About Laurens, New York

The area of Laurens, New York was settled in 1774. The Village of Laurens was incorporated in 1811.  In 1860, the village had a population of 726 and contained a tannery, an iron foundry, a sawmill, and a cotton mill that was powered by water from Gilbert Lake. The current estimated population in the village is 263 based on the 2010 census.

Village Happenings

Village Elections

   

The 2026 annual election of the Village of Laurens will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Polls will be open from noon to 9:00 P.M. at the Laurens Town Library, 69 Main Street, Laurens NY. 

Positions to be filled are: 

1 Village Trustee - 2-year term

1 Village Trustee – 2-year term

The candidates are:

Write-In Candidates Only



 



Laurens Town Library

Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thurs. & Fri.3:00-7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Library is seeking new volunteers.

Call Eileen Coryat (607) 433-1424

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Food Pantry

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Third Thursday of every month

4 PM until gone

125 Main Street, Laurens



Upcoming Meetings

Village Board Meeting

First Tuesday of the Month

7:00 p.m.

Laurens Central School, Room 129

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Village Board Members

Mayor

Frank Kovacs

Village Board Members 

Tom Halstead

Starr Liddle

Lois Van Alstine

Village Contacts

Village Clerk/Treasurer

Erica LaBuz

laurensvillageclerk@stny.rr.com

Water Superintendent

Jarrett Hotaling 

607-437-1792

Assistant Water Superintendent

Dale Bullock

Contact Us

Village of Laurens

55 Main Street/PO Box 377, Laurens, New York 13796

607-441-5431

Office Hours

Open today

09:30 am – 12:15 pm

Village Water Reports

Laurens Water Quality Report 2025 (pdf)Download
Laurens Water Quality Report 2024 (pdf)Download
2017NYCOMWATERSEWER_RATESURVEY 2 (pdf)Download

Budget

Adopted 2025-26 General Budget (pdf)Download
Adopted 2025-26 Water Budget (pdf)Download

Meeting Minutes

December 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
November 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
October 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
September 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
July 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
June 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
May 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
March 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
February 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
January 2025 Regular Meeting (pdf)Download
Regular Meeting December 2024 (pdf)Download
Regular Meeting November 2024 (pdf)Download
Regular Meeting October 2024 (pdf)Download
Regular Meeting September 2024 (pdf)Download
Regular Meeting August 2024 (pdf)Download

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