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Town of Crawford Town Board
Public Hearing Notice
Special Meeting Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of continuing public hearings for an introductory Local Law, entitled “Opt-Out of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries and On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” AND an introductory Local Law entitled, “Opt-Out of Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, and for the purpose of potentially taking action on one of the local laws and on any other matter that may come before the Board.
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: July 16, 2021
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF CRAWFORD
Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Legislative intent and authority.
The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because ________This local law will not exclude cannabis retail dispensaries from the Town. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.
Section 2. Opt-out.
The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.
Section 3. Severability.
If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 4. This local law is subject to permissive referendum.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS
The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because_______]. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.
The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing cannabis retail dispensaries and cannabis on-site consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.
The Town of Crawford public parks are located on Red Mills Road and Lybolt Road. Each park contains pavilions and barbeque pits which are available to the public. Reservations for park pavilions can be made through the Town Clerk’s Office. The normal park season is from April 1st - November 1st. Parks open at 8:00 am and close at dusk. You must call (845) 744-2020 and reserve your date before filling out the park reservation form. Do not mail in the form without calling or your date will not be guaranteed. Park Reservation Form: Download Link
a.k.a. Tessi Chessari Memorial Park a.k.a. Castle Park 19 Red Mills Road, Pine Bush Open 8:00 am to Dusk • 6 Baseball Diamonds/Fields • 2 Basketball Courts • 4 Pickleball Courts (**Rules for Reserving Below) • Soccer Fields • Walking Track • Veteran’s Memorial • Relay for Life’s Garden of Hope • Additional proposed soccer/lacrosse field • Restroom Facility • Playground Equipment • 4 Pavilions Pavilion #1 – Large Pavilion – Accommodates approximately 100 people maximum. Separate barbeque pit and serving area included in rental. Pavilion #2 – Small Pavilion – Accommodates approximately 30-40 people. Located close to the playground area and has a charcoal grill. Pavilion #3 – Small Pavilion – Accommodates approximately 30-40 people. Located close to the playground area and has a charcoal grill. Pavilion #4 – Small Pavilion – This is located on the Alice Court side of the park. Accommodates approximately 30-40 people.
612 Lybolt Road, Bullville Open 8:00 am to Dusk • Football Field • Playground Area • 2 Pavilions Large Pavilion - accommodates approximately 100 people. Small Pavilion - accommodates approximately 30-40 people and is located nearest to the Playground area and has a charcoal grill. • Restroom Facility
This walking trail is approximately two miles long with a steep hill to make your walk a little more challenging.
Ward Avenue, Pine Bush Open Sunrise to Sunset From April thru October
Crawford Walking Trail Map: Download Link
Details Coming Soon!
Call 845-744-8230 to reserve a court. Courts are reserved in 2-hour blocks as follows:
1. 8am-10am
2. 10am-12pm
3. 12pm-2pm
4. 2pm-4pm
5. 4pm-6pm
6. 6pm-9pm (lights out at 9:15pm)
The combination for the lock will be given to the person reserving the court. It will be changed weekly. The key within the lock is to remain on premises at all times and is not to be removed. This is necessary to protect town assets and avoid vandalism.
Please lock the court(s) upon leaving.
Town residents and groups will be given priority for court usage, and unused blocks of time will then be given to non-residents. Courts will be available to those who reserve on a first come/first serve basis. No individual or group will be given more than two blocks of time per week except for special events like tournaments or fundraisers upon approval of the Town.
Individuals may reserve a maximum of two courts. Crawford-based groups may reserve up to four courts with approval from the Town.
Individuals or groups may reserve courts one week at a time. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of reservations made in advance. Please be courteous and notify the Town if you need to cancel your reservation(s) so that others may use the time.
This is a carry in/carry out facility. Courts must be cleaned up after use.
No animals are allowed on the courts.
The Town reserves the right the change the rules at any time.
Effective 03/14/2024