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Official seal of The Village of Cambridge New York

Village of Cambridge, NY

Clerk (518) 677-2622

Police (518) 677-3044

D.P.W.  (518) 677-3252

Court (518) 677-8297

In Case of Emergency DIAL 911

56 N Park St, Cambridge, NY 12816

WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE

Nestled within the surrounding foothills of the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains, Cambridge is located in Southern Washington County. It takes but only one leisurely stroll around the Village of Cambridge to realize everything this small, yet strong, community has to offer. From its historic sites to its idyllic tree-lined streets, from its eclectic artistic community to its thriving small family-owned businesses, there is so much to discover and fall in love with. We hope you find out for yourself just what the Village of Cambridge has to offer. Welcome!

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MEETINGS

Village Meetings are held Monthly at 7:00PM

  • Board of Trustees - 1st Wednesday
  • Planning Board - 2nd Wednesday
  • Zoning Board of Appeals - 4th Wednesday

Today 7:00 am - 9:00 amCLOSED

Monday8:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday7:00am - 9:00am

Wednesday2:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday8:00am - 12:00pm

Friday8:00am - 12:00pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

*Closed 3rd Friday of Every Month

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Cambridge Community Update
May 01.2025

Kayak Safety Training | MAY 18, 2025 | Cambridge Fire Department

May 1, 2025As spring opens up our rivers and creeks, it also brings a responsibility -to ourselves, to our families, and to each other. That’s why I want to spotlight an important event happening right here in the Village.On Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Cambridge Fire Department is hosting a free Kayak Safety Course at 50 Gilbert Street.This is more than a weekend activity. It’s a hands-on, practical way to prepare for the paddling season - and a chance to learn directly from the first responders who know our waterways best. You’ll come away with tips, techniques, and the kind of awareness that can prevent accidents before they happen.Whether you’re new to kayaking or you’ve been paddling for years, I encourage you to join. Registration is required - once you sign up, the team will follow up with what to bring and how to prepare.Safety isn’t just seasonal, and it’s not something we outsource. It’s something we practice, together.I’m proud of our fire department for making this course available - and proud of the residents who will take the time to show up.See you on the water - safely.

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April 30.2025

Setting a Standard: What It Means to Get Things Done (Quietly)

A quiet reflection from Mayor James Sweeney on how Cambridge is building trust — not with noise, but with consistency, clarity, and the quiet work of getting things done.

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April 26.2025

Grant Opportunity for Residents Pursuing Skilled Trades

Residents exploring careers in the skilled trades now have access to a new grant program aimed at helping cover educational or career-related costs.TCT Federal Credit Union recently launched its TCT Supports the Trades Grant, open to credit union members aged 16 and older who are either currently enrolled in or have completed a trade program and demonstrate financial need.The program is part of a regional push to connect skilled workers with steady, in-demand jobs. Employers such as Eastern Castings, Fort Miller Group, Hudson Headwaters, and IBEW Local 236 are just a few of the organizations TCT supports through its membership base — and all reflect the kinds of industries where skilled labor is urgently needed.“There are jobs in our communities that offer competitive salaries through a trade education, and we want to help them achieve their goals,” said Curt Cecala, CEO of TCT.The grant is now accepting applications. 🔗 Details and application info: www.tctfcu.org/grantsTCT maintains a branch here in Cambridge and has served the tri-county region since 1959. While the Village does not endorse any specific institution, we’re sharing this information as a public service — to help connect residents with tools, funding, and opportunities that support their goals.

