Official notices from the Town of Austerlitz — meeting changes, public hearings, assessment information, and legal notices. The Town is also looking for residents to serve on advisory committees; to volunteer, contact Town Clerk Sue Haag at shaag@austerlitzny.com.
The Housing Committee has cancelled its May 13, 2026 meeting. Its June 10, 2026 meeting has been changed to June 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Chair, Vanessa Villanova.
The May 7, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. By order of Deborah Lans, Chair.
The Zoning Updates Committee of the Town of Austerlitz will not be meeting in May 2026. By order of Annie Tirschwell, Chair.
The Climate Smart Committee of the Town of Austerlitz will not be meeting on May 13, 2026. By order of Cara Humphrey, Chair.
Assessment inventory and valuation data — the information used to establish the assessment of each parcel for the Tentative Assessment Roll — is available for examination and review (3/1/26).
The Town Board will hold a workshop to discuss changing Planning Board fees on April 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Supervisor — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Zoning Updates Committee will hold a meeting on April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 Route 203, Spencertown. By order of Annie Tirschwell, Chair.
The Tentative Assessment Roll is completed and may be inspected at Town Hall, 812 Rte. 203, until May 27, 2026. The Assessor is available May 1–19 on Tuesdays, 8 AM–12 noon (518-929-3845). The Board of Assessment Review meets May 27, 2026, 4:00–8:00 PM. Posted by Cheryl Kaszluga, Assessor.
The Town is soliciting sealed bids for lawn cutting and ground maintenance of Town properties. Bids are due by 9:00 AM, April 16, 2026 at the Town Clerk's Office, 816 Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Supervisor — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The April 2, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. By order of Deborah Lans, Chair.
Sealed bids are invited for crushed stone, sand, gravel and bituminous asphalt; culvert pipe, guide rail and geotextile fabrics; trucking; and tree removal, delivered to the Highway Garage, 714 Route 203. Bids are due April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM; contract period April 2026–April 2027. Questions: Highway Superintendent Peter Fitzpatrick, 518-392-5533.
Sealed bids for lawn cutting and ground maintenance of Town properties were due by 9:00 AM, April 2, 2026. Bid specifications and the non-collusive bidding certificate are available for download. By order of the Supervisor — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The March 5, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. By order of Eric Sieber, Deputy Chair.
The Town Board meeting for March has been changed to March 12, 2026 at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Town Board — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Austerlitz Fire District will hold its regular 2026 meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Spencertown Fire Company, One Memorial Drive. All meetings are open to the public. Posted by Tara Pilkington, District Secretary/Treasurer.
The Conservation Advisory Committee will hold meetings on February 27, March 20, and April 24, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 Route 203, Spencertown. By order of William Li, Chair.
The Spencertown Firehouse is available to residents in case of power outages or loss of heat. Residents are asked to avoid travel during the storm so highway crews can safely clear roads. A Columbia County State of Emergency was declared 1/25/26 through 1/26/26.
Notice of official changes to postmark processing affecting Town correspondence and filings.
The Town Board held a public hearing on December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM at Town Hall regarding a cable television franchise agreement between the Town and Spectrum Northeast, LLC. Written statements were accepted prior to the hearing via email to the Town Clerk.
The Housing Committee has changed its December meeting to December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Chair, Vanessa Villenova.
The Town Board will hold its 2026 Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. This will be the only Town Board meeting in January 2026. By order of the Supervisor — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Austerlitz Fire District #1 will hold an election December 9, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM at the Spencertown Fire Company, One Memorial Drive, to elect one Fire Commissioner for a five-year term commencing January 1, 2026. Voters must be registered and reside in the Town of Austerlitz.
The Aging Committee will hold its November meeting on November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Aging Committee — Nansi Friedman.
The Town Board will hold a workshop November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM on renovations and upgrades at the Town Park, and a workshop November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM on zoning, subdivision regulations and a possible moratorium. Both at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203.
The Town Board invited sealed bids for the installation of three single wall-mounted Level 2 plug-in electric vehicle charging stations at the Highway Garage, 714 State Route 203. Bids were due by 10:00 AM, December 11, 2025, with public opening at 10:15 AM. By motion of the Town Board — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Zoning Updates Committee has changed its monthly meeting to November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM. By order of the Committee Chair, Annie Tirschwell.
The Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026 has been completed and filed with the Town Clerk. The Town Board held a public hearing October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Proposed elected-official salaries are specified in the budget. By order of the Town Board — Susan A. Haag, Town Clerk.
The Austerlitz Fire District #1 held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Spencertown Fire Company, One Memorial Drive. Posted by Tara Pilkington, District Secretary/Treasurer.
