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Planning Board - Public Hearing - Arnott

24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:15   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

121 Route 302

Pine Bush, NY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for a scenic review for Shawn Arnott for home renovations to extend the front porch, addition of a garden shed, pool cabana and change the roof to silver metal at the property located at 467 Gillespie St., Pine Bush, NY, designated as 13-1-6.13 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 24, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Planning Board

                                                                        Linda Zwart, Chairman

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    24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:15
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Planning Board Meeting - Public Hearing - Kranec

24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:15   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

121 Route 302

Pine Bush, NY

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for a scenic review for Trevor Kranec to add a 10 ft. x 38 ft. front porch to an existing house at the property located at 1098 Rte. 302, Pine Bush, NY, designated as 19-1-16.12 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 24, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Planning Board

                                                                        Linda Zwart, Chairman           

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    24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:15
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Planning Board Meeting

24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 8:00   
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    24 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 24 Jun, 2020 PM 8:00
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Town Board Meeting

18 Jun, 2020 — 18 Jun, 2020   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

TOWN BOARD MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.at Town Hall at 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.  This meeting will be also be held via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY: 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/88954876910?pwd=eGR4OU1NWWtJVC81MUVLZEhVVDU2UT09

 

Meeting ID: 889 5487 6910

Password: 217936

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On the evening of Thursday, June 18th, 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.   

 

 

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    18 Jun, 2020 — 18 Jun, 2020
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Planning Board Meeting

10 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 10 Jun, 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 June 10, 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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87649558190?pwd=NXM2L2dadE5URjZsc29IazQyV05LZz09

 

Meeting ID: 876 4955 8190

Password: 898243

 

On the evening of June 10, 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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    10 Jun, 2020 PM 7:00 — 10 Jun, 2020 PM 8:00
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Zoning Board Hearing - John and Deborah Maragliano

03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30   
Event summary
Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for John and Deborah Maragliano for an area variance to add an elevated walkway to connect house to a previously approved attached garage at the property located at 764 Bullville Rd. designated as 14-1-38.4 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 3, 2020, at 7:30 P.M.
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for John and Deborah Maragliano for an area variance to add an elevated walkway to connect house to a previously approved attached garage at the property located at 764 Bullville Rd. designated as 14-1-38.4 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 3, 2020, at 7:30 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 June 3, 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/89330230481?pwd=R0NZNmJvWjgzOHQvUjhJdUVXM0NUZz09

Meeting ID: 893 3023 0481

Password: 836198

 

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On the evening of June 3, several minutes before 7:30 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: 893 3023 0481
Password: 836198

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    03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30
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Zoning Board Meeting

03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 11:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3, 2020, at 7:30 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 June 3, 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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89330230481?pwd=R0NZNmJvWjgzOHQvUjhJdUVXM0NUZz09

Meeting ID: 893 3023 0481

Password: 836198

 

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Dial by your location

        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

 

On the evening of June 3, several minutes before 7:30 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: 893 3023 0481
Password: 836198

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    03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 11:00
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Zoning Board Hearing - Joseph Longobardo

03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 11:00   
Event summary
Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for Joseph Longobardo for an interpretation and/or variance for lot width for Lot #3 of a proposed 3 lot subdivision at the property located at Kelly & Holland Aves. designated as 6-9-7.1 & 6 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 3, 2020, at 7:30 P.M.
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for Joseph Longobardo for an interpretation and/or variance for lot width for Lot #3 of a proposed 3 lot subdivision at the property located at Kelly & Holland Aves. designated as 6-9-7.1 & 6 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on June 3, 2020, at 7:30 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 June 3, 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/89330230481?pwd=R0NZNmJvWjgzOHQvUjhJdUVXM0NUZz09

Meeting ID: 893 3023 0481

Password: 836198

 

One tap mobile

+19294362866,,89330230481#,,1#,836198# US (New York)

 

On the evening of June 3, several minutes before 7:30 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: 893 3023 0481
Password: 836198

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    03 Jun, 2020 PM 7:30 — 03 Jun, 2020 PM 11:00
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JFS FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM:

Jewish Family Service

Click Here to Download Friendly Visitor PDF

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Serving Orange County
Many older adults and/or those with disabilities are able to live alone independently. Unfortunately, others may be isolated or separated from their families and are in need of some caring assistance. A small bit of help can make a huge difference. For many, it gives them the ability to live and remain in the comfort of their own homes. The Friendly Visitor Program is committed to supporting Orange County residents in need by matching as many as possible with local volunteers.

For neighbors in need, the following are examples of services that may be provided:
Transportation to local appointments
Help with grocery shopping
Home visits
Chatting on the phone
Clerical assistance

Volunteers:
Have an impact on the life of their neighbors
Donate approximately two hours per week at a time that works for you
Will be thoroughly trained
Receive a background check at no charge
Will be insured while volunteering

For assistance or to volunteer, please leave a message at (845) 341-1173. Calls will be returned.

There is no charge for this service.
Services are offered to senior adults, and adults with disabilities.

 


ASSISTED LIVING:

Many aging adults and their families are unaware of the different care options and programs available to them. One that is growing in popularity with families is assisted living, which is designed to maximize independence and quality of life. The links below provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and assisted living options that are available in the area.

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/new-york
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/new-york
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/emergency-housing-guide
https://www.seniorhomes.com/new-york/ 


MEALS ON WHEELS:

Orange County residents ages 60 and older may be eligible for home-delivered meals. To determine your eligibility, phone the Orange County Office of the Aging at 845-615-3710.


ASBESTOS / MESOTHELIOMA INFORMATION:

For more information about the effects of asbestos, see the following guides concerning mesothelioma: 

Senior Cancer Guide
Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma Prognosis


DRUG SAFETY:

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