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Water Main Flushing Program
The 2020 Water Main Flushing Program began on Monday, April 27, 2020 (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted):
April 27th (Night Time) Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron
April 28th (Night Time) Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.
April 29th (Night Time) Route 302 to Route 52 includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street
April 30th (Day Time) Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.
May 1st (Day Time) Depot, Hueg Place
May 4th (Day Time) North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kericle
May 5th (Day Time) Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh
Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2020 flushing program.
More Information about Flushing
During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one crew working at night from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., primarily in the business area.
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. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515
We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.
TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment roll of the Town of Crawford, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2020. This information may be reviewed by appointment with the Town Assessor’s Office, on Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the Assessor’s Office at 845-744-3721.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, appointment will be by telephone only and all communications pertaining to the review of inventory and valuation data will be by mail, email, phone, fax, or other electronic means only.
Winnie Gros
Assessor
Town of Crawford
TOWN BOARD MEETING
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be held via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below. The purpose of the special meeting is to hold four public hearings, on the Town of Crawford Route 302 Pedestrian Improvements, Introductory Local law – Addition to Opt-Out of Real Property Tax law 487 Exemption, FY-2021 CDBG Funding Application and Proposed Introductory Local Law “Farm Related Zoning Amendments”.
Based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State, and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and as permitted under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Numbers 202.1 and 202.10, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person at the Town Hall. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and hear the meeting 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, to the extent practicable, the Town Board’s agenda will be made available online in advance of the meeting at www.townofcrawford.org.
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 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 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.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 16th, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be held via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below.
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 April 16th, 2020.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvde6trz0oFc45-xwc8DsL9r0nKVdObg
Meeting ID: 952-275-162
Password: 374115
On the evening of Tuesday, April 16th, 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.
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM the Town of Crawford will be closed for all non-essential services until further notice.
The March 25, 2020 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 8, 2020 at 7 pm
March 19, 2020 Town Board Meeting Cancelled
The Town of Crawford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 1, 2020 has been cancelled and rescheduled to April 15, 2020.
Courts are closed until further notice.
All public hearings for Town, Zoning and Planning Boards are cancelled for two weeks.
As a precautionary measure the Town hall will be open for essential services only beginning today. People may call, many of their questions or needs can be answered by phone. We will continue to do our best to serve the needs of our residents.
Supervisor Carnes will continue to update as necessary.
As a precautionary measure the Town of Crawford Town Hall will be open for essential services only. Please call, many of your questions or needs can be answered by the phone. We will continue to do our best to serve the needs of our residents. Look for continuing updates.
Supervisor 744-5010
Town Clerk 744-2020
Building Inspector 744-3912
Assessor 744-3721
Police 911 or 744-5000
Tax Collector 744-3953
Court 744-2435