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PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING

27 May, 2020 PM 7:00 — 27 May, 2020 PM 7:00   
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PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING - for Anthony Kilian/EZ Liner for a special use permit and site plan review to add an additional 9,000 sq. ft. storage unit to existing storage units at the property located at 2858 Rte. 17K designated as 24-1-28.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for Anthony Kilian/EZ Liner for a special use permit and site plan review to add an additional 9,000 sq. ft. storage unit to existing storage units at the property located at 2858 Rte. 17K designated as 24-1-28.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on May 27, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. To the extent practicable, documents will be available with the meeting agenda on the town website at www.townofcrawford.org.

Based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State, and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Numbers 202.1 and 202.10, the public is not permitted to attend the public meeting in person at the Town Hall. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and hear the remote meeting live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the Executive Orders.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes to be heard during any public hearing conducted within the remote meeting can send his or her comments (1) in advance of the meeting no later than 12:30 PM on May 27, 2020 to [email protected] or call (845) 744-6454 or (2) during the relevant portions of the remote meeting through the ZOOM videoconference meeting “Chat” function.  In the event the oral hearing is closed at the virtual meeting, the hearing will be left open for written comments via email to the above email for five (5) business days after the close of the virtual oral hearing. Applicants and/or their representative must be present on the Zoom videoconference when the meeting starts and be prepared to make a presentation via the Zoom videoconference. All materials to be used and/or referenced must be submitted ahead of time to the Clerk.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said meeting will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session as follows:

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88047764257?pwd=dW1XUWRhcXVKekIyOG9vcC9pektOUT09

Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257

Password: 968890

On the evening of May 27, several minutes before 7:00 pm, log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. The ZOOM chat function will be available during the meeting so the public may provide comments. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Planning Board Office at (845) 744-6454.

TO LISTEN TO THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you prefer to listen to the meeting, please use the dial in instructions below:

Dial-in: 1-929-436-2866         
Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257
Password: 968890

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PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING

27 May, 2020 PM 7:00 — 27 May, 2020 PM 10:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for a special use permit and site plan review by Farmhood Fields LLC for a bed and breakfast for the property located at 101 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY, designated as 18-1-68.22 & 18-3-11.12 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on May 27, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. To the extent practicable, documents will be available with the meeting agenda on the town website at www.townofcrawford.org.

Based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State, and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Numbers 202.1 and 202.10, the public is not permitted to attend the public meeting in person at the Town Hall. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and hear the remote meeting live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the Executive Orders.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes to be heard during any public hearing conducted within the remote meeting can send his or her comments (1) in advance of the meeting no later than 12:30 PM on May 27, 2020 to [email protected] or call (845) 744-6454 or (2) during the relevant portions of the remote meeting through the ZOOM videoconference meeting “Chat” function.  In the event the oral hearing is closed at the virtual meeting, the hearing will be left open for written comments via email to the above email for five (5) business days after the close of the virtual oral hearing. Applicants and/or their representative must be present on the Zoom videoconference when the meeting starts and be prepared to make a presentation via the Zoom videoconference. All materials to be used and/or referenced must be submitted ahead of time to the Clerk.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said meeting will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session as follows:

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88047764257?pwd=dW1XUWRhcXVKekIyOG9vcC9pektOUT09

Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257

Password: 968890

On the evening of May 27, several minutes before 7:00 pm, log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. The ZOOM chat function will be available during the meeting so the public may provide comments. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Planning Board Office at (845) 744-6454.

TO LISTEN TO THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you prefer to listen to the meeting, please use the dial in instructions below:

Dial-in: 1-929-436-2866         
Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257
Password: 968890

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    27 May, 2020 PM 7:00 — 27 May, 2020 PM 10:00
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Planning Board Meeting

27 May, 2020 PM 7:00 — 27 May, 2020 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on May 27, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be held via remote conference call and/or videoconferencing, as described further below.