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April 23.2025

Understanding the Village’s Fiscal Stress Score

What’s This All About?Recently, the New York State Comptroller’s Office released its annual Fiscal Stress Monitoring Report, and Cambridge appeared on the list. That got some attention — and understandably so.Let’s clarify what this means, what it doesn’t mean, and where we go from here. The Board of Trustees has been transparent every step of the way — from the decisions made in 2023 to the ongoing planning we're doing now.It’s a score based on past data — specifically, the budget adopted back in April 2023. That’s nearly two budget cycles ago. It reflects choices made with residents in mind, during a period when inflation was high and everything from groceries to heating fuel was costing more. How Did We Get Here?Here’s what led to the score:The Village used fund balance that had been built up since 2015 to invest in public safety — things like airpacks, a firetruck, and parts of the new firehouse that weren’t covered by the loan.The tax rate increase was held to just 0.43%, even as the Village absorbed rising costs and completed long-planned public safety upgrades. The Village remained within just $61 of the state’s maximum levy limit — a clear sign of disciplined budgeting.The Comptroller’s model flags municipalities for drawing down reserves, even if that spending is intentional and aligned with long-term planning.So while the Village did spend, it spent on purpose — and on needs that were known and planned for.What Does the Score Really Mean?It’s important to understand how the state’s system works. The fiscal stress score is essentially a snapshot — one that doesn't always show the whole picture. It doesn’t look at why money was spent, just how much was spent and how much is left in reserves. So a village that spends wisely on public safety can score lower than one that stockpiles cash but delays upgrades.This score isn’t a warning light — it’s a report card from a moment in time. But that doesn’t mean we ignore it. We use it to inform smarter choices moving forward.What Are We Doing About It?Here’s what we’re already doing to strengthen the Village’s financial footing:Creating department-specific reserve funds to keep future equipment needs on trackAligning major purchases with lifecycle-based planning, so we replace things before they failImproving how we forecast, track, and value Village assets for long-term decision-makingCoordinating closely with the Treasurer’s Office to integrate those strategies into the annual budget processThese aren’t flashy moves — they’re practical ones. They build predictability into our budget and ensure that future Boards have the tools they need to plan, not just react.Where We Go From HereCambridge has never been about cutting corners or chasing headlines. We take care of each other. We make the hard decisions. And when something needs to be fixed — whether it’s a fire truck or a funding model — we get to work.So yes, we made big investments in public safety. Yes, we kept taxes low. And yes, that created a score we now have to manage. But the Village is in capable hands, and our plan is already in motion.If you’ve got questions, talk with any member of the Board of Trustees or join us at a Board meeting. Our door’s always open — because Cambridge works best when we work together.

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REGISTRAR OF VITAL RECORDS

The Village Clerk also performs the role of Registrar of Vital Records for the Village. The Registrar is responsible for issuing birth and death certificates in the Village. Our Registrar maintains the records of all births and deaths recorded at Mary McClellan Hospital.

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CAMBRIDGE POLICE

Cambridge's Police Department, which through its relationship with our sister village, Greenwich, is half of the Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department. This pairing is a shared services agreement between our municipalities which allows us to maximize the use of resources and enhance the capabilities of both departments. We are proud of this relationship, and look forward to continuing to protect and serve.

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

The Youth Commission provides programs for school-aged youth throughout the area throughout the year. After School Registration. Contact the director Alyssa Rowland at youth@cambridgeny.gov

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JUSTICE COURT

The Village Court holds sessions on Mondays. On the fourth Monday of each month, Court is held at 3:00 PM when representatives from both the District Attorney's office and the Public Defender's office are present. All other Mondays, Court begins at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact the Court for further information.
Village Justice - Carl Flint
Court Clerk - Lisa Austin-Cuddihy
Phone (518) 677-8297
Fax (518) 625-3140
Village Court is Held at 56 N Park St, Cambridge, NY 12816

VILLAGE OFFICIALS

Mayor James Sweeney

JAMES SWEENEY
Mayor
mayorsweeney@cambridgeny.gov

(518) 80-MAYOR
(518-806-2967)
Trustee Stephen Robertson

STEPHEN ROBERTSON

Deputy Mayor

trusteerobertson@cambridgeny.gov

Trustee Cassandra Weisburgh

CASSANDRA WEISBURGH

Trustee

trusteeweisburgh@cambridgeny.gov

Trustee Timothy Kavanaugh

TIMOTHY KAVANAUGH
Trustee

trusteekavanaugh@cambridgeny.gov

Trustee James Griffith

JAMES GRIFFITH

Trustee

trusteegriffith@cambridgeny.gov

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)

