Nancy Hardt, Rensselaer City Clerk

Nancy Hardt, Rensselaer City Clerk This is the place to find information about our City. I'll also post Emergency alerts when necessary. I’m seeking re-election this coming November. Nancy

I'll keep you informed of news and events and you'll learn more about what the City Clerk's Office is responsible for and can do for you. I am a Rensselaer native married to Mike for 42 years with three grown sons and triplet grandchildren. I began my government career in 2011 alongside longtime City Clerk, Maureen Nardacci, as her Deputy Clerk and then City Clerk in 2014. I currently hold that po

sition after being re-elected in 2017. In my time as City Clerk, I have been responsible for the creation of the new, user friendly, City Website which promotes government transparency and now has the convenient option of online bill payment for city residents. I was responsible for the re-birth of our “Christmas in the City” event and I work tirelessly as a key member of the Memorial Day Parade Committee. I am a past member of the Rensselaer City Zoning Board of Appeals. My unbiased dedication and commitment to our City, its citizens and surrounding Rensselaer County community is evidenced by my membership in the Rensselaer Kiwanis, the Rensselaer Eagles Women’s Auxiliary, the Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition and the Rensselaer County Recovery Helpline. I am also Founder and Chair of RADAR (Rensselaer Area Drug Awareness Reality Coalition) which is a group of community members who have come together to raise awareness and identify services to reduce youth alcohol and drug use and I'm member of the Rensselaer Community Advisory Council for Project Aware. I was also instrumental in the placement of a School Resource Officer in the Rensselaer City School District; an achievement that I am very proud of. My background is in customer service and my last position in the private sector was Supervisor of Customer Service Quality for United Healthcare where I was employed for 28 years. In terms of day-to-day operations of the City Clerk’s Office, I am dedicated and happy to go to work every day to help everyone, from everywhere to the best of my ability, every single time. Outstanding customer service is my goal and I believe that my reputation reflects that. I would love the opportunity to serve the good people of Rensselaer for four more years and if re-elected I will continue to provide all of the services that I have in the past to the very best of my ability. I would like to use the next four years to work with other Elected Officials and Community Members to revise our City Charter; continue to digitize our historic paper files and strive to create a more paperless environment. I would appreciate your vote in November. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

09/01/2026

We are contracted again this year to launch fireworks from the AMTRAK maintenance facility (Same location as always) for the Albany Jazz Festival on Saturday 9/5 8pm-8:30pm (Based on band ending). P

They say everything old is new again and it’s true. Rensselaerfest makes a comeback this Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss...
08/18/2026

They say everything old is new again and it’s true.
Rensselaerfest makes a comeback this Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss it.

📣(っ◔◡◔)っ We have exciting and amazing News!!!📣

🚨𝙍𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙇𝘼𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙎 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆! 🚨

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County is proud to sponsor this treasured family event for our community!

🗓 Friday, August 21st- 3-9 AND Saturday, August 22nd 12-9
📍Rensselaer Riverfront Park

🎢Unlimited ride wristbands are available for unlimited rides on Saturday from 12-4pm.
🎟Presale wristbands may be purchased at The Club from Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm. $20 cash only.
🎟Wristbands will be for sale at the event for $25.

🎈𝕎𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕖𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖!🎈

Back by popular demand! Tomorrow is car show night. It’s not too late to bring your own car to display and there’s no ...
08/13/2026

Back by popular demand! Tomorrow is car show night. It’s not too late to bring your own car to display and there’s no registration or fee required. Shine them up and bring them down. Go to the Farmers Market page to see what else we have going on. While you’re there, please like, follow and share. Thank you.

08/03/2026

I'm pleased to announce the City of Rensselaer has partnered with the Regional Food Bank for a "Farm Stand Distribution" this Wednesday, August 5.

Distribution will begin at 11am and continue until the products are gone.

What: Regional Food Bank Farm Stand Distribution
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Time: 11am - products are gone.
Location: Riverfront Park, 325 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY, 12144

This is happening tomorrow. So much fun!!
08/03/2026

This is happening tomorrow. So much fun!!

Come join us next Tuesday, August 4th, for our annual National Night Out block party, in front of the Police Station located at 201 Broadway. The event will start at 5:00pm and will include music by DJ Willow, giveaways, hamburgers donated by City of Rensselaer Police Officer's Union Inc., hot dogs and ice cream donated by Stewart's Shops, age appropriate toys provided by CSX First Responders Children's Foundation, bounce house provided by Gerald O'Neil Post #1683, a DWI simulator provided by Rensselaer County Stop DWI, fried dough from Cuginos Pizzeria - Albany, Rensselaer, E.Greenbush & N.Greenbush, popcorn donated by Mayor John DeFrancesco, and much much more. Hope to see you all there to help us strengthen our Police/Community relationship.

Van Rensselaer Pta will also be giving out free backpacks loaded with school supplies to the first 50 new members to sign up.

This is a fantastic program. If you have a high school student who lives in the area let them know about this great opp...
08/03/2026

This is a fantastic program. If you have a high school student who lives in the area let them know about this great opportunity.

🚒 Big news: Rensselaer and Capital District High School students can now train alongside real firefighters and EMTs, for school credit. Our Fire Science/EMS CTE program puts you through hands-on skills with hose lines, extrication tools, first aid, and radio ops, taught by working members of this department. Right now we only have 5 students signed up for the fall cohort. We know there are more of you out there who've thought about this. If you're curious, the first step is easy: talk to your guidance counselor this week. ❓ Know a student who'd love this? Tag them below.

07/29/2026

Unfortunately, Rensselaer Farmers Market at Riverfront Park will be canceled tomorrow, Thursday, July 30 due to weather.

FLOOD WARNING - CITY OF RENSSELAERResidents are advised to travel with caution due to localized flooding throughout the ...
07/29/2026

FLOOD WARNING - CITY OF RENSSELAER

Residents are advised to travel with caution due to localized flooding throughout the City.

Please avoid the area of Rock Cut Rd between Van Alstyne and Falcon Chase.

h/t to Rensselaer resident Craig Weston for the update.

07/29/2026

CITY HALL CLOSED TO PUBLIC

Due to flooding in Rensselaer, City Hall will be closed to the public today (Wednesday.)

Some offices may still be reached via email and phone. However, due to reduced staffing, response times may be longer than normal.

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