The Town Board invited sealed bids for construction of an enclosed stage/bandstand at the Austerlitz Town Park on State Route 203. Bids were due by 10:00 AM, September 15, 2025, with public opening at 10:30 AM. A copy of the complete RFP was available at Town Hall or by contacting Susan Haag, 518-392-3260.
The Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Austerlitz for 2025 has been completed and a certified copy filed in the Town Clerk's office on July 1, 2025, where it remains for public inspection. Posted by Cheryl Kaszluga, Sole Assessor.
After September 21, 2025, the 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee will coordinate with the Spencertown Cemetery Association to clean identified grave markers in need of care, including those of Revolutionary War veterans. Questions: Town Historian David Harrison Jr., dharrison@austerlitzny.com.
The Town of Austerlitz and the Spencertown Fire Company have announced a partnership to provide temporary relief during extreme heat or cold. The Austerlitz Town Board adopted Extreme Temperature Cooling & Warming Center Guidelines; the firehouse, equipped with a backup generator, may be opened to the public when requested by the Town.
The Town Board held a special meeting on September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM to discuss options for the Austerlitz Park, at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Town Board — Susan Haag.
The Planning Board held a Public Hearing August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM on a minor subdivision application for property on Middle Road (Tax Map #79.-1-28.100), owned by Tasker Management LLC, proposing to divide 59.78 acres into four parcels with shared private driveway access.
The Aging Committee has cancelled its July 7, 2025 meeting. By order of the Aging Committee Chair, Lisa Rugen.
The Conservation Committee will not meet June 13, 2025 and has changed its July 11, 2025 meeting to July 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM. By order of the Chair, William Li.
The Planning Board has changed its July 3, 2025 meeting to July 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 State Route 203. By order of the Planning Board — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Ad Hoc Committee has moved its June 9, 2025 meeting to June 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203, Spencertown. By order of the Ad Hoc Committee Chairman, Kyle Reed.
The Climate Smart Committee has cancelled its August 13, 2025 meeting. By order of the Committee Chair, Cara Humphrey.
The June 27, 2025 meeting of the Conservation Committee is cancelled. By order of the Conservation Committee Board Chair — J Lotus, Clerk.
The Zoning Updates Committee has cancelled its August 2025 meeting. By order of the Committee Chair, Annie Tirschwell.
The Town Board held a public hearing on May 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM on proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2025, amending Local Law No. 2 of 2023 (the Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Real Property Tax Exemption) to broaden eligibility to volunteers who serve neighboring towns.
The Planning Board held a workshop May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM to discuss the Verizon Cell Tower project, at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 State Route 203. By order of the Planning Board Chair — Susan Haag.
The Zoning Update Committee has changed its June 9, 2025 meeting to June 30, 2025. Posted by Annie Tirschwell, Zoning Update Committee Chair.
The Town Board held a workshop on June 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM to review comments on proposed Local Law #3-2025, amendments to Chapter 195 (Zoning), before its regular monthly meeting at Town Hall. By order of the Town Board — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Planning Board held a workshop June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM to review cell tower application PL-2024-06 (Tax Map #77.-1-66) at the Austerlitz Town Hall. By order of the Planning Board — Susan Haag, Town Clerk.
The Town Board held a public hearing May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2025, amending the Town's zoning law (Chapter 195) with a new schedule of uses, special use permit standards, regulations on short-term rentals and events, and amended enforcement provisions.
Assessment inventory and valuation data was available for examination by appointment in the Assessor's office, 816 Route 203, on March 11 and 18, 2025, 8 AM–12 noon. The information supports the Tentative Assessment Roll filed on or before May 1, 2025. Posted by Cheryl Kaszluga, Assessor.
The Zoning Updates Committee held its first meeting January 20, 2025; subsequent meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall. Posted by Annie Tirschwell, Chair.
The Aging Committee has moved its March meeting to March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Austerlitz Town Hall, 816 State Rt. 203. Posted by Lisa Rugen, Aging Committee Chair.
The Conservation Committee holds its monthly meetings on the second Friday of each month at 3:00 PM, beginning February 14, 2025, with the April meeting held April 18, 2025. Posted by William Li, Chair.
The Aging Committee has changed its regular monthly meetings to the first Monday of every month at 1:00 PM at Town Hall, 816 State Route 203. Posted by Lisa Rugen, Aging Committee Chair.
The Ad Hoc Committee holds its monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, beginning February 3, 2025, at the Austerlitz Town Hall. Posted by Kyle Reed, Chair.
The Austerlitz Fire District held its regular 2025 meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (February on the second Tuesday) at 6:30 PM at the Spencertown Fire Company. All meetings are open to the public. Posted by Tara Pilkington, District Secretary/Treasurer.