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JFS - Volunteer Training

28 Jul, 2022 AM 10:00 — 28 Jul, 2022 AM 11:00   
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Planning Board Meeting

27 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 27 Jul, 2022 PM 8:00   
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Planning Board Meeting. Technical Review Immediately Following Planning Board Meeting as Needed.

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Meeting at Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush, NY 12566
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Approve Plan Regarding Extension of Pine Bush Fire District Into a Portion of the Town of Shawangunk

 

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION OF THE PINE BUSH FIRE DISTRICT WITH THE NEW PROSPECT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

 

Pursuant to Section 752 in Article 17-A of the General Municipal Law, the Town Board of the Town of Shawangunk and the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, at the request of the Pine Bush Fire District, have proposed the consolidation of the Pine Bush Fire District, effective January 1, 2023,  to include the New Prospect Fire Protection District, following the dissolution of the New Prospect Fire Protection District by the Town of Shawangunk.

 

A Joint Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Bush Fire District Firehouse,  2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, New York 12566 on the 26th day of July, 2022.

 

The Public Hearing will be held to hear public comment on the proposed Joint Plan of Consolidation Agreement.  Copies of the proposed Joint Plan of Consolidation Agreement will be available at the public hearing or at the office of the Town Clerks of the Towns of Shawangunk and Crawford.

 

A map showing the boundaries of the Pine Bush Fire District and the boundaries of the New Prospect Fire Protection District are available for review by all interested persons at the Pine Bush Firehouse, 2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, New York by calling Pine Bush Fire District Commissioner Robert Moorhead at (845) 283-3856 for an appointment.

 

The Public Hearing will be held to allow maximum public participation in the hearing.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow any person in favor of or against the proposed consolidation plan, or for or against any item or items contained in the proposed consolidation plan, and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same.

 

All interested persons are invited to attend.

 

                                                            BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

                                                            Pine Bush Fire District

                                   

                                                            TOWN BOARD

                                                            Town of Crawford

 

                                                            TOWN BOARD

                                                            Town of Shawangunk

 

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Bullville Fire District - Special Election

26 Jul, 2022 PM 6:00 — 26 Jul, 2022 PM 9:00   
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2891 Route 17K, Bullville, New York 6:00-9:00 PM - July 26, 2022
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Zoning Board Meeting - Special Meeting Notice - 07/21/2022

21 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30 — 18 Jul, 2022 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a special meeting for the purpose of extending the area variance granted July 7, 2021, for the Bullville Fire Company, 2891 Route 17K, for the front yard setback for the firehouse no closer than 100 ft. to the center of the road. Said hearing will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Zoning Board of Appeals Bruce Schwope, Chairman

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Town Board Meeting

21 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 21 Jul, 2022 PM 10:00   
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Introduce Zoning Amendment for BP-H Zoning District and Set Public Hearing (Seniors, Workforce, Special Needs, Veterans Housing)

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BP-HAMLET ZONING DISTRICT

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on June 16, 2022, a local law, titled “Affordable Housing In BP-Hamlet Zoning District,” which local law would authorize affordable multiple dwellings as a special permit use in the Business Park-Hamlet (BP-Hamlet) zoning district and establish bulk and other requirements for the use.

A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law on July 21, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, at the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, 12566, at which time all persons interested therein shall be heard.

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.

Dated: June 17, 2022

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

 


TOWN OF CRAWFORD

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BP-HAMLET ZONING DISTRICT

 

            BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, State of New York, as follows:

 

            Section 1.  Legislative Intent.  The intent of this local law is to allow and encourage the construction of affordable housing in the Business Park-Hamlet zoning district on sites that adjoin existing housing developments.  It is intended that such affordable dwelling units will be available for rent to work force, veteran, special needs and senior citizen occupants. 

