Welcome to Philmont

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, or considering becoming one, we’re glad you’re here.

Municipal Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Board meetings are streamed live from Philmont’s Partner Page on WGXC Wave Farm Radio.
Village Board Agenda and Minutes.
Audio recordings of past board meetings are on Philmont’s Partner Page on WGXC Wave Farm Radio.

Village Board of Trustees | 2nd Mon @ 7pm at the Village Hall. Board meetings are open to the public. Sign up in advance to speak at meetings by contacting the Village clerk (email clerk@philmont.org or phone 518-672-7032) before the office closes at Noon the Friday before the meeting. The Village Hall can be reached via a wheelchair-accessible ramp to the right of the Village Office at 124 Main Street and from an entrance to the second floor on Maple Avenue to the left of the Fire Station doors. Meetings are limited to social distancing regulations and capacity.

Village Board Workshop | 4th Wed @ 7PM, Village Office. Workshops are informal discussions about municipal business. Workshops are open to the public, but participation is limited to the board.

Library Board of Trustees | 1st Wed @6PM, Philmont Library.

Planning Board | 3rd Tue @7PM, Village Hall, during months when there’s business to conduct. (See “Upcoming Meetings” for schedule.)

Zoning Board of Appeals | 2nd Thurs @7PM, Village Hall, during months when there’s business to conduct. (See “Upcoming Meetings” for schedule.)

Certifications

Map of Philmont showing a red boundary line of the Brownfield Opportunity Area on a turquoise background with white lettering and the NY Dept of State logo at the bottom.

Brownfield Opportunity Area
Since 2019

Sign announcing Philmont's 2024 Climate Smart Communities Bronze Certification Status with the Philmont seal superimposed on a blue silhouette of a city outline on the bottom third and the NY State State Logo on the top third.

Climate Smart Community
Bronze Certified Since 2024

1881 black and white map of Philimont, NY on a navy-blue background.

Historic District: State Registry since 2023 | National Registry since 2024

The Pro-Housing Community Seal | A circle with a serrated outline showing illustrated buildings before a light-blue background above, a dark-blue line in the middle, and solid purple on the bottom with the words "Certified Pro-Housing Community"

Pro-Housing Community
Since 2024


Trending Around Town

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The Claverack Podcast Interviews Anya Bonanno about Philmont & Claverack’s Project SCAPE

On January 27, 2026, The Claverack Podcast interviewed Funding Futures Fellow, Anya Bonanno, about the SCAPE Project, which is hosting ...
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Feb. 12 | Free Brunch & Community Gathering

Gather with neighbors to share FREE food, a local trivia challenge (with prizes!), and ideas about Claverack and Philmont's natural ...
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Feb. 5 | Free Chili Dinner & Community Gathering

Gather with neighbors to share FREE food, a local trivia challenge (with prizes!), and ideas about Claverack and Philmont's natural ...
Public Hearing

Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF PHILMONT PLANNING BOARD The following application is scheduled for a public hearing before the ...
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TAKE THE SURVEY for the 2025 DRI/NYF Grant Application

Please help the Village of Philmont by TAKING THE SURVEY. Background: The Village of Philmont is assembling a proposal to ...
SCAPE Logo

Claverack & Philmont Residents…

In the next 5-10 years, decisions affecting the environment/landscape of our communities are going to come up, and there are ...
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THE GREAT GIVE-BACK: Philmont Community Cleanup | Saturday Oct 18, 10:30-noon, Philmont Library

Roll up your sleeves: let's get together for a day of community volunteering around Philmont. Supplies and snacks provided! Meet ...
Community Center Programming?  TAKE THE SURVEY

Community Center Programming? TAKE THE SURVEY

Please let us know your thoughts for Philmont Community Center programming. Add your voice and ideas about by taking the ...
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Photography Competition for the Agawamuck Creek Watershed Management Plan

The Agawamuck Creek Watershed Advisory Committee is seeking photographs to include in the Watershed Management Plan document. We are looking ...

2026 VILLAGE ELECTIONS
Open Positions: 2 Village Trustees
Doug Cropper is running for re-election. Debra Gitterman is stepping down.
If you want to run for office, pick up a petition at the Village Office.
Petitions with 50 valid signatures are due by February 15th.
Because Saint Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, elections this year will be held on Wednesday, March 18th.

Property Reassessment Notice | 2027. Details.

To Speak at Village Board Meetings: Sign up before noon the Friday before by
emailing clerk@philmont.org, calling (518) 672-7032, or stopping by the Village office.

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