BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

The Board of Assessment Review is in need of a new member,
if you are interested please contact The Town Clerk.
The Board Members must complete annual training and participate in reviewing grievances each May.

Any Questions may also be directed to the
Office of the Assessors 518-872-1448 ext. 107
or assessor@berneny.org. A Board of Assessment Review is required in each local government.  The Board shall consist of not less than three or more than five members appointed by the Town Board.  Members shall have knowledge of property values in the Town.  A majority of such board members shall consist of members who are not officers or employees of the Town.

It’s that time of year again to honor our local veterans with Hometown Hero Banners

The application is linked below and can be filled out electronically or dropped off/mailed to Town Clerk’s Office. Please make sure to include a high resolution photo for the banner- preferably in uniform or with their hat on.

The fee for the Banners is $125, there will also be a Hometown Hero Veteran’s Ceremony in November.

The biography portion of the application will be used to put together a booklet which will be given to all the families.

Banners from previous years can also be displayed again

2023 Hometown Hero Biography Printable

2023 Hometown Hero Biography Microsoft Word to Electronically Complete

An Audit Report prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)
for the Town of Berne has been issued.
Link to Read Town of Berne Audit Report

The Resolution and Corrective Action Plan
have been filed with The Town Clerk of The
Town of Berne as well as with The NYS Comptroller’s Office.

At The Town Board Meeting January 10, 2023 The Town
Board of The Town of Berne Adopted the Following Resolution
1-10-2023 Audit Resolution

See the Below The Correction Action Plan
Corrective Action Plan

New Yorkers needing help paying for their heating bills can now apply for Home Heating Assistance

The program can help low and middle class income households and senior citizens keep their homes warm and help defray high energy costs. Nearly 1.7 million HEAP Benefits were issued last winter with 18,865 in Albany County- the highest in the last five years.

The program is overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and is federally funded. Eligible households can receive one regular benefit per season and could also be eligible for an emergency benefit if they are in danger or running out of heating fuel or having their utility services shut off.

HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with:

• Electricity
• Natural Gas
• Oil
• Coal
• Propane
• Wood/Wood Pellets
• Kerosene
• Corn

Questions Regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your HEAP Contact
Click here: Albany County Contacts ( also listed below)

Additional Resources

• NYS HEAP Overview & Information
• Link to National Grid Website with information on Qualifying for HEAP
• Printable HEAP Application

Albany County HEAP Contacts 

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Calling all Seniors!

Lunch is available every 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.
Please call 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.