Bethlehem Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Town Board opposes commuter tax

Bethlehem on Sat, Oct 24

• Town Board opposes proposed Albany commuter tax Bethlehem's Town Board sent a letter to Albany's mayor and City Council voicing opposition to a proposed commuter tax.Town of Bethlehem
• Senior transportation's last pickup moves to 1 p.m Starting Nov. 1, Bethlehem Senior Services will no longer schedule its latest transportation appointment at 2 p.m.; the final slot moves to 1 p.m.Town of Bethlehem
• BCHS earns national Special Olympics Unified honor Bethlehem Central High School was named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, a national honor recognizing inclusive opportunities and leadership.Bethlehem Public Schools
• Ksanznak named interim K-12 PE and athletics supervisor Bethlehem Central Schools appointed Dave Ksanznak as interim K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics.Bethlehem Public Schools
• Town seeks volunteers for Planning Board The Town Board is seeking candidates for the Planning Board, which reviews site plans and subdivision plats; applications are due Nov. 15.Town of Bethlehem
• Town seeks candidates for Zoning Board of Appeals The Town Board is seeking volunteers for the Zoning Board of Appeals, which decides variance and building appeals; applications are due Nov. 15.Town of Bethlehem
• Town seeks applicants for Ethics Board The Town Board is recruiting unpaid volunteers for the Ethics Board, with applications due Nov. 15.Town of Bethlehem
• Town seeks members for Conservation Easement Review Board The Town Board is seeking candidates for the Conservation Easement Review Board, which reviews easement applications and advises on open space planning; applications due Nov. 15.Town of Bethlehem
• 42 BCMS students earn Character Awards Bethlehem Central Middle School handed out its first Character Awards of the school year to 42 students.Bethlehem Public Schools
• BC Spirit Run set for Nov. 11 Bethlehem Central Schools will host the fifth annual BC Spirit Run on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m.Bethlehem Public Schools
• BCMS to stage Matilda Jr. in 2027 Bethlehem Central Middle School announced it will present the musical Matilda Jr. in 2027.Bethlehem Public Schools
• BC-grown produce sale set for Saturday Bethlehem Central Schools will sell BC-grown produce to the public on Saturday, Oct. 24.Bethlehem Public Schools

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26: Line Drive Facility closes for paving Oct. 26-30 The Line Drive Facility will close for paving improvements the week of Oct. 26-30, with updates to follow from the town.Town of Bethlehem
• Mon, Oct 26: Water main work starts on Ten Broeck St Bethlehem DPW will begin installing a new water main on Ten Broeck St. starting Monday, Oct. 26, a project expected to take one to two weeks.Town of Bethlehem
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 a.m.: Water shutoff planned for several streets Oct. 26 Water will be shut off starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, on Ten Broeck St., Brookman Ave., Rockefeller Rd., Mill St. and the medical building at 25 Delaware Ave. for repairs.Town of Bethlehem
• Wed, Oct 28, 5:00 p.m.: Town Board holds special meeting Oct. 28 The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. at 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar.Town of Bethlehem
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Delmar Fire District sets special meeting Oct. 28 The Delmar Fire District will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at 145 Adams St., Delmar.Town of Bethlehem
• Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 a.m.: YMCA hosts Trails & Treats Oct. 31 The Bethlehem YMCA in Delmar will host its Trails & Treats event on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 11 a.m., according to Bethlehem Patch.Bethlehem Patch

Know a newsletter, official, or group we should be reading? Reply to this email and name it.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.