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Town Board Meetings
Community Hall on Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm
Planning Board Meetings
Community Hall on Third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm
Transfer Station
Summer hours (May 1 thru August 31) are Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm and Saturday 8 am - 12:30 pm
Winter hours (September 1 thru April 30) are Saturday 8 am - 12:30 pm
History
The name "Bovina" was suggested by General Erastus Root, who noted the area's fitness for grazing. The town formed in 1820 from parts of the towns of Delhi, Stamford, and Middletown. The town's population was around 1,200 at its creation, but after reaching a peak in the 1840s, it steadily declined. The town became noted for the quality of its dairy products, especially butter, in the late 19th century. The Burns Family Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
