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Town of Crawford Town Board
Public Hearing Notice
Special Meeting Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of continuing public hearings for an introductory Local Law, entitled “Opt-Out of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries and On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” AND an introductory Local Law entitled, “Opt-Out of Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, and for the purpose of potentially taking action on one of the local laws and on any other matter that may come before the Board.
The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.
Date: July 16, 2021
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF CRAWFORD
Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Legislative intent and authority.
The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because ________This local law will not exclude cannabis retail dispensaries from the Town. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.
Section 2. Opt-out.
The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.
Section 3. Severability.
If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 4. This local law is subject to permissive referendum.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS
The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because_______]. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.
The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing cannabis retail dispensaries and cannabis on-site consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.
The Pine Bush Seniors
All 55+ people are welcome to become members of the Pine Bush Seniors! Meetings are held on Tuesdays at the Town of Crawford Community Center, Rt 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566. Doors open at 11:00 starting with social time before a short business meeting at 12:15. At each regular meeting we hold a 50/50 raffle. Occasionally, we invite speakers to come discuss programs that are of general interest to seniors. After the business meeting, members who want to stay for Bingo are welcome. Bingo cards are $1 each. No meeting is held if the Pine Bush Schools are closed or have a 2-hour delay due to inclement weather. To join, you must attend three meetings at no cost to you. After that, the dues are $2 for the meeting. Once you hit 90 years of age, there are no dues! Coffee, tea and snacks are provided at no charge, though we occasionally offer deeply discounted lunches, such as the corned beef sandwiches for Chinese New Year Celebration, St. Patrick’s Day, the the August barbecue. During the year, we are offering bus trips to the dinner theater at Hunterdon Hills to see Matilda, Wind Creek Casino and Outlet Malls, and Villa Roma’s Octoberfest, which offers a hearty luncheon and a show. In addition, we will go to a local restaurant for the Installation of Officers luncheon. New calendars generally come out in January. Officers for the club are elected in May. Our current president is Kay Phillips with Elizabeth Kondelka as Vice-president. Our Treasurer is Betty Moorhouse and the Secretary is Tom Dunn. Please feel free to contact Kay at 524-4247 if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!
PINE BUSH SENIORS ACTIVITIES - 2025
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January 7: New Year’s Celebration Volunteers for appetizers! January 14: Pizza Day* January 21: Nat’l Squirrel Appreciation Day January 28: Nat’l Hot Chocolate Day Volunteers for tea breads! February 4: Soup Day Volunteers for soups! February 11: Nat’l Peppermint Patty Day February 18: Craft Day* February 25: Big Bucks Bingo March 4: Nat’l Marching Music Day March 11: Aqua Turf Trip* ($30) March 18: Corned Beef Sandwiches* ($5) March 25: Bagels & Cream Cheese April 1: Crazy Hat Contest April 8: Pizza Day* April 15: Tax Day April 22: Trip TBA* No regular meeting April 29: Nat’l Zipper Day May 6: Cinco de Mayo Celebration* ($5) May 13: National Frog Jumping Day May 20: Nat’l Pick Strawberries Day May 27: Big Bucks Bingo June 3: Officers’ Induction Luncheon* Mountainview Restaurant ($15) June 10: Nat’l Iced Tea Day June 17: Bagels & Cream Cheese June 24: Wind Creek Casino Trip* ($25) No regular meeting July 1: Independence Day Celebration Volunteers for appetizers! July 8: Pizza Day* July 15: Nat’l Give Something Away Day July 22: Bagels & Cream Cheese July 29: Nat’l Lasagne Day Volunteers for lasagne! August 5: Nat’l Work Like A Dog Day August 12: Senior Barbecue* ($5) August 19: Nat’l Aviation Day August 26: Big Bucks Bingo September 2: Salad Day Volunteers for salads! September 9: Trip* TBA No regular meeting September 16: Nat’l Mayflower Day September 23: Community Art Project September 30: Bagels & Cream Cheese October 7: Restaurant?* (BYO) October 14: Nat’l Be Bald & Be Free Day October 21: Pizza Day* October 28: Costume Contest November 4: Trip* TBA No regular meeting November 11: Veterans Day November 18: Thanksgiving Luncheon* November 25: Big Bucks Bingo December 2: Bagels & Cream Cheese December 9: Movie Day (no Bingo) December 16: Holiday Luncheon* December 23: No Meeting December 30: No Meeting January 6: New Year’s Celebration
* You must sign up beforehand!