Climate Smart Community Committee
Join the Climate Smart Community Task Force
Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a voluntary New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The program offers technical assistance and grants for town projects. On December 9, 2021 Stuyvesant took the first step toward becoming a Climate Smart Community by passing the CSC pledge as a resolution to join the program and become a registered CSC. Bill Schneider has been designated the town’s primary contact person for this program. Our resolution and application for registration are currently under review by the DEC.
After becoming a Registered CSC, our town can pursue certification actions at its own pace. There is no time limit between adoption of the pledge and commencement of the work, but we are anxious to get started. In this program towns like ours earn points toward various levels of certification (bronze, silver, and gold) by taking actions to address climate change. The CSC website describes the requirements for each level of certification and the documentation required to earn points. Visit this website to learn more about these actions: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/actions-certification/actions/ .
If you are interested in serving on the CSC task force and working with us to complete and document actions that mitigate and increase our ability to adapt to climate change, please contact Bill Schneider at 518-337-6669 and/or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COVID Test Kits & N95 Masks
The Town of Stuyvesant has received a small supply of COVID test kits and will be giving them out on a limited, emergency need only basis (on a first come, first serve basis) due to the finite number of them we have available. Please call the Town Clerk to make arrangements for one if needed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
We also have N95 Masks available for distribution.
Recycling Permits & Bag Tags
The 2022 Recycling Permits are now available in the Town Clerk's Office. For Residents of Columbia County, the cost is $50.00. For Senior Residents the cost is $35.00 and for non-Residents the cost is $100.00. Please note that if you purchase from the Town Clerk's Office $5.00 from every fee stays in the Town.
The bag tag system has begun and the $1, $3, and $5 tags are available in the Clerk's Office. The $1 tags are for bags up to 10 gallons; $3 tags are for 10-30 gallon bags; and the $5 tags are for bags up to 55 gallons. They can be purchased individually or come in sheets of 5.
The Clerk's Office does have a limited supply of 15 bags left.
The Clerk's Office Hours are Monday evenings 6-8pm, Tuesday & Friday 9:30 - 12:30, Thursday 12:00 -3:00, and Saturday 10:00 - Noon.
Online Dog License Renewals
Renew your dog's license online! You must have a current rabies certificate on file. Payment can be made either by credit/debit card or electronic check. Please note that convenience fees will apply.
In the left "Quick Links" box, click on "Renew My Dog License". You will be brought to an outside website. Please enter your dog's license number and your last name. Verify that all of yours and your dog's information is correct. Please allow one week for processing and your new license will be mailed to you.
Columbia County Support Services
There is a listing of telephone numbers and services available to Columbia County residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis in our Document Center. You can get to the document by using this link:
