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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
Property Tax Payment Scam Alert
Please be advised that the Town Clerk/Tax Collector has received information from other tax collectors about an ongoing scam giving the public the opportunity to pay their taxes online through a website called doxo.com. There has been numerous complaints given to the Better Business Bureau and also notices from various companies telling their clients that…
No Covid-19 Test Kits Available
The Town of Claverack regrets to inform everyone at this time we are out of Covid-19 Test Kits. This is subject to change and the public should regularly check the town website and phone message to see if anymore have been received. There still is a limited amount of N95 masks still available. Mask may…
N95 Masks Available at Town Office and Other Locations
Please be advised that free N95 masks are now available for anyone who needs them at the Claverack Town Office, 91 Church St. in Mellenville. The office is open Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, and no appointment is necessary to pick up masks. N95 masks are also available at the Philmont Village Hall,…
Zoning Board of Appeals Opening
The Town of Claverack is looking to fill an open position on its Zoning Board of Appeals starting January 2022. For inquiries or to express your interest, please contact the Town of Claverack at either [email protected], or by calling the office at 518-672-7911. Closing date for the position is January 20, 2022.
Town Board Meeting Schedule Changes
Please be advised of the schedule changes for Town Board Meetings Due to the Holidays, there will be NO December 2021Town Board Workshop Meeting The Town Board 2022 Organizational Meeting will be held on January 6, 2022 at 6pm prior to the start of the January 2022 Town Board Meeting.
Claverack Winter 2022 Snowsports Program
The Town of Claverack organizes a Winter Snowsports Program (snowboarding or skiing) for six Saturdays beginning in early January each year at Catamount Ski Resort. Claverack youth age 6 and older may participate and have the physical ability to ride any on-mountain lift with instruction. The 2022 program begins Saturday, January 8, 2022 and runs on…
New COVID Restrictions for upcoming Town meetings
Due to COVID restrictions, until further notice, town meetings will only be accessible to the pubic through Zoom. A message will be put on the events calendar for meetings with directions as to how and when to submit a request to attend the meeting through zoom. Thank you for your cooperation.