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The Delhi Bridge Run is held annually on the first Saturday in June and is organized by the Catskill Ladies Association to Support and Inspire (CLASI). Registration is now open for this year’s race that will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  

This year's event is returning to a 5K race featuring a new location for the start/finish line.  The start and finish will take place in Hoyt Park in the middle of the Village. Parking will be available in the County parking lots behind 111 & 99 Main Street.  Both parking lots are connected to the park by the riverwalk trail for easy access.  The award ceremony will be held in the park immediately following the race.

Proceeds benefit scholarships to high school seniors graduating from schools in Delaware County, NY, and a school or community group of their choice. Seniors can find out more about how to apply for the scholarship at www.clasiladies.com. The deadline to apply is May 6, 2022.

Registration can be done online at Runsignup.com by @ 
runsignup.com/Race/NY/Delhi/DelhiCoveredBridgeRun.  There will be no day of registration, so don't delay and register today.  

T-shirt and registration packet pickup will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 2 & 3 from 5 pm to 7 pm on the Court House Square.

Call Sarah Poole at 781-710-1124 or Lisa Henderson at 607-353-0122 or send them an email @ clasiorg@gmail.com with any questions. 
 

Delhi Residents Can Now Receive Real-Time Public Safety Messages Through Nixle

The Town of Delhi has partnered with Nixle to implement a notification system that communicates with residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories and messages. Nixle will help improve how the Town of Delhi can communicate with residents through a system that coordinates phone calls, texts, emails, and more.

As a resident, there are several ways to register to receive the town’s communications:
1.    Go to townofdelhiny.org
2.    Search 13753 in the Everbridge app from your mobile phone
3.     Text 13753 to 888777 from your mobile phone
4.     Call 746-TOWN to sign up

“The Town wanted to bring this service to the residents of Delhi to keep them informed of important happenings,” says Town Councilmember, Christina Viafore. “We especially want those that only have landline phones to sign up to make certain they get the messages that are important to them.”

Ms. Viafore will be at the Town Hall at 5 Elm Street on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in April to assist residents in signing up. There are three categories of messages that will be sent to residents.

Alert messages are critically important information where the loss of life and/or property is potentially imminent. Messages could include severe weather warnings, dangerous situations, and health alerts. Alert messages will be sent by voicecall to your home phone number, text message to your mobile number, and by email.

Advisory messages are intended to communicate important, need-to-know information. Messages could include road alerts, or local giveaways. Advisory messages will be sent by text and email unless you have only provided your home phone.

Community messages will be used to convey town meetings, everyday local happenings, and developments. Community messages will be sent to email only. If residents with landline phones want to receive advisory and community messages over the phone, they will need to sign up by calling (607) 746-TOWN.

Nixle’s privacy policies do not allow the Town to know who has signed up. To ensure residents are on the list, registration is advised. All messages will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive relevant information from the Town of Delhi. All messages will be posted on the web, and the Everbridge mobile app. Landlines phone numbers from the white and yellow page data have been purchased and uploaded to the notification system. In the event of an emergency situation in which an alert message is needed, a voice call can be sent to these Delhi residents without signing up. 
 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to Section 506 & 526 of the Real Property Tax Law.

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessors of the Town of Delhi, County of Delaware have completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been filed at the Delhi Town Clerk’s Office. The roll may be seen and examined by any interested person until the Fourth Tuesday in May (May 24th, 2022), at the Delaware County Office of Real Property Website: 

http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/tax/rolls.htm, a publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/assessment_grievance.htm

          The Assessor’s will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll at the Delhi Town Hall at 5 Elm Street Delhi, NY, the following days:

                        Monday,          May 16th     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

                        Tuesday,         May 17th     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

                        Wednesday,     May 18th     from 6:00 PM   to   8:00 PM

                        Saturday,        May 21st     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

            The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday May 24th, 2022 between the hours of 1 PM to 4 PM  and 7 PM  to 9 PM  at the Delhi Town Hall at 5 Elm Street Delhi, NY, in said Town to hear and examine all complaints in relationship to assessments on the written application, correctly filled out, accompanied with the required data of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.

Dated this 1st day of May 2022

Frank Bovee,

D. Joe Gifford,

James Corcoran

Assessor(s), Town of Delhi.

5 Elm Street

Delhi NY 13753

If you missed the HeatSmart Delaware webinar on Clean Heating and Cooling, you can find the link to the recording on this page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4CxfsYaUTo

Here are just the slides: https://drive.google.com/.../1ECHzHacDr9uqYeuI.../view

Here is a link to where you would sign up to start the process by getting a free assessment: https://www.nynest.org/programs/heat-smart/

And here is a link to a webinar that includes someone that has been through the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQaRJydqEo

Please email councilmember3@townofdelhi.org if you have any questions.

