Posted on: November 15, 2023
The Town of Bethlehem has been working with residents to provide pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between hamlet areas, residential neighborhoods, and recreation facilities in Slingerlands and Delmar. A multi-use path is proposed along the ea...
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Meeting flyer with map
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Posted on: November 9, 2017
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...
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Justice Court web pages
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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 ...
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Plain Language Rules for Temporary Signs
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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...
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Posted on: May 13, 2022
The program is funded through the payment of a minimal fee at the time of purchase of new paint in NYS. “Legacy paint” that was purchased before this program went into effect in May 2022 can be dropped off at no cost. This program was created by...
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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...
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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...
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Posted on: January 17, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 22, 2014
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.
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BEMO web page
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Posted on: March 24, 2017
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...
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Posted on: May 29, 2018
The Town of Bethlehem Police Department dispatchers often receive numerous calls of deer as well as bears seen in town. During spring, whitetail deer habits begin to change as they become more active. Callers have reported bears after ...
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Posted on: March 1, 2018
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...
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Posted on: March 23, 2021
Bear sightings are often reported throughout the town especially in spring. 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 th...
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Posted on: June 30, 2021
In 2020, the Albany County legislature voted to ban both the sale and use of any form of fireworks in the county. In addition to previous restrictions on fireworks, now any person who uses a sparkling device* can be issued a fine and any individ...
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Posted on: July 28, 2014
(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...
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Posted on: May 31, 2016
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...
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Posted on: February 8, 2018
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...
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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...
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Posted on: October 31, 2014
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,...
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Posted on: June 25, 2014
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...
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Victim Notification Program page
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Posted on: September 4, 2013
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...
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