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September 30, 2020
COMING SOON, Stay Connected
The Town is implementing a new and free subscriber based system, that will allow subscribers to receive emails from the Town for various updates and communications. It will be located on www.Colonie.org and options will include receiving updates for Emergencies, DPW, Employment Notices and Civil Service Tests, Parks, Public Safety, Senior Programs, Supervisor’s Office and General Town/Community News. This system was slated for implementation earlier this year but was delayed due to COVID. It replaces the Nixle system. Check back here in late October for sign-up. -
September 29, 2020
The Town of Colonie will be paving the bike path on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, through Thursday, October 8, 2020.
The portion being paved is from the Trestle on River Road to the tunnel under Route 9 at Fonda Road. The bike path in this area will be closed for these three days. -
September 22, 2020
REGULATIONS FOR LIMITATION OF WATER USAGE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The limitation of water usage that was issued on June 24, 2020 which limited outdoor water use between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 9:00p.m. has been lifted. Due to the arrival of cooler weather and recent rains and the completion of needed maintenance work at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant, the water system has returned to normal operating levels. LATHAM WATER DISTRICT (518) 783-2750 (24 HOURS) -
July 29, 2020
Water System Update Presentation to the Town Board
Download and view the PowerPoint presentation here. -
July 28, 2020
2020 Final Assessment Roll
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final assessment roll for the Town of Colonie, Albany County, New York, for the year 2020 has been completed and verified by the undersigned Assessor, and a certified copy thereof was filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Colonie on the 28th day of July 2020. Said final assessment roll will also be available at www.colonie.org on the 1st day of August, 2020.
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July 23, 2020
Opening of a new State-of-the-art playground at the Crossings
Colonie Town Supervisor Paula A. Mahan, along with Assemblyman Phil Steck and Deputy Town Supervisor Linda Murphy, cut the ribbon for the opening of the new state-of-the- art, ADA compliant playground which was recently completed at the Crossings. This multifunctional playground, located at the south end of the park, will help alleviate crowding at the popular playground located by the main park buildings. This new area will also provide better access to a playground for residents living in the neighborhoods by the south end of the park. In addition, recently completed to accompany the new playground, is a 42 spot parking lot. This new parking lot, along with the existing spots, allows for increased access to the south end of the park. Also on display was a new ambulance which was also made possible with money from Assemblyman Steck's office. -
July 23, 2020
NYS COVID Rent Relief Program Official Website
The NYS COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household's landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. The COVID Rent Relief Program is not first come, first served. Applications will be accepted until July 30th.
You can fill out the application here. -
June 11, 2020
Town of Colonie to Re-Open Select Municipal Buildings
Supervisor Paula Mahan has announced that as of Monday, June 15, 2020, the Town of Colonie will start to phase in the re-opening of the town's municipal buildings. -
June 9, 2020
Temporary Outdoor Seating Approval Application
To apply for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Approval, please complete this form in its entirety. Your response will be reviewed and validated prior to issuing any approvals. There is no cost for this temporary approval.
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June 8, 2020
The DRAFT Stormwater Permit Annual Report for the Town of Colonie and Village of Menands is available for public comment. Comments due June 19, 2020, 4pm.
Regulated MS4/municipalities must file with NYSDEC an Annual Report which describes progress over the past year implementing requirements named in the MS4 Stormwater Permit. Prior to ... (Read more on this draft) -
June 5, 2020
Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 2-B, Section 24,
Supervisor Paula A. Mahan issued a local civil emergency order that provides for an expedient, no cost process when applying for a permit to operate a local restaurant, bar or eatery with outdoor seating under Phase 2 of the Governor Cuomo's New York OnPause Order. Read the emergency order. -
June 1, 2020
Farmers' Market
Starting June 13, 2020
at the New location William Sanford Library 9:00am – 1 :00pm -
May 27, 2020
2020 Tentative Assessment Roll
Town of Colonie Assessor department announces the 2020 Tentative Assessment Roll. -
May 21, 2020
Notice to Commercial Property Owners
The "New York On Pause" order from Governor Cuomo due to COVID-19 has left many large buildings such as schools, offices, hotels, factories, and medical facilities unoccupied or under-occupied for several weeks. Lack of water use during this period results in stagnation that can allow chlorine to drop to undetectable levels.