The Town of Delhi has implemented a Do-Not-Plant-List. Thanks to the efforts of the Delhi Homegrown National Park team, the town will not purchase the following invasive plants.

Please see attached document for the complete list.

Nomenclature follows: Werier, D. 2017. Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of New York State. Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Society. Volume 27. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx, NY. 542 pp.List updated from: Wesley, R.F. 2017. Invasive Plants of Ithaca, New York Area.

Updated: March 28, 2022

Update: All roads are now open. Please continue to use extreme caution as it will take some time to repair any damage the water made.

Always turn around if you come to a road that has water over it. The following roads in the Town of Delhi are currently closed due to water over the roadway.

- State Route 10 in both directions between CR-16 and Peakes Brook Rd. 

- Sherwood Rd from the State Highway 10 side of the bridge to the intersection of Arbor Hill Rd

- Hoags Crossing from State Highway 10 to County Highway 18

- Tanglewood Lake Rd

- County Route 18

- Page Avenue

Be safe out there!!

Traditional fossil-fuel based thermal energy systems generate about one-third of New York’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to more efficient heating and cooling systems eliminate harmful emissions, reduce energy costs, increase comfort levels, and creates a healthier environment in your community.

The most common solution is the air-sourced heat pump or “mini-split,” which pulls heat from the outside air—even at sub-zero temperatures—to warm your home in winter and cool it in summer.

HeatSmart Delaware will help local residents navigate through the process of making their home or business more comfortable, safer, and energy efficient with heat pumps and energy efficiency. On Wednesday, April 13 at noon, Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow will host a webinar on zoom to provide information and education on how clean energy technologies work, what incentives and financing are available, and how to take the next step, which is to get a free assessment from a competitively-selected installer partner. 

Participating in this program helps Delhi and Delaware County become a clean energy community and earn grant money and recognition for climate leadership while building community-wide resiliency and economic opportunity. The webinar will be held on zoom.  Online registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/6cv59exs.

There are only 32 grants of $5,000 available to small communities statewide when they complete a “Clean Heating & Cooling” campaign.  The grants are offered by NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research Development Authority, as a way to encourage residents to make the switch to electric heat for their homes and businesses.
 

The Town of Delhi is hiring lifeguards for the upcoming pool season.  SUNY Delhi will offer a Red Cross Lifeguarding Class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. starting April 18 going through May 12, 2022.  There will be no class on April 19, 2022.

The cost is $270 payable to SUNY Delhi.  A $45.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration.  The minimum age for the course is 15 years old.  Registration is free for the first two youths from each town, if they register with the Youth Bureau by calling 607-832-5310.

Preregister is required by filling out the registration form.  Any questions can be directed to 607-746-4263 or pool@delhi.edu.

Effective today March 18, 2022 the Town of Delhi playground will be closed until further notice, due to pending construction of the new playground. Thank you.

See attached information:     Note 

1.  Contractor should include the cost of the bond in their bid.  

2.  Pool project will require prevailing wage, certified payrolls and insurance etc.  It is up to the contractor to research the requirements and provide proof of compliance to the Town. 

The Holiday season in Delhi is starting.  Here is a list of events.

Wednesday, November 24

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Friday, November 26

• 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Thanksgiving Sale at Main Street Cards & Gifts
• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Sale at Burn Ayr Farm

Saturday, November 27 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - SHOP DELHI FIRST

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Holiday Market at This and That
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Thanksgiving Sale at Main Street Cards & Gifts
• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Sale at Burn Ayr Farm

Sunday, November 28

• 5 p.m. - Delhi's First Menorah Lighting at the Courthouse Square followed by a bonfire at This & That

Tuesday, November 30

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Sip and Paint Holiday Ceramics at Bluestone.  Registration is required by calling (607) 746-4545. $59 fee.

Wednesday, December 1

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Friday, December 3

• 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Delhi Jonesey Jubilee at the Courthouse Square
• 5:30 p.m. - Delhi Holiday Parade to celebrate the Village of Delhi's Bicentennial

Saturday, December 4

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Christmas on the Farm at Maple Shade Farm
• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holiday Bazaar at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 5

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Delhi Legion Christmas Craft Bazaar

Tuesday, December 7

• 3 p.m. - Holiday Crafternoon at Cannon Free Library

Wednesday, December 8

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion
• 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Kids Holiday Gift Making at Bluestone - Registration is required by calling (607) 746-4545. $20 fee.

Saturday, December 11

• 11 a.m. - Holiday Party at Cannon Free Library

Tuesday, December 21

• 3 p.m. - Winter Wonderland Lego Club at Cannon Free Library 

Wednesday, December 22

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Indoor Delhi Farmers Market at the Delhi American Legion

Thursday, December 23

• 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Living Nativity at First Presbyterian Church

If you know of any additional holiday or shopping events in Delhi, please email Christina Viafore at councilmember3@townofdelhi.org to get them added to this list.

