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Bethlehem Town public meetings in 2024

32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to hold hearings on accessory apartment and subdivision

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a proposed accessory apartment in Delmar and a two-lot minor subdivision in Feura Bush. The board will also consider a contractor's yard proposal and an amendment to bury electric lines on North Street.

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Town Hall Room 101, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Wed Dec 18, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board to hear Pitt Ohio use variance request for 37 Frontage Rd

The board will hold a public hearing on a use variance (24-01000021) submitted by BL Companies for Terminal Properties of NY LLC at 37 Frontage Rd. The board will also consider an adjournment request for this case, a resolution honoring member David Devapradas, and a possible subdivision variance for 51 Martin Dr. Minutes from the Dec 4, 2024 meeting will be approved.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Dec 4, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Meghan Renich yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Jeremy Martelle yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
VIII. — Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Meghan Renich yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Jeremy Martelle yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
Tue Dec 17, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to review solar facility extension and residential subdivisions

The Planning Board will consider a time extension for a solar project and several residential subdivision and apartment applications. The board will also hold a discussion on special district zoning law and subdivision regulation updates.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Oct 1, 2024 6:00 PM
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon abstain
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, January 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Wed Dec 11, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to approve $2.2 million for Cherry Avenue Multi‑Use Path project

At the December 11 regular meeting, the Bethlehem Town Board will consider several personnel appointments, grant acceptances, and contract approvals. The agenda includes authorizing up to $2,201,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve for the Cherry Avenue (NYS Rte. 140) Multi‑Use Path project, pending a permissive referendum. Additional items involve a $62,758 police officer salary, a $65,000 tennis grant, and a $43,781.11 purchase of a mobile column lift system.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Nov 26, 2024 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr absent
Tue Dec 3, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Bethlehem Planning Board holds public hearings on two subdivisions

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold public hearings for two proposed minor subdivisions and discuss several site plan applications. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Sep 17, 2024 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to approve ARPA fund spending report to meet federal deadline

The Bethlehem Town Board will consider several line‑item actions at its November 26 meeting. Items include installing two speed slots on Murray Avenue, appointing Meghan Renich to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and passing a resolution documenting how ARPA funds were spent or committed by Dec. 31, 2024. The board will also authorize 2025 insurance renewals, approve seasonal Parks and Recreation personnel, and accept bench donations valued at $13,062.86.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Nov 13, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Development Planning Committee to review two project applications

The committee will review a proposal for a 15-lot conservation subdivision and a request to establish a dumpster storage facility. These meetings allow developers to receive feedback on zoning, environmental impacts, and infrastructure before full Planning Board review.

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Town Hall Room 101, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Wed Nov 20, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board to review area variances for residential projects

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider area variance requests for a new home and an accessory structure. The board will also take possible action on a resolution for a rear yard deck.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
VIII. — Adjournment
4 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Jeremy Martelle yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
Wed Nov 13, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to adopt 2025 budget and approve major Heath Farm Barn funding

The Bethlehem Town Board will adopt the 2025 Annual Budget and consider several financial resolutions, including a $390,600 allocation for the Stabilization of the Heath Farm Barn project. It will also schedule a public hearing on the 2025 Public Housing Authority Plan for Section 8 vouchers and review a $264,800 purchase of a leaf‑vacuum unit. Additional items include appointing a new member to the Industrial Development Agency and authorizing a cybersecurity agreement with CrowdStrike.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Oct 23, 2024 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham absent · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Thu Nov 7, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Verizon proposes 114‑ft cell tower at 578 Feura Bush Rd, Glenmont

The Planning Board will consider several pending projects, including a possible SEQR classification for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility and a 114‑ft cell tower at 578 Feura Bush Road. Action items include updates and possible approvals for a vehicle processing center, a multifamily development, and a subdivision amendment. The board will also continue discussion of the draft zoning law and map at the next meeting.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Aug 6, 2024 6:00 PM
3 yea · 2 abstain
Gianna Aiezza abstain · Radworth Anderson abstain · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
5 yea
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Wed Nov 6, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board to hear variance requests for decks and fences

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing for a rear-yard deck and discuss a fence variance. The board will also review applications for accessory structures and internal signage.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Wed Oct 23, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to present 2025 preliminary budget and consider easement requests

The Bethlehem Town Board will present the 2025 Preliminary Budget and request a public hearing on it. The board will also approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and consider line‑item actions, including appointing part‑time pool clerks and granting permanent and temporary easements to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation at 40 Center Lane.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Oct 9, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Thu Oct 17, 2024

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Pitt Ohio truck terminal renovation at 37 Frontage Road

The Development Planning Committee will review a sketch plan for renovating an existing truck terminal at 37 Frontage Road in Glenmont. The project involves demolishing a short terminal section and a maintenance shop, renovating the main building, and adding a new maintenance area and fuel island.

