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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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Village Meetings are held Monthly at 7:00PM
- Board of Trustees - 1st Wednesday
- Planning Board - 2nd Wednesday
- Zoning Board of Appeals - 4th Wednesday
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Monday8:00am - 12:00pm
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Thursday8:00am - 12:00pm
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Tri-Town Community Picnic: Three Towns, One Table
Cambridge may look like one village on the map, but our roots stretch across three hometowns: White Creek, Cambridge, and just a stone’s throw away, Jackson. On Friday, July 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM, those shared roots come together for the first-ever Tri-Town Community Picnic at the American Legion, 2106 State Route 22.What to Expect🍽️ Grilled classics & potluck favoritesBring a dish that tells your family story... because some recipes carry generations in every bite.🎶 Live regional musicToes will tap, neighbors will sway. Good tunes guaranteed.🏓 Lawn games & Activities for All AgesFrom classic favorites to lighthearted competition, family-friendly games will keep all ages entertained.📚 “History in Five Minutes”Local author and historian Ken Gottry shares how these three towns have always been linked by land, by labor, and by legacy.🎟️ RafflesProceeds will help seed future community events.A $5 donation is suggested. No town funds are used to host this event.Picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and your best small-town stories encouraged.Why It MattersFor over 260 years, the towns of Jackson, Cambridge, and White Creek have shared roads, schools, mills, and midnight-call neighbors. This picnic celebrates that invisible thread. The one that runs deeper than borders.Whether it’s a surveyed line through a hayfield or the few hundred feet that place part of our village in Jackson, boundaries blur where communities thrive.Join Us📅 Friday, July 25, 2025 · 5:00 PM📍 American Legion Post, 2106 State Route 22, Cambridge🧺 Bring: A dish to pass, a lawn chair, and an appetite for stories.Questions?Contact Molly Dixson at 518-677-0356 or jacksontownclerkny@gmail.comLet’s break bread, share laughs, and prove what we’ve always known:Good neighbors make great towns... three at a time.
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Read MoreExploring the Future of the Cambridge Skate Park: Your Voice Matters
Did you know that Cambridge is home to Washington County’s only skate park? Quietly nestled behind the Village Office and Police Station on North Park Street, this small but spirited space has welcomed local skaters for over a decade.But time has taken its toll.Today, the ramps are worn. The features are outdated. The amenities are few. Simply put: it’s no longer meeting the needs of the community the way it once did.The Village is not currently pursuing grants or planning taxpayer-funded upgrades. However, we've begun hearing from residents, especially younger voices, who see potential. They envision a more vibrant, welcoming, and safe space for kids, teens, and families. And they’re asking: could the skate park be something more?So, we're turning the question over to you:Do you or your kids use the skate park now?Would you use it more if it were improved?Are you, or a group you're part of, interested in helping with repairs or applying for outside funding?Would you volunteer, share ideas, or contribute your skills to reimagine the space?This is not about raising taxes. It’s about raising hands to see if there’s enough community interest and energy to take the next step. If there is, the Village is ready to support those efforts with guidance, coordination, and letters of support for outside funding.Tell us what you think:Email clerk@cambridgeny.gov, stop by the Village Office during business hours, or leave a comment on this post. Better yet, join us at a Village Board meeting. The mic is always open.Let’s find out: should we roll forward with the skate park?
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Read MoreCambridge Valley Summer Day Camp: Registration Now Open!
Summer is calling and the Cambridge Youth Commission is ready to answer. Registration is now open for the 2025 Cambridge Valley Summer Day Camp, offering six weeks of outdoor fun, creative projects, and new friendships for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.Camp will run Monday through Friday, from July 7 to August 15, at Lake Lauderdale, with aftercare available at the CYC Building until 5:00 PM. Families can register by the week, making it easy to plan around vacations or other summer activities.Cost is $200 per week for full-day camp and $50 per week for aftercare. Sibling discounts and scholarships are available. Best of all: register now, pay later—payment isn’t due until June 28.You can sign up online or drop off a form at the Village Clerk’s Office. For questions, contact the Youth Commission at youth@cambridgeny.gov or call (518) 677-2622.We can’t wait to welcome this year’s campers! Let the summer adventures begin!
