The Court office will be closed for training on 4/25/19.

The Court office will be closed for training on 4/25/19.

Help Wanted - DPW Field Operations – Utility Service Helper/Water and Sewer Maintenance Person

DPW Field Operations – Utility Service Helper/Water and Sewer Maintenance Person

The Town of Bethlehem, NY-Department of Public Works is seeking candidates to work as a Utility Service Helper, or a Water and Sewer Maintenance Person, in our Field...

Residential Data Improvement Project - Data collectors in the field

Update April 23, 2019

GAR Associates data collectors will be in the field starting this week, weather permitting. If you received a letter, they will get to your property this year.  The town will have four data collectors in the field and they wi...

Public Information Meeting to Present Estimates for Rail Trail Bridge

Albany County has scheduled the first public information meeting to present cost estimates for the rehabilitation and replacement alternatives for the Rail Trail Bridge over New Scotland Road at the Slingerlands Fire Department, 1520 New Scotland Road, on...

Spring Water Main Flushing Program - 4/1 to 5/17

NOTICETOWN OF BETHLEHEM WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAMSpring 2019

AREA #1 – 4/1 to 4/19Slingerlands, North Bethlehem, Town of New Scotland

AREA #2 – 4/10 to 5/10Delmar, Elsmere

AREA #3 – 4/24 to 5/17Glenmont, Selkirk

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Bethlehem Youth Court's 2018 Annual Report is Available

Bethlehem Youth Court (BYC) is a non-profit diversion program for youth in the Town of Bethlehem. Each year the program puts together an annual report for review by the Town Board. This report was presented during the March 27th board meeting and is now a...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scam warning public announcement

The Bethlehem Police Department would like to take this time to remind residents to be on the lookout for multiple scams that are occurring in the capital region.  The Bethlehem Police Department recommends that people be cautious of potential sc...

BPD participating in Operation No Empty Chair 4/29 - 5/3

The Bethlehem Police Department in partnership with the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), will be working diligently to ensure that all students are safely at their Proms and Graduations as part of the Operation No Empty Chair ini...

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...

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 ...