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Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works consists of several departments; Parks, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Planning/Zoning, Building/Grounds, Water/Sewer and Landfill Operations.

Address:
Contact: Department of Public Works
Phone: (518) 355-7575 ext.395
Fax: (518) 355-2725
Contact Us: Click here to learn more

The Department of Public Works is committed to providing an efficient level of service to the residents of the Town. As the Town moves forward, there will be many new challenges with maintaining and improving our infrastructure. Our staff will continue to be proactive and implement new ideas and technology to ensure these challenges are met. We will strive to provide the best services for the Town residents.

Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Water/Sewer Emergency/Non-Emergency:

  • Emergency-Call 911
  • Non-Emergency (normal office hours as shown above) (518) 355-7575 ext. 395
  • Non-Emergency (after hours) Call (518) 630-0911

Senior Building Inspector/Code Enforcement

  • Ext. 340

Building Inspectors/Code Enforcement 

  • Ext. 330
  • Ext. 362
  • Ext. 356
  • Fire Inspector Ext. 332

Senior DPW Specialist

  • Ext.334

DPW Clerical Staff

  • Ext.323
  • Ext. 391

Zoning Board of Appeals

  • Phillip Eats, Chair

Planning/Zoning Department

  • Ext. 338

Planning Commission

  • Lynn Flansburg. Chair Ext. 339 

Engineering Services

  • Ext. 354

GIS/Maps/Location

  • Ext. 364

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

STORMWATER HOTLINE: (518) 355-7575 ext. 395 during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm) OR (518) 630-0911 during non-business hours

Stormwater Program Coordinator/Stormwater Management officer

  • Ext. 358

Stormwater Management Officer

  • Ext. 364 

Stormwater Links:

Annual Reports: (Shown in Download list below)

NYSDEC - Stormwater page http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html

EPA Homeowner Care of Septic Systems https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=200041E0.txt

NYSDEC - Create a Rain Garden http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/44330.html

Water Sense from the Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/watersense

 


 

 

 

Posted Document Name File Name
02/04/2026 Building Department informational handout Building Department informational handout
02/04/2026 Schedule of fees Schedule of fees
10/27/2025 Schedule of Fees Schedule of Fees
08/01/2025 Official Zoning Map of the Town of Rotterdam Official Zoning Map of the Town of Rotterdam
07/09/2025 Final MS4 2025 Annual Report Final MS4 2025 Annual Report
06/24/2025 Juracka Dog Park Permit Application and Rules Juracka Dog Park Permit Application and Rules
05/22/2025 Annual Water Quality Report 2024 Annual Water Quality Report 2024
01/09/2024 Rotterdam Complete Streets Checklist Rotterdam Complete Streets Checklist
01/09/2024 Rotterdam Complete Streets Rotterdam Complete Streets
06/14/2023 *WATER SPRINKLER HOURS* *WATER SPRINKLER HOURS*
04/08/2022 Liquid Mercury Small Spill Guidelines Liquid Mercury Small Spill Guidelines
04/08/2022 Mercury Minimization Program Mercury Minimization Program
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