BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

The Board of Assessment Review is in need of two new members,
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

Grievance Day 2025 is
Tuesday May 27th
Hearing Times 3-5PM &  6-8PM

Grievance Day will be held at Town Hall 1656 Helerberg Trail

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Calling all Seniors! Good Food & Good Company!
May Menu_2025

Provided by LifePath an independent not – for- profit organization and the Albany County Department of Aging

All Albany County residents aged 60 and above are welcome to join these delightful gatherings. While a suggested donation of $3 is appreciated, it is optional. Non-residents of Albany County and individuals below 60 can attend as guests for a fee of $10 per meal/day.

Each Center has its own personality, but all of them are full of people who are always eager to welcome a new friend!  Many of the sites offer programs before and/or after the meal to allow you to spend more time with others.

Join LifePath’s Senior Meals Program at the Town of Berne Community and Senior Center for nourishment, connection, and community. Seniors are invited to enjoy delicious meals every Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 am and engage in meaningful social activities.

Hosted in partnership with the Albany County Department for Aging, this program aims to enhance senior community members’ well-being and quality of life. The dedicated team at LifePath – Support Services for Older Adults prepares and serves these meals with love and care. Each meal includes a nourishing main course, an appropriate starch, vegetables, a mouthwatering dessert and refreshing milk. LifePath will occasionally organize classes to combat social isolation, provide nutritional assistance, and connect individuals with essential adult services.

To secure your spot at the table, please make a reservation by calling 518-465-6465. Reservations or cancellations must be made by 1 pm the day before each meal. For the upcoming weeks see the attached menu below.

LifePath is committed to providing comprehensive support to senior community members. In addition to the Senior Meals Program, eligible seniors in Berne, Knox, Rensselaerville, Westerlo, East Berne, Clarksville, Thompson’s Lake and surrounding areas can also benefit from home-delivered Meals on Wheels.

*If you or someone you know could benefit from this convenient service, please don’t hesitate to contact NY Connects at 518-447-7177 to learn more or enroll.*

Join your friends and neighbors for a warm and fulfilling experience where stories are shared and connections built. Spread the word and invite friends and neighbors who could benefit from this excellent opportunity.

Let’s embrace the joy of good food, companionship, and lifelong learning together!

LifePath Direct Link for More Info about Program

*Once registered at one of LifePath’s Community Dining sites, you are welcome to visit and participate in a meal at any of our sites!*

Community Caregivers provides services that enable individuals of all ages to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life within their homes and communities. Whenever possible, we offer non-medical assistance to local residents so that they can avoid hospitalization or institutionalization. We also help family members and friends cope with the challenges of long-term caregiving. We currently serve Albany and Rensselaer counties. 518-456-2898 Website & Services Offered

Senior Bus Partnership with CDTA

The Berne town services also provides weekly bus service on Thursday mornings for shopping in partnership with CDTA and Albany County. Our town driver is Deb Scholz. For information, location, or to reserve a spot, call 518-437-5161.

Helderberg Ambulance Squad is actively seeking Volunteers!
“Save a Life & Be a Hero -Join Us. ”
Click to View Helderberg Ambulance Page Here

No experience is needed, any time you are able to volunteer your time can help to make
a difference in our community. If you are able and interested  please call 518-872-9111
and leave a message or send an email to Captain Brenda Dibble captaindibble.helderberg@gmail.com
OR Write us @ P.O Box 54 East Berne NY 12059

Please help us to keep this organization functioning as it is vital to our small community far from  most medical care. Current Helderberg Response Time is 5-7 minutes, if Helderberg Ambulance had to  shut down due to lack of volunteers all calls would be handled by Albany County with a response time of approximately 25-32 minutes. This significant time differential could mean the difference between life & death.

Please Volunteer to Help Our Helderberg Ambulance Squad so they can Continue to Serve The Hilltowns!

In 2023 we answered your calls 522 times! Unfortunately 125 of those calls
had to be turned over to either Guilderland or Albany County as we did not have the
proper staffing to respond to these calls. 182 of the Calls resulted in Transports to Area Hospitals.