Announcements

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF PHILMONT PLANNING BOARD  The following application is scheduled for a public hearing before the Village of Philmont Planning Board on … Read more

In the next 5-10 years, decisions affecting the environment/landscape of our communities are going to come up, and there are many outside pressures that could … Read more

STARTING MAY 28TH, A MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTION WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. WHY? Warranty work is scheduled on the Village water tower, … Read more

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has launched a new two-year pilot program to support single-caregiver families with young children in all 21 towns in Columbia County. … Read more

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS A decision was made by the Claverack Town Board to conduct a 2027 reassessment of all real property in the Town of … Read more

Be it resolved that the annual election of and for the Village of Philmont will be held at the Village Meeting Hall, located at the … Read more

The Summit Reservoir is again filling after repairs on the Dam Spillway were completed on October 10th. Special thanks to Cliff Albright, Alan Graziano, David … Read more

Crisis services and information about community resources offered. 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 518-828-9446

July 29, 2024. NYS Home & Community Renewal approved Philmont’s application and designated Philmont a Certified Pro-Housing Community. To become a certified Pro-Housing Community, the … Read more

The Philmont Cooperative is excited to welcome chef, artist, and homesteader Leah Guadagnoli of Fancy Feast Supper Club as one of Philmont Cooperatives new anchor … Read more

Columbia Opportunities, Inc. (COI) Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program designed to promote school readiness for young children from low-income families. Our services … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; 6/24/24 VILLAGE OF PHILMONT TO HOST COMMUNITY DAY PARTY AND PARADE JULY 20TH, 2024. PHILMONT, NY- The Village of Philmont will host … Read more

As part of the Philmont Housing Report, the Village is surveying all Philmont residents about their housing needs. The results will be used to reshape … Read more

As part of the Philmont Housing Report, the Village is surveying all Philmont residents about their housing needs. The results will be used to reshape … Read more

We are happy to share that the Philmont Library now houses a free fridge inside the library through the back door. The fridge is available … Read more

In the interest of efficiency and cost savings, the Village of Philmont is changing its recycling schedule. Beginning in May 2024, recyclables will no longer … Read more

Email PhilmontCommunityDay@gmail.com to request an application. Space is limited!

Part Time Library Director – Philmont Public Library The Philmont Public Library, located in the center of Columbia County, services a population of about 1,300. … Read more

As some of you know, Philmont participated in a county-wide program to assess Philmont’s vulnerability to climate change and develop a plan to reduce its … Read more

STARTING MARCH 4TH. AT THE PHILMONT LIBRARY Supplies and instructions will be available beginning March 4th to make giant tissue paper flowers to replace the paper … Read more

VILLAGE OF PHILMONT | NOTICE OF ELECTION Be it resolved that the annual election of and for the Village of Philmont will be held at … Read more

This survey is an important part of the update of the Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Participating towns will be eligible to access Federal … Read more

Come help us on Saturday, December 16 at 11am. Believe it or not this is the perfect time to start native flower seeds. The site … Read more

Drop off new toys for the Village’s Santa Claus Club at the library, McNan’s, the Philmont Co-Op, and the Village Hall to distribute to local … Read more

Check out the 2023 Community Survey results!. The information collected here is a summary of your ideas—the ideas you submitted by filling out the 2023 … Read more

Columbia/Green/Schoharie Counties Once again, the Capital Region Toys for Tots collection box is available inside the Philmont Post office at 6 Maple Avenue (see box … Read more

CANDY BARS JUST $2.00 EACH. If interested, reach out to any member or message Debora WishonGrau on Facebook and they will get them to you. … Read more

As you may have noticed, Philmont’s sidewalks are getting an upgrade! Assemblymember Didi Barrett secured a $50,000 grant for Philmont in 2022 through the Department … Read more

Thanks to Assemblywoman Didi Barrett and $50,000 in Multi-Modal Funding. In 2022, New York State Representative Didi Barrett recommended $50,000 in multi-modal funding to repave … Read more

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, NOV 14 @7PM, VILLAGE HALL. Details We are making good progress for the final push for the Village of Philmont Historic District … Read more

If you weren’t able to make it to the July 17 Public Hearing and would like to learn more about what was discussed, you can … Read more

The Village is excited to begin visioning for its future through an update to its Comprehensive Plan, “Future Philmont.” This Plan will represent the community’s … Read more

Please join us on Monday, July 17th at 7:00pm at the Village Hall for a public hearing on the village’s proposal to apply for a … Read more

Lunches provided by Meals on Wheels, therefore requires a one-time registration and verification of attendance by the Monday before each Wednesday. Any aged participant may … Read more

1. Check your toilet for leaks. Put a few drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. If, without flushing, the coloring begins to appear … Read more

Want to learn more about the tissue products you buy? Know which products are best for the planet? The answers are here, in this BUYER’S … Read more

This talk will give an overview of the different animals that provide pollination services in our landscape. We will then dive deeper into some of … Read more

Join Philmont Library and Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center at Summit Lake as we step into the twinkling evening lights provided by summer’s fireflies! We … Read more

June 1st – June 9th. The first phase of the 18 Eagle Street build is complete! At one point area residents notified the village of … Read more

By Jammel Cutler Columbia-Greene Media May 23, 2023 Photo Courtesy of William Husson Philmont Mayor Brian Johnson at the podium, at right is Village Trustee … Read more