DPW performs street and sidewalk maintenance throughout the year. Services include snow and ice removal on Village streets and sidewalks, street paving and repair, sidewalk repair and replacement, maintenance of Village parks, street cleaning, Village building maintenance, lawn waste pick up in the Spring and Fall, pick up of holiday trees around the first of the year and a host of other services around the Village.
Contact Matt Toleman (518) 677-3252 or (518) 361-9734. mtoleman@cambridgeny.gov

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VILLAGE STAFF

Clerk
Lance Allen Wang
(518) 677-2622
clerk@cambridgeny.gov
Treasurer
Stephen Hallock
(518) 677-2622
treasurer@cambridgeny.gov
Chief of Police
Robert Danko
(518) 677-3044
sgtdanko@cambridgeny.gov
Fire Chief
Nash Alexander
(518) 677-2622
firechief@cambridgeny.gov
D.P.W. Superintendent
Matt Toleman
(518) 677-3252
mtoleman@cambridgeny.gov
Justice
Hon. Carl Flint
(518) 677-8297

Associate Justice
Hon. Scott R. Lucey
(518) 677-8297

Court Clerk
Lisa Austin-Cuddihy
(518) 677-8297
LCuddihy@nycourts.gov
Library Director
Christina Becker
(518) 677-2443
cam-director@sals.edu
Assessor
William McCarty
(518) 677-2622
assessor@cambridgeny.gov
Zoning Enforcement
William Reagan
(518) 677-2622
zeo@cambridgeny.gov
Historian
Megan Albert
(518) 677-2622
historian@cambridgeny.gov
Youth Director
Alyssa Rowland
(518) 677-2622
youth@cambridgeny.gov
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FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department provides continuous fire protection and rescue operations to the Village and surrounding area. The towns of Cambridge, Jackson, White Creek and Arlington contract with the Village for fire service protection. The Department maintains 5 pieces of fire apparatus, two engines and a fully equipped rescue vehicle. In addition to fire response, the Department provides vehicle extrication and other rescue services, and fire prevention. The Department is always looking for more volunteers. To learn more about volunteering, contact Chief Nash Alexander by email firechief@cambridgeny.gov

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VILLAGE HISTORY

The Village of Cambridge was incorporated in 1866, combining the hamlets of Cambridge and North White Creek. About one-third of the Village is in the Town of Cambridge, and two-thirds in the town of White Creek.

The Village was a quiet rural community until 1855, when the Albany & Rutland Railroad connected it to Rutland VT, to the north and New York's Capital District to the South. The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. developed by Civil War veteran Jerome B. Rice, Sr. was a major employer and at one time was the second-largest seed company in the nation. The Cambridge Fair held from the late 19th century until World War II, drew thousands annually on special excursion trains. The Washington County Fair in nearby Easton, one of the largest agricultural fairs in the northeast is its descendant. The village today is still home to a Victorian train hotel, The Cambridge Hotel, a Victorian era Opera House, Hubbard Hall, plus many other businesses housed in historic buildings. Agriculture continues to thrive in the area, including many dairy farms, organic meat and vegetable producers plus fiber and fruit growers.

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CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Our Library is funded primarily by Village taxes. Additional revenue is obtained by a School District Proposition and money from the County and Towns. Our Library is chartered to serve a population of 1906. The Library has a special collection of Local History. The newspaper, The Washington County Post is on microfilm beginning with the date 1849.


12 West Main Street
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-2443

Contact Library Director, Christina Becker by email. cam-director@sals.edu or visit The Library's Website.

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TAX ASSESSMENT

The Village Assessor determines the value of each property in the village for the purpose of determining the tax amount for the property owner. The Assessor also maintains all records of the assessments and other appropriate documentation. More information on the role of the assessor and assessment in general can be found here... Contact William McCarty by e-mail assessor@cambridgeny.gov or call 677-2622.

WATER

The Cambridge Water system is run by a private company, Liberty Utilities. They have a 24-hour customer call center at (877) 426-6999.  The last posted Water Quality Report for the Village of Cambridge is available on their website.

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