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Crawford Parks and Walking Trail is opening Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Proceed with caution if you are heading off the walking trail to the hiking trails as they are muddy.
The Town of Crawford is accepting bids for the sealcoating of the Town of Crawford walking trail located off of Searsville Road and County Route 17 in the town. Clean and repair trail for application of Latex based asphalt emulsion sealer. Asphalt shall be covered at a 50/50 rate for double coverage. Coating shall be sprayed on application with Tuff Top additive and quick dry additive for faster drying time and enhanced strength. Any cracks are to be filled prior to sealing with hot rubberized crack filler. There is approx. 98,00 square foot including the parking area and entry road. Bids will be accepted up to and including May 22nd by the Town Clerks office. For further information please contact the Town at 845-744-2020.
The last day to enjoy the Crawford Walking Trail is Sunday, November 9, 2025. It will officially be closed for the season on Monday, November 10, 2025. We appreciate everyone who visited this year and look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!
The last day to enjoy the Crawford Town Parks is Sunday, November 16, 2025. They will officially be closed for the season on Monday, November 17, 2025.
We appreciate everyone who visited this year and look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!
TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ON
THE CONSOLIDATED TOWN OF CRAWFORD
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 12, 2023, a combined election (also called a referendum) will be held at which the registered voters of the Town of Crawford are entitled to vote to determine whether the following referendum measures are approved or rejected:
Shall the Village of Crawford Be Incorporated Pursuant to the Elector-Initiated Petition?
Shall the Newly Incorporated Village of Crawford Be Simultaneously Consolidated With the Existing Town of Crawford To Create the Consolidated Town of Crawford Pursuant to the Elector-Initiated Petition?
The Elector-Initiated Petition states that its purpose is to consolidate the Town with a Village to be incorporated to give the Town greater flexibility and authority to provide services to its residents, and to allow greater economy and efficiency, while protecting against the wasteful proliferation of overlapping governments by authorizing the Town to exercise the powers of a village while continuing to operate as a town. The Petition is a combined petition as it seeks to form a village only with the simultaneous consolidation with the Town of Crawford. Non-consolidation would defeat the purpose of the Petition by creating an overlapping and redundant government. Because a single government will continue to exist if the referendum is approved, the Petition states that consolidation will prevent future financial burdens to the Town and its taxpayers that would occur if a new government were incorporated without consolidation.
If the referendum is approved, the incorporated village will be known as the Village of Crawford, having the same boundaries as the Town of Crawford, which will be simultaneously consolidated with the existing Town of Crawford to form the Consolidated Town of Crawford, which will have the same boundaries as the existing Town of Crawford.
The referendum election will be held on December 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, at the Town of Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566.
The Combined Petition for a Consolidated Town of Crawford may be examined at the Town Clerk’s office, Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566, during normal business hours. The Town Clerk may be contacted by email at [email protected] or telephone (845) 744-2020. Frequently Asked Questions and other information is also available on the Town’s website at www.townofcrawford.org.
Dated: November 16, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK
The Town of Crawford is accepting bids for the surfacing of uneven and wet areas at the Town of Crawford walking trail located off of Ward Avenue. The areas to be done will be identified with a meeting with the Supervisor and the Parks Department. The Town will supply all material for the repair to these areas. Bids will be accepted until 10:00am on Monday, June 10, 2024. For further information and a visit to the site, please contact the Supervisor’s office at 845-744-5010.
“For Immediate Release”
9:00 am Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Town of Crawford 2020 Budget
Town of Crawford, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York
Supervisor Charles E. Carnes is pleased to announce the 2020 Town of Crawford Budget will once again be below the New York State Property Tax Cap for the 8th consecutive year. This will enable Town residents to be eligible for any New York State tax credit reimbursements. For 2020 there will be a minimal tax increase of .987% or less than 1%.
For 2020 the general tax levy will be $2,791,286 for the general budget in increase of $80,906 while the tax levy for the highway department will be $2,084,446 an increase of $24,941.
Rateables increased from $332,702,352 to $336,744,175 an increase of $4,041,823.
Water rates increased from $9.59 per unit to $10.00 per unit for an increase of about $10.00 per year for a single family home.
Sewer rate increased very slightly while lighting and parking rates remained roughly unchanged.
Unfunded mandates increased due to New York State raising the age law and expected ruling on court arraignments and representation for those accused of crimes.
The largest budget increases were police services, social services, IT and computers, medical and law enforcement. We used $100,000 from our fund balance for our general budget and $25,000 from our highway balance.
The expansion of our walking trail was completed in 2019 as well as new park facilities and new equipment for the highway department.
In 2020 we anticipate a new water source for Pine Bush and a revitalization of the Bullville area. As well as new sidewalks in the shopping area downtown. We also anticipate expanding our youth program.
Contact: Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor
[email protected]
Phone Contact: 845-744-5010