Annual Election will take place December 14, 2021 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the firehouse located at 2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, New York.

“For Immediate Release”

9:00 am Friday, November 19, 2021

Town of Crawford 2022 Budget Tax Decrease

Town of Crawford, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush New York

Supervisor Charles E. Carnes is pleased to announce his final 2022 budget, which was approved by the Town Board at their November 18, 2021 meeting. For 2022 the general budget will show a decrease of 8.8 cents per thousand of assessed valuation.  This will be the 10^th consecutive year where the Town is under the New York State tax cap.

Special districts will also have a decrease in the parking, lighting and sewer districts. The water district will show a slight increase in usage and tax rates as the Town undertakes approximately five million dollars in water improvements.

For the 2022 budget Supervisor Carnes is proud to increase police services for the safety of our residents as well as increased funding for senior programs and tourism to support our business owners. We will continue capital improvements for 2022 while giving our taxpayer a slight tax decrease despite ever increasing cost mandates from both the State and Federal Government.

Contact: Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

[email protected]

Phone Contact: 845-744-5010

The Town of Crawford is very happy to announce that

Chair-Yoga is back for Senior Town Residents, ages 55+

with Instructor; Joan Miller!

Mondays: 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Town of Crawford Government Center , 2nd Floor

121 State Rt. 302, Pine Bush, NY

These classes help to maintain mobility, improve flexibility, increase strength and balance, cultivate mindfulness and increase body awareness by bringing all the benefits of a yoga class to a chair.

$3. per class

It’s easy to begin! Your First Class: Arrive Fifteen minutes early, at 9:45 am, to fill out paperwork. Please bring something that certifies that your residency, (home address), is within the Town of Crawford.

(The Town to which you pay property taxes)

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring water.

Hope to see you there!!

*Inclement Weather or Holiday Policy:

We follow Pine Bush CSD Calendar.

If the district calls a delay or closing for

WEATHER –OR- HOLIDAY,

Yoga Class is cancelled.

Due to the warm weather we are extending the closing of the Town Parks and Walking Trail. The last day open will be Sunday, November 15th to avoid costly damage to our water and sewer line from freezing as well as the safety of our residents.

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

                                                                 NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

            The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 21, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Crawford, in the County of Orange, New York is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, ADOPTED OCTOBER 21, 2021, APPROPRIATING $725,000.00 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF PINE BUSH WATER DISTRICT IN SAID TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $725,000.00 SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER

                                                                        Town Clerk

Object or purpose:                                                       Improvement of facilities of the

                                                                                    Pine Bush Water District

Amount of obligations to be issued:                           $725,000

Period of probable usefulness:                                    Forty (40) years

SEQR Status:                                                              Type I

            A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

Dated: October 21, 2021

            Pine Bush, New York

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER

                                                                        Town Clerk

Town of Crawford is looking to hire a P/T Deputy Town Clerk.  Must be a Crawford resident. Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected]

Town of Crawford is looking to hire a P/T Bookkeeper’s Assistant.  Crawford residents urged to apply. Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].

Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

The 2021 Water Main Flushing Program: 

Night Time flushing 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Day Time flushing 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

October 25^th (NIGHT TIME) Main well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds, Ribbecke

October 26^th (NIGHT TIME) High School, Crispell, Black hawk, Stock Market, Boniface

October 27^th (NIGHT TIME) Boniface, Ted, Hannford, McDonalds to Route 52

October 28^th (DAY TIME) Maple, Charles, Prospect, New, Center

October 28^th (NIGHT TIME) True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

October 29^th (DAY TIME) Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Keuren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburg   

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions about 2021 flushing program.

More Information about Flushing

During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Monday through Friday.

What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

“For Immediate Release”

9:00 am Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Town of Crawford 2022 Budget

Town of Crawford, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush New York

Supervisor Charles E. Carnes is pleased to announce his tentative 2022 budget. For 2022 the general budget will show a decrease of 8.8 cents per thousand of assessed valuation.  This will be the 10^th consecutive year where the Town is under the New York State tax cap.

Special districts will also have a decrease in the parking, lighting and sewer districts. The water district will show a slight increase in usage and tax rates as the Town undertakes approximately five million dollars in water improvements.

For the 2022 budget Supervisor Carnes is proud to increase police services for the safety of our residents as well as increased funding for senior programs and tourism to support our business owners. We will continue capital improvements for 2022 while giving our taxpayer a slight tax decrease despite ever increasing cost mandates from both the State and Federal Government.

Contact: Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

[email protected]

Phone Contact: 845-744-5010

PRESENT:      Hon. Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor

                                    Councilperson Michael Menendez

                                    Councilperson Kelly Eskew

                                    Councilperson Rory Holmes

            ABSENT:       Councilperson Dan Flanick

            WHEREAS, a map and plan has been prepared by competent engineers duly licensed by the State of New York in such manner and in such detail as determined by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford concerning the increase and improvement of facilities of the Pine Bush Water District; and

            WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include the installation of greensand filtration systems to reduce the concentration of iron and manganese and produce finished water with levels that meet the limits for contaminants in drinking water established by both NYSDOH Subpart 5-1 and USEPA National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWRs).  This includes the utilization of a GreensandPlus Filter at each of the three well houses (the Main, Kelly and Finneran well houses) and the building additions at each well house building to accommodate the filtration bystems to remove iron and manganese from the Town’s drinking water supply.

            WHEREAS, the estimated maximum cost of the purchase and installation of the filtration system, the well house building improvements and design of such improvements is $725,000.00.

            ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a special meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on October 21, 2021, at 7:00 PM, in person at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 NY-302, Pine Bush, New York to consider and hear public comments from all persons interested in the subject of a proposed increase and improvements of the facilities of the Pine Bush Water District as described above. 

                        FURTHER ORDERED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of this So Ordered hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the Town not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the date of the hearing, and be it

            FURTHER ORDERED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to cause a certified copy of this Order to be posted on the sign board of the Town not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the date of the hearing.

Dated: Town of Crawford, New York

            16^th day of September, 2021

Motion By:      Councilwoman Kelly Eskew

Seconded By:  Councilman Rory Holmes

                                                                                                Ayes                Nays

                        Hon. Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor                  X                   ____

                        Councilperson Dan Flanick                             Absent             ____

                        Councilperson Michael Menendez                    X                   ____

                        Councilperson Kelly Eskew                              X                   ____

                        Councilperson Rory Holmes                             X                   ____

            I certify that the above Order Setting the Public Hearing to consider he increase and improvement of Facilities of the Pine Bush Water District, is a true and correct copy of the Order approved by the Town Board on September 16, 2021 and on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Crawford.

Dated: Crawford, New York

            September 16, 2021

BY:     Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk

            Town of Crawford