Town Services
Water and Sewer
Public water is supplied by a combination of water from the
Vly Creek Reservoir and wells. It is delivered through an
extensive system of distribution mains, remote automated
pumping stations and water storage tanks. All facilities are
linked to central IBM computer system in the main control
room at the Water Purification Plant. This constantly
monitors flow rates and water throughout the Town.
The Sewer District operates a modern sewage treatment
plant located in the hamlet of Cedar Hill and a system of
over 152 miles of collector sewers, trunk mains and force
mains. All of the major facilities were designed on the
basis of a Town-wide sewerage study so that hydraulic
capacity exists to serve the entire town.
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Highway
The Town's Highway Department is responsible for the upkeep
and maintenance of over 160 miles of streets and highways.
In addition to its efficient snow removal and aggressive
paving program, the Highway Department provides other
seasonal programs such as spring cleanup, summer yard waste
pickup and fall leaf pickup.
Highway personnel are also responsible for the upkeep of
32 miles of sidewalks, as well as the maintenance of over
180 vehicles and equipment owned by the various Town
departments. The Highway Department's modern garage,
storage, and office facilities are located on Elm Avenue
East in Selkirk.
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Refuse and Recycling
The Town owns and operates a transfer station and
construction and demolition landfill on Rupert Road in South
Bethlehem where Town residents may dispose of their trash
and recyclables. Fees are charged at the gate and a permit
(obtained at Town Hall, the Town park or the Highway Garage)
is required for entry. The Rupert Road facility is open
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Residents may choose to contract with one of several
private collectors for weekly trash pickup. The Town's
recycling law requires that newspapers, cardboard,
magazines, office paper, metal cans, glass and plastic
bottles be separated from other trash. For further
information contact the Recycling Coordinator at 767-9718
between 8:00 a.m. and noon.
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Senior Citizens
Bethlehem Senior Services Department provides information
and referrals to services and programs for independently
living residents of the town over the age of 60. Located at
the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue in Delmar, the
Department coordinates over 39 programs and services
including transportation, congregate meals, social and
recreation programming and a variety of volunteer
opportunities. Five local senior citizen clubs offer a wide
spectrum of social activities, providing a fuller and better
quality of life. More information is available by calling
439-4955.
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