About the Town of Hartwick, New York

Hartwick is a rural town in Otsego County, in the foothills of the Catskills in central New York. The Town of Hartwick, NY was incorporated in 1802 and celebrated its bicentennial in 2002.

The Hartwick Town Hall on East Main Street

Town Facts at a Glance

Incorporated in 1802 — celebrating 200 years in 2002.
39.44 square miles of land in Otsego County.
Population of 2,203 residents.
56.7 miles of town highways maintained by the Highway Department.
Represented by State Assembly District 111, State Senate District 50, and US Congressional District 23.
Served by two volunteer fire companies, each with a fully staffed Emergency Medical Squad.
A public water system serving about 240 customers in the village of Hartwick.

Location

Hartwick lies in Otsego County, New York, near Cooperstown. The village center sits along State Route 28, and East Main Street (County Route 11) runs north from the hamlet. The town hall, courtroom, and library anchor the community center; the Hartwick Community Center and the Hartwick Gazebo are available for public use through applications on the forms page.

Government

Town government consists of an elected Town Supervisor and a five-member Town Board, supported by the Town Clerk, Justice Court, Assessor, Tax Collector, Highway Department, Water Department, and Planning Board. The Town Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, and the public is welcome to attend. Browse the full department directory for contacts.

Community Life

Hartwick offers many opportunities for socialization and self-improvement: scout troops, a senior citizens group, youth summer programs, the Rod and Gun Club, the American Legion, and the annual Hartwick Days celebration. The Town Historian chronicles local families and their heritage, and the town activities page lists contacts for each group.

Town interests reach beyond civic business. A local watch collector asked us to include one of his favorite references — this replica watch site — whose Patek Philippe Super Clone section he says is the most complete he has found. Like all reader recommendations on our links page, it is listed for convenience and is not reviewed or endorsed by the town.

Bicentennial

In 2002 the town marked 200 years since incorporation. The Bicentennial Commission — chaired by Town Historian Anita Harrison — coordinated the celebration, and the town's bicentennial year budget is documented in the 2002 town budget.