May 22, 2018 Public Workshop Gallery Workshop Boards

A PUBLIC WORKSHOP will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, 4:00 – 8:00pm at the Village Hall, 124 Main Street. Family Friendly Activities 4:00 … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 Columbia County Habitat Announces New Building Projects and Seeks Applicants for First-time Homeownership Opportunities MARCH 30, 2023 – HUDSON, … Read more

Are there deficiencies in your apartment? Are you having apartment problems that you want resolved? Maybe your heating isn’t working or you have a plumbing … Read more

The K.I.S.S program stands for Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe. The seniors that they are referring to are our Senior Citizens or Senior Americans. A … Read more

Don’t Miss It!! Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner at the Philmont Firehouse.  This Friday 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm DETAILS (what’s on the menu!) Fish Fry Dinner … Read more

The Village of Philmont annual election will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Village Hall, located at the rear of 124 Main Street. … Read more

988 is more than just a suicide helpline. It is a direct connection to compassionate care. Anyone can call, chat, or text 988 for support, … Read more

Ecological Restoration Grants (ERGs) have just been awarded by Partners for Climate Action (PCA), a recently-formed non-profit organization based in Chatham. PCA is “dedicated to … Read more

The Village of Philmont has received an $800,000 New York State grant award. Trustee Debra Gitterman identified the Restore New York Community Initiative (“Restore NY”) … Read more

Volunteers Mark Rowntree, Lily Hindes, Stefan Ambrose and Debra Gitterman worked in the cold last days of 2022 to rebuild the Summit Lake Dock. Check … Read more

Volunteer Robin Andrews was appointed by Mayor Brian Johnson in 2022 to chair the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. In 2022, on behalf of the village … Read more

PHILMONT — The Village of Philmont announces that it has received more than $850,000 in state-funded grants thanks to the dedicated work of volunteers. Volunteer … Read more

The Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association (HVRT) has been awarded a $375,000 state grant to design a new segment of the trail that will link … Read more

Our community has suffered a great loss with the passing of our dear friend and neighbor, George Brehm. George gave his time, love, passion and … Read more

For the past 2+ years of the pandemic, McNan’s Variety Foods has heroically not raised their prices and now, on the heels of lean years … Read more

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Share your ideas about what you’d like Philmont Community Day 2023 to be! Fill out this brief online survey. Hard copies of the survey can … Read more

The banner program was a big success last year and met with a multitude of welcomed comments. Put your hero on display! Orders are now … Read more

The mission of the Healthcare Consortium is improving access to healthcare and supporting the health and well-being of the people in our rural community. We … Read more

Philmont is updating its Comprehensive Plan. We need five residents, 18 years of age or older, to work with a planning consultant, meeting once a month … Read more

New York State received $2.4 billion for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, a long awaited relief package for renters and landlords who have struggled for … Read more

The Village of Philmont is looking to fill open position on the Planning Board. The Planning Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month … Read more

WiseBodies teaches sexuality education to kids, teens, and adults in a fresh, age appropriate, honest, and uplifting way that supports the whole individual and the … Read more

Renters having problems with a landlord or who need to go to court can contact the Hudson-Catskill Housing Coalition’s Legal Clinic by phone at (518) … Read more

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. County Sheriff’s Hotline for Non-Emergencies: (518) 828-3344

Help New York State develop a detailed map to study the availability, reliability, and cost of high-speed internet by taking the New York State Broadband … Read more

Do you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills? The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help. LIHWAP is a drinking … Read more

Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly … Read more

Free N95 masks are now available for anyone who needs them at the Philmont Village Office, 124 Main Street in Philmont. The office is open … Read more

US Army | Specialist 5 Jeffrey W. French enlisted in the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Specialist 5. In … Read more

Jumping Worms have established a population in Philmont and at High Falls. If you are lucky enough to not have them in your garden, use … Read more

In addition to 1st and 3rd Fridays, recycling will now be picked up on 5th Fridays during months with five Fridays.

Greener Pathways Alleviate the devastating effects of opioid, heroin and/or substance use on your life or the life of your loved one. Help is available. … Read more

Philmont Library Vegetable Sharing Cooler is open for patrons to take and or donate items from their own garden on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the back … Read more

photographs by Arthur King

New York State Property Maintenance Code, zoning laws, and local laws of the Village of Philmont require properties to be maintained free of debris, furniture, … Read more

Sub-area 1: Lake Lakeside Drive; Summit Lake Lakeside Drive; Community Center Lakeside Drive; Playground Sub-area 2: Canal Street Mill Canal Street; Aken Knitting Mill #3 … Read more

We are the Columbia County Chapter of The Arc New York, the largest family-based provider of services to individuals experiencing disabilities in the United States.  … Read more

Columbia County has created a Special Needs Registry for Columbia County Residents. This registry is for those individuals with medical conditions who require assistance, have … Read more

A dream to provide quality art instruction to artists with disabilities came into reality when our first arts center opened its doors in 1997. Students … Read more

A group-living designed residential program which focuses on interventions necessary to address the specific functional and behavioral deficits which prevent residents from accessing generic housing. … Read more

Founded in 1953, Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed facility located in Philmont, NY. Centrally located in beautiful Columbia County, NY, Pine … Read more

Hot nutritious meals are available weekdays at Columbia County Senior Community Centers. The Philmont area Senior Community Center has regularly planned recreational, educational and health-related … Read more