Based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State, and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Numbers 202.1 and 202.10, the public is not permitted to attend the public meeting in person at the Town Hall. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and hear the remote meeting live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the Executive Orders.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes to be heard during any public hearing conducted within the remote meeting can send his or her comments (1) in advance of the meeting no later than 12:30 PM on May 27, 2020 to [email protected] or call (845) 744-6454 or (2) during the relevant portions of the remote meeting through the ZOOM videoconference meeting “Chat” function.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said meeting will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the ZOOM meeting as follows:

Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88047764257?pwd=dW1XUWRhcXVKekIyOG9vcC9pektOUT09

Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257

Password: 968890

On the evening of May 27, several minutes before 7:00 pm, log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. The ZOOM chat function will be available during the meeting so the public may provide comments. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Planning Board Office at (845) 744-6454.

TO LISTEN TO THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you prefer to listen to the meeting, please use the dial in instructions below:

Dial-in: 1-929-436-2866         
Meeting ID: 880 4776 4257
Password: 968890

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    27 May, 2020 PM 7:00 — 27 May, 2020 PM 8:00
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Grievance Day

27 May, 2020 — 27 May, 2020   
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Board of Assessment Review

Grievance Day is Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  You may file a Complaint Form (RP-524) anytime from May 1st through Grievance Day along with any supporting documentation required either by mail or our Mail Drop box located outside the front of the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY in a sealed envelope labeled Assessor’s Office. 

In accordance with Executive Order 202.22 issued by the Governor of the State of New York, and due to the present COVID-19 pandemic, hearings before the Board of Assessment Review will only be held remotely by telephone conference call or similar service, by appointment only.  Please contact the Assessor’s Office at (845) 744-3721 to schedule an appointment for a hearing.  Instructions to participate in the remote hearing of the Board of Assessment Review will be provided when the appointment is made. 

Residential:

RP-524 Grievance Complaint Form

RP-524 Grievance Instruction Form

Commercial:

Commercial Grievances are subject to the Town’s Local Law 1-2019

Commercial Grievance Complaint Form  (click link)

The petitioner (or petitioner’s representative) is required to submit to the Assessor’s Office not later than seven (7) days after filing a grievance copies of the most recent income and expense statements as per the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Local Law.

For 2020 grievances on assessment, annual income and expenses for calendar year 2018 are required. 

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to note that in the event that an income and expense statement is not filed a penalty of three percent (3%) of the assessed value will be levied against the property. 

The Section/Block/Lot must be noted on all forms.  The documentation submitted must be signed by the owner or the owner’s authorized representative.

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Memorial Day - Town Hall Closed

25 May, 2020 — 25 May, 2020   
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW

                                                AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC

                                                       NOTICE AND HEARING

                                                                                                     

BE IT RESOLVED that an introductory Local Law, entitled “Addition to Opt-Out of Real Property Tax Law §487 Exemption” be and it hereby is introduced by Supervisor Charles Carnes, before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford in the County of Orange and State of New York, and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the aforesaid proposed local law be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hold a public hearing on said proposed local law in the Town of Crawford, Pine Bush, New York on April 16, 2020, has been rescheduled until Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Crawford of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.

 

            On a motion by Supervisor Charles Carnes seconded by Councilman Michael Menendez the resolution was adopted on a vote of 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. 

 

            The Supervisor declared this resolution adopted. 

 

As authorized under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and participate in the hearing live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on May 21st, 2020. 

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said hearing will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows: Join Zoom Meeting

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde-sqjMsHNxm2ZdB2qlBC3cdNMmkcFsW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting ID:  899-2644-8668

Password: 201036

 

On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.   