The SUNY Delhi Swimming Pool is now open to the public.

Monday to Friday
7 A.M. to 8 A.M. – Community Lap Swim
6 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. – Community Open Swim

Saturday to Sunday
12 P.M. – 2 P.M. – Community Open Swim

The swimming pool closes for Thanksgiving Break after the morning lap swim on Tuesday, November 23 and will reopen on Monday, November 29, at 11 am.

$10 family swim special on weekends (Friday – Sunday).  As many family members as you can.

$5.00 for an adult

$4.00 for a senior/alumni

$3.00 for a child

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting this year's Holiday Parade and changing things up a little.

The Delhi Holiday parade will be held on Friday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in participating should sign up using this online form.

Line up will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the lower parking lot at SUNY Delhi.  The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. and go to the Courthouse Square.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on the Square to welcome your family!

The Village of Delhi Bicentennial is providing the prizes for parade participants that decorate according to the Bicentennial theme.

$200 for 1st place
$100 for 2nd place
$50 for 3rd place

Check www.visitdelhiny.com/news/2021/11/12/2021-delhi-holiday-parade for future updates!

The Catskill Mountain Cycling Challenge carries forth the long tradition of recreational road cycling in the Western Catskills. Building on the Tour de Pepacton and the Ride-n-Peak, the 2021 Cycling Challenge consists of three routes ranging from 29 miles to 99 miles and takes place on Sunday, September 5. This scenic pedal will support new and traditional programming at the Catskill Recreation Center (CRC). The first 130 registrants will receive a tee-shirt. All participants will receive lunch and use of CRC Facilities.

Registration and check-in open at 7:15 am for each event at the Catskill Recreation Center at 651 County Highway 38, Arkville, NY  12406.  Register online and find more information at www.catskillrecreationcenter.org/events/catskill-mountain-cycling-challenge-2021.  There are three rides to choose from.

The Century Challenge is the day’s longest ride that affords a rich mix of woodland, farm, hamlet, and valley scenery while including some moderate climbs. The route breaks from Route 28 at mile 7, rolling up the beautiful New Kingston Valley and beginning a steady climb at the hamlet and up over the pass (15.6 mi.) to Bovina. Bovina Center offers a refreshment stop before the scenic ascent of Pink Street and then its steep, fast plunge into the West Branch Valley. Rolling downstream, the ride crosses the covered bridge (34.7) and soon continues up picturesque Elk Creek Road (from previous years’ routes), before traversing the Catskill Turnpike west. At mile 50, the route turns southeast reaching Delhi (with a refreshment stop), and then it’s on to DeLancey at mile 65. The rider then faces a 1050’ gain in the next 7.5 miles to the apex of Co. Rte. 2, high above Andes with spectacular views. Reaching Andes at mile 76, the route rolls down the Tremperskill Valley, with a refreshment stop just before the bridge that carries you over the Pepacton Reservoir (84.5). Much of the concluding stretch follows the shore of the Pepacton and is flat to rolling. This ride is recommended for advanced-level cyclists. If you want to be sure to cover 100 miles – and visit a second covered bridge, here’s how to do it. At mile 65 (the intersection in DeLancey) continue straight; at one mile stay to the right and go a short distance to the Hamden Covered Bridge. Retrace this route back to the DeLancey intersection and rejoin the regular route by turning right. Mandatory pre-ride safety talk starts at 7:45 am.  Ride departs at 8 am

The Pepacton Long Ride is a distance of 57 miles. There’s a modest (by Catskill standards) elevation gain of only 2460’. You’ll find plenty of rollers along this route which crosses the Pepacton Reservoir at the former site of Shavertown and reaches the halfway point at the historic Downsville Covered Bridge. On the return trip, the route varies by staying on the southern side of the reservoir after the Shavertown Bridge. You’ll get to gaze at these beautiful mountains and valleys, without having to climb them. Water/ food stops at 13.7 miles (Shavertown – north side of the bridge), 28 miles (covered bridge park), and at 43 miles (again at the Shavertown location, but you’ll need to cross the bridge to get to the water stop, and then return to the route). Recommended for intermediate to advanced cyclists. Mandatory pre-ride safety talk starts at 8:15 am.  Ride departs at 8:30 am

The Pepacton Short Ride is a popular loop that offers flat-to-rolling terrain along the roads that circle the Pepacton Reservoir, crossing the water at the former site of Shavertown with wide-open views. Refreshments and a composting toilet facility are available at mile 13.7 Recommended for intermediate-level cyclists. Mandatory pre-ride safety talk starts at 8:45 am.  Ride departs at 9:00 am.