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Town Hall Room 101, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Tue Oct 15, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to discuss proposed Zoning District Map

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the Zoning Law and Sub Regulations, specifically focusing on the Proposed Zoning District Map. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Sep 3, 2024 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Wed Oct 9, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Board to approve $203,888 road contract and multiple grant agreements

The Bethlehem Town Board will consider appointing an Outreach Worker, approving seasonal Parks staff, and authorizing several grant and contract actions. Key decisions include a $203,888 contract for the CSX Jack and Bore Clapper Road project, a $38,580 police traffic services grant, and a $19,000 Albany County grant. The board will also vote on budget transfers, re‑levying delinquent water and sewer rents, and setting a public hearing for the 2025 preliminary budget.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Sep 25, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Tue Oct 1, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Board to discuss 90‑unit senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd

The Planning Board will hear updates and presentations on three pending site‑plan applications: a 3‑story, 90‑unit senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Road; proposed facade changes for the Dunkin’ Donuts at 232 Delaware Avenue; and amendments to the 5 MW solar farm on South Albany Road. Public comments are limited to 3‑5 minutes per speaker. The board will consider these items for future action.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
3 yea · 2 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon absent
Wed Sep 25, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board will consider the 2025 tentative budget and several service contracts

The Board will vote on appointing Allana Scutt as Telecommunicator at an annual salary of $49,031. It will approve seasonal Parks & Recreation personnel, award a textile‑collection contract to American Clothing Recycling Company, and adopt a rate change for large mattresses at the town Transfer Station. The Board will also adopt a resolution to apply for the JCAP Grant and present the 2025 tentative budget.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Sep 11, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Wed Sep 18, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

ZBA holds public hearings on sign, fence, monopole and extension requests

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hear public comments on four pending applications. Applicants include Elmwood Park Fire District for an internal lit sign at 589 Russell Rd, Jesse Pafundi for an 8‑foot fence at 19 Pine St, Young/Sommer LLC for a monopole at 578 Feura Bush Rd, and Community Power Group for a time extension at 678 Route 9W. The board will consider whether each proposal complies with town zoning code articles VI, 128‑47, 128‑59, 128‑61, and 128‑99.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
VIII. — Adjournment
4 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Mark Kissinger yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
Tue Sep 17, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to discuss new greenspace and residential design standards

The Planning Board is reviewing proposed updates to zoning laws and subdivision regulations. The discussion focuses on draft guidelines for residential infill and a new article regarding greenspace, parkland, and natural resource conservation.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
5 yea
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Bethlehem Town Board to review 2025-2029 Tentative Capital Plan

The Town Board will discuss the Tentative Capital Plan for 2025-2029 and consider several personnel appointments. The board is also reviewing a conservation easement boundary amendment for a property in Selkirk.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Aug 28, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Wed Sep 4, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

ZBA to hear Citizens Bank signage variance request at 164 Delaware Ave

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four pending applications, including a signage variance for Citizens Bank at 164 Delaware Avenue and an entryway variance for 32 Dunwoodie Road. The board will also consider a fence variance for 19 Pine Street and another signage request for 345 Delaware Avenue. In addition, the board will set a public hearing for a 180‑day time‑extension request by Community Power Group for the Route 9W solar project.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Jul 17, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea · 1 absent
Dave Devaprasad yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Donna Giliberto absent · Jeremy Martelle yea · Craig Yaiser yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
VIII. — Adjournment
5 yea · 1 absent
Dave Devaprasad yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Donna Giliberto absent · Jeremy Martelle yea · Craig Yaiser yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to consider time extensions for a subdivision project

The Bethlehem Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider two 90-day time extensions for a previously approved subdivision of 50 residential lots. The board will also receive an update on a proposed residential development.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Jun 18, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
B. — Minutes of Jul 2, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
C. — Minutes of Jul 16, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson yea · Patricia Beeler yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea
Wed Aug 28, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to consider $99,000 state grant and $17,370 police vehicle contract

The Bethlehem Town Board will approve several personnel appointments, accept a $54 donation, and consider a $99,000 law‑enforcement grant and a $17,370 contract for three Dodge Chargers. Public hearings are scheduled for a conservation easement amendment and for speed humps on Murray Avenue.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Aug 14, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Wed Aug 14, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to adopt ban on gratuities and consider several budget and planning items