 

 

 

Dated: April 23, 2020                                                

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

 

 

 

 

 

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2021 Orange County Community Development Program Public Hearing

21 May, 2020 PM 7:15 — 21 May, 2020 PM 9:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

 

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the public hearing scheduled for April 16, 2020 at 7:40 PM, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, a Public Hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, inviting public comments and suggestions regarding projects to be considered for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding under the Orange County Office of Community Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program.  Under the CDBG program a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, those listed below can potentially be eligible for funding:

 

  1. Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property
  2. Public Works, Public Facilities or Site Improvements
  3. Code enforcement (Health Codes)
  4. Clearance, Demolition and Rehabilitation for Public Use
  5. Special Projects for Elderly and Handicapped
  6. Provision of Public Services (Shelters, Clinics, Senior Nutrition, etc.)
  7. Payment of Non-Federal Shares of Other Grant Programs

 

The Town of Crawford will be considering projects to be submitted to the Orange County Community Development Office’s CDBG Entitlement Program.  The deadline for which is Friday, June 26, 2020.

 

As authorized under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and participate in the hearing live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on May 21st, 2020. 

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said hearing will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows: Join Zoom Meeting

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde-sqjMsHNxm2ZdB2qlBC3cdNMmkcFsW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting ID:  899-2644-8668

Password: 201036

On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.   

Dated: April 23, 2020                                                                      

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

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INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW FARM-RELATED ZONING AMENDMENTS

21 May, 2020 PM 7:15 — 21 May, 2020 PM 9:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
FARM-RELATED ZONING AMENDMENTS

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board will continue the public hearing which has been rescheduled from April 16, 2020, at 7:45 PM to May 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM on an introductory local law entitled "Farm-Related Zoning Amendments" on. The local law would authorize the Planning Board to waive the site plan public hearing requirement for farm operations, require the Planning Board to waive site plan contents deemed not necessary by the Planning Board, reduce the setback requirement for a building or structure used to house or stable animals to 100 feet from all property lines, require that those buildings and structures, barnyards, silos, barn gutters and animal pens shall be at least 100 feet from water wells, and manure piles shall be at least 200 feet from water wells, and increase the time period for action on site plan applications for non-farm operations to 62 days. With respect to farm operations located in the Town's Scenic Corridor Overlay District, as well as other locations in the Township, the Planning Board may waive the site plan public hearing requirement if the Board determines that the size, location and appearance of the proposed use or structure will not have an adverse effect on the purposes of the Scenic Corridor Overlay District as well as any other area located in the Township. A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office.

 

All persons interested in the Introductory Local Law shall be heard.

 

As authorized under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and participate in the hearing live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on May 21st, 2020. 

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said hearing will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde-sqjMsHNxm2ZdB2qlBC3cdNMmkcFsW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting ID:  899-2644-8668

Password: 201036

On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.   

 

Dated: April 23, 2020                                                                       BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
FARM-RELATED ZONING AMENDMENTS

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board will continue the public hearing which has been rescheduled from April 16, 2020, at 7:45 PM to May 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM on an introductory local law entitled "Farm-Related Zoning Amendments" on. The local law would authorize the Planning Board to waive the site plan public hearing requirement for farm operations, require the Planning Board to waive site plan contents deemed not necessary by the Planning Board, reduce the setback requirement for a building or structure used to house or stable animals to 100 feet from all property lines, require that those buildings and structures, barnyards, silos, barn gutters and animal pens shall be at least 100 feet from water wells, and manure piles shall be at least 200 feet from water wells, and increase the time period for action on site plan applications for non-farm operations to 62 days. With respect to farm operations located in the Town's Scenic Corridor Overlay District, as well as other locations in the Township, the Planning Board may waive the site plan public hearing requirement if the Board determines that the size, location and appearance of the proposed use or structure will not have an adverse effect on the purposes of the Scenic Corridor Overlay District as well as any other area located in the Township. A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office.

 

All persons interested in the Introductory Local Law shall be heard.

 

As authorized under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and participate in the hearing live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on May 7th, 2020. 

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said hearing will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows: Join Zoom Meeting

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89722849693?pwd=NUdqQjRlYk9kSU81SXhZNGJ5eXZMQT09

Meeting ID: 897 2284 9693

Password: 763336

On the evening of Thursday, May 7th, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.   

