Town Hall, Library & Transfer Station Closed
Monday, February 16th in Honor of President’s Day

2026 Tax Bills have been mailed and are available online,
Click here to View Bills or Pay Online

For more information including contact information
& tax collection hours click here

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
The Town Board shall meet the second
Wednesday of each month and the
fourth Wednesday, if necessary, at
7:00 PM at the Berne Community and
Senior Center 1360 Helderberg Trail
Next Town Board Meeting: March 11, 2026 7PM at
1360 Helderberg Trail  Berne NY 12023

Employment Opportunity:

Job Posting Info
Senior Account Clerk Job Description Civil Service
Business Office Manager Job Description Civil Service

Senior Citizen Tax Exemption – Second Notice
Property owners age 65+ may be eligible for a tax exemption on their primary residence.
Apply at the Town Assessor’s Office
Deadline: March 1, 2026.
Info: 518-872-1448 ext. 107 | RP-467
Second notice information senior tax

Important Documents
2026 Final Budget with Tax Rate
Town of Berne 2026 Budget Presentation
Fiscal Stress

Resources:

HEAP:

Need help paying your energy bill? Low-income New Yorkers can apply for heating and cooling assistance under the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP. The 2026-2027 Regular HEAP benefit opened November 1, 2025.

Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your HEAP Local District Contact.

Click Link Here for More Info : Apply for Heating and Cooling Assistance (HEAP)

Affordable Connectivity Program
Eligible New Yorkers are encouraged to apply for FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program,
an extension of the Emergency Broadband Fund, that provides discounts up to $30/month toward internet service.
Click Here for More Info