Substitute School Crossing Guards Wanted, reply by August 31

Substitute School Crossing Guards

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates to work as Substitute School Crossing Guards. These substitute positions would be used to fill open shifts, as needed.  Primary duties/knowledge include the following:

• Di...

Open Space and Farmland Conservation Opinion Survey

We want to hear from you!

Please take the Town’s 5-minute online survey !

Why a survey? As Bethlehem continues to grow and change, the Town would like to learn how residents currently:

• feel about the conservation of open space and farmland;
• feel about the los...

UPDATE Aug 14, 2018* - Residential data improvement project; 5 collectors out in neighborhoods

UPDATE August 14, 2018

We currently have 5 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 homeowners if they are a...

Police Press Release - BPD Announce Arrest in Series of Stolen Credit Cards from Gym Lockers

As part of a several month investigation into thefts from lockers at the Bethlehem YMCA, The Bethlehem Police Department recently arrested a man in regards to these incidents.  Bethlehem Police conducted a traffic stop on George Piha, 50, for vio...

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...

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...

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...

Bear sightings in town - Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: People who think they are doing wildlife a favor by feeding them and getting them used to humans are doing them a big disservice. Fed wildlife becomes problem wildlife, A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR!

What caus...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 - Pit After School Program - Recreation Assistant

Pit After School Program - Recreation Assistant Needed

The Bethlehem Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a mature High School student (Senior preferred) to join our staff as part of the PIT after school program.

The PIT program operat...

Bethlehem Summer Parks and Rec Campers - we'd love your feedback

We appreciate your and your camper's input and suggestions for our summer camp programs.  In an effort to better serve your children, please encourage them to participate in our survey. Camper and parent/guardian feedback is vital to our success!...

Police Press Release - Bethlehem Animal Control Advises of Rabies in Selkirk

On Friday, August 10, 2018, Bethlehem Animal Control captured a short haired, gray, male feral cat on Maple Avenue in Selkirk.  The cat displayed clinical signs of rabies and had bitten a man in Selkirk.  The man was advised to...

Police Press Release - Bethlehem PD National Night Out

On Tuesday August 7, 2018 the Bethlehem Police Department participated in their 3rd National Night Out event, an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships.  This event is held in millions of neighborhoods in all f...

Police Press Release - BPD Announce Arrest in Series of Stolen Credit Cards from Gym Lockers

As part of a several month investigation into thefts from lockers at the Bethlehem YMCA, The Bethlehem Police Department recently arrested a man in regards to these incidents.  Bethlehem Police conducted a traffic stop on George Piha, 50, for vio...

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...

Fall Trip to Cooperstown - Saturday, October 13 - All are welcome! No age or residency restrictions

Saturday, October 13, 2018

What To Expect:

• Fall foliage viewing, visit Fenimore or Farmers Museum, or stroll the historic village
• Buffet Lunch at the historic Otesaga Hotel
• Bear Pond Winery Tour and Tasting

Tour Schedule

• 8:00 am, Depart Bethlehem Town Hall
• 10:00...

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 ...