 

 

 

Dated: April 14, 2020                                                 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TOWN OF CRAWFORD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

21 May, 2020 PM 7:15 — 21 May, 2020 PM 9:00   
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

TOWN OF CRAWFORD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NO. 8780.46

 

The Town of Crawford has announced that a Public Information Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed design of sidewalks along NYS Route 302. The meeting was to be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:20 PM has been rescheduled until Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM.

 

The purpose of the meeting is to present the proposed design for sidewalk reconstruction/ construction along NYS Route 302 at Pine Bush High School and the Town of Crawford Government Center to Stock Market Road, and to receive comments on the proposed project from individuals, groups, officials, and local agencies. This Public Information Meeting is part of the continuing efforts by the involved local, state, and federal agencies to encourage public input into the development of transportation projects.

 

As authorized under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and participate in the hearing live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on May 21st, 2020. 

 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said hearing will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows: Join Zoom Meeting

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde-sqjMsHNxm2ZdB2qlBC3cdNMmkcFsW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting ID:  899-2644-8668

Password: 201036

On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.   

 

Dated: April 23, 2020                                                 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS


 

 

10/26/2023

Town of Crawford Supervisor Charles E. Carnes is pleased to announce his 2024 budget to be presented to the Town Board. For 2024 the general portion of the budget will show an increase of 1.984%. This amounts to a $21.16 increase for a house with a market value of $300,000.00. Rateables increased from 347,810,615 to 352,020,907 an increase of 4.2 million which helped lighted the tax increase.  The largest cost increases include insurance, police services, senior and youth services and the new paid ambulance services. Once again, we are under the New York State property tax cap as we have every year since it was started. Despite record inflation and unfunded cost increases passed down to us we remain fiscally strong. Conservative budgeting and expense control have enabled us to hold taxes down. My goal is and has been to keep our taxes as reasonable as possible so our residents can afford to live in our community.  

2023 projects include a new Crawford square area in Pine Bush to support our business owners and provide a place for our community events to be held. In addition, we installed new green sand filters and are currently working on a new water source for our water supply. Also new sidewalks and a senior and community exercise area off of Holland Avenue which will also connect to the Boniface Road area for pedestrians. For 2024 we are looking to expand the walking trail and construct a new garage behind Town Hall and possibly construct a small building for our summer camp for inclement weather days.

A District general   2023-8.455 per thousand/ 2024- 9.1518 per thousand
DA District Highway 2023-6.11 per thousand/ 2024-5.70 per thousand
PK Parking 2023-.1138 per thousand/ 2024-.1169 per thousand
SS Sewer 2023 -11.515 per unit/ 2024 11.881 per unit
SW Water 2023-12.486 per unit/ 2024 13.289 per unit
Usage Rate for 2023 was 7.00 per thousand/ 2024 to be set


Click Here to View the Town of Crawford's October 2023 Newsletter


TOWN OF CRAWFORD TOWN BOARD
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF
MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AND
AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION

            WHEREAS, there is a national immigration crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico in that unprecedented and overwhelming numbers of migrants and asylum seekers are crossing over the border of the United States; and

            WHEREAS, the Federal government has failed or refused to anticipate and react to the exigent and emergent circumstances, resulting in thousands of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the U.S. border; and

            WHEREAS, the Mayor of New York City has failed to adequately address the needs of said migrants and asylum seekers transferred to or otherwise arrived in New York City, and has recently undertaken to relocate hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers to locations in the Hudson Valley and to use local hotels as shelters or dormitory facilities for housing them; and

            WHEREAS, the City of New York has not communicated any plan for supervising, processing, and/or providing services to the migrants and asylum seekers who are being transported to Hudson Valley hotels; and

            WHEREAS, the use of such hotels by the City of New York as migrant shelters or dormitory facilities is of unknown and indeterminate length, and may last for months or longer; and

