Centers: Proper monitoring on use of hand sanitizers will mean a safer cold and flu season
The start of flu season - and particularly the spread of H1N1 - means consum...
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Flag Day, June 14
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America´s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the ...
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Press Release from NYS regarding Smoke Alarms
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S OFFICE OF FIRE
PREVENTION AND CONTROL URGES ALL NEW YORKERS TO MAKE SURE THEIR HOMES HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS
State Fire Steps Up Education Campaign After Recent Tragedies
ALBANY &ndas...
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Passports can be processed at Delmar P.O.
Passport forms and information are available on the internet at www.travel.state.gov
Completed forms can be presented to the Delmar Post Office, 357 Delaware Avenue, for proces...
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Bring Local History into Your Classroom
Attention Elementary School Teachers
Bring local history into your classroom. Native Americans in Bethlehem and Cutting Ice: Big Business in Bethlehem address the needs of Social Studies Standard 1: History of the United Stat...
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Free Gun Lock Program
FREE GUN LOCK PROGRAM - PROJECT CHILDSAFE
Bethlehem Police have partnered with project ChildSafe, an expansion of project HomeSafe, as part of a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about safe and responsible fire...
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Child Identification & DNA Kits Free to Residents
BETHLEHEM POLICE OFFER CHILD IDENTIFICATION AND DNA KITS FREE TO RESIDENTS
Parents will now have the ability to record and store identification information of their children. In the event a child is missi...
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Emergency Cell Phone Tip
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - CELL PHONE TIP
Since no one programs the word "husband" or "sibling" into a cell phone, rescue workers can waste precious time sifting through a patient´s ...
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NY-Alert is a free emergency notification system
NY-Alert is a free emergency notification system made available to private citizens by the State Emergency Management Office. By signing up for NY-Alert you can choose to receive warnings and emergency notifications by phone, email, text message, ...
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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs should NOT go into regular trash
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (CFLs)
CFL light bulbs save energy and last longer. The claim is that they use 2/3 less energy than standard incandes...
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Holiday Recycling Guide
Holiday Recycling Guide
Wrapping paper and cardboard tubes: Consider reusing wrapping paper and gift bags! To recycle, all types of wrapping paper (unless it’s made of plastic rathe...
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