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Town of Schaghticoke

Government & Meetings

Speigletown is a hamlet of the Town of Schaghticoke. Local decisions are made at Town Hall — and its meetings are open to you.

Public meeting schedule

Town Board

Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM

Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose

Planning Board

First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM

Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose

Zoning Board of Appeals

First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM

Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose

📌 For upcoming Public Hearings or Public Notices, see the "Public Hearings or Public Notices" tab on the town website. Agendas and schedule changes are posted by the Town Clerk.

Town Hall departments

Main line 518-753-6915 — then the extension below.

Town Clerk

Hours Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM · Extended hours Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Contact Ext 100 or 101

Assessor

Hours Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Contact Ext 103

Code Enforcement / Building Inspector

Hours Mon–Fri, by appointment only
Contact Cell 518-209-8892

Town Court

Hours Every Monday evening 6:00 PM (except holidays)
Contact Ext 106 (Judge Ryan) · Ext 107 (Judge Thomas)
Email schaghticoketowncourt@nycourts.gov

Boards & members

Town Board

5 members

Meets: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM

Planning Board

7 members

Meets: First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM

Oversees subdivision regulations and site plan review, and in most instances considers special use permits. Applications start with a Pre-filing Conference — contact the Chairman to get on the agenda, and bring a sketch plan and any pertinent information. For NYS environmental (SEQRA) regulations, see the NYS DEC website.

  • Frank Alessandrini Chairman
    Term ends Dec 31, 2029
  • Vincent Ragone
    Term ends Dec 31, 2030
  • Dan Clow
    Term ends Dec 31, 2026
  • Chris Reynolds
    Term ends Dec 31, 2028
  • Peter Klotz
    Term ends Dec 31, 2031
  • Elizabeth Hale
    Term ends Dec 31, 2032
  • Kacey Casas
    Term ends Dec 31, 2027

Applications: contact Frank Alessandrini, Chairman — planning@townofschaghticoke.org · 518-753-6915

Fees

  • Subdivision $150.00 + $30.00 per lot
  • Subdivision Waiver $25.00
  • Special Use Permit $100.00
  • Site Plan Review $100.00
  • Sign Permit $100.00

Zoning Board of Appeals

5 members

Meets: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM

Reviews applications for variances from, or interpretations of, the Zoning Law. In certain instances the ZBA may also consider special use permits.

  • Edward McDonough Chairman
    eddieg1925@yahoo.com Term ends Dec 31, 2029
  • Jason Shover
    Term ends Dec 31, 2027
  • Lettie Saheim
    Term ends Dec 31, 2030
  • Richard Geddis
    Term ends Dec 31, 2026
  • Nicholas Bayly
    Term ends Dec 31, 2028

Board of Assessment Review

3 members
  • Greg Linendoll
    Term ends Dec 31, 2029
  • John Hayes
    Term ends Dec 31, 2030
  • Cliff Reynolds
    Term ends Dec 31, 2026

Rosters and terms as published by the Town of Schaghticoke. Spot a change? Let us know.

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