 

            Section 2.  Column 2, titled “Special Permit Uses,” of the Table of Use Regulations for the BP (Business Park) Zoning District, authorized by §137-8, titled “Table of Use Regulations” of Chapter 137, titled “Zoning,” of the Code of the Town of Crawford is amended by adding a new special permit use, permitted only in the BP-Hamlet (Business Park-Hamlet) zoning district, to read as follows:

 

            17.       Affordable multiple dwellings (in BP-Hamlet zoning district only)

 

            Section 3.  Section 137-28, titled “Special conditions and safeguards for certain uses,” of Chapter 137, titled “Zoning,” of the Code of the Town of Crawford is amended by adding a new subsection W, titled “Affordable multiple dwellings in BP-Hamlet zoning district,” to read as follows:

 

            W.  Affordable multiple dwellings in BP-Hamlet zoning district. 

 

  1. All dwelling units shall be affordable to lower-income or moderate-income persons pursuant to income levels determined by New York State and/or Federal agencies.

 

  1. The provisions and requirements of §137-28E shall not apply.  Notwithstanding the bulk requirements contained in the Table of Dimensional Regulations for the BP-Hamlet zoning district, the bulk requirements shall be as follows:

 

  1. Minimum lot size:  2 acres
  2. Minimum lot width:  100 feet
  3. Minimum front yard setback:  75 feet
  4. Minimum side yard setback (each): 25 feet
  5. Minimum rear yard setback: 40 feet
  6. Maximum building height:  35 feet
  7. Maximum building coverage:  40%
  8. Minimum distance between buildings:  As determined by Planning Board during               special permit review
  9. Density:  20 dwelling units per gross acre
  10. Minimum habitable floor area:

1 bedroom:450 square feet

2 bedrooms: 700 square feet

3 bedrooms:800 square feet

 

  1. Mix of dwelling units:  One (1) three-bedroom dwelling unit is permitted for a             caretaker.  The remaining dwelling units shall be an equal number of one-   bedroom units and two-bedroom units. 
  2. Parking requirement:  1.5 spaces per dwelling unit

 

  1. Municipal water and sewer service must be available to service the site.

 

            Section 4.        Severability.  If a provision of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this local law shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order or judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this local law.

 

            Section 5.        Supersession.  Pursuant to the state Municipal Home Rule Law, this local law is intended to and shall supersede any inconsistent provisions of the state Town Law and any other special law.

 

            Section 6.        Effective Date.  This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

INCREASE IN MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF WAREHOUSES IN THE

THE BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on June 16, 2022, a local law, titled “Increase In Maximum Floor Area of Warehouses In The Business Park Zoning District,” which local law would increase the permitted maximum total floor area of warehouse and distribution centers in the BP (Business Park) zoning district from 200,000 square feet to 400,000 square feet.

A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law on July 21, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, at the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, 12566, at which time all persons interested therein shall be heard.

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.

Dated: June 17, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

 

 

 

 

Introduce Zoning Amendment Regarding Warehouses in BP Zoning District 

 

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

INCREASE IN MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF WAREHOUSES

IN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT

 

            BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, State of New York, as follows:

 

            Section 1.        Legislative Intent.  Warehouse and distribution centers are permitted as a special permit use in the Business Park (BP) and Industrial (I) zoning districts.  In the BP zoning district, the size of warehouse and distribution centers is limited to not more than 200,000 square feet total floor area.  The Town Board recognizes that warehouse users and warehouse developers seek the benefits of larger warehouse and distribution centers, and that the 200,000 square foot limitation discourages construction of warehouse and distribution centers in the BP zoning district.  In addition, the Town Board recognizes that under the existing zoning law, a warehouse/distribution center developer could subdivide a parcel and seek approval for multiple adjoining warehouse buildings totaling 400,000 square feet or more of floor area.  The Board believes that one larger warehouse building is better planning and more protective of the environment than two or three adjoining warehouse buildings, and that the Planning Board’s review of individual applications will ensure appropriate site layouts and neighborhood and environmental protection.  Accordingly, the intent of this local law is to increase the permitted maximum floor area of warehouses and distribution centers to 400,000 square feet.

