Community Conversation - Come share your views with town officials TONIGHT, 4/24 at 7 p.m.

This is the first  in a planned series of community forums in which residents and town officials can discuss town issues, ideas, opportunities, and concerns in an informal setting.  The forum will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2...

*UPDATE* DELAWARE AVE - no detours but flaggers/lane closures as needed

4/23/18

Delaware Avenue Streetscape Update

Work is beginning today on final work for the Delaware Ave streetscape. It is expected to be completed by May 11. However, depending on weather and progress, it could potentially go a week or so longer.

NYSDOT has w...

Help Wanted - Administrator of Parks and Recreation

The Town of Bethlehem, New York is seeking candidates for an Administrator of Parks and Recreation.  The candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the parks and recreation program in the town.  Preferred can...

Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 28 at Elm Ave Park, 10-2; anonymous

The Bethlehem Police Department will once again partner with the U. S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, for the next drug take back event.  The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...

Debit and Credit Cards Now Accepted for All Payments in the Town Clerk/Tax Department

The town is pleased to announce that we now accept debit and credit cards for all payments in the Town Clerk/Tax Department.The town has partnered with Value Payments Systems, a 3rd party payment processor used by many governments in the nation including ...

Bethlehem gets $240K to divert food scraps from landfill

The Town of Bethlehem recently received $240K from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to help divert food scraps from the landfill to the town’s compost operation. This will help Bethlehem’s compost facility expand with the purcha...

National Environmental Leadership Program Recognizes Bethlehem IT as a 2017 Silver Award Winner

National Environmental Leadership Program - the State Electronics Challenge -Recognizes the Town of Bethlehem Management Information Systems Department as a 2017 Silver Award Winner

[Bethlehem, NY - 3/9/2018] – The Town of Bethlehem MIS D...

Residential data improvement recollection has begun

Residential data improvement recollection has begun

The Town and GAR Associates have begun preparing for the residential data improvement recollection, a 4 year project.

A letter will be mailed to residential property owners in the areas/neighborhoods where...

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 required to display a legible street number that is visibl...

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 can kill you. Amanda´s Law is name...

Know What´s Below Before You Dig, call for FREE underground utilities markings, it's the law

If you plan to dig or do any type of excavation or construction work, State law requires you to call Dig Safely New York 2 full working days prior to starting your work not counting the day of your call, weekends or holidays. Whether you are planning to d...

Bear sightings in town - Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

A bear was seen on March 7, 2017 on Currey Avenue and another was seen about 10 days earlier on Starr Road in the town. A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: People who think they are doing wildlife a favor by feeding them and getting them us...

Temporary Signs Information

Town code provisions adopted in 2012 clarified the rules for temporary lawn signs often used by candidates for election, not-for-profits, civic groups or others promoting their events or causes. The town code permits the use of temporary signs on private ...

What to do before, during and after gas and electrical outages

The Bethlehem Office of Emergency Management provides information on many safety issues. A new National Grid Guide to Natural Gas and Electric Outage Preparation and Safety has been posted on the office's web pages that proves to be helpful year round.

Fire Hydrant Clearing Notice

Our Water Department employees work very hard to keep the fire hydrants cleared and accessible at all times.  The Town of Bethlehem has over 1600 fire hydrants spread out over many miles of the water distribution system.  If you have a f...

Parking Ordinance - No parking on town roads 1-7 am from 11/1 to 4/15

The town has a parking ordinance in effect each year from November 1 through April 15 whereby no vehicles are allowed to be parked on any town roads between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. regardless of the weather. 

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

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 (for example, certain cats, dogs, snakes, monkeys). Each person owning, possessing or harboring a wild animal...

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 through the...

If you are a Senior resident, 60+, see all our Senior Services Department has to offer

Get the latest Senior Services Newsletter in the Senior Services office at Town Hall, in one of the Senior Transportation vehicles or online to find out some of the great things available to our town's senior population. Social outings to plays, musicals,...

