EFFECTIVE 12/3/2024 at 9:00am, the below State of Emergency has been lifted by Supervisor Charles E. Carnes.

STATE OF EMERGENCY - EXECUTIVE ORDER BURN BAN 10-28-2024

POSTED ON: OCTOBER 28, 2024 10:00AM

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This State of Emergency will remain in effect until conditions improve and rescinded by the Town Supervisor.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

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

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. Carnes, exercised 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.