 

            The Town Board recognizes that the minimum lot size requirement in the BP zoning district is 2.5 acres, and that 2.5 acres is not adequate to accommodate a 400,000-square foot warehouse/distribution center and associated loading areas, parking, driveways, stormwater facilities and landscaping.  Since a warehouse or distribution center is a special permit use, the Planning Board possesses discretion to determine on individual applications whether the site is suitable for a warehouse or distribution center of the proposed floor area, given the site size and physical characteristics, surrounding area and other relevant factors.

 

            Section 2.        The Table of Use Regulations for the BP (Business Park) Zoning District, authorized by §137-8, titled “Table of Use Regulations,” of Chapter 137, titled “Zoning,” is amended by amending Item 8 of Column 2, titled “Special Permit Uses,” to read as follows:

 

            8.  Warehouse and distribution centers not larger than 400,000 square feet total floor area.

 

            Section 3.        This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

 

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Planning Board - Public Hearing - Sprague

13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for site plan amendment to add a 50 ft. x 60 ft. storage garage at the E. Sprague Paving Business at the property located at 2811 Rte. 17K, designated as 26-4-15.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by E. Sprague Paving. Said hearing will take place on July 13, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairman

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Planning Board Meeting

13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 13 Jul, 2022 PM 8:00   
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Planning Board Meeting. Technical Review Immediately Following Planning Board Meeting as Needed.

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Public Hearing - Planning Board - Bullville Fire

13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for site plan amendment to construct a new 12,800 sq. ft. firehouse to replace existing firehouse located at 2891 Rt. 17K, designated as 24-1-93.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by the Bullville Fire Company. Said hearing will take place on July 13, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairman

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Public Hearing - Planning Board - McDonald's

13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:00 — 13 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for site plan amendment to add a second drive-thru window at the McDonalds located at 2350 Rte. 52, designated as 2-1-29.222 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP-Hamlet Zoning District, owned by Pax 10 LLC. Said hearing will take place on July 13, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairma

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JFS - Volunteer Training

12 Jul, 2022 PM 5:30 — 12 Jul, 2022 PM 6:30   
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Flushing Main, Center, Holland and Hueg

07 Jul, 2022 — 07 Jul, 2022   
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ZBA Public Hearings - Sprague / Vittorini / Crawford Ridge Farms

06 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30 — 06 Jul, 2022 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing to amend a resolution granting an area variance of 30 ft. for the rear yard setback by adding an additional side yard variance of 7 ft. for the installation of a 50 ft. x 60 ft. storage garage at the property located at 2811 Rt. 17K, designated as 26-4-15.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by E. Sprague Paving Inc. Said hearing will take place on July 6, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Zoning Board of Appeals Bruce Schwope, Chairman

 

TOWN OF CRAWFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for area variances for side yard setbacks for a 300 sq. ft. addition in the rear of an existing house at the property located at 176 Depot St., designated as 6-5-6 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the (BP-Hamlet) Zoning District, owned by David Vittorini. Said hearing will take place on July 6, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Zoning Board of Appeals Bruce Schwope, Chairman

 

 

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

121 Route 302

Pine Bush, NY

 

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for a use variance for an accessory apartment in an existing single family house at the property located at 2266 Rt. 52, designated as 2-1-83.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by Crawford Ridge Farms/DeGroodt.  Said hearing will take place on July 6, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Zoning Board of Appeals

                                                                        Bruce Schwope, Chairman     

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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

06 Jul, 2022 PM 7:30 — 06 Jul, 2022 PM 8:30   
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

 

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Town Hall Closed: 4th of July

04 Jul, 2022 — 05 Jul, 2022   
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Town Hall Closed: 4th of July

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Crawford Press Releases

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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDING AND RELATED WORK

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for demolition and removal of a building and related work at 56 Crawford Street, Pine Bush, in the Town of Crawford (hereinafter ‘Bid Item’) will be received by the Town of Crawford at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566, until 10:00 o'clock A.M. on December 17, 2024, and then be publicly opened and read aloud.  The work must be performed by a licensed asbestos contractor.

