WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF PIERCEFIELD!
Supervisor Appointments 2023
Early History
The Piercefield Town Board has a VACANT seat is the governing authority, with Joe Denis as the Acting Supervisor. Regular Town Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Town Hall, which is located at 48 Waller St. All are welcome to attend. If you have questions or issues for the Board’s consideration, we encourage you to bring them to us.
Our Town Clerk is Paige Phillips her office hours are Monday-Tuesday 9:00- 2:00 pm and Wednesday 4:00- 7:00 pm. The Town Hall phone number is 518-359-7544 and you may leave a message if the office is closed. You can also reach her by email prcfd177@gmail.com She takes care of various licenses and permits, water district billing, property tax collection, etc.
The Town Justice is the Honorable Jonn Kopp. Court is held the first and third Thursdays of each month. Please call 518-359-2237, they will be able to help with traffic violations, or any civil or criminal actions that occur within the Town. Our Court Clerk is Sherri Snyder.
Building Permits are required in the Town of Piercefield. Our Code Enforcement Officer is Nick Snyder and can be reached at 315-854-3953. He can advise you as to whether or not you need a permit for the work you wish to do, and issue one if necessary.
The Town Planning Board is in charge of all subdivision, site planning, and development. We are currently look for a Planning Board Chair, if you are interested in this position please contact the Acting Supervisor, Joe Denis at 518-359-7131.
The Piercefield Transfer Station is open to Piercefield residents/property owners Wednesdays 8:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Rick Lamoy is currently our Transfer Station attendant. He will issue your $10.00 annual permit and provide you with a schedule of rates for items you wish to discard. See also our “Departments” page on this site to find the Transfer Station Rates Schedule.
Our Town Historian and Piercefield Museum Curator position is Vanessa Methot. Piercefield has a rich history in timber products from the early 20th century, having been home to a large paper mill and also a lumber mill. You can contact Vanessa at 518-265-8834 to plan your visit.
The Town Highway Department maintains the roads, parks, Town-owned properties, and Water Districts. Any related questions may be directed to Highway Superintendent Jay Rust at 518-359-9660.