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
City of Johnstown Police Reform Plan
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council wishes to adopt the City of Johnstown Police Reform Plan. SAID HEARING will take place on Monday, March 15, 2021 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 33-41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York, beginning at 6:00 p.m. of that day, at which time anyone interested or affected may be heard.
 
Due to Covid-19 only a limited amount of people will be allowed in the meeting at one time. Anyone who does not feel comfortable attending can voice their position to the attention of the Mayor via email to vjackson@cityofjohnstown.ny.gov, Chief of Police jpd@cityofjohnstown.ny,gov or U.S. mail to PO Box 160 Johnstown, New York 12095.
 

Friday, April 30th - Sunday, May 2nd
                          CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP

Sponsored by the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste & City of Johnstown

CITY OF JOHNSTOWN RESIDENTS ONLY! NO CONTRACTORS OR DUMP TRUCKS!!!

VEHICLES ALLOWED: cars, vans, trailers & pickup trucks only. Quantities per household will be limited to the equivalent of 2 pickup truck loads.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:
-Furniture, appliances, home improvement project materials & misc. junk.
-Bulk items & electronics will be recycled & must be separated from garbage.
-Tires; limit of 4 per household at no charge. Tires must be off the rim.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
-hazardous waste, batteries, paint, motor oil, curbside recyclables, regular weekly trash
Prindle Avenue (behind the Senior Citizen’s Center)

Thursday, May 6th 11am – 7pm
Friday, May 7th 11am – 7pm
Saturday, May 8th 7am – 1pm

For questions or further information call the City Engineer’s office @ 736-4014 or the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste @ 736-5501
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.