            Copies of the Information for Bidders, Bid Form, and Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk at the above address.  Bids must be submitted on official forms and in sealed envelopes at the above address and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder, designation of the Bid Item exactly as specified above and "Town of Crawford".

            The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to readvertise for new bids.  Bids shall be awarded in accordance with General Municipal Law §103.

Dated: November 21, 2024

           

                                                                        BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

                                                                        OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

Bullville Fire District Annual Election

12-10-2024  6-9PM

2891 Route 17K

Bullville, NY  12566

Pine Bush Fire District Annual Election - 12-10-2024  6-9PM

2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, NY  12566

Water Main Flushing Program

The 2024 Water Main Flushing Program began on November 11,2024

November 11, Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron

November 12, Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.

November 13, Route 302 to Route 52i includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street

November 14, Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.

November 15, Depot, Hueg Place

November 18, North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kericle

November 19, Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh    

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2019 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.

The bathrooms at the Town Parks will be closing at 12:00 tomorrow for maintenance and repairs. They should be open the following day. Please plan accordingly if you are visiting the parks.

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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

STATE OF EMERGENCY

EXECUTIVE ORDER BURN BAN 10-28-2024

Declaration of State of Emergency

A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Crawford, effective at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2024.

The State of Emergency has been declared due to drought conditions, which have affected the Town's water supply and have increased the risk of wildfires.

Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens of the Town of Crawford.

This State of Emergency will remain in effect until conditions improve and rescinded by the Town Supervisor.

As the Chief Executive of the Town of Crawford, Orange County, State of New York, I, Charles E. Carnesexercised the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, to preserve public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of this Municipality.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Town of Crawford to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such.

DATED: October 28, 2024

                Pine Bush, New York

 

Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor

cc: Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk

      J. Benjamin Gailey, Esq., Town Attorney

      Town of Crawford Police Department

      Pine Bush Fire Department

      Bullville Fire Department

      Town of Crawford Website

Enforcement:

  1. Upon notification of suspected outdoor burning the local volunteer fire companies shall respond to the scene and take immediate measures to contain and/or extinguish the fire.
  2. As soon as possible, law enforcement agencies shall respond to the scene to investigate the nature of the fire. The law enforcement officers shall request immediate compliance with this order. 

All outdoor burning of yard trash, household paper products, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, chimneys, and cooking fires within said jurisdictions is prohibited unless:

            1) Authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation;

            2) For cooking of food exclusively within a contained gas or charcoal grill.

The setting of fires to any grass, brush or forest covered land, unless authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, shall constitute a violation of the law.

          BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the purpose of this order is the mitigation of public safety hazard posed by wildfires during the current dry weather conditions and the limited first responders and human resources to combat potential fires by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning, accordingly, this order shall expire when the conditions are again deemed safe, upon such date as determined by the Town of Crawford Supervisor in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

 Done and ordered this 28th day of October 2024

Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

TOWN OF CRAWFORD EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2024-01

AN ORDER AND DECLARATION FOR A BURN BAN FOR ALL OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD UNDER LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor hereby finds that circumstances present within the Town of Crawford create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor heretofore has declared a State of Emergency effective October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., declaring that a state of emergency exists throughout the Town of Crawford due to severe drought conditions and the threat of wildfires caused by outdoor burning, and its imminent threat to the health and welfare of Town of Crawford citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Order, in accordance with Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, authorizes political subdivisions to take whatever prudent action that is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law authorizes political subdivisions to take all necessary action and issue any necessary orders to protect human life; and

WHEREAS, October 28, 2024, the Town Supervisor of the Town of Crawford issued a Declaration of Local State of Emergency regarding the severe drought conditions; and

NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED that outdoor burning is prohibited in all the Town of Crawford.

The Town of Crawford is seeking to hire a Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor for a part-time position which may lead to full time in the future. Salary based on qualifications. Please send your resume to Supervisor Charles Carnes at [email protected] or drop it off at Town Hall.

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 and taking action to adopt a Town of Crawford Consolidation Plan and such other and further business that may come before the Board on Monday October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm 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:   October 11, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk