UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Planning Board meeting will be on Thursday,
August 7, 2025 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, August 12, 2025 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.
Notice of summer hours:
July 1--8:00 am-11:30 am
July 3 --NO HOURS
July 8, 10,15, 17, 22,24 --8:00 am - 11:30 am
July 29 & 31 --1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
If possible, transactions with the Town Clerk should be done through the mail.
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
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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HELP KEEP MIDDLEFIELD RURAL!
click for more info
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Middlefield is an inclusive community!
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Comprehensive Plan updates and information
Emergency Services and Information
Housing rehabilitation and support
Transportation resources
Internet and telecommunication infrastructure
Library and reading resources
Resources for senior residents
One of the visions in our Town's Comprehensive Plan is
"That the senior citizens of the Township may
continue to live here in a manner which they find harmonious"
It's up to all of us to help make this happen.
Enhanced awareness, services and infrastructure can allow for
aging in place and help maintain quality of life for the Town’s senior population.
Click here for more information about current services for senior residents.
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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 the checklist of requirements:
https://cms2.revize.com/revize/otsegocountyny/Document%20Center/A-C/Code%20Enforcement/ResidentialRentalChecklistfor2013.pdf
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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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HIGHWAY NEWS
Click Here for general information about the Town's road policies.
CLICK HERE for the Town's winter road policy
ROAD CLOSURES
Due to a dangerous washout, the seasonal portion of
Sibley Gulf Road will be closed until further notice.
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Town offices are open on a limited schedule--
please check with the Clerk before coming to the Town Hall.
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 the mail.
Contact Jean Schifano
PO Box 961
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-5093
Email: [email protected]
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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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