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  1. Owning, possessing or harboring of certain animals must be reported to the Town Clerk by 4/1

    NYS Law requires the annual reporting of the owning, possessing or harboring of certain animals (for example but not limited to, certain cats, dogs, snakes, monkeys) to the Municipal/Town Clerk´s office on or before April 1 of each year. Links provided. Read on...

  2. Town Fields Closed

    Although the weather is warming, all Town playing fields are closed. The fields remain very saturated and are not ready for use. The typical target date for reopening fields is mid-April, but please check here first. Read on...

  3. Dog Park Temporarily Closed

    The dog park is temporarily closed because of extremely wet conditions. Read on...

  4. Application Deadline for Agricultural Lease (Weisheit Road Farmland) expires Friday April 10, 2026

    2026 TOWN OF BETHLEHEM FARMLAND OPPORTUNITIES AGRICULTURAL USE LEASE, Round 2 (Weisheit Road Farmland). Application deadline is Friday April 10, 2026, no later than 3:00pm. Read on...

  5. Delaware Avenue Construction Spring Start 3/9 – Stay Informed!

    Get information on the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets Project including construction updates.
    Elsmere Detour Expected Wednesday 3/11 and 3/18 Starting 7PM Read on...

  6. Microenterprise Grant Application Open for Startup Businesses

    The Town of Bethlehem is now accepting applications for startup businesses through the Microenterprise Grant Program. Read on...

  7. The Town of Bethlehem has awarded Microenterprise Grants to six local small businesses

    The Town has awarded Microenterprise Grants to 6 local small businesses as part of its continued investment in economic development, entrepreneurship and job creation. Additional funding remains available in this round specifically for startup businesses Read on...

  8. Bethlehem named a Town of Excellence (Gold award)

    The Town of Bethlehem in Albany County, N.Y., received a Gold award from the New York Association of Town’s (NYAOT) inaugural Towns of Excellence Program. Additional Info...

  9. NYS DEC Burn Ban In Effect March 16 - May 14, 2026

    There is a NYS DEC burn ban in effect from March 16, 2026 through May 14, 2026. Visit the NYS DEC Open Burning Page for more information. Read on...
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