TOWN HALL CLOSED - FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

in Observance of Good Friday

Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the emergency need to replace the highway salt shed and anything else that may come before the Board on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00pm at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

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:   March 24, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

TOWN OF CRAWFORD, NEW YORK

EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY RECORDS NOTIFICATION POLICY

(N.Y. Public Officers Law §87[6])

Adopted March 20, 2025

PURPOSE

In accordance with New York Public Officers Law § 87(6), the Town of Crawford adopts

this policy to establish a clear, consistent, and legally compliant framework for notifying current

and former employees when their disciplinary records are requested under the Freedom of

Information Law (FOIL). This policy ensures employees are informed of such releases, outlines

the notification process, and balances transparency with privacy considerations, while fulfilling

the Town’s obligations under New York State law. The Town Board reserves the right to revisit

and amend this policy as needed to address evolving legal requirements or operational needs.

DEFINITIONS

1. Employee: Any individual currently or previously employed by the Town of Crawford,

including but not limited to administrative staff, public works employees, and law

enforcement personnel. This definition excludes elected officials and independent

contractors unless otherwise specified by law.

2. Disciplinary Records: Records as defined under Public Officers Law § 86(6), including

those created in furtherance of a disciplinary proceeding, such as:

• Complaints, allegations, or charges against an employee;
• The employee’s name as the subject of the complaint or charge;
• Transcripts, exhibits, or other documentation from disciplinary hearings or trials;
• The disposition of any disciplinary proceeding;
• Final written opinions or memoranda supporting the disposition, including factual

findings, analysis of conduct, and imposed discipline.

3. Freedom of Information Law (FOIL): Requests for public records made pursuant to

New York Public Officers Law § 84 et seq.

4. Response: The Town’s final submission of documents to a FOIL requestor, including

initial responses and any subsequent responses following an appeal.

APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all FOIL requests received by the Town of Crawford seeking

employee disciplinary records, except when the request originates from the employee seeking

their own records. If a collective bargaining agreement includes a negotiated procedure for such notifications, that procedure shall take precedence over this policy.

POLICY

Notification Requirement

The Town of Crawford commits to notifying current and former employees when their

disciplinary records are subject to a FOIL request. Notification will be provided as soon as

administratively feasible, ideally before records are released. However, due to FOIL’s statutory

time constraints (e.g., the requirement to respond within five business days under § 89(3)),

notification may occur after release if pre-release notification is impractical. In such cases, the

employee will be informed that the records have already been disclosed.

Content of the Notification

The notification shall be comprehensive and include:

• A clear statement that the employee’s disciplinary records have been requested under

FOIL;

• The date the FOIL request was received;
• Whether a response has been issued and, if so, the date of release;
• An approximate date by which a final response is expected, if not yet issued;
• A statement clarifying that, in accordance with FOIL obligations, the employee cannot

object to the release, though the Town will evaluate applicable exemptions (e.g., personal privacy under § 87(2)(b));

• Instructions for the employee to request a copy of the released records, free of charge,

from the Town Clerk;

• Contact information for the Town Clerk or designee for questions or concerns.

While not required by law, the Town will provide employees with copies of released

records upon written request to promote transparency and trust.

Delivery of Notification

• Current Employees: Notification will be delivered in writing via email to the

employee’s Town-provided email address or by personal delivery during work hours. If

neither is feasible, certified mail to the employee’s last known home address will be used.

• Former Employees: The Town will make reasonable efforts to notify former employees

using the most recent contact information in the employee’s personnel file. This may

include email, certified mail, or, if necessary, a phone call followed by written

confirmation. Efforts to locate former employees will be documented by the Town Clerk, including dates, methods, and outcomes.

• Undeliverable Notices: If notification cannot be delivered after reasonable attempts

(e.g., returned mail or invalid email), the Town will retain documentation of these efforts for at least one year.

Review Process Prior to Release

Before releasing disciplinary records, the Town will:

• Review the requested documents to determine if they meet the definition of “disciplinary records” under Public Officers Law § 86(6);
• Assess whether any exemptions apply under FOIL, such as unwarranted invasion of

personal privacy (§ 87(2)(b)) or safety concerns (§ 87(2)(f));

• Redact sensitive information (e.g., Social Security numbers, medical data) as required by

law or policy.

This review will be conducted by the Town Clerk or a designated Records Access

Officer, with consultation from the Town Attorney if legal ambiguities arise.

