Publications


Directory of Town Officials (2024-2025)

Published in even years following the local election cycle. Desk reference containing the names, addresses, phone and fax for more than 15,000 town officials and other information on the 933 towns in New York State.


Talk of the Towns & Topics

The Association magazine for town officials about town government and related issues is published 6 times a year both in print and digitally. For questions on how to submit an article for consideration, please email Director of Communications & Member Engagement Libby Schirmer. For mailing address and/or subscription changes, please email our general mailbox


Marketing Opportunities

We offer several print advertising opportunities throughout the year to reach upward of 20,000 individual local decision-makers and state-level policymakers. 

Click here to download a full media kit to advertise or contribute editorial content for consideration. 


Laws Digest

The annual summary of new laws affecting town government.


Training Manuals

Written by our technical and legal staff (who have years of experience in town government) and designed to keep town officials updated and informed about the responsibilities of their offices. These comprehensive how-to-style manuals are mailed automatically to all relevant members as they are updated. Additional copies are available for purchase. 

  • The Town Law Manual (2026 edition now available)
  • The Office of Town Highway Superintendent (last updated 2017)
  • The Office of Town Clerk (last updated 2021)
  • Tax Collection in Towns (last updated 2020)

Click here to download the publication order form.


For more information, or to place an order, please call us at (518) 465-7933 or email Executive Meeting Coordinator Patty Kebea.

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