Town Board

Town Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Temporary Town Hall.

Workshops are held the last Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Temporary Town Hall.

Access Town Board Minutes.

Temporary Town Hall is located at:
629 State Rte. 23B
Claverack, NY 12513

About the Claverack Town Board

The town of Claverack is governed by an elected Town Board, consisting of four Councilpersons and one Supervisor.

Role of the Board

The board represents the legislative and executive branch of the government management of the town. The role of the Supervisor includes presiding over the meetings and acting as town treasurer. In Columbia County, the Supervisor also sits on the County Board of Supervisors, which governs the entire county with population weighted voting.

Terms & Elections

Elections are held in November during odd-number years, and all positions have a four year term. Two councilpersons are up for election at a time.

Government of the Village of Philmont

Please note, the Village of Philmont is governed separately with a Mayor and Board of Trustees whose monthly meeting is held at a different time and place.