When are the meetings?
Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the village hall at 11 West Grand Street. Meetings commence at 6:30 P.M. unless otherwise specified.
When is garbage and recycling pick up?
Garbage pick-up is every Tuesday. Cans and/or bags should be at the curbside by 4:00 A.M.
Recycling pick-up is every Wednesday. Recyclables should be at the curbside by 4:00 A.M.
Bulk pick-up is schedule semi-annually. Please contact the clerk or refer to our public website on our homepage.
How do I get one or more large items picked up for disposal?
The Village of Palatine Bridge does not sell tickets for large item pick-up. Residents or property owners should contact either our vendor, Weaver Sanitation or the Montgomery County Department of Solid Waste for further information.
Weaver Sanitation: 518-673-2868
Montgomery County Solid Waste: 518-853-8344
Do I need a building permit and how do I get one?
A price list for building permits is located on the Codes page of our website under the Government section, which can be reached from the top portion of our website. If the work you require does not appear on this list, please reach out to the Code Officer by phone at 518-673-2917 or to the clerk at clerk@villageofpalatinebridge.org. Applications can be found in the drop box to the left of the left-hand door at the rear of the village hall. They can also be electronically filled out on our website under the Codes page. Proof of a contractor's insurance or a waiver (such as in the case of Amish contractors) will be required before a permit can be issued.
I have one or more dogs. Do I need to register them? How do I do so?
Dogs need to be registered within the Town of Palatine. You can do so through the Dog Control Officer via the Town of Palatine's office. Please reach out to the Town of Palatine Clerk by phone at 518-673-4487 or by email at toptownclerk@gmail.com .
How do I obtain a copy of a birth/marriage/death certificate?
Vital records are maintained by the Town/City Registrar as well as the NYS Department of Health's Vital Records Office. All such records not originating in NYC must be obtained through either the Town/City clerk's office where the birth/marriage/death occurred or through the NYS Department of Health. Click here to visit their site. For your convenience, the state's forms have also been linked on our clerk/collector page.
When are the elections and where do I vote?
Village Elections will next be held in March of 2023. The Village Hall located at 11 West Grand Street is the location of voting for Village elections while the Town of Palatine's hall is the location for all other voting. Physical forms are also available at the village hall upon request. Election information will be posted on the public calendar listed on this website's homepage. If you need to file an application for an absentee ballot, you can find the forms under our clerk/collector page.
Montgomery County Board of Elections
When does my water bill need to be paid by?
To avoid penalties, spring bills must be postmarked by May 1st of the calendar year in which they are due. For fall bills, they must be postmarked by November 1st of the calendar year they are due to avoid penalty. The board is currently in the process of reevaluating the penalties and procedures for late water/sewer bills. Please contact the clerk with questions.
When does my tax bill need to be paid by?
Tax bills need to be post marked by July 1 of the year they are due in order to be paid without penalty. Interest applies until the last date possible to pay the village collector directly. That date is November 2 for 2023. After that date, the unpaid bills are reported to the county to be added on to the following year's bill. To pay a bill after the November 2nd late deadline, contact the Montgomery County Treasurer's office.
Can I pay in cash?
Cash payments are allowed. Please note amounts due on your bill(s) and pay with exact change when possible.
Can I pay online?
The Village of Palatine Bridge does not currently accept online payments.
My question wasn't answered here, what should I do to get an answer?
Contact the village clerk at the information below:
Phone: 518-673-2917
Email: vhpb@roadrunner.com
Fax: 518-673-3481
Mail: 11 West Grand Street
Palatine Bridge, NY 13428
In-person: Visit the village hall at 11 West Grand Street.