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Paula Mahan is currently serving her seventh term in the office. She is a longtime Colonie resident, a leader and a mother. Over the past twelve years, she has dedicated her life to standing up for Colonie residents while restoring high ethical standards, fiscal responsibility and efficient government practices.
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October 20, 2021
Tree planting at The Crossings
This Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:00am at The Crossings, rear playground there will be a Tree planting with the Town’s Conservation Advisory Council.
October 17, 2021
Children's Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 11:30am - 1pm at The Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd. Latham. Download the flyer for a schedule of events.
October 07, 2021
National Community Planning Month
This year, we're highlighting Complete Streets, sustainable energy, waste reduction, and the impact of invasive species in our local environment. Join us at Memorial Town Hall, the Crossings or the Town Library. Download the flyer for events, details and locations.

June 21, 2021
CDTC Complete Streets Summer Webinar Series Continues
If you missed Tuesday’s Complete Streets webinar, a recording can be found on the CDTC YouTube channel. You can still participate in the last two webinars of the series.

Tuesday, July 13 at 3:30 - 5:00 pm:
Complete Streets Demonstration Projects (Register here!)
Tuesday, August 17 at 3:30 - 5:00 pm:
Open Streets (Register here!)

The series will culminate with an in-person discussion with the Capital District Transportation Committee about its application in the Town of Colonie on Tuesday, September 14th at 6 pm at Memorial Town Hall, 534 New Loudon Rd, Latham.
June 3, 2021
CDTC Complete Streets Summer Webinar Series and Discussion
The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) will be conducting a 3-part Complete Streets Summer Webinar Series as part of its New Visions Virtual Learning program starting on June 15th. Registration is required: https://www.cdtcmpo.org/news/nv-webinars
The series will culminate with an in-person discussion with the Capital District Transportation Committee about its application in the Town of Colonie on Tuesday, September 14th at 6 pm at Memorial Town Hall, 534 New Loudon Rd, Latham.
April 28, 2021
2021 Tentative Assessment Roll
Town of Colonie Assessor’s department announces the 2021 Tentative Assessment Roll Read the anouncement here.

March 29, 2021
Town announces a second season of its Temporary Outdoor Seating Approval Program
On March 25, the Colonie Town Board passed Resolution No. 142 of 2021 which authorizes a second season of the Temporary Outdoor Seating Approval Program. This was initially launched via a local emergency order by Town Supervisor Paula Mahan in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that caused local restaurants to reduce indoor capacity. Questions about this program can be directed to the Planning and Economic Development Department at (518) 783-2741 Click here for the Application.
March 17, 2021
The Latham Water District will begin its yearly flushing of the water system
on Monday, March 22, 2021 between the hours of 6:30 AM and 12:00 AM. Flushing at this time will continue until Friday, March 26, 2021. Flushing may temporarily discolor the water.
March 16, 2021
COLONIE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY LOAN FUND
The Town of Colonie will partner with the Community Loan Fund to award $189,500 in federal grants to small businesses impacted by COVID as part of the Colonie Small Business Low to Moderate Income Job Retention Grant Program. See Community Loan Fund for additional information.

November 10, 2020
Town Board meetings by live-streamed video conference only
The Colonie Town Hall is currently closed to the public and the town departments are open by appointment only. The Town Board meetings will be held on their normal schedule by live-streamed video conference. The public may view these meetings by using the portal located here.
November 04, 2020
Town of Colonie Memorial Bench Program
The Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation Department offers you a special way to honor a loved one or friend by placing a commemorative bench in one of the town’s parks or along the Mohawk Hudson bike trail. This program offers you a chance to enhance the beauty of our community while honoring your loved one. You may download the Online Memorial Bench Application or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (518) 783-2760.
October 30, 2020
Town of Colonie Stay Connected Service now live
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October 30, 2020
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Public Notices

Notice of Annual Election of the Midway Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Midway Fire District will be held at the Midway Fire Station 2, 200 Consaul Road, Albany, State of New York, on the 14th day of December, 2021 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing one Fire District Commissioner for a term of five (5) years ending December 31, 2026, one Fire District Commissioner for a term of three (3) years ending December 31, 2024, and one Fire District Commissioner for a term of one (1) year ending December 31, 2022.

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Notice of Annual Election of the West Albany Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the West Albany Fire District will be held at the West Albany Fire House, 113 Sand Creek Road, Albany, State of New York on the 14th day of December 2021 between the hours of 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm for the purpose of electing one Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years ending December 31, 2026.

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Notice of Annual Election of the Stanford Heights Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Stanford Heights Fire District will be held at the Stanford Heights Fire House, 2240 Central Avenue, County of Albany, State of New York, on the 14th day of December, 2021 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing one Fire District Commissioner for a term of five (5) years ending December 31, 2026.

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Notice of Annual Election of the Schuyler Heights Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Schuyler Heights Fire District will be held at the Fire House, 900 First Street, Watervliet, State of New York, on the 14th day of December 2021 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing one Fire District Commissioner for a term of five (5) years ending December 31, 2026.

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Notice of Annual Election of the Verdoy Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Verdoy Fire District will take place on Tuesday December 14, 2021 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.at the Verdoy Fire Station located at 988 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110, for the purposes of:

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Notice to residential customers of the Latham Water District: amendment of the §89-L (Municipal Water Systems) of the Public Service Law

Pursuant to the Covid-19 State of Emergency in New York State §89-L (Municipal Water Systems) of the Public Service Law has been amended. You can view the public notice containing the amendments, and the self-certification notice here.