Portion of South Albany Rd will be closed 12/10, 5:30am - 12/11, 5 pm for waterline work

South Albany Road will be closed for waterline work in the area of Old Quarry Road to Bell Crossing Road starting Monday, December 10th at 5:30AM until Tuesday, December 11th at 5:00PM. All access to the CSX property should be done from Bridge Street (Sta...

Interest in Serving on Town Boards Sought, reply by Wednesday, December 12

Interest in Serving on Town Boards Sought

The terms of several members on town boards are expiring at the end of the year. If you are interested in potentially serving on one of these boards, please email your resume and a brief cover letter explaining you...

Town Comprehensive Plan Update - Selkirk Community Forum 12/13

To help inform the Comprehensive Plan Update, the Town will hold a series of community forums around the Town for residents to share their input and perspective on the future of their neighborhood and the Town. The Town is hosting the Selkirk Community Fo...

Help Wanted - Building Maintenance Helper - Department of Public Works, reply by 12/21

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking a candidate to work in the Town’s Department of Public Works.  Primary duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Daily cleaning of building.
• Assists in a variety of task in regard to...

Help Wanted - Part-time Clerk - Highway Department, reply by 12/21

Part-Time Clerk

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates for a Part-Time Clerk position in our Highway Department. Primary duties/knowledge include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Sorting and filing of documents alphabetically, numeri...

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...

**UPDATE Oct. 3, 2018** - Residential data improvement project; 4 collectors out in neighborhoods

UPDATE October 3, 2018

Data collector update: We currently have 4 data collectors from GAR Associates out in the field collecting data which includes measuring the house and any other structures (improvements) on the parcel and having a conversation with h...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Police Press Release - BPD warns residents on recent rash of theft from unlocked vehicles in Delmar

          The Bethlehem Police Department is currently investigating a series of overnight thefts from unlocked vehicles in Delmar.  Overnight from Wednesday, December 5^th to the early morning hours of...

Police Press Release - Bethlehem Police Arrest Guilderland Man in Counterfeit Currency Investigation

            On November 20, 2018, the Bethlehem Police Department commenced an investigation in regards to a town resident who had attempted to sell an item on Craigslist, and in turn received several ...

Police Press Release - Bethlehem Police Arrest Man for Burglary After DNA Match

            The Bethlehem Police Department recently arrested a man in regards to a 2016 burglary as the result of a DNA hit developed by Bethlehem Police and the New York State Police Crime Lab. &...

Police Press Release - Drug Disposal Box at Four Corners Pharmacy

The Bethlehem Police Department would like to take this opportunity to join with the Four Corners Pharmacy to share important information on a new initiative in the fight against the current opioid epidemic. 

The Four Corners Pharmacy, located at ...

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...

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application assistance for eligible residents 60+

The Home Energy Assistance Program helps people with heating and energy conservation concerns and with a monthly gross income of $2,391 for one person, $3,127 for two people, or $3,863 for three people.  For additional persons, please visit http:...

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 ...