Town of Chatham Highway Department

05/28/2026

UPDATE: White Mills Road is now open.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: WHITE MILLS ROAD on 6/1/26

Dear Residents and Commuters,
Please be advised that WHITE MILLS ROAD will be CLOSED for culvert work between Pond Hill Road and #22 White Mills Road on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM.

This work is weather permitting. Please plan alternate routes accordingly to avoid delays.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Best regards,
Chatham Highway
[email protected]

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

There’s still time…stop by the Town Hall today to register for Saturday, 5/16/26, Clean Up Day!

05/11/2026

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY! May 16, 2026, 8AM-3PM
Pre-Register at the Chatham Town Hall, 488 SR 295, Chatham, NY and pick up your punch card!

05/11/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: FORD ROAD on 5/12/26

Dear Residents and Commuters,
Please take notice that there will be a road closure for a culvert replacement on FORD ROAD at the intersection of COUNTY ROUTE 13 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 8AM.

Please plan your routes accordingly to avoid delays. The road is expected to reopen at the end of the day.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Best regards,
Chatham Highway
[email protected]

05/04/2026

REMINDER: White Mills Road (near #22 White Mills and the intersection of Pond Hill Road) will be closed Tuesday, May 5th starting at 8:00AM for culvert replacement.

05/01/2026

NOTICE of SUMMER HOURS FOR HIGHWAY DEPT

Summer Hours will begin on May 4th for the Highway Department. The Highway Crew will be working on town roads, Monday through Thursday, 6:00AM-4:00PM. We will have someone taking calls on Fridays and someone will be available if an emergency arises. Thank you!

02/10/2026

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Part-Time Laborer Positions

Must have a valid, NYS, Drivers License and be physically capable of performing laborer-type duties. Responsibilities not limited to driving, laboring, equipment operating such as a loader, flagging, highway maintenance, plowing snow, basic vehicle maintenance and other duties. Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol testing required.

Winter Hours: 24-hrs per week (8-hr days)
Summer Hours: 30-hrs per week (10-hr days)

Hourly Rate: $22.28

If interested please email [email protected]

01/25/2026

🚨 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL BAN IN EFFECT 🚨

Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell has issued a State of Emergency Declaration due to the major winter storm that is expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow, creating extremely dangerous travel conditions and impacting emergency response.

🛑 COUNTYWIDE TRAVEL BAN
📅 12 PM SUN 1/25/26 – 11 AM MON 1/26/26

What this means for residents:
• ❌ All non-essential vehicular travel is prohibited on public roadways in Columbia County
• 🚑 Only essential emergency vehicles and essential personnel are permitted to travel
• 🚜 This restriction allows plow crews and emergency responders to operate safely and efficiently

Residents are strongly urged to stay off the roads during this time. Unnecessary travel puts yourself, plow operators, and first responders at risk.

This travel ban applies countywide and will remain in effect unless extended or rescinded.