Recent News
The Town of Van Etten staff strive to keep you updated on all matters related to your community. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you!
Town Board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at 6 Gee Street.
Assistance Needed-Cemetery
6/18/2025
In need of tractor and grader box to repair roads in Canfield and Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please contact Dustin Rose for more information 607-342-0433
Volunteers for the Town of Van Etten Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
6/9/2025
On Thursday June 4th the Town Board of Van Etten held a workshop to discuss the first steps of creating a Comprehensive Plan for the Town. As a starting point in the process, the Town Board agreed to form a Steering Committee to be Chaired by Councilperson Fred Swayze and assisted by Councilperson Penny Flora, the committee will also include the Code Officer and the Highway Superintendent. The Steering Committee will be looking for at least eight to twelve diverse, bipartisan volunteers who reside in the Town of Van Etten to help with the task of adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The length of this process is unknown at this time, it could be up to six months to a year or more for this to be achieved. Meeting dates and times will be scheduled as needed usually a weekday after 6pm it may be monthly or bi-monthly. The goal of the committee is to have volunteers in place by the end of June so we can hit the ground running in July, once the committee starts to meet, they will begin to present their progress and findings to the Town Board and the public at scheduled Town Board workshops. If any anyone is interested in being part of the committee, please contact Councilperson Fred Swayze at Fswayzejr@gmail.com
Hydrant Flushing 2025
6/4/2025
Van Etten Water District will start flushing hydrants the week of June 9
SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET COUPONS- DISTRIBUTION EVENT
6/4/2025
Chemung County Department of Aging and Long-Term Care
Special Town Board Workshop
5/14/2025
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 AT 7:00PM VAN ETTEN TOWN BOARD WILL HOLD SPECIAL TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS VAN ETTEN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AT THE VAN ETTEN TOWN HALL LOCATED AT 6 GEE STREET, VAN ETTEN, NY.
Highway Materials 2025
2/14/2025
Town of Van Etten Town Board is accepting bids for various highway materials. Bid specifications can be obtained by contacting Bob Eastwood, Van Etten Highway Superintendent at 607-589-4549. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Town Clerk's office at 6 Gee Street, PO Box 177, Van Etten, NY 14889. All bids shall be sealed and each bid clearly marked. There should be a FOB price per ton and a delivered price per ton to the Town of Van Etten Highway Dept. Bids will be opened and read on March 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Van Etten Town Board meeting. Town of Van Etten Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids shall be sealed and MUST include a Non-Collusion form.
Mowing Bids
2/14/2025
Town of Van Etten Town Board is accepting bids for mowing and trimming of cemeteries and Town and Water District properties for 2025. Bid specifications can be obtained by contacting Town of Van Etten at 607-589-4435. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Town Clerk's office at 6 Gee Street, PO Box 177, Van Etten, NY 14889. All bids shall be sealed and each bid clearly marked. Bids will be opened and read on March 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Van Etten Town Board meeting. Town of Van Etten reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Successful bidder will provide the appropriate insurance coverage prior to award of contract.
Public Hearing LL 1 of 2025
2/14/2025
Town of Van Etten Notice of Public Hearing of Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2025