Veterans Day Message

 Gilbertsville has a strong reputation for always honoring, remembering respecting and thanking our veterans and their families for their continued sacrifices and ultimate sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom.  

During this time of the pandemic, I encourage our residents to show, in their own way, their appreciation to our veterans who have put their lives on the line to protect our country's freedoms.

It is our veterans who have made our United States of America the greatest nation in the world.  We are the future of hope, strength, and Democracy thanks to our Veterans.

Thank you Gilbertsville Veterans and all Veterans and their families.

Respectfully

Mayor Mark Muller

LAST DAYS for Leaf Pick Up NOV. 6 - 3:00 pm

 As temperatures fall, so do the leaves!  Our Leaf Pick Up Program for 2020 is ending.  Friday November 6^th at 3:00 pm is the last pick up. 

One of the traditions that we wanted to keep is our neighborhood trick or treat.  We are so happy that our children were able to dress up and enjoy this Halloween tradition.   We also want to thank everyone, and the participating residents that followed our safety protocols, in addition to following the state and county’s guidelines for social distancing, wearing masks and small gatherings of people.   

 Guess Who??  (Chris S.)

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Village and all our local businesses and organizations. The only way we can continue to get through these difficult times is by supporting and standing up for each other.  

Halloween in Gilbertsville 2020

The survey is in, and I want to thank everyone who participated.   

 

See entire survey here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-59WZDJWP7/

There is much discussion, and we are being asked by numerous people whether or not the Village is canceling Halloween in Gilbertsville. We are not.

In an attempt to make Halloween fun and safe...

Here's what we ask:

1. We ask that you consider wearing a mask (not the Halloween kind) if interacting closely with others.
2. Do not leave bowls of candy on your porch that multiple people will touch.

 

1. If you are uncomfortable with handing out candy, please do not turn on your porch light. Additionally, there is a printable page available to print (PDF) letting trick-or-treaters know you are not participating.
2. If you are uncomfortable with your children trick-or-treating, it is always your choice as a parent not to send them. 
3. We encourage everyone to practice social distancing to the extent possible...and IT IS possible when you're walking around outdoors.
4. Enjoy Halloween. Be safe. We can participate in trick-or-treating while still taking necessary precautions and respecting the concerns and decisions of others who may not be comfortable participating.

Halloween trick-or-treat hours for the Village of Glbertsville are from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

Halloween Survey 2020

Please take the 2020 Halloween Survey to help inform the Village.

2020 Village of Gilbertsville Halloween Survey

Or Scan

Leaf Pick-Up Information

 The trees are beginning to transition, the weather is getting cooler, and the days are getting shorter, little by little. In a few months, we may have snow on the ground. It is time for the Village to start picking  up leaves.  Please Put Leaves in tight rows curbside, and not in big piles.  Rows pick up much nicer, and we only have a limited reach with the suction hose.  The big piles make it much harder to do a good job.  We just had the leaf hose fixed and if there are stones and sticks in the piles,  we run the risk of  breaking it again.  So Happy Fall.

Repeat of First Water Bill with Key Information

 

Water Update 9/12/2020

New Water System is Fully Online

We are pleased to announce that the water treatment plant has been put into operation.  Thank you to Richard Gilbert, and Jack Dodson for their countless hours they have put into making the manganese plant operational.   Also, I would like to thank Clarissa Riker, our new village clerk for making a seamless transition to the clerk position.  Her understanding of the water billing program is a great asset to the village.   

We have made initial readings of the meters, and hope to make these available to the residents very soon, on the first quarterly bill.

To start the quarter billing cycle, residents will be charged the base fee of $45.00/7500 gal and $80.00 for the 2.3 million dollar loan that was taken out in 2017-18 for the project.  Remember, the $45.00 is for the first 7500 gallons used.  The next quarter billing there will be a $6.00/1000 gal over the 7500 gallons used. Please call the village office is you have questions:  783-2440 on Wednesday 12:30-3:00 pm, or Friday from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. 

Note:  A running toilet, leaky faucet, watering a garden,or washing your car, can, and will increase usage tremendously.  PLEASE check your house for leaks.

In the coming days I will be putting a virtual tour of our new facilities.