ATTENTION VISITORS

TO CITY HALL
Building doors are locked. The hallways are not wide enough to follow the “social distancing” guidelines.   
  • THERE IS NOW A DROP BOX LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE FRONT DOORS. PLEASE USE THE DROP BOX TO LEAVE ANY DOCUMENTS AND/OR PAYMENTS. THERE IS ALSO A DROP BOX AT THE WATER DEPT. FOR WATER RELATED MATTERS.
 
City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; with City Hall remaining open during lunch hours.  
  • No one will be admitted in city buildings without a face mask.  
  • If a department deems it necessary that a face to face meeting is required an appointment can be scheduled. The following are the telephone numbers to our departments should any questions arise or an appointment is needed:
 
  Mayor             518-736-4012         DPW / Engineer    518-736-4014                                  Our mailing address is :     City Hall 
  City Clerk       518-736-4011         Assessors                 518-736-4015                                                                                   PO Box 160
  Treasurer       518-736-4017         Assemblyman        518-762-1427                                                                                    Johnstown, New York 12095
  Police              518-736-4021         City Court                518-706-3310                                                      
  Fire / Codes   518-736-4076        Water                        518-736-4027
                                

 


IMPORTANT UPDATES

&

INFORMATION
RECYCLING ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to Covid-19 staffing issues, Fulton County has now suspended curbside recycling pickup until at least February 1st.

To help residents of the City of Johnstown, beginning Wednesday, January 13th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday there will be a dumpster located at the DPW Garage on Crescendoe Road for residents to bring their recycling. The dumpster will remain at the garage until the County resumes curbside pickup.

Residents also have the option of taking their recycling to the Landfill on Mud Road, a permit is not required to drop of recycling. Should you wish to speak with someone at the Landfill their number is 518-736-5504.

GARBAGE IS NOT TO BE PLACED IN THE DUMPSTER - RECYCLING ONLY !!!!!!
2021 LANDFILL / DUMP PERMITS

Applications are available outside the front doors of City Hall on the dropbox. Complete the application, enclose a check/money order for $35.00 and place in the drop box. We will mail to you or, if you prefer, make arrangements to pick up at the front door.

We also have applications for other permits/licenses located on the dropbox or on our website if you prefer to download and mail:
City Clerk, PO Box 160, Johnstown, NY 12095. 
OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN
No overnight parking on city streets goes into effect Dec. 1st.

The police department will be issuing warnings, if weather permits. Officers will try to “limit” enforcement for Christmas and New Year’s Day if no snow is forecasted.

Overnight parking permits are available for the following lots:
Senior Center
City Hall
W. Main Street (corner of Main & William)
S. Market Street (lot across the street from Citizens Bank)

Applications are available on the drop box located outside of City Hall. Complete the application for the lot desired and place in drop box. The City Clerk's office will either mail your permit or you can arrange to pick up.