Government Relations
To stay informed of important updates regarding the Glenmont Roundabout construction project the Town has created several ways to share information.  Sign up for the Newsletter, subscribe to Glenmont Roundabout News, and visit the project webpage.  You can also send an email to GlenmontRoundabout@townofbethlehem.org should you have any questions.  Throughout the construction period, the Town of Bethlehem will do all…
Minor Utility Work to Begin Subtitle Glenmont Roundabout Project – Minor Utility Identification Work Thursday, May 27
Minor Utility on Glenmont Roundabout Delayed Subtitle The minor utility work scheduled to begin on May 20 has been delayed. I will follow-up with further information once a new date for the utility work has been determined. If you have any questions, please contact me at rleslie@townofbethlehem.org or 518-439-4955 x1157.
Minor Utility Work to Begin Beginning Thursday, May 20th, for a period of one to two days, Rifenburg Construction will perform test pits at the intersection along Glenmont Road and the northern leg of Route 9W. The work will be performed in grass areas and the shoulder, and will require shoulder closures only. Travel lanes…
Letter to businesses regarding the Glenmont Roundabout Construction Update A final schedule has not been determined, but right now it looks like initial construction will begin in June with the relocation of overhead communication utility wires and the underground gas line. This initial work will occur once the traffic signals are relocated to free up…
Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses
The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
– The U.S. Small Business Administration officially opened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal on April 8, 2021. This funding is for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shutter their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021.