Letters to Santa 11/26 - 12/14

November 26, 2018 - December 14, 2018

Bethlehem’s annual “Letters to Santa” program will begin on Monday, November 26. Boxes will be picked up at locations throughout town on December 14. Letters received on or before December 14 will be answered before Christmas. Parents, grandparents and relatives who have young children in the family are encouraged to write letters and place them in the “Santa Boxes.” Please make sure you include the child´s name and address. Look for "Letters to Santa" boxes at the following locations: Becker, Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael, Slingerlands, and St. Thomas elementary schools as well as Town Hall, Bethlehem Public Library, McCarroll’s, and Stewarts Shops on Delaware Ave., Cherry Ave., Feura Bush, Glenmont, and Selkirk.

Town Comprehensive Plan Update - Selkirk Community Forum, Thursday 12/13 6-8 pm

December 13, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire House #1

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 Forum on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Selkirk Fire House, 126 Maple Avenue, Selkirk.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application assistance for those under age 60

December 19, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Town Hall Room 100B

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to assist with applications for residents under 60 years of age on the following dates: Dec. 19, 2018, Jan. 23, 2019 and Feb. 27, 2019.

For residents ages 60+, call to make an appointment for any date, 518-439-4955 x1176.

Town Offices close at Noon 12/24

December 24, 2018, All Day

Town Offices Closed for Christmas Day

December 25, 2018, All Day

Community Christmas Day Dinner - meal and/or transportation reservations for residents 60+

December 25, 2018, 1:30 PM @ First United Methodist Church

Community Christmas Day Dinner
Turkey and ham dinner

First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar

Sunday, December 25th

Time: 1:30 p.m. (social), 2:00 p.m. (dinner served)

Open to all residents of the Town of Bethlehem

Cost: None, Goodwill offering accepted

The annual Community Christmas Day Dinner is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services, many area churches, organizations and individuals.

Home delivered meals are also available, call to have your meal brought to you on Christmas Day.

Transportation for Town of Bethlehem residents, aged 60 and over, will be provided by Bethlehem Senior Transportation Services. For information, meal and/or transportation reservations, call 518-439-4955, extension 1176.