Periodically we will update this post with information and links for further information regarding COVID-19

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo release 3-27-20

NYS Deparment of Labor Unemployment Insurace FAQ – see link below
DOL_UnemploymentInsuranceFAQ_032720

Samll Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act – see link below
Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act

ESD Guidance on essential businesses had been updated to address questions related to construction
https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026

Please be advised that the Transfer Station will remain open with regular hours.  Please remove your trash from car and deposit in assigned containers; trash, paper, plastic and metal containers.  If you are unable to handle disposing of your trash, etc. please leave in lot and an attendant will remove the trash.  This is to minimize contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you have any questions, please contact Town Clerk, Anita Clayton, at 518-560-0188 or Highway Superintendent, Randy Bashwinger, at 518-573-3002.

Please stay safe and healthy.

Please be advised that the burn ban is in effect March 16 through May 14, 2020

If any farmers or local businesses are interested in putting information in
the Town of Berne Welcome Packet (currently being developed)  please contact
Councilembmer Dennis Palow ; 518-760-5195 or council-1@berneny.org.

The Rabies clinic scheduled for March 28, 2020
will be rescheduled.  A new date will be issued
shortly.

The Town of Berne will sponsor a Rabies Clinic
on March 28, 2020 fro 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the
Berne Highway Garage, 1811 Helderberg Trail, Berne.

Cats – 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Dogs – 2:30PM -4:00PM

Donation $8.00

For further information, please contact the Berne Town Clerk at 518-872-1448 ext 101 or clerk@berneny.org

The Berne Town Board is actively seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Heritage Day (Summerfest)
Municipal Water
Municipal Complex
Parades & Celebrations
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Please contact your Town Board representative or come to our February meeting at the Berne Community & Senior Center
on 2/12/20 at 7:00PM

Albany County Center for Essential Supportive Services (ACCESS) has officially opened in the Community and Senior Services Center in Berne.  The office will be open on Tuesdays from 12:30pm- 2:30pm, 518-872-1448 ext. 111, and serve as a resource and information center for human servies.  This office will help residents by giving them resources and information for departments including Veterans, Health, Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center, Department of Social Services, Mental Health, Aging, Children Youth and Families, Probation, and Immigration.    You may also call the office directly at 518-447-4996.

This office will be closed beginning 3/16/20 through 04/17/20.

Senior Luncheons – The Senior meal program will not be held beginning 3/16/20 through April 17, 2020

Calling all Seniors!  Lunch is available every Monday, Tuesday & Friday at the Town of Berne Community & Senior Services Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY.  Doors open at 11:00 am with lunch served beginning at 12:00 noon.
Gather with your friends and neighbors for a lively lunch and conversation.  All are welcome!

Please make reservations in advance if possible.
Call  Karen at 518-937-5963 by 10:00 am the day before the meal,
or sign up at a luncheon for an upcoming date.

Contributions of your choice are appreciated, but not necessary.

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