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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
New Website Feature-Email Notification
The Town has added a new feature to this website. You now can receive email notifications of announcements and public notices when a new post is made. Sign up for this new feature on the right side of the homepage.
Town of Claverack Highway Department Job Openings (Updated 4/18/2022)
The Town of Claverack is looking to fill the following job openings. Motor Equipment Operator / Laborer The Town of Claverack Highway Department is now accepting applications for a full time position for a motor equipment operator and laborer that requires a CDL license with one year experience in the operation of some type of…
Covid Test Kits are now again available
The Town of Claverack has received a very limited supply Covid-19 home test kits for Town residents. This is in addition to a small supply N95 masks that are already available for residents. Because of the limited supply of test kits, we ask that you meet the following criteria and read the CDC guidelines which…
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…
N95 Masks Available at Town Office and Other Locations
Please be advised that there is a limited amount of 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…
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.
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…
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”