PURSUANT TO COUNTY OF ALBANY AND TOWN OF COLONIE COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 19) STATE OF EMERGENCIES ALL PUBLIC BUILDINGS, EXCEPT PUBLIC SAFETY, ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
Dear Colonie Residents,
Based upon the guidelines set forth by New York State caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, effective March 16, 2020, all Town of Colonie Buildings are closed to the public with the exception of our Public Safety Building. Our goal is to continue to deliver critical services to the residents including police and EMS protection, clean water, and safe sewage removal while reducing our work force. By taking these precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, we are protecting the health and safety of our employees and the entire community. All Town parks and trails remain open at this time. All other departments will be working with essential personnel only.
We urge all residents to refer to the town’s website, www.colonie.org, for any updates and any services provided by the various departments. With the reduced work force, some phones may not be manned and response time to emails and phone messages may take longer than usual.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance while we all work together during this difficult time and remember to stay healthy and be well.
For further information on the COVID-19 virus, please visit the following two sites.
» Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
» New York State Dept. of Health
Sincerely,
Paula Mahan
Town Supervisor
Updated Friday April 3, 2020
» Regular scheduled Town Board meeting for April 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will take place electronically but is closed to the public due to the Corona virus crisis. Click here for more information.
» The Town Planning Board to hold meeting on 04/07/20 at 6:00 p.m. will take place electronically but is closed to the public due to the Corona virus crisis. . Click here for more information
» Environmental Services – The landfill is continuing to operate normal hours. M-F 7AM-3PM and Saturday 7AM-12Noon (Winter Hours).
The Yard Waste Collection Program which was scheduled to commence on April 13, 2020 has been delayed by at least two weeks as the Town of Colonie joins the effort #flattenthecurve. The Colonie Solid Waste Facility will accept yard waste at no charge to residents with proper identification. Click here for more information.
» Town of Colonie Golf Course is open. Click here for more information
» The Crossings Park Is Closed To All Vehicular Traffic Until Further Notice.
Department Updates:
» Colonie Building Department: — 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). Essential construction may continue and includes roads, bridges, transit facilities, utilities, hospitals or health care facilities, affordable housing, and homeless shelters.
» For additional information view the essential vs. non-essential guidelines in NY here.
» Colonie Tax Department Updates: The Tax Office will not be open to the public. Limited hours and payment options.
» Download this flyer for additional information.
» Colonie Court: – All non-essential functions are postponed. Click here for further information
» General Services: – To All Bidders, the Town will still be receiving and opening Bids, RFP’s and quotes as required. Click here for further information
» Colonie Senior Service Center – Nutrition and Meal Assistance Available For seniors
For updated information see this flyer for more details
(updated 4/01/20)
Town of Colonie Cancellations:
» Events cancelled:
- » Meet Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Event scheduled Saturday, April 4 is cancelled
For additional information download the emergency declaration flyer here