Our Town


About Town of Colonie

The Town of Colonie is a welcoming, vibrant community in upstate New York and the most populous suburb in Albany County with a population of over 83,000. The town is home to many beautiful parks including the Crossings, a 130 acre passive park with miles of biking and walking trails, and a Town Park with pool. There are numerous historic sites, a 36 holes golf course, and scenic bike trail along the Mohawk River. The William K. Sanford Town Library hosts many events and boasts a new reading garden located outdoors. The Town has award winning private and public elementary, junior and high schools and colleges. Air transportation is served by Albany International Airport.

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Local Schools

Town of Colonie is home to various private schools and six public school districts: the South Colonie, North Colonie, Watervliet, Menands, Niskayuna, and Mohonasen. Each of the school districts serve various regions of the Town. Colonie is also home to Siena College and Bryant & Stratton College.

Elected Town Officials

The Town of Colonie has six Town board members, each serving a four-year term. The Receiver of Tax, Town Clerk and the three Justices are also elected.

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Town Employment

The Town of Colonie Civil Service is responsible for the administration, recruitment, selection, and examination of prospective Town employees as well as classifications of positions in the Town.

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Colonie Connection

The Colonie Connection is published periodically by the Town to provide residents with information on Town events and services.
Visit the Chronicle webpage for current and past editions.