Welcome to the Town of Petersburgh, NY!
Nestled in the scenic northeast corner of Rensselaer County, Petersburgh is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Settled in the mid-1700s and officially established in 1791, the town was named after early settler Peter Simmons. Home to 1,372 residents as of the 2020 census, Petersburgh offers a peaceful rural setting steeped in heritage, including the historic Petersburgh United Methodist Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Meeting Notices
The Town of Petersburgh Town Board will hold the following meetings at the Petersburgh Town Hall, 65 Main St Petersburgh, NY.
• Public Hearing for the Spectrum Franchise agreement renewal on December 29th, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
• Special Meeting to approve the Spectrum Franchise Renewal Agreement on December 29th, 2025 at immediately following the Public Hearing.
• End of Year Meeting immediately following the Special Meeting.
• 2026 Organizational Meeting on January 5th, 2026 at 7pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
For the approval of a Cable Television Agreement between Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Petersburgh.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Petersburgh will hold a Public Hearing on Monday December 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Petersburgh Town Hall at 65 Main Street, Petersburgh, New York regarding renewal of the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of Petersburgh and Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications.
A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Clerk’s office, 65 Main Street, Petersburgh, New York. At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary.
Dated: December 16, 2025
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Petersburgh
Deidre Fowler
Town Clerk
The Town of Petersburgh is sponsoring a Medicare Education Seminar with speaker Teri Ann Montanye. Anyone looking for more information for themselves or a loved one is welcome to attend. The Seminar will be held on February 4th at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
Thank you for your patience.
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