Employee Access to Released Records

Upon written request to the Town Clerk, an affected employee may obtain a copy of the

records released under FOIL at no cost. Requests must be made within 90 days of notification,

though the Town may extend this period at its discretion for good cause (e.g., employee

unavailability).

Responsibility

The Town Clerk is designated as the primary officer responsible for implementing this

policy, including issuing notifications, documenting efforts, and coordinating responses to

employee inquiries. In the Clerk’s absence, the Deputy Town Clerk shall assume these duties.

Questions and Support

Employees with questions about this policy or a specific FOIL request may contact the

Town Clerk’s Office at 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566 (Phone: 845-744-

2020). The Town Board encourages open communication to address concerns promptly.

Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SEE PUBLIC RECORDS

The amended Freedom of Information Law, which took effect on January 1, 1978, gives you the right of access to many public records.

The Town of Crawford has adopted regulations governing when, where, and how you can see public records.

The regulations can be seen at all places where records are kept.  According to these regulations, records can be seen and copied at:

Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566

The following officials will help you to exercise your right to access:

1. Agency officials who have in the past been authorized to make records available.
2. Records Access Officer – TOWN

Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk

121 State Route 302

Pine Bush, NY  12566

845-744-2020 or [email protected]

            Records Access Officer – POLICE DEPT.

                        845-744-3300 or [email protected]

If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal to the following person:

                        Richard Mahon, Town Council Member

                        Town of Crawford

                        121 State Route 302

                        Pine Bush, NY  12566

                        845-625-3280 or [email protected]

 

2025

TOWN OF CRAWFORD – BULK CLEAN UP

May 15^th, 2025, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 16^th and May 17^th, 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

FREE for Residents– 2 Permits per Household

Cars – 3 Loads Permitted

Pickup Trucks 2 Loads, Anything Larger 1 Load – Drop-off @ Sewer Treatment Plant

57 Hardenburgh Rd. Pine Bush, NY

 

Town of Crawford Residents

When:  Saturday, May 17, 2025

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: Crawford Sewer Treatment

57 Hardenburgh Road

Pine Bush, NY  12566

Bring your old computers, laptops, tablets, printers, monitors, copiers, televisions, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, audio and visual equipment, typewriters, VCRs, DVDs, etc...

AC Units will cost $20

LIMIT OF 6 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD

For questions call 744.2020

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 tentative assessment roll of the Town of Crawford, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2025.  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.

                                                                                    Winnie Gros

Assessor

                                                                                    Town of Crawford

TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VISUAL IMPACT ASSSESSMENT (BALLOON TEST)
PROPOSED CELL TOWER
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless (the “Applicant”) has filed an application with the Town of Crawford Planning Board requesting approval to construct, operate and maintain a public utility / personal wireless service facility (cell tower) located on a portion of lands located at 801 State Route 302 in the Town of Crawford, Orange County, New York (Tax Map Parcel No. 14-1-55.1) (“Site”). The proposed facility includes a 130-ft monopole tower structure (134’ with lightning rod), antennas, and related equipment at grade.
PUBLIC NOTICE is further hereby given that Applicant will conduct a visual impact assessment “balloon test” at the Site on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as directed by the Planning Board, for a minimum of eight (8) hours between the approximate hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. In the event of poor weather conditions or other factors that require a rescheduling of this test, the alternative test date will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025. In the event poor weather conditions or other factors that require a rescheduling, the next alternative test date will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 or the next available good weather day thereafter, excluding Sundays. Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website to determine whether the balloon test will be conducted for the specific date planned.
In general terms, the balloon test will consist of flying one brightly colored weather balloon having a minimum diameter of three (3) feet attached to non-stretchable line at the proposed tower location and height.
Any questions on this matter may be directed to the Town of Crawford Planning Board (845) 744-6454.
Dated: February 13, 2025

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance has informed our Town Assessor that they have sent out letters to homeowners requesting detailed information.  To avoid losing the Basic STAR property tax exemption you must register with the state within 45 days of the date of the letter.  The letter will look like:

Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor

The Town of Crawford is seeking to hire a Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor for a part-time position. Candidate should be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook with efficient keyboarding skills. Maintain files, forms and schedules. Serve as a receptionist, screening calls, receiving visitors, handling routine problems. Pay range: $16 - $20 based on qualifications.  Please send your resume to Supervisor Michael Menendez at [email protected] or drop it off at Town Hall.