Town of Rotterdam

09/14/2026

Join RETREE September 30 from 9 to 11 for an engaging, hands-on event to learn how to identify and prevent the spread of invasive species in the Capital District! Learn about key invasive species and how to use the iMapInvasives mobile app to report sightings and monitor spread. Then head outdoors for a field session! The training will be held in Central Park, Schenectady NY. Free but registration required: https://forms.gle/tMPXneHLzvSUoJw56 or use QR code on flyer.

Join us for an engaging, hands-on event to learn how to identify and prevent the spread of invasive species in the Capital District! Learn about key invasive species and how to use the iMapInvasives mobile app to report sightings and monitor spread. Then head outdoors for a field session! Free but register with QR code or here: https://forms.gle/tMPXneHLzvSUoJw56

ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse
Upper Union NA
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County
Schoharie River Center
Capital Region PRISM
Sustainable Schenectady
Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility

09/14/2026

Found dog!
Please contact the number listed with any information 🤎

‼️⚠️Found⚠️‼️ 9/14/26 11:15 a.m.

Lower Gregg St call Rotterdam Animal Control 518.355.7331 ext: 7001

09/12/2026

🇺🇸 Remembering September 11, 2001, 25 Years Later 🇺🇸

The Town of Rotterdam paused to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, military members, and countless others who answered the call.

As a living memorial, two trees have been planted to represent the Twin Towers, as a lasting symbol of the lives that were taken, the strength of our nation, and the importance of never forgetting.

May these trees grow for generations as a reminder of those we lost and the spirit of unity and resilience that followed.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🕊️

🇺🇸Very special thank you goes out to our highway superintendent Robert Denny for assistance on the donation of the two trees and our highway department along with our water and sewer and parks department employees who helped plant the trees 🌳 

09/11/2026

🎉 Grand Opening of Our New Bocce Ball Courts at the Senior Center! 🎉

Join us at the Rotterdam Senior Center on Tuesday, September 15th from 1:30–3:00 PM as we celebrate the opening of our new bocce ball courts! 🍂🎯

📍 2639 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam
📞 518-356-1561

Come celebrate with us! ❤️💚

09/10/2026

Tomorrow if you’re able please join us 🇺🇸

Town of Rotterdam to Hold 25th Anniversary September 11 Remembrance Ceremony and Tree Planting

September 8, 2026

The Town of Rotterdam will host a solemn remembrance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the families and communities forever changed.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Rotterdam Town Hall, and will include a special tree-planting dedication as a living memorial to honor the past and symbolize hope and resilience for future generations.
“Twenty-five years later, we still feel the weight of that day, and we still carry the stories of the nearly 3,000 lives lost,” said Town Supervisor John Polimeni. “This ceremony is an opportunity for our community to come together; to mourn, to remember, and to reaffirm our commitment to unity and compassion in the face of tragedy.”
Supervisor Polimeni emphasized the significance of the living memorial, “By planting this tree, we honor the past with a memorial that continues to grow. As its roots deepen and its branches spread, it will stand as a reminder to all who visit Town Hall that out of unimaginable loss, we can nurture strength, community, and hope.”
“September 11 changed our nation, but it also revealed the best of who we are; our courage, our generosity, and our willingness to stand together,” Supervisor Polimeni added. “On this 25th anniversary, Rotterdam stands with all who continue to grieve, all who continue to serve, and all who work every day to build a more peaceful and just world.”
The ceremony will include remarks, a moment of silence, and the official dedication of the memorial tree. Residents, community organizations, veterans, first responders, and families are invited and encouraged to attend. The ceremony is open to the public.

Event Details
• What: 25th Anniversary September 11 Remembrance
Ceremony & Tree Planting
• When: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM
• Where: Rotterdam Town Hall, 1100 Sunrise Blvd.

09/08/2026

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and recognize the courage and strength that brought communities together in the days that followed.

Please join the Town of Rotterdam on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Rotterdam Town Hall for a special 25th Anniversary September 11 Remembrance Ceremony.

As part of this year’s remembrance, we will plant a tree as a living memorial, a symbol of the lives we will never forget and a reminder that their memory continues to grow with each generation.

Please join us as we Honor the Past, Remember the Lives, and Carry Their Legacy Forward.
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09/04/2026

08/28/2026

NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE RECEIVER OF TAXES

2026–2027 School Tax Bills Update

Please be advised that the 2026–2027 Town of Rotterdam school tax bills will be delivered to the post office on Monday, August 31, 2026. Residents can expect to see their bills in the mail shortly thereafter.

Important Collection Information:
•September 1 – September 30: Collection period with no penalty.

•October 1 – October 31: Collection period includes a 2% penalty.

If you have any questions, please contact the Rotterdam Receiver of Taxes Office @ 518 355-7575 ext392

08/26/2026

Join the Senior Center and Annie for Zumba on Wednesday's! For additional information please call the center at 518-356-1561 😀

08/24/2026

Check out Autumn Glow starting August 27th!

The Autumn Glow Festival will return to the historic Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction on Aug. 27, presenting a dazzling world of handcrafted Chinese lanterns. https://buff.ly/61IKxRp