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May 21, 2020
Notice to Businesses and Residents of the Town of Colonie
The Latham Water District will continue its yearly flushing of the water system from 9:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 a.m. Sunday nights through Wednesday nights. Flushing during the night hours will continue until Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Flushing may temporarily discolor the water. This is normal and poses no health risks. However, residents should wait to use washing machines and dishwashers until water is clear. -
April 24, 2020
Yard waste will begin on approximately April 27,th 2020
Routes, Schedules and Dates may be found by visiting the Yard Waste Brush Program informational page. -
April 15, 2020
New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries
Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul has issued a new guidance. -
April 13, 2020
The Conservation Day scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Conservation Day scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled. A tentative date of June 13th has been scheduled. -
April 9, 2020
Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program has been postponed until further notice. -
April 2, 2020
Construction
All non-essential construction must shut down except emergency construction (e.g. a project necessary to protect health and safety of the occupants, or to continue a project if it would be unsafe to allow to remain undone until it is safe to shut the site).
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March 21, 2020
Nutrition and Meal Assistance Available
For seniors in need of home delivered meals they are being provided through Albany County Department for Aging and Colonie Senior Service Centers. In addition to lunches and dinners to go provided at the Beltrone Living Center (6 Winners Circle, Colonie ) home delivered meals will also be provided.
Home delivered meals can be ordered by calling (518) 459-2857 ext.303. Please call a day in advance if possible. -
March 17, 2020
All Colonie Senior Service Centers programs have been cancelled
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, CSSC programs, including all classes/activities for THE CENTER, healthy bones, lunch & learns, sacred spaces, cooking demos and defensive driving classes will be closed/cancelled for the duration of March. -
March 16, 2020
Notice to all bidders
The Town of Colonie will still be receiving and opening Bids, RFP's and quotes as required. -
March 16, 2020
Town of Colonie State of Emergency
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Colonie, New York beginning at 12:00 p.m. on March 16, 2020.
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The Stanford Heights Fire District located in the Towns of Colonie and Niskayuna, will conduct a budget hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 starting at 7 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the Stanford Heights Firehouse, Station 1, 2240 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304. Copies of the Stanford Heights Fire District's budget for 2021 may be obtained by contacting the Stanford Heights Fire District Secretary at 518-377-6277, or by contacting either the Colonie Town Clerk or the Niskayuna Town Clerk. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
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The West Albany Fire District located in the Town of Colonie will conduct a budget hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 starting at 7 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the West Albany Firehouse, Station 1, 113 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY 12205. Copies of the West Albany Fire District's budget for 2021 may be obtained by contacting the West Albany Fire District Secretary at (518) 858-5279, or by contacting the Colonie Town Clerk. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
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Please take notice that the Annual Budget Hearing of the Boght Community Fire District will take place on October 20, 2020 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Boght Community Fire District. Hearing is open to all taxpayers within the Boght Fire District. Said Fire District is located at 8 Preston Drive, Town of Colonie, County of Albany and the State of New York. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk and the Fire District Secretary where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours.
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The Midway Fire District located in the Town of Colonie will conduct a budget hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 starting at 7 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the Midway Firehouse, Station 2, Commissioners Meeting Room, 200 Consaul Road, Albany, NY 12205. Copies of the Midway Fire District's budget for 2021 may be obtained by contacting the Midway Fire District Secretary, Robert Walsh at (518) 456-1993, or by contacting the Colonie Town Clerk. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed Budget of the Verdoy Fire District of the Town of Colonie, State of New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Comissioners of the Verdoy Fire District, for its consideration.
A Public Hearing will be held to present the Proposed 2021 Budget of the Verdoy Fire District at 7:00pm at the Verdoy Fire Station, 988 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 in the Town of Colonie, State of New York on the 20th day of October, 2020.
A copy of the proposed budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Colonie at Memorial Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Newtonville, NY 12128 and Fire District Secretary at 988 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 - Monday-Friday 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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The Schuyler Heights Fire District located in the Town of Colonie will conduct a budget hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 starting at 7 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the Schuyler Heights Firehouse, 900 First Street, Watervliet, NY 12189. Copies of the Schuyler Heights Fire District's budget for 2021 may be obtained by contacting the Schuyler Heights Fire District Secretary at (518) 928-2195, or by contacting the Colonie Town Clerk. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
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