Village Board
Philmont is governed by a mayor and four trustees.
Terms & Elections
Elections are held in March. All positions have a two-year term. Two trustee positions are on the ballot every year and the mayor is elected on odd-numbered years.
Role of the Board
The board represents the legislative and executive branch of the government management of the village. The Mayor does not vote except in instances of a tie.
Organization Chart
Committee Assignments | 2025-2026 | coming soon…
Current Board Members
Trustees:
Contact via the Village Clerk at (518) 672-7032
Term Limit: 2026
jasondetzel@gmail.com
Term Limit: 2027
917-400-6288
debra.gitterman@gmail.com
Term Limit: 2026
518-672-7032
Term Limit: 2027
Local Meetings | Schedule for Village Town and County
- All town and village meetings are open to the public.
- All meeting times are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify.
PLEASE NOTE: The Village of Philmont welcomes public comment at Village Board meetings on the 2nd Mondays of the month at 7PM in the Village Hall at 124 Main Street. In order to be recognized to speak at a village board meeting, please email clerk@philmont.org or call 518-672-7032 before 12:00pm on the the first Friday of the month. Residents will be called on to speak during Public Comment in the order in which their request were received by the clerk. The Village Hall can be accessed via a wheelchair-accessible ramp to the right of the Village Office on Main Street and from an entrance to the 2nd Floor of the Village Hall on Maple Avenue to the left of the Fire Station doors.
Quick Links
Philmont Village Board Minutes and agendas.
Philmont Board of Trustees Meeting
Where: Village Hall, 124 Main Street, (518) 672-7032
When: 2nd Mondays at 7:00PM
Minutes
Philmont Workshop (Board of Trustees)
Where: Village Office, 124 Main Street, (518) 672-7032
When: 4th Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Minutes
Philmont Planning Board
Where: Village Hall, 124 Main Street, (518) 672-7032
When: 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00PM* (if there’s business to conduct)
Philmont Zoning Board of Appeals
Where: Village Hall, 124 Main Street, (518) 672-7032
When: 2nd Thursdays at 7:00PM* (if there’s business to conduct)
Philmont Public Library Board of Trustees
Where: Philmont Library, 101 Main Street, (518) 672-5010
When: 1st Wednesdays at 6:00PM at the Village Library
Minutes
Philmont Climate Smart Task Force
Where: On Zoom
When: Second Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Philmont Local Planning Committee
Where: Village Office, 124 Main Street
When: Second Tuesdays at 7:00PM
TOWN OF CLAVERACK
Claverack Town Board
Where: Old Claverack Library / Temporary Town Hall, 629 NY-23B Claverack, NY, (518) 672-7911
When: 2nd Thursdays at 7:00PM at the Town Hall
Workshop: 4th Mondays at 6:00PM at the Town Office
Minutes
Claverack Planning Board
Where: Old Claverack Library / Temporary Town Hall, 629 NY-23B Claverack, (518) 672-7911
When: 1st Mondays at 7:30PM* (if there is business to conduct)
Claverack Zoning Board of Appeals
Where: Old Claverack Library / Temporary Town Hall, 629 NY-23B Claverack, (518) 672-7911
When: 4th Wednesdays at 7:30PM* (if there is business to conduct)