Welcome to the Town of New Baltimore!

Notice to New Baltimore Hamlet Residents

Beginning on Tuesday June 18th, your Highway Department will be working with members of the New Baltimore Fire District to perform flushing of the wastewater system lines throughout the hamlet. During this project you will see highway trucks and Fire trucks in many areas of the hamlet, please do not be alarmed. There will also be traffic control personnel to insure safe travel through these areas. It is anticipated that this work will take 1-2 days to complete. Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call the highway superintendent at 518-567-4961 or councilpersons Debra Sottolano  at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Janet Kash at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

REQUEST FOR BIDS ON WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Town of New Baltimore until Wednesday, June 26^th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. local time at the Town Clerk’s Office, County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087, at which time and place said sealed bids will be publicly opened and read out aloud for “WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT.” No bids will be received or considered after the date/time stated above.
       This work consists of installing a 3mm mechanical screen in the existing influent channel, along with a washer-compactor, including all associated preparation, and electrical work.
       A Pre-Bid conference will not be held. Bidding contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site before submitting bids.
       Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be reviewed at the Town Clerk’s Office, County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 beginning on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in-person at the office during regular business hours.
       A bid bond, certified check, or bank check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the bid. Bids may not be withdrawn within forty-five (45) days after the closing date/time for receipt of all bids.
       All proposals must be submitted by hard copy in a sealed envelope clearly marked:   (SEALEDPROPOSAL)
WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT
       Performance and labor bonds are not required. There are no MWBE or AIS requirements.
       The Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any informalities at its discretion, and to make such bid award that it deems is in the best interest of the Town of New Baltimore even if such award is to other than the lowest bidder.
/s/ JEFF RUSO, Town Supervisor, Town of New Baltimore

Disaster Preparedness Training!

The Town of New Baltimore and the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps are pleased to announce a disaster prepareness training event.

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, develop family emergency plans, stock up on emergency supplies, and recover as quickly possible. Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness kit.
When: Saturday, June 22nd at 1 PM. Course is about 1 to 1 and a half hours in length.
Where: New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY
*All participants MUST pre-register by visiting www.prepare.ny.gov or scan the QR code on the pdf flyer (534 KB) . If you need assistance or have questions please call Barb Finke or Amanda Eldred in the Town Clerk's office at 518-756-6671, Ext 5. Reservations are limited to the first 100 enrolled.

Help Wanted!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  that the Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore is seeking persons interested in being appointed to the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Has responsibility during an assigned shift, for the operation and maintenance of a WWTP, performed under the general supervision of the Chief WWTP Operator.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Starts, stops pumps and makes minor repairs to pumps, motors, air compressors,

• and related mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment;
• Records readings from meters, scales, gauges; Maintains log of plant operations and related records;
• Treats and disposes of sludge; Operates trickling filters; Adds chlorine to sewage;
• Samples sewage for testing; Makes necessary tests for control of plant operations;
• Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds, including simple, manual labor activities needed at the WWTP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess a strong, working knowledge, and at least one year of satisfactory experience with the actual operation of a WWTP, the necessary practices and equipment used, and the following education/training and personal characteristics:

• Current and valid license(s) from the New York State Department of Health,
  or any other necessary agency for sewer plant operation;
• Completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by
  the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation
• Possession of or eligibility for a Grade 2 or 2A certificate issued under the provisions of the NYS Sanitary Code at the time of appointment
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

HOURLY RATE:  $20 - $22, depending upon applicant experience; approximately 20 hours/week.
HOW TO APPLY:   A letter of intent for the position and a resume should be sent or delivered to Town Clerk Barbara Finke at New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 and must be received by the close of business on June 17, 2024.
All qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed for the position.

Attention Scheller Park Residents and Parcel Owners!

A Special Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 6:30PM at Town Hall to discuss the replacement of additional water lines for Water District #2. Mary Beth Bianconi from Delaware Engineering will make a presentation for water line replacement and answer residents' questions.