Stuyvesant Falls Bridge – Update

NYS DOT has recently performed the annual inspection on the Stuyvesant Falls Bridge. The County Commissioner of Public Works, Ray Jurkowski, has sent a letter to the Town Supervisor along with the 3 Red Flag alerts that have been issued following the inspection. To see the County’s letter and NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Reports please … Read more

Help Wanted – Planning & ZBA Members

The town of Stuyvesant Planning board is a seven member board appointed by the town board, each serving a seven year term.  This board reviews and approves subdivisions and site plan proposals and administers the town’s zoning and subdivision laws in order to maintain orderly and efficient development within the town. The Board assures all … Read more

Town Board Meeting – Oct 9

There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 9th for the Board to take comments from the public on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Board will also review the proposed 2026 Budget, highlighting the changes. There will also be a celebration of the retirement of Gale Bury. Mr. Bury is retiring from the Planning … Read more

*FREE* CPR Class

We are partnering with the Valatie Rescue Squad to offer a FREE CPR Class — “Friends & Family” on Saturday, November 8th — 9:00am – 11:30 at the Town Hall. The class will be limited to the first 16 to sign up — if there is a lot of interest, another class can be scheduled. … Read more

Comprehensive Plan — A Message from Supervisor Knott

On October 9th 2025 the Town of Stuyvesant Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed 2025 “Town of Stuyvesant Comprehensive Plan”. This current proposal has been developed by a very dedicated volunteer committee, appointed in July of 2024. Members originally appointed were Tim Hotaling, Kristina Kwacz, Margaret Pino, … Read more

Construction at Town Hall

There are a lot of things happening at the Town Hall this week! The parking lot & driveway are being sealed; work continues on the Veterans’ Memorial Park; and the entrance to the building is being dug up and re-poured. (not to mention the road work being completed on 9J and Church Street and the … Read more

Office for the Aging Survey

The Columbia County Office for the Aging is asking everyone 60 years old and above to complete a survey about services and assistance is needed today in Columbia County and what they may need in the future. There is a website to complete the survey and it should take about 20 minutes. This will be … Read more

Historic Stuyvesant Day

DID YOU KNOW? There was a small “amusement” park in Stuyvesant? It was above the dam in Stuyvesant Falls, on the little island in the middle of the creek (locally known as “Jeep’s Island”). There was even a carousel! That’s just one of the many, many tidbits that Historian Cathy Knott will have available for … Read more