Welcome to Chatham, NY

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Our quintessential rural upstate community is home to dozens of independently-owned retail stores, casual cafés and fine dining and a vibrant art scene.
Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend or making Chatham your home, you’ll experience a unique combination of small town charm and top-notch food, arts, shopping and entertainment.
Find individual businesses by visiting our Membership Directory.
History and architecture info on the About Chatham page.
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Chatham in the News
Best of Columbia County reader’s choice contest Is going on now!
The 2022 Best of Columbia County™ is a Reader’s Choice Contest that allows county residents to make their voices heard in deciding the “best of the best” in a broad field of over 50 categories. There Are Two Rounds One ballot per person per round. This means that you will vote two times – once
PS21 announces 2022 season lineup
March 16, 2022 | The Berkshire Edge CHATHAM, N.Y. — PS21’s 2022 season will include expanded community programming for residents of Columbia County, U.S. company debuts, world and North American premieres, international artists, and performances of work developed in PS21’s growing artists’ residency program. The season features more than 50 events — in the theater, fields, and along
Crandell Theatre to host area premiere of GardenFit March 27
March 15, 2022 | The Berkshire Edge CHATHAM, N.Y. — Crandell Theatre will present the area premiere of GardenFit, a new 13-episode public television series highlighting different garden styles and techniques, while providing advice and solutions for gardeners’ aches and pains. Columbia County residents, creators, and co-hosts of GardenFit, Expert Gardener Madeline Hooper and Fitness