The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on adding a ban on gratuities to the Town Ethics Code. It will also consider a part‑time telecommunicator appointment at $23.57 per hour, budget transfers for the 2024 adopted budget, a $9,301 purchase of a CAM SUPERLINE 7 trailer, and a conservation easement amendment for 177 Barent Winne Road. Additional items include a traffic‑calming proposal for Murray Avenue and scheduling public hearings for the easement amendment and speed‑hump installation.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Jul 24, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Wed Aug 7, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Town Board to consider Murray Avenue traffic calming and ethics code update

The Town Board will discuss installing speed humps and slots on Murray Avenue and a ban on gratuities in the Town Code of Ethics. The board is also reviewing a conservation easement amendment and various personnel and equipment requests.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Tue Aug 6, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to consider fire district HQ, agricultural and tree service projects

The Board will review and possibly act on a SEQR determination of significance and a negative declaration, as well as a site‑plan approval, for the Selkirk Fire District Headquarters at 1160 Route 9W. It will also consider SEQR classification and site‑plan approval for an agricultural chicken use at 4 Haddington Lane, Delmar. A presentation will be given on a proposed two‑story building addition and four parking spaces for DJK Holdings Advantage Tree Service at 772 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The meeting includes a discussion of Zoning Law and Sub‑Regulation updates (Design Development Standards).

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Jun 4, 2024 6:00 PM
3 yea · 2 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson absent · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea · Patricia Beeler yea
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6:00 PM
3 yea · 2 absent
Gianna Aiezza absent · Radworth Anderson absent · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon yea · Patricia Beeler yea
Wed Jul 24, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board to approve $115,000 for Delaware Avenue Complete Streets project

The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on several items, including the appointment of Zoie Libertucci as Telecommunicator at an annual salary of $49,031. It will also authorize three separate $115,000 agreements—supplemental engineering services, ARPA funding, and a NYSDOT supplemental funding agreement—for the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets Project. Additional actions include accepting a $50,000 Nature Conservancy grant, adopting Local Law 3 to extend term lengths for certain officials, and adopting a public‑comment policy.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Jul 10, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea
Thu Jul 18, 2024

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Review of a 15,300 sf warehouse proposal and a 3.5 MW solar farm

The Development Planning Committee will consider two sketch‑plan applications. One proposes three warehouse buildings totaling 15,300 sf at 225 River Road in the Rural Light Industrial zone. The other proposes a 3.5 MW solar farm on about 24 acres off Lasher Road in the Rural zone. The committee will review site layout, access, utility upgrades, and zoning compliance before forwarding the projects to the Planning Board for full review.

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Town Hall Room 101, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Wed Jul 17, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

ZBA grants variance for Efros Orthodontics sign at 214 Delaware Ave

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a new entryway at 32 Dunwoodie Rd, signage at 164 Delaware Ave for Delaware Plaza LLC/Citizens Bank, and signage at 345 Delaware Ave for Jeff Young. The board will also consider a fence application at 19 Pine St submitted by Jesse Pafundi. A resolution will be adopted granting an area variance for Efros Orthodontics to install a freestanding sign at 214 Delaware Ave with an eight‑foot setback instead of the required ten feet.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Minutes of Jul 3, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Donna Giliberto yea · Jeremy Martelle yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
VIII. — Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Devaprasad yea · Thomas Coffey yea · Donna Giliberto yea · Jeremy Martelle yea · Sara Fitzsimons yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board to decide on accessory apartment and solar facility permits

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider approving a 960-square-foot accessory apartment at 16 North Street and a 10.0 MW solar facility at 285 River Road. The board will also review a site plan amendment for a patio at 333 Delaware Ave and a time extension for an offshore wind tower manufacturing facility.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn - Next Meeting - Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
4 yea · 1 absent
Gianna Aiezza yea · Radworth Anderson yea · Brian Gyory yea · Scott Lewendon absent · Patricia Beeler yea
Fri Jul 12, 2024

Town Board - Special Meeting

Planning Board reviews permits for 10.0 MW solar facility and local projects

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider applications for a 10.0 MW solar facility on River Road. The meeting also includes reviews for an accessory apartment on North Street and a patio amendment on Delaware Avenue. Additionally, the board may act on a time extension for an industrial site plan in Glenmont.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Wed Jul 10, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Bethlehem Board considers extending terms for several town officials

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed law to increase the terms of office for the Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, and Town Clerk from two to four years. The board is also reviewing grant agreements for park improvements and police technology upgrades.

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Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Jun 26, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea
David VanLuven yea · Joyce Becker yea · Maureen Cunningham yea · David DeCancio yea · Tom Schnurr yea