Government Relations
Glenmont Flag Raising
Glenmont Roundabout Dedication Supervisor David VanLuven was joined by local elected officials and business leaders on Oct. 20, in Glenmont for an official flag raising ceremony to celebrate the newly constructed roundabout and to acknowledge the successful collaboration between the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and the Glenmont business community with NYS DOT and the Town…
Read MoreLeaf Pickup Begins
Bethlehem Loose Leaf Pickup Begins Oct. 17 Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup The Town of Bethlehem will start its loose leaf and yard waste pickup the week of October 17. Annually it collects about 20,000 cubic yards of just loose leaves – not counting other yard debris. This is the equivalent of nearly 200,000…
Read MoreFlag Raising Oct. 20, Glenmont
Flag Raising at Glenmont Roundabout Oct. 20 Town of Bethlehem officials will be doing a special flag raising ceremony starting at 2 pm, Oct. 20. Officials, business owners, and the public will be gather ing in the Glenmont Centre Square parking lot adjacent to Route 9W.
Read MoreBusiness Input Survey: Delaware Ave Future
Public Meeting and Survey for new Grant Proposal What do you envision along the Delaware Ave corridor? What does your business need to pull in more customers, clients, supporters? The Town of Bethlehem is planning to apply for one of the NY Forward Grants for the 2+ miles from the Four Corners to the Albany…
Read MoreBethlehem Parks & Rec Fall Playbook
The Fall Playbook is now online From wizard workshops for the kids to adult sports and senior yoga and other activities, the Bethlehem Town Parks and Recreation Playbook has something for everyone. Whether a resident or not, you can register for all the fall fun here.
Read MoreSexual Harassment Hotline Active
Hotline to report sexual harassment staffed by lawyers Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a statewide hotline, 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773), for issues of workplace sexual harassment. The confidential hotline will be operated by the New York State Division of Human Rights and will connect workers who have faced sexual harassment with experienced pro-bono attorneys to advise…
Read MoreTown of Bethlehem Adopts Updated Comprehensive Plan
Bethlehem Forward updated plan looks out 15 years On June 22, the Bethlehem Town Board adopted a new Comprehensive Plan that will inform the community’s future land use, development, policy, programs, and infrastructure decisions. The full plan can be found here. This Comprehensive Plan Update provides a new vision for how to guide growth, how…
Read MoreBusiness Grant Funding Available
NYS Offers Small Business Grant Recovery Funds
Read MoreParks & Rec PlayBook is Here
Are You Ready for the Summer! The Bethlehem Parks & Rec Department has released the Summer 2022 PlayBook. Find all the information for summer pool hours, children’s activities, summer camps, park information and more. Access the PlayBook online.
Read MoreSBA Expands Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
SBA Expands Program for Access to Business Capital Vice President Kamala Harris Unveils Improvements to SBA Community Advantage Pilot Program at White House Event with SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman, Extending it to 2024, Ending New Lender Moratorium, and Lifting Loan Caps Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris and Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the…
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