The 2025 Water Main Flushing Program began on October 27 to November 5, 2025

 Flushing will start on October 27, 2025, this year we are issuing town wide notice. We found out in previous years flushing effected different areas of the town. We will be moving to different areas until November 5,2025.

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2025 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.

Job Opportunity Announcement

Position Title:  Clerk to the Justice                                        Classification:  Exempt (no civil service exam)

Location:  Crawford Town Court, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566

The Town of Crawford is seeking a full-time and possible part-time Court Clerk with office hours of 8:30am-4:00pm.  The clerk will be required to work court every Monday evening starting at 5:30pm until completion of court and an ADA calendar night on the 1^st Tuesday of every month.

Duties include, but aren’t limited to: Handling correspondence via regular mail, fax, email, phone calls, filing and docketing of cases from start to finish, receiving payments, updating cases with notes and outcomes, processing suspensions and lifts, creating DWI, WEBDVS, and other case paperwork, preparing documents for the judge’s signature, maintaining communication with public, attorneys, officers, probation, Legal Aid, and other agencies, purchasing supplies for court office and courtroom, completing monthly audit for both judges, and make banking deposits.

Prior Court Clerk experience preferred but not required. This position entails working with a part-time clerk.  You each would be responsible for your own Judge’s calendar and cases. 

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, be computer savvy, maintain complete confidentiality and professionalism; be detail orientated; maintain a high level of accuracy and possess interpersonal skills. Bilingual preferred.  Crawford residents are urged to apply.  Salary range $48,000 - $50,000 for full-time.  Hourly range for part-time $18.00-$20.00.

All interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email and phone.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.