            WHEREAS, the City of New York has not provided, nor offered to provide, any funds or assistance to the Hudson Valley communities where migrants and asylum seekers are being sent to defray the additional service costs those communities will incur due to the use of local hotels as shelters or dormitory facilities, such as costs related to police and fire protection, emergency services, medical facilities and other services and needs; and

            WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford lacks the facilities, services capacity, and funds to provide adequate shelter, assistance, and basic necessities to dependent migrants and asylum seekers  that the City of New York is transferring to the Hudson Valley; and

            WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford has enacted a zoning code to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the Town's residents and property owners; and

            WHEREAS, the Town's zoning code does not allow the use of hotels or other temporary residence facilities, including camps, for use as long-term residential housing such as shelters or dormitories; and

            WHEREAS, New York City's transportation of migrants and asylum seekers to the Town for that purpose is illegal; and

            WHEREAS, violation of the Town of Crawford Zoning Code is illegal activity which subjects the offender to both criminal prosecution and civil liability; and

            WHEREAS, migrants and asylum seekers could face refusal or eviction from such illegal hotels and short-term residential facilities by the owners thereof, resulting in homelessness for these migrants and asylum seekers.

            NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor, the Town Building Inspector, and the Town's attorneys to commence civil and/or criminal actions against any property owner and operator who illegally uses property as a shelter or dormitory facility.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor and the Town's attorneys to commence a civil action against the City of New York in the event that it undertakes to illegally utilize hotels or other facilities in the Town of Crawford as illegal shelters or dormitory facilities.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution, along with a letter demanding action to put a stop to New York City's illegal transportation and housing of migrants and asylum seekers in the Hudson Valley, shall be sent to the Mayor of the City of New York, the Town's representatives in the New York State Legislature, and to Governor Kathy Hochul.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be sent to every hotel and temporary residence facility in the Town of Crawford, along with a letter advising the hotel or other facility owners that use of their facilities as a shelter or dormitory facility is illegal and will subject them to criminal prosecution and civil liability.

            On the motion of Council Member Michael Menendez seconded by Council Member Angelina Jadrossich the foregoing resolution was adopted on a vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Dated:  May 18, 2023


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Welcome to the Town of Crawford

Supervisor Charles E. Carnes

Welcome to the Town of Crawford website.  We are all very happy to be able to offer our residents and visitors an internet connection designed to be informative and helpful.  We hope that our website will make interaction with Town government more accessible.

On behalf of the Town of Crawford, I am pleased to present the Town’s 2020 Budget for your consideration. Despite the poor economic climate and increased costs in many areas, including unfunded mandates handed down from the state, we have continued to control costs in the areas that we can. This year, town residents will see an increase of less than 1% in their taxes. The general tax rate consisting of the Highway and most other departments continues to be under the New York State Property Tax Cap for the 8th consecutive year.

This was accomplished without layoffs or decreases in services to the public. Police funding was increased as well as services to both the youth and the seniors of our community. The Town has been recognized by the Pine Bush School District and the County of Orange as providing outstanding youth services and our facilities are known and used extensively by our local sports programs.

During 2019, events that support our local business owners have continued to grow and several new shops and restaurants have opened within our town. Our beautiful walking trail expansion was completed and new equipment for the highway department was purchased. I would like to take this time to thank the many employees who worked this past year with us to find ways to save money and be more efficient while maintaining services to our residents.

Fall view of TreesFor 2020 the Town is pleased to announce the continuation of several projects including the expansion of sidewalks down State Route 52 as well as the revitalization of the Bullville area of our Town.

I would like to express my thanks to the Town Board for all their support and hard work to make our Town a great place to work and live and for continuing to keep it affordable in these difficult economic times. Lastly, I would like to thank you, the Town of Crawford taxpayers for all of your input and support. This town continues to be great place to live and raise a family because of the community we have formed together. As always feel free to call my office at any time with suggestions and ideas or attend any one of our board meetings.

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