Recent News
The Town of Van Etten staff strive to keep you updated on all matters related to your community. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you!
Town Board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at 6 Gee Street.
January 2025
12/30/2024
Town of Van Etten Organizational and Monthly Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 9 at 7 pm at Van Etten Town Hall, 6 Gee St.
December Town Board Meeting
12/17/2024
December 2024 Town Board meeting will reconvene at 7pm on Thursday, December 19
VAN ETTEN WATER TEST RESULTS 10/25/2024
10/25/2024
The Chemung County Health Department has contacted the Van Etten Water District and the test results from the water samples have been received and are negative. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 607-228-0028.
Water Update 10/18/2024
10/18/2024
On Friday, October 18, the Van Etten Water District, NYSDEC and Chemung County Health Department met this morning at the Well House and determined that after removal of recommended area both Chemung County Health Department and NYSDEC deemed the area cleared from any contamination. When the test results are received, we will be issuing another update. For any further information or concerns, please call 607-228-0028.
UPDATE Van Etten Water District
10/17/2024
During the process of filling the fuel tank on the generator approximately 2 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled on the concrete pad. Stay dry material was applied to absorb the diesel fuel. The platform was cleaned and dry. When there was a concern of the possible contamination the DEC and the Chemung County Health Department were notified and a representative from DEC inspected the site and suggested out of precaution, to remove an area approximately 3’ x 1’. The Chemung County Health Department recommended taking a sample of the water for testing and to shut down Well #1 until the samples come back from testing; these tasks have been completed. The health department at this time did not recommend doing anything further until the sample came back. The Chemung County Health Department did not recommend notifying anyone, including the school, this was done by the Water Operator without the approval of the Chemung County Health Department or the authorization of the Town Board.
Van Etten Water District
10/17/2024
The Chemung County Health Department has not issued any precautions for the Van Etten Water District at this time. The Van Etten Water District will be updating this issue on our website as new information becomes available. For more information please call 607-228-0028.