Town of Bethany

Welcome

Welcome to the Town of Bethany! Our town was established in 1812 and is located on the southern border of Genesee County.

Bethany NY covers 36 sq. miles and is currently about 90% farmland and 10% residential. We have over 655 households with a census of about 1,700 people living here which divides into 4 different school districts.

If you're looking for information about licenses, property taxes, town services or just information on the community, you'll find your answers through the links on the menu. Our town meetings are listed on the calendar and welcome all residents to attend.

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Well Dry/Need Water

March 2024: Residents with a dry well can still get bottled water at the Town hall during business hours.

Books on Bethany's History For Sale. More details Here

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Holiday Closure

Town offices will be close from Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2024. Offices will re-open for a single day Dec 30, 2024. Then close again Dec 31, 2024 and re-open Monday Jan 6, 2025

Board Members Needed

2 - Planning board members
1 - Secretary for the planning board
1 - Zoning board member

Part Time Highway Employee

The Town of Bethany is looking for a Part Time highway employee. CDL is required and needs to have open availability.

Bethany resident is a plus. Please contact Barb Czworka at 585-297-4455 or Town Clerk at 585-343-1399

Genesee County Broadband

Update about the Genesee County Broadband Buildout - click here to view PDF

TOWN OF Bethany

The Town of Bethany Highway Department is accepting applications for the full- time position of
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
This position will require the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment, and the performance of manual duties related to the use of this equipment. Overtime will be required. A Class B or above driver's license is required and must meet DOT Drug Testing Requirements.

Bethany applicants are preferred. Application forms and a detailed job description may be obtained at the Bethany Town Clerk's Office, 10510 Bethany Center Road East Bethany, NY 14054 (585) 343-1399

Cupola Tours

If anyone would like to schedule a tour of the cupola and go inside to see the Old Town Bell, please contact the Town Supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. at (585) 343-1399 ext. 202. The tours will be by appointment only Tuesday and Wednesday between 9am and 12pm.

Fargo Road Closure

Fargo road between RT63 and Little Canada Rd. will close April 15, 2024 for approximately 4 months for replacement work

2023 Tentative Assessment Rolls are available here
Town Board meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m
Court: 1st Wed every month (Attorney Involvement Cases) and 4th Wed every month (Traffic Ticket)

Seniors

Senior individuals looking for information and/or assistance:
Caring: Assisted Living New York

Energy Benchmarking Report

This annual report is used to track municipal buildings' energy performance and is created in compliance with a passed Resolution on October 14, 2024. Read full report here.

CPR 2024

Town of Bethany would like to thank the Bethany residents that participated in the free CPR training. The Town will hold another training in 2025. Click on the image to enlarge it.