Help Wanted - Highway Foreman I

Highway Foreman I

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates for a Foreman I in our Highway Department.   Primary duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Plan, assign and supervise the work of crews engaged in the maintena...

Bethlehem Police Offer FREE Stop the Bleed Training to Residents on Thursday 11/14

BETHLEHEM POLICE OFFER- FREE -

STOP THE BLEED TRAINING TO RESIDENTS

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, the Bethlehem Police Department will be holding a Stop the Bleed® course, free to town residents.  Stop the Bleed® is an initiative of the American ...

Bethlehem Police and DEA announce drug take back day, Saturday 10/26 at Elm Ave Park 10-2

The Bethlehem Police Department will be taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's nationwide Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2018. This one-day collaborative effort between the DEA and state and local law enforcement agencies f...

Fall Town of Bethlehem Water Main Flushing Program through 11/1

NOTICE - TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAMFall 2019

AREA #1 – 9/23 to 10/11   Slingerlands, North Bethlehem, Town of New Scotland

AREA #2 – 10/2 to 10/25   Delmar, Elsmere

AREA #3 &ndash...

Street Tree Inventory Wrapping-Up

Street Tree Inventory Wrapping-Up

Data collection has been completed in all the project study areas. Davey Resource Group is doing wrap up quality checks in the field to complete the inventory and NYSDEC will follow up with some of their own quality checks...

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 ...

Residential Data Improvement Project - *6/26 update* Data collectors in the field

Update June 26, 2019

GAR Data collectors will be working in the following areas: Fairlawn Drive, Linton Street, Peel Street, Rigi Court, Sherbrook Drive, University Drive, Vista Lane,Jefferson Road, Liberty Court, Manor Drive, Penn Lane, and Wm Paca Ct.Ref...

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...

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

The Bethlehem Office of Emergency Management provides information on many safety issues. A 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.

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...

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.  It often occurs as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps...

Avoid Bear Conflict and Deer in Spring Information

The Town of Bethlehem Police Department dispatchers have received numerous calls of bears seen in town so far this year.  Many callers have reported the bear was after the bird feeder and/or garbage.  Please follow the precautions as not...

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...

Important Winter Reminders from the Department of Public Works

Important Winter Reminders from the Department of Public Works

Water Pipes & Water Meters

Due to the extreme cold winter weather, the Department of Public Works would like to remind our residents of ways to avoid frozen water pipes and meters. Property ...

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.  For more information on t...

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...

Bear sightings have occurred in many locations in town - Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

Bear sightings are not uncommon in the Town of Bethlehem and can and have occurred in numerous locations.  It doesn't matter where a bear was sighted, the following is important for everyone.

A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: Peop...

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...

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...

Passports can be processed at Delmar Post Office

Passport forms and information are available on the internet at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/.  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...

Call for instructors!

Call for instructors!

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking instructors for a variety of programs (zumba, tennis, gardening, nature, pilates, yoga, new program ideas!)  Please contact Assistant Administrator, Heather Eckert for more detai...

Bethlehem Police Arrest Slingerlands Man in Theft of Political Campaign Signs

            On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Bethlehem Police Department received a call in regards to an individual who was illegally taking political campaign signs in Slingerlands.  It wa...

Bethlehem Police Offer FREE Stop the Bleed Training to Residents on Thursday 11/14

BETHLEHEM POLICE OFFER- FREE -

STOP THE BLEED TRAINING TO RESIDENTS

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, the Bethlehem Police Department will be holding a Stop the Bleed® course, free to town residents.  Stop the Bleed® is an initiative of the American ...

Bethlehem Police and DEA announce drug take back day, Saturday 10/26 at Elm Ave Park 10-2

The Bethlehem Police Department will be taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's nationwide Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2018. This one-day collaborative effort between the DEA and state and local law enforcement agencies f...

Police Press Release - Are any fireworks legal in New York State?

With the the summer upon us, there have been many questions on legal and illegal fireworks.  The Bethlehem Police Department would like to clarify what fireworks are legal, and which are not.  Due to recent changes by the legislature the...