Bethlehem brief: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Bethlehem Town Board formally opposes proposed Albany commuter tax in letter to city officials
Archived edition, published Saturday, October 24, 2026. See today's Bethlehem page.
Bethlehem Town Board formally opposes proposed Albany commuter tax in letter to city officials.
Today in Bethlehem
- 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