Letters to Santa 11/30 - 12/11

November 30, 2020 - December 11, 2020

Bethlehem’s annual “Letters to Santa” program will begin on Monday, November 30. Boxes will be picked up at locations throughout town on December 11. Letters received on or before December 11 will be answered before Christmas. Parents, grandparents and relatives who have young children in the family are encouraged to write letters and place them in the “Santa Boxes.” Please make sure you include the child´s name and address.

Town Offices close at Noon 12/24

December 24, 2020, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Town's Rupert Road Transfer Station will only be open from 8 AM - 12 PM in observance of Christmas Eve.

Town Offices Closed for Christmas Day

December 25, 2020, 7:00 AM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

December 2, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Zoning Board of Appeals generally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Third Community Forum for the Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative, Thursday 12/3 at 6 pm via Zoom

December 3, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ via Zoom

The public may provide comments during the public comment period by registering to attend the meeting via Zoom. If you’re unable to attend or join the meeting, and would still like to provide a comment, please use the comments webform.

Delmar Fire District Election 12/8, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Delmar Fire Station 1

Elsmere Fire District Election 12/8, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

North Bethlehem/Elmwood Park Fire District Election 12/8, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Elmwood Park Firehouse (North Bethlehem Fire Department)

Selkirk Fire District Election 12/8, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ All 3 fire station locations - 126 Maple Avenue Selkirk; 301 Glenmont Road, Glenmont; 480 Bridge Street, South Bethlehem

Elsmere Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 8, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Elsmere Fire District.

Town Board Meeting

December 9, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Town Board meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Town Board generally meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Delmar Fire District Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting 7 pm

December 9, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Delmar Fire Station

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Planning Board Meeting

December 15, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Planning Board meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Planning Board generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

December 16, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Zoning Board of Appeals generally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Development Planning Committee Meeting

December 17, 2020, 10:00 AM @ Bethlehem Town Hall

The DPC holds monthly meetings as needed during which prospective developers can present development concepts and receive feedback from the town on a host of development related issues

Elsmere Fire District 2020 Budget Closeout Meeting 12/17

December 17, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

Elsmere Fire District Budget Closeout Meeting

Elsmere Fire District 2020 Budget Closeout Meeting, 12/17

December 17, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

Elsmere Fire District 2020 Budget Closeout Meeting

Bethlehem IDA Meeting 12/18

December 18, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Town Hall Auditorium

IDA meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

Selkirk Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 21, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire District - Admin Building behind Station #1

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Elmwood Park (North Bethlehem) Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 21, 2020, 7:00 PM @ North Bethlehem Fire House

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Selkirk Fire District - 2020 Closeout Meeting, 12/28

December 28, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire District - Admin Building behind Station #1

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15

October 15, 2020 - December 7, 2020

Open enrollment begins on October 15th and last until December 7th. Senior Services Outreach Workers will be available to schedule health insurance counseling appointments during open enrollment to help you review your current plan and explore all options.

Community Christmas Day Dinner - delivery only, meal reservations required BY DECEMBER 14

November 17, 2020, 1:30 PM - December 14, 2020, 3:30 PM

Community Christmas Day Dinner
Turkey and ham dinner

Open to all residents of the Town of Bethlehem

Cost: None, Goodwill offering accepted

For more information, please see the flyer

The annual Community Christmas Day Dinner is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, and many other area churches, organizations and individuals.

Senior Legal Services Program - no cost, appointments required, 2nd Thursday of the month

December 10, 2020, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Town Hall

Free legal consultation is available on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This program is funded by Albany County Department for Aging and staffed by Legal Aid Society of NENY, Inc. You must be 60 years of age or older and an Albany County resident. Call for a 30 minute appointment with the attorney.

Discussion Group for Seniors, third Wednesday of the month from 10:30 am - noon at Town Hall

December 16, 2020, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Hall

Discuss current events and reminisce about the past. All interests and backgrounds welcome! Topics will change depending upon the interest of the group.

Community Christmas Day Dinner - delivery only, meal reservations required BY DECEMBER 14

December 25, 2020, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Community Christmas Day Dinner
Turkey and ham dinner

Open to all residents of the Town of Bethlehem

Cost: None, Goodwill offering accepted

For more information, please see the flyer

The annual Community Christmas Day Dinner is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, and many other area churches, organizations and individuals.