Town Government
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Town Supervisor
The Supervisor is the chief administrative officer of the Town. Office hours are Tuesdays, 9-2, Thursdays 12-5 and by appointment.
Who I am / Contact
Tistrya Houghtling
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8889, FAX: 518-794-9694
Supervisor Responsibilites
The supervisor is the presiding officer at all meetings of the town board; a town legislator voting at town board meetings; town executive and administrator carrying out the decisions made by the town board; and town fiscal officer. Additionally, the supervisor is a member of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, the governing body of Columbia County.
Town Board
The Town Board usually meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm.
Meetings are live streamed. To watch go to:
link or use the Meeting Recordings link from the main menu
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2024 Town Board Meetings →
Links to meetings starting in 2020 are available from the sidebar at the above link.
If you would like to have the minutes of the Town Board Meetings and notices of special Town Board meetings and Public Hearings sent directly to your email address, email your request to [email protected] – your information will not be shared by requesting inclusion on this distribution list.
All meetings of the Town Board are open to the public. Please note, submission of any requests for inclusion on a town board agenda must be received in the Office of the Town Clerk no later than the close of business on the Wednesday immediately preceding the meeting. Any questions or concerns, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office.
Resolutions, Budget & Finance
Who we are / Contact
The following four members, plus the Town Supervisor, comprise the Town Board.
Elizabeth Kroboth
email: [email protected]
Steve Powers
email: [email protected]
Craig Skerkis
email: [email protected]
Susan Tipograph
email: [email protected]
New Lebanon Laws, Policies & Fees
Click HERE to view the following:
Town Laws and codes
Town Policies
Proposed Legislation
Pending Legislation
Town Fee Schedule
New Lebanon Comprehensive Plan
For information on 2005 plan and the 2021 plan update: link
Town Board Responsibilities
The Town Board, comprised of the Town Supervisor and four Council Members, is the governing board of the town. Council Members are elected for four year terms. Some of the responsibilities of the town board include filling vacancies in town offices; providing for the hiring of such employees as necessary for conducting the town’s business; overseeing town operations; adopting budgets; fixing salaries of officers and employees; managing expenditures; establishing policies and procedures; enacting local legislation.
Town Clerk
The Town Clerk is your gateway to Town Services. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9-5 and by appointment.
CURRENT TOWN CLERK INFO
Services, including Licenses & Permits
Click here for TOWN CLERK SERVICES, which include the following:
FOIL Requests (Freedom of Information Law)
Pavilion Rental
Dog Licenses
Fish & Game Licenses
Vital Records
Handicapped Parking Permits
Garbage Bag & User Fee Tickets
Election information
Who we are / Contact
Marcie Robertson, Town Clerk
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8888, FAX: 518-794-9694
Harli Rigg, Deputy Town Clerk
email: [email protected]
Building, Planning & Zoning
9am – noon. CEO also available Tuesday, 5pm-7:30pm or by appointment.
More information available here
Who we are / Contact
Jeff Hattat, Code Enforcement Officer (CEO)
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8884
FAX: 518-794-9694
Cissy Hernandez, Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO)
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8884
FAX: 518-794-9694
Samantha Long, Planning Board Clerk
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8884
FAX: 518-794-9694
Dog Control
Responsible for enforcing our local Dog Control Law.
Who I am / Contact
Maggie Simmons
email: [email protected]
phone: 838-280-0623
Resources
Click here for information on New York State’s Pet Dealer & Breeder Licensing Program
For more information on dog licensing and New York State requirements, click here: http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/small_animals.html
click here for information on Bears
Highway Department
518-794-8580
FAX: 518-794-9694
Who we are / Contact
Peter McCagg, Highway Superintendent
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-8580, FAX: 518-794-9694
Property Tax Collector
Hours by appointment only.
The Town does not collect School taxes, For information on paying school taxes, go to link and select the tab for School Tax Collection.
Tax Collector Hours for January
The hours for the Tax Collector’s office for January 2025 are going to be:
Mondays from 4-6pm
Wednesdays from 4-6pm
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Who I am / Contact
Tax Bills
Delinquent taxes can be paid to the Columbia County Treasurer’s office, you can contact them at (518) 828-0513.
Tax Bills can be viewed online at: egov.basny.com/newlebanon
To view New Lebanon Central School District Tax Bills – click here.
To view Chatham Central School District Tax Bills – click here.
To view Berlin Central School District Tax Bills – click here.
LINKS
Town Court
Clerk’s Open hours:
Wednesdays: 4:00-7:00pm
Thursdays: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Court in Session Thursdays at 5:00pm
518-794-9456, Fax: 518-794-9693
CURRENT TOWN COURT INFO
NEW AS OF NOVEMBER 25, 2024:
- New public hours for the court on Wednesdays will be 3:00 – 5:00 effective 11/27/24. All other hours remain the same.
The Court will have the following changes to our hours during the holiday season and month of December.
- The court will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after, November 28 & 29.
- There will be no public hours the week of December 2nd. (I am out of town)
- There will be court on December 5th, 12th and 19th. The 12th being the only DA night in December.
- There will be no court on December 26th or January 2nd.
Who we are / Contact
Court Clerk
Corinne Blacker
email: [email protected]
phone: 518-794-9456, FAX: 518-794-9693
Deputy Court Clerk
Darla Dobert
Town Justice
Barry Sack
Assistant District Attorney
Kyle Patzwhal
Columbiacountyny.com/trafficticket
Location:
New Lebanon Justice Court
New Lebanon Town Hall
14755 NYS Route 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Mailing Address
New Lebanon Justice Court
PO Box 247
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Email address: NewLebanonTownCourt@nycourts.
Certificates and Transcripts
Certificates & Transcripts
Certificate of Disposition ($5.00 fee)
(must be requested in writing, picked up personally, and ID is required.)
Transcripts of Judgments ($2.00 fee)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which department do I need to contact if I want to put a new structure on my property?
Contact the planning department for a permit.
Where and when can I pay my fines?
The Town Court accepts payments of fines during the Court Clerk’s hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9am-4pm, Thursday 11am-3pm, and Friday, 9am-12pm.
Can I rent out the Shatford Park Pavilion and kitchen for a private function?
Yes! The Shatford Pavilion is available to rent for a nominal fee. To reserve a spot, contact the Town Clerk.
Is New Lebanon welcoming to new businesses?
Yes! Glad you asked. We want to make you welcome to New Lebanon. A packet for new businesses lists important things you’ll need to know and is available from the Town Supervisor.