Welcome to the Town of Rotterdam, NY

Welcome to the Town of Rotterdam New York. Here, on our Web site, you’ll find everything that’s happening in your hometown - from Town Meetings and Senior trips to fundraising events at our churches, firehouses, and schools.

Our town slogan, "Rotterdam is a Nice Place to Live," is the guiding principle of our administration. Rotterdam is home to over 28,000 residents who: take pride in our community; boast of the successes and achievements of our children; believe we must be caretakers of our elders and stewards of our Aquifer and environment.

MDA Lock-Up

Local business and community leaders agree to be "arrested" for having a "big heart" for a program called MDA Lock-Up. This is a unique community-wide event that raises funds for Jerry's kids. Click here to find out who needs bail...

Notice of Public Open House - December 3, 2009

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding a Public Open House Meeting on December 3, 2009 to discuss the new Schenectady County Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in general. Read more...

Planning Commission SEQR Findings Statement - Golub Corporation

Golub Corporation Final Environmental Impact Statement - Click here

School Tax Rates and the Decreasing Impact of STAR

Click here to View your School Tax rates and the decreasing impact of STAR as set by the State over the last 3 years beginning with 2007 to 2009.

The State of New York establishes the STAR exemptions. The town nor our schools have anything to do with establishing these exemptions.

As you can see with the decrease in the STAR amounts, even though our school tax rates decreased, property owners are paying more due to the State's decrease.

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Audited Financial Statements

Please click here for the Town of Rotterdam Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008

2010 Adopted Budget

  [Download Budget] 11.9MB

Contact Us

Main Phone Number:
(518) 355-7575

Department	Extension
Assessor	ext.396
Comptroller	ext.394
Highway Dept.	ext.403
Justice Court	ext.594
Public Works	ext.354
Supervisor	ext.393
Tax Receiver	ext.392
Town Clerk	ext.320

More Department Specific Information

Discover Schenectady

www.discoverschenectady.com

Sprinkling Regulations

Lawn sprinkling restrictions for Rotterdam Residents with Town Water will be in effect from May 1, 2009 through November 1, 2009.  Click here for further details.

Office of Community Services

Click here for information on the 2009 Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Or call Jeff Edwards at the Schenectady County Department of Economic Development and Planning at 518 386-2225.