- Philmont In The News… “Barrett secures funding for Upgrades”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
- Fall Felting Fun | After-School Program | WednesdaysChildren’s Autumn Felting Class In this fun after-school program we will felt with sheep’s wool to create acorns, pumpkins, wee mousies, bats and other autumn … Read more
- Traditional Wool Felting | A 3-day Workshop for Adults and TeensFree Columbia, the Village of Philmont and Flowering Heart Homestead offer: A workshop for adults and teens on the weekend of November 11th, 12th and … Read more
- REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS—Architectural Design ServicesProject: Philmont Rising – BOA Pre-development Activities PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Village of Philmont has received a state award by the NYS Department of State (Contract … Read more
- Philmont is Fixing Sidewalks!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
- Historic District Nomination | UpdateWe are making good progress for the final push for the Village of Philmont Historic District nomination! Here’s the scoop on this major achievement for … Read more
- Support the Village’s 2023 $50,000 Community Development Block Grant Application for a Housing Needs AssessmentIf 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
- Take the Future Philmont Community Survey!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
- Philmont Proposes to Apply for CDBG Planning Grant for Housing Study and PlanPlease 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
- Lunch and Game Time for SeniorsLunches 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
- Summer Reading in the Garden, Thursdays in July @ 1:00pm at the Philmont LibraryEach week will be stories and activities about pollinators and native flower gardens. This is a series that supports our Philmont Pollinator pathway project!
- Free Family Movies every Friday in July at the Philmont Public Library 2:30pmFamily Movies are free every Friday in July at the Philmont Library. Get out of the heat and enjoy a fun summer movie with friends. … Read more
- Conserving Water is Easy and Free!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
- The Issue With Tissue | The NRDC Scorecard of At-Home Tissue ProductsWant 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
- Wednesday, June 13th | 5:00pm at the Philmont Public Library | Native Pollinators: Diversity, Natural History, and ConservationThis 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
- Wednesday, June 21 | 8:30pm at Summit Lake | Firefly Watch at Summit LakeJoin 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
- Foundation Dug at 18 Eagle StreetJune 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
- Ground broken for Habitat for HumanityBy 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
- Comp Plan Public Workshop #1 | PhotographsMay 22, 2018 Public Workshop Gallery Workshop Boards
- PUBLIC WORKSHOP | Monday, May 22 | Village Hall | 4-8pm | YOU’RE INVITED |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
- JULY 1 | PHILMONT COMMUNITY DAY | A day of music, food, fun, crafts, vendors, a parade & more! With a block party and BBQ on Canal Street to close the night (instead of fireworks). Save the date! Vendors, reserve your spots!
- Tom Paino Presents on behalf of Philmont for the Local Champions Program | April 27, 2023Thank you, Tom Paino, for your time and dedication to this program and to Philmont! Watch all the presentations from the Local Champions village website.
- Energy Study of Philmont Village Hall & Community Center Completed
- Columbia County Habitat Seeks Applicants for First-time Homeownership OpportunitiesFOR 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
- Renters: We’re here to help. And we mean it.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
- K.I.S.S. Program is Back for 2023!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
- Vernon Higgins Scholarship Fundraiser Night at the Philmont Firehouse | Friday March 3 | 4:00pm – 6:30pmDon’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
- Philmont 2023 Elections | March 21, noon – 9pmThe 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 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Help is Available988 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
- Philmont Library Receives $12,000 Ecological Restoration Grant!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
- Philmont Awarded $800,000 in State Funding to Restore 56 Main StreetThe 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
- Thanks to 4 Volunteers and a CLT Grant, Summit Lake Has a Rebuilt Dock!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
- Robin Andrews Successfully Applies for 2 Grants to Update Philmont’s Comprehensive PlanVolunteer 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
- Press Release | Philmont Awarded 4 Grants Totaling More Than $850,000PHILMONT — 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
- In The News | Harlem Valley Rail Trail Awarded Grant for Philmont-Chatham ExpansionThe 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
- Dedication Ceremony for George Brehm, Jr. Memorial Garden | Saturday, Jan 28, 1pm at the Community CenterOur 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
- Donate | Friends of McNan’sFor 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
- 2022 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners
- What Do You Want Community Day 2023 To Be? Take the Community Day Survey.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
- HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM. Philmont American Legion Minkler-Seery Post 252. (Banner Application Deadline: March 31, 2023.)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
- Philmont Receives $10k to Conduct Energy Study of Municipal Buildings| Climate Smart Task ForceNovember 2, 2022 | Climate Smart Task Force $10,000 grant application has been awarded. In response to the Philmont Climate Smart Task Force’s grant application … Read more
- Preserve NY Grant AwardPhilmont Beautification, Inc. has been awarded a Preserve New York grant in the amount of $14,000. This grant of $14,000 will enable PBI to hire … Read more
- Philmont is a Regional Leader in NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Community ProgramHaving received credit for our LED streetlight conversion and EV charging station, Philmont recently surpassed 3000 Points in trhr NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities program (CEC). … Read more
- Tom Paino Wins 2022 Local Champions GrantCONGRATULATIONS to Philmont’s Climate Smart Task Force Coordinator, Tom Paino, and to Philmont for Tom’s acceptance in this year’s Local Champions program! Thank you, Tom, … Read more
- The Healthcare ConsortiumThe 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
