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Water Main Flushing Program
The 2025 Water Main Flushing Program begins on May 19, 2025
May 19, Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron
May 20, Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.
May 21, Route 302 to Route 52i includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street
May 22, Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.
May 23, Depot, Hueg Place
May 26, North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kerilee
May 27, Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh
Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about the 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,
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
121 Route 302
Pine Bush, New York
(845) 744-3721
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL
[PURSUANT TO SECTION 506 and 526(1) OF THE RPTL]
HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy is available at the Assessor’s Office and on the Town’s website at http://www.townofcrawford.org where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025.
The Assessor’s Office Staff will be available with the roll on:
May 10th (Saturday)
by appointment only
between the hours of
9:00 am and 1:00 pm
May 13th (Tuesday)
4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
May 15th (Thursday)
May 21st (Wednesday)
You may also mail any formal complaints to: The Town of Crawford Assessor’s Office c/o Board of Assessment Review, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566.
The Board of Assessment Review will meet on:
GRIEVANCE DAY TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and again 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
At the Town Hall, to hear and examine all written complaints in relation to such assessments, and the application of any person believing themself to be aggrieved.
A publication containing procedures for “Contesting your Assessment in New York State” (RP-524) is available at the Assessor’s Office, on the Town of Crawford’s website http://www.townofcrawford.org or on-line at: www.tax.ny.gov.
DATED THIS Winnie Gros
May 1, 2025 Assessor
Town of Crawford
TOWN WIDE YARD SALE MOVED
The Town Wide yard date was moved from Saturday, May 3rd to May 10th due to the forecasted weather
We regret to inform you that the OC Mobile DMV is cancelled for 5-13-2025 until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Court window will be CLOSED ON April 25, 2025
TOWN HALL CLOSED - FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
in Observance of Good Friday
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
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:
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:
FOIL;
object to the release, though the Town will evaluate applicable exemptions (e.g., personal privacy under § 87(2)(b));
from the Town Clerk;
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
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.
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.
(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:
personal privacy (§ 87(2)(b)) or safety concerns (§ 87(2)(f));
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.
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:
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
845-625-3280 or [email protected]