The Town of Thompson has converted its website from TownofThompson.com to ThompsonNY.gov, as per New York State mandate. According to New York County Law Section 55, all municipal corporations with a population of 1,500 or more must maintain a .GOV domain by June 19, 2025. This will also change all town emails to the new domain. For example, supervisor@townofthompson.com is now supervisor@thompsonNY.gov.
There are many benefits of this switch for residents and for the Town of Thompson; most importantly, enhanced security and trust. Only verified U.S. government organizations can utilize a .gov domain name. Plus, as a .gov website, the Town is required to have an HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) – this essentially ensures that the Town website is highly secure. The Town already had the SSL/TLS technology in place, but the .gov domain adds another layer of security.
“We were proactive in getting our website and emails switched over to .GOV well before the deadline. We’ve ensured that the website is secure and running smoothly! In addition, we’ve just launched the MuniCollab platform on our website which provides unprecedented access, transparency, and convenience for anyone submitting or wanting to view applications to the Thompson Planning Board,” said Town Supervisor Bill Rieber, Jr.
You can view the MuniCollab platform now, here: https://townofthompsonny.municollab.com/planning-board/projects
Thompson encourages residents, businesses, and visitors to visit ThompsonNY.gov for anything related to life in Thompson. From the latest Parks and Recreation events, to agendas and meeting minutes for all Town Board and Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings. From permit applications and forms, to town history articles, it’s all available now at ThompsonNY.gov. There are helpful links to frequently requested forms and procedures through the “How Do I…?” section as well.
Note that when visitors go to TownofThompson.com it will automatically forward to ThompsonNY.GOV, however users should update their bookmarks just in case. Also be sure to update your address books for staff emails, as they will only forward through December 31, 2025. For further information contact:
William J. Rieber, Jr. Supervisor
845-794-2500 ext. 306 | 914-799-0387 (c)