UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regular Planning Board meeting will be on Thursday,
March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Please contact the Zoning Officer if you would like to be on the agenda.
[email protected]
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The next Town Board meeting will be on
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall
Please contact the Town Clerk if you would like to be on the agenda.
[email protected]
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Town Clerk office hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
If possible, transactions with the Town Clerk should be done through mail or email.
Contact Jean Schifano
PO Box 961
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-5093
Email: [email protected]
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New Hyper-Reach Program
Receive Emergency Alerts by text, email or phone call
Click here for more information
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Notices from the Highway Superintendent
CLICK HERE for the Town's winter road policy
Click Here for general information about the Town's road policies.
ROAD CLOSURES
Due to a dangerous washout, the seasonal portion of
Sibley Gulf Road will be closed until further notice.
Due to flood damage, the lower portion of Pete Hendricks Road
will be one lane until further notice.
Are people driving too fast on your road?
Because Middlefield's population is less than 50,000, only
the State D.O.T. has authority to set speed limits within the Town.
Click Here for information about changing speed limits.
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Do you own or operate a short term rental unit?
Owners of short term rental properties MUST register with the
Otsego County Codes Office and follow all County regulations.
Click here for a checklist of requirements
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HELP KEEP MIDDLEFIELD RURAL!
click for more info
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Middlefield is an inclusive community!
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Climate Smart Communities
Climate Smart Communities is a
New York State incentive program to help local governments
prepare for and reduce the effects of climate change.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Town actions in pursuit of CSC goals:
Purchase of heat pumps for the Town Hall
Click here for more information
Benchmarking report on current energy use
Click here for more information
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If you need to contact a town official,
please call or email.
Click Here for the contact list.
Click here for Town Court information
Click here for coronavirus information from
the Otsego County Health Department.
DOG LICENSE NOTICE:
All dog owners are required by the state to license each dog owned.
Click here for the license requirements
HUNTING LICENSE NOTICE:
Because of changes in the NY state DEC hunting license process,
the Town of Middlefield is no longer issuing hunting or fishing licenses.
You may purchase licenses online at
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
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Are you planning on building in Middlefield?
You will need a Zoning Permit from the Town of Middlefield,
and (usually) a building permit from the Otsego County Codes Office.
If you have any questions, Contact the Zoning Officer first.
Neal Newman
[email protected]
Click here for a chart of the permit process.
Click here for an interactive map of land parcels in Middlefield.
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Because of changes in the NY state DEC hunting license process,
the Town of Middlefield is no longer issuing hunting or fishing licenses.
You may purchase licenses online at
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
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Are you planning on building in Middlefield?
You will need a Zoning Permit from the Town of Middlefield,
and (usually) a building permit from the Otsego County Codes Office.
If you have any questions, Contact the Zoning Officer first.
Neal Newman
[email protected]
Click here for a chart of the permit process.
Click here for an interactive map of land parcels in Middlefield.
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