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The Town of Claverack, incorporated in 1788, sits in the middle of beautiful Columbia County, with easy access to Albany, Boston and New York City. There are just over 6000 residents spread out over almost 50 miles of the town, which makes us the second most populated township in the county. Included in the township of Claverack is the Village of Philmont, which has its own municipal structure (www.philmont.org) and was incorporated in 1892. We are proud of our rural, academic and industrial history and cherish the small town and rural atmosphere that is fundamental to our community.
Announcements and Public Notices
The Town is looking for part-time summer help
The Town of Claverack is accepting applications for part time summer help in its Town Park. Duties include, but not limited to, mowing of lawns, weed trimming, maintaining the baseball fields, light maintenance, painting, etc. Must be 18 years of age or older. Persons interested should either send a letter of interest to the Town…
Notice from the Town Assessor’s Office concerning property reassessments
Please click here to view important information concerning the Claverack 2021 Town Wide Reassessment Project. To view the 2021 preliminary assessments & inventory data, please click here
Assistance for Homebound Seniors
If you are a Claverack resident who is over the age of 60 and homebound and need help in scheduling a COVID vaccination, shopping, or other assistance, please contact the Town Office at 518-672-7911 extension 100 or 104, and we will forward your name to the Columbia County Office for the Aging. The Office for…
Attention Town Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
An Executive Order has been signed by Governor Cuomo concerning property tax exemptions for low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities. The renewal requirement which would put vulnerable New Yorkers at risk of infection from COVID-19, has been lifted through 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Persons 65 years and older may be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. To learn more click here to go on to the Columbia County Health Department website. Once you get on the website go to 1) Announcements 2) Learn more 3) Scroll to ” Available Clinic Registration”
Notice From the Town of Claverack Office
Please be advised as of Friday, December 11, 2020, the Town Office will only be accessible to the public by appointment only until further notice. This includes the clerks office, assessors office and building department. To make an appointment, please call the Town Office number at 518-672-7911 and follow the directory to find the extension…