1. Featured News

  1. Owning, possessing or harboring of certain animals must be reported to the Town Clerk by 4/1

    NYS Law requires the annual reporting of the owning, possessing or harboring of certain animals (for example but not limited to, certain cats, dogs, snakes, monkeys) to the Municipal/Town Clerk´s office on or before April 1 of each year. Links provided. Read on...

  2. Construction to Begin on the Cherry Avenue Ext. Multi-Use Path *UPDATE 3/24*

    Construction of the Cherry Avenue Ext. Multi-Use Path is scheduled to begin the week of March 17. *UPDATE 3/24* Right northbound lane closures are expected Tuesday 3/25 between 9am and 4pm. Read on...

  3. NYS DEC Burn Ban In Effect March 16 - May 14, 2025

    There is a NYS DEC burn ban in effect from March 16, 2025 through May 14, 2025. Visit the NYS DEC Open Burning Page for more information. Read on...

  4. Update on new water quality test results

    The Town has posted its latest test results for PFAS in untreated water from the Vly Creek Reservoir & wells in the New Scotland Wellfield. The tests were conducted in addition to the Town’s required water sampling Read on...

  5. Backyard Composter and Rain Barrel Truckload Sale – Open to ALL! Must pre-order by 4/25

    We're excited to offer our Spring 2025 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. This sale is open to ALL (You do NOT have to be a resident). Must pre-order online by April 25, and pick up at our Spring Recycle Fest on Saturday, April 26. Read on...

  6. Water - Biosolids Statement UPDATE 2/25

    The attached statement from the Town Supervisor provides updates on actions that the Town of Bethlehem is taking to ensure that our water continues to be safe to drink. Read on...

  7. WATER QUALITY UPDATE – March 28, 2025 - NEW DEDICATED PHONE NUMBER

    We’ve set up a dedicated phone line for water-related concerns: 518-694-4640 Please utilize this line to report any issues, and we will make it a priority to resolve them as quickly as possible. Read on...

  8. Parking Ordinance - No parking on town roads 1-7 am from 11/1 to 4/15

    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. Read on...

  9. FREE American Red Cross Hands-Only CPR Training at Town Hall, Weds 4/30

    The program is FREE, but registration is required. Wednesday 4/30, 5:00-6:00 PM at Town Hall Read on...

  10. Carbon Monoxide Detectors in homes MANDATORY

    All homes in New York are required to have a carbon monoxide detector. Read on...
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