Government Relations

Government Relations The Chamber is pleased to partner with the League of Women Voters and the Spotlight to sponsor the Bethlehem Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 pm in the Bethlehem Town Hall. Candidates will have an opportunity to present themselves and then those running for Town Board will answer questions submitted by…

Public Hearing – Port of Albany Expansion I am hereby transmitting, for your information, the General Project Plan of the New York State Urban Development Corporation (“UDC”), doing business as Empire State Development (the “Corporation”), for the Port of Albany Expansion Capital Project in Albany County. Albany Port Findings In accordance with Section 16(2) of…

Rt. 85 work expected to finish soon With the drainage issues fixed, the new sidewalk installed and paving now complete, construction work on State Route 85 in Slingerlands is completed. New Scotland Road was fully re-opened on Friday, Sept. 8 to traffic in both directions. Use caution, as the bridge for the rail trail will…

August Update on Rail Trail The Albany County Legislature’s Public Works Committee approved the lease of a temporary bridge that will help to ensure the Rail Trail and both lanes of State Route 85 can fully reopen as quickly as possible. It is expected the temporary bridge will be up and functioning before the original…

Update on Albany Country Rail Trail Bridge Albany County announced today that their rail trail bridge in Slingerlands will be shored up by the end of this week, and removal of the steel is anticipated next week. With it gone, they will continue drainage, paving, and sidewalk work on State Route 85, with the anticipation…

Do You Know How Flood Insurance is Calculated? With area flooding on so many peoples’ minds at the moment — Do you need flood insurance? Do you know how it is calculated? FEMA is releasing more data on the agency’s new flood insurance rate pricing methods. The National Flood Insurance Program is using a new…

Visioning Process for Heath Farm Property Bethlehem Launches Visioning Process With Local Elected, Civic Leaders, Regional Stakeholders   Historic Heath Farm Project Story Map & Survey and Community Advisory Committee to guide a vision for over 300 acres of farmland in Glenmont and Selkirk. BETHLEHEM, NY – On Thursday, June 15, Bethlehem Town Supervisor David…

Bethlehem Senior Services The Bethlehem Senior Services Department has many opportunities for senior citizens within the town. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the department’s newsletter, and to visit the website for the latest on events and activities.   Check out the Senior Services Department’s latest newsletter and register through Bethlehem Senior Services by…

NYS Air Quality Warning New York State Department of Health Advises New Yorkers to Take Precautions as Unhealthy Air Quality Continues to Impact Much of the State   Employers Encouraged to Limit Outdoor Work, with Particular Concern for Vulnerable Employees   Information on Air Quality Index Found Here; Latest Forecast Found Here   Local AQI…

Route 85 Construction Schedule Albany County Rail Trail Bridge over New Scotland Rd. (SR 85) Tentative Construction Schedule and Detour Information April 3 – Begin Removal of Existing Steel Bridge Superstructure Removal of the existing steel superstructure is expected to take one month There is a detour over Cherry and Kenwood Avenues during closures Westbound: CLOSED…