Natural hazards have the potential to cause property damage, loss of life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety. The Village of Castleton is now part of the Rensselaer County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Hazard mitigation plans are developed before a disaster strikes. The plans identify community policies, actions, and tools for long-term implementation to reduce risk and potential for future losses. For more information, see pdf County Hazard Mitigation Plan (193 KB) .
Information about the Interim Remedial Cleanup at the Fort Orange Paper Company Site can be seen by going to the pdf Fact Sheet (1.96 MB) .
The Village of Castleton Budget for 2015-16 can be seen by going to pdf 2015-2016 Budget (6.59 MB) .
On April 24, 2015 the first historic marker for the Village of Castleton was installed in front of the Hans Van Buren house, built in 1763, on 99 South Main Street in Castleton. The marker was installed by the Historical Society of Esquatak. For more information see Van Buren House Historic Marker.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Village Board of the Village of Castleton, Rensselaer County, New York, adopted on the 13th day of July, 2015, a local law entitled "A Local Law Regulating Solar Collectors, Satellite Dishes and Installations" The law places limitations on the placement of such property and related approvals and reviews relating thereto, A copy can be obtained from the Village Clerk, or viewed on the Village website at Local Law #2 of the Year 2015.
By Order of the Village Board of the Village of Castleton, NY.
DATED: June 24, 2015
Village Clerk
Village of Castleton
Starting on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, the Castleton Water Department will be flushing hydrants throughout the entire Castleton distribution system. Flushing will commence at 9AM and continue to 12 Noon. The flushing will continue on every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until the entire system has been completed. The projected completion date is Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
During the time periods mentioned and for a period afterwards, residents may notice some discolored water and should refrain from doing laundry .
The water department thanks you in advance for your patience.
RENSSELAER COUNTY, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE, Kathleen M. Jimino, has notified the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson the results of the PFOA Test results on March 14, 2016 as follows:
The results of the recent municipal system samples taken are below:
Village of Castleton Non Detect*
*NonDetect indicates less than .67ppt. The lab testing was performed by Pace Analytical trough Bender Labs. Pace Analytical is an Environment Protection Agency Certified Lab.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Village Board of the Village of Castleton, Rensselaer County, New York, adopted on the 13th day of July, 2015, a local law entitled "A Local Law Regulating Solar Collectors, Satellite Dishes and Installations" The law places limitations on the placement of such property and related approvals and reviews relating thereto, A copy can be obtained from the Village Clerk, or viewed on the Village website at Local Law #2 of the Year 2015.
By Order of the Village Board of the Village of Castleton, NY.
DATED: June 24, 2015
Village Clerk
Village of Castleton
The Annual Financial Report Update Document was filed with the State Comptroller’s office on 7/28/15, and a copy is available for public review in the Clerk’s Office.