5:06PM EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED
UPDATE #8 5:06PM The Petersburgh Fire Department has notified the Town that the Evacuation Order for Coon Brook Rd is now LIFTED. Residents may return to their homes. Emergency crews will be on site to manage a burn off of residual gas and monitor the situation.
UPDATE #7 For Residents of Coon Brook Rd
The mandatory evacuation remains in effect until sometime tomorrow. Please call 911 center at 518-270-5555 for instructions on overnight accommodations.
Additional updates will be posted when available.
UPDATE #6 RT 2 and 22 are now open.
UPDATE #5 The Petersburgh Fire Chief has instructed that residents may return to their homes with the exception of residents on Coon Brook Rd, the evacuation order still stands for those residents. please continue to follow for more information.
UPDATE #4 The Petersburgh Fire Chief has advised they have instructed NYSEG to restore power, the area remains closed. Evacuation order still remains in effect for those within a 1/2 mile radius.
UPDATE #3 The power is expected to be out for approximately 6 hours. There is also a road closure for Rt 2. We ask for your patience and as soon as further information is provided by the Fire Department updates will be made.
UPDATE #2 The current power outage is a result of power being turned off in the area due to the gas leak at Taconic Plastics, the PVMCC is open as a shelter with a generator.
UPDATE RT 22 is now closed in the area of Taconic Plastics, please avoid the area.
There is a SUSPECTED gas leak at the Taconic Plastics Plant. The Petersburgh Fire Department is issuing an evacuation order for a 1/2 mile radius of the plant. The Fire Department is going door to door to notify residents. The PVMCC is open as a shelter.
Please follow for more information
Welcome to the Town of Petersburgh, NY!
Nestled in the scenic northeast corner of Rensselaer County, Petersburgh is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Settled in the mid-1700s and officially established in 1791, the town was named after early settler Peter Simmons. Home to 1,372 residents as of the 2020 census, Petersburgh offers a peaceful rural setting steeped in heritage, including the historic Petersburgh United Methodist Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Meeting Notices
The Town of Petersburgh Town Board will hold the following meetings at the Petersburgh Town Hall, 65 Main St Petersburgh, NY.
• Public Hearing for the Spectrum Franchise agreement renewal on December 29th, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
• Special Meeting to approve the Spectrum Franchise Renewal Agreement on December 29th, 2025 at immediately following the Public Hearing.
• End of Year Meeting immediately following the Special Meeting.
• 2026 Organizational Meeting on January 5th, 2026 at 7pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
For the approval of a Cable Television Agreement between Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Petersburgh.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Petersburgh will hold a Public Hearing on Monday December 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Petersburgh Town Hall at 65 Main Street, Petersburgh, New York regarding renewal of the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of Petersburgh and Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications.
A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Clerk’s office, 65 Main Street, Petersburgh, New York. At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary.
Dated: December 16, 2025
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Petersburgh
Deidre Fowler
Town Clerk
The Town of Petersburgh is sponsoring a Medicare Education Seminar with speaker Teri Ann Montanye. Anyone looking for more information for themselves or a loved one is welcome to attend. The Seminar will be held on February 4th at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
Thank you for your patience.
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