Victim and Witness Notification Program Available

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers a Victim Notification Program which allows eligib...

30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts begins February 1

Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts begins on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District.The...

Debunked: 5 Lightning Myths That Could Kill You

(source: NBCNEWS.com, June 20, 2014) When it comes to staying safe from lightning strikes, everything you think you know is probably wrong. That’s the word from weather experts, who worry that outdated advice and persistent myths about thunder and lightni...

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, and inst...Read on...

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Extreme heat can be very dangerous, leading to heat stroke and death. Heat stroke occurs when your temperature rises quickly and your body cannot cool down. This condition is life-threatening, but it is preventable. Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illnes...

What kind of fireworks are legal and not legal?

The Bethlehem Police Department would like to clarify what fireworks are legal, and which are not.  Due to recent changes by the legislature the New York State Penal Law now allows for the sale and use of a specific category of consumer fireworks...

Information Regarding Steep Slopes and Grading Permits

The Town has recently notified property owners in areas with steep slopes about the dangers of placing fill along the top of slopes and provided general guidance on the Town's approval process for grading work near the slopes. The notification can be foun...Read on...

Passports can be processed at Delmar Post Office

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 processing.

Attention Elementary School Teachers - Bring Local History into Your Classroom

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 States and New York. Contact Susan Leath at sleath@townofbethlehem.org ...

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - Cell Phone Tip

In case of emergency (ICE) is a program that enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, as well as hospital personnel, to contact the next of kin of the owner of a mobile phone to obtain important medical or support i...

Help Wanted - Administrator of Parks and Recreation

The Town of Bethlehem, New York is seeking candidates for an Administrator of Parks and Recreation.  The candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the parks and recreation program in the town.  Preferred can...

Child Car Seat Installation Event - Monday, May 7 from 3-6 pm at Elm Ave Park

The Bethlehem Police Department and Albany County Department of Public Works Traffic Safety Education Division will be hosting a child car seat installation event on Monday, May 7^th.  The event will be held in the front parking lot of the Elm Ave...

Bethlehem Police Department promotes three to Sergeant

Detective James Cross, a 14 year veteran of the department with the last 4 years assigned to the Detective Office, was promoted to Detective/Sergeant. He will take over supervision of the Detective Office.

Officer Michael Cozzy is a 15 year veteran of the ...

Police Press Release - Update on Glenmont Crash - Driver Arrested for Driving While Impaired

**UPDATED**

          On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 3:18 PM, the Bethlehem Police Department responded to a report of a personal injury crash at the intersection of River Road and Glenmont Road in Gle...

Police Press Release - Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 28 at Elm Ave Park, 10-2

The Bethlehem Police Department will once again partner with the U. S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, for the next drug take back event.  The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...

Police Press Release - National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Bethlehem Police Department will be increasing patrols during a statewide crackdown on distracted driving, as part of April's designation as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Police will also actively participate in New York State’s “Operat...

Bethlehem Police Department Confidential Tip Line (518-439-1503)

The Town of Bethlehem Police Department has updated the “Underage Drinking Tip Line” to a new “Confidential Tip Line”.  This new tip line, which utilizes either voice mail or e-mail, may be used to report any type of tip including threats of scho...

'Senior' Prom - "Royal Wedding", Friday, 5/18, 2-5 pm

Bethlehem Senior Services in conjunction with Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. and the Bethlehem Public Library are hosting a Senior Prom!  Our theme will be “Royal Wedding” in honor of Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding. &n...

National Volunteer Week - Senior Services staff wishes to say a special Thank You

April is National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer Week, April 23rd-29th, is a special time set aside to honor the people who donate their time, talent and energy to their community.

The Bethlehem Senior Services Volunteers are an integral part of our Bet...

Your NEW Medicare Cards - 5 Key Facts

5 Key FactsWhat Medicare beneficiaries should know!

1. Your new Medicare card will NOT have Social Security Numbers!The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) requires CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to remove social security ...