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Read MoreMaking Maple, Gilbert & South Park Streets Safer for Everyone
Office of the MayorWhy We're Looking at Speed Limits NowThe Village of Cambridge is taking formal steps to reduce the posted speed limits on two key roads that run through our community:Route 313 (Maple and Gilbert Streets)A short segment of Route 22 (South Park Street), near the school and District OfficeBoth are state highways that fall under the jurisdiction of NYSDOT, but for those of us who live here, they’re also everyday community streets. They're used by children walking to school, neighbors heading to urgent care, and first responders on emergency calls.What’s Changed on These RoadsRoute 313 has seen significant growth in the past several decades. Today, this corridor includes:🚒 Cambridge Fire Department🚑 Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad🏥 Urgent Care & Medical Offices🎓 Head Start Program🎯 Youth Program Facility (Village Youth Commission)🏠 Condominium housing and single-family homes💼 TCT Federal Credit UnionDespite these changes, the posted limit on Route 313 remains 40 MPH. And on Route 22, it quickly jumps to 45 MPH before even leaving the Village.These speeds no longer reflect the character or safety needs of our growing, mixed-use environment.What We’re ProposingAs Mayor, I am preparing a formal request to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to reduce the posted speed limits on both corridors to 30 MPH within the Village boundaries.This is a targeted, data-driven proposal designed to:Protect pedestrians and driversImprove conditions for emergency response vehiclesReflect the actual use and development of these roads todayYour Voice Matters: Public Comment Now OpenTo help support this request, we’re inviting the public to submit comments through a brief online form.📝 Click here to share your input → https://v3.cambridgeny.gov/22313📅 Comment period ends: June 30, 2025💬 All comments will be included in the July 2025 Board of Trustees meeting and submitted to NYSDOT as part of our official request.What Happens NextIn July, the Village Board will vote on a formal resolution. We’ll also be gathering letters of support from:Cambridge Central School DistrictCambridge Fire DepartmentRescue SquadLocal business owners and civic leadersResidents like youWe’re also considering a short stakeholder workshop in late June to coordinate efforts and finalize materials before submission.This Is Just the First StepThis effort is focused solely on speed reduction. However, we believe this conversation with NYSDOT will help open the door for future improvements and broader safety planning, together.If you have thoughts or want to get involved, you can always reach out to my office directly.Your Input Is More Than HelpfulThank you for taking the time to read and participate. Thoughtful civic input like yours is what helps us build a safer, more responsive Cambridge.James W. SweeneyMayor, Village of Cambridge📩 mayorsweeney@cambridgeny.gov
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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.
Court Clerk - Lisa Austin-Cuddihy
Phone (518) 677-8297
Fax (518) 625-3140
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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
Lance Allen Wang
(518) 677-2622
clerk@cambridgeny.gov
Stephen Hallock
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treasurer@cambridgeny.gov
Robert Danko
(518) 677-3044
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Nash Alexander
(518) 677-2622
firechief@cambridgeny.gov
Matt Toleman
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Hon. Carl Flint
Hon. Scott R. Lucey
Lisa Austin-Cuddihy
LCuddihy@nycourts.gov
Christina Becker
(518) 677-2443
William McCarty
assessor@cambridgeny.gov
William Reagan
zeo@cambridgeny.gov
Megan Albert
historian@cambridgeny.gov
Alyssa Rowland
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

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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ABOUT US
Our small town atmosphere has captivated families, business people, artists, retirees, and a variety of others who have made this community their home. As a central location, the Village of Cambridge offers convenient access to big cities and towns, as well as some of New York's most picturesque scenery.
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56 N Park St, Cambridge, New York, 12816
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