- Save 10% on Your Electric BillYou can save up to 10% on your electric bill and receive a signup bonus by enrolling in Solarize Claverack, also known as Columbia County … Read more
- EARTH DAY: Philmont Climate Smart Light Bulb Exchange ProgramFREE LED LIGHT BULB EXCHANGE FOR PHILMONT RESIDENTS. EARTH DAY—FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1-4:00 PM OUTSIDE THE PHILMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY. BRING IN YOUR OLD INCANDESCENT OR … Read more
- Do You Have a Vision for Philmont’s Future? Help Update Philmont’s Comprehensive Plan.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
- 9 Reasons Why Hidden Gem Philmont Should Be Your Next Day TripPHILMONT PRIDE Times Union Article — April 1, 2022 — by Robin Catalano Gorgeous falls, 19th-century architecture, and a farm-to-table star
- NY Rent Relief | What Small Landlords Need to KnowNew 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
- Zoning Board of Appeals | Open PositionThe Village of Philmont is looking to fill an open position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the … Read more
- Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate | Open PositionThe Village of Philmont is looking to fill an alternate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the … Read more
- Planning Board, Alternate | Open PositionThe 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 for AdultsWiseBodies 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
- Wisebodies for YouthWiseBodies 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
- Hudson-Catskill Housing Coalition Legal ClinicRenters 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
- Columbia County Sheriff’s Office HotlineIF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. County Sheriff’s Hotline for Non-Emergencies: (518) 828-3344
- WHAT’S THE STATUS OF BROADBAND AT YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS?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
- Biological Report for Summit Lake and Adjacent AreasObjective This biological report was created to provide an accessible educational outreach document to serve the people of the Village of Philmont and the Agawamuck … Read more
- Low Income Household Water Assistance ProgramDo 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
- Are You Eligible for Financial Assistance for Internet?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
- N95 Masks Available at the Village Office and Other LocationsFree 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
- Possible Future Climate Smart Actionselectric vehicle demonstration events, energy efficient building construction training, solar installation for both individuals and community, agricultural carbon sequestration, community composting and recycling, and micro/hydro … Read more
- History of the Philmont Climate Smart Community Program—Updated Dec 2021The following is a chronology of Philmont’s participation in both programs (dates are approximate): March 2019 – Designated Clean Energy Community candidate identifying four of … Read more
- Community Center & Playground Redesign Presentations (Dec 4, 5 and 12)Kick-off Presentations Next Steps in designing a new Community Center & Playground Overview of the BOA-funded design project. How you can get involved and have … Read more
- Philmont Resident Jeffrey W. French Was Inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame.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
- Enrichment Activities
- Philmont Switches to LED Streetlights!SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 To save the village money and reduce our carbon footprint, on September 15, 2021, Philmont’s streetlights were replaced with LED bulbs. You … Read more
- Invasive Species Alert!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
- Philmont Adopts the New York State Stretch Energy CodeAUGUST 9, 2021 Learn about the NYS StretchEnergy Code here.
- New Recycling ScheduleIn addition to 1st and 3rd Fridays, recycling will now be picked up on 5th Fridays during months with five Fridays.
- Philmont Installs an Electric Car Charging Station at the Philmont LibraryJULY 29, 2021 Did you know that we have an electric car charging station in the Village of Philmont? Our Village is committed to … Read more
- Mental Health and Addiction Support | Thursdays 12pm – 2pm @ The Philmont Community CenterGreener 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
- Thanks to all who provided programs, after school employees, parents and students who participated at the community center this year. We look forward to the next school year.
- Philmont Library Vegetable Sharing CoolerPhilmont 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
- Philmont Becomes a Purple Heart Village on Memorial Day 2021photographs by Arthur King
- Property Maintenance RegulationsNew 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
- Seventeen Sites Identified in the Summit Lake & Its Watercourse BOA plan as Catalytic Redevelopment SitesSub-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
- ImplementationWith a community-supported plan in place, municipalities and private sector partners begin to realize the vision and goals of the BOA plan. Designated BOA communities … Read more
- DesignationState Designation of a Brownfield Opportunity Area affirms a commitment made by the community and New York State to realize the vision and goals established during the planning process.
- PlanningBrownfield redevelopment begins with a planning process that enables communities to articulate a clear vision as well as goals and strategies for redevelopment of brownfield sites and broader community revitalization.
- CoARCWe 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 Special Needs RegistryColumbia 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
- Living Resources Arts ProgramA 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
- The Philmont HearthA 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
- FILMont Media ProjectFilm-Making Classes for Youth and Adults at Purpose Coworking & Making Location: Purpose Making, 100 Main Street, Philmont, NY
- Family & Teen Cooking ClassesAt the Philmont Cooperative Cooking classes by the Sylvia Center for families and teens at Philmont Cooperative. Location: Philmont Cooperative, 116 Main Street, Philmont, NY.
- Pine Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterFounded 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
- Philmont Area Senior Community CenterHot 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
- Cultural Resources SurveyThe Village of Philmont, in a project partnership with Philmont Beautification, Inc., has released a three-volume Reconnaissance-Level Cultural Resources Survey and Appendices, conducted and compiled … Read more
