TOWN OF CRAWFORD
NOTICE OF HEARING
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on June 15, 2023, a local law titled, “Extension Of Term Of Office From Two Years To Four Years For The Offices Of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Highway Superintendent And Town Receiver of Taxes Of The Town Of Crawford,” which local law would extend the term of office from two years to four years for the offices of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Receiver of Taxes commencing with the term of office beginning January 1, 2024, subject to approval at a mandatory referendum to be held on November 7, 2023. A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Town 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 at the Town of Crawford Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, on July 20, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., 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 15, 2023
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 6 electric vehicle Ezra chargers at the property located at 95 Boniface Drive, designated as 8-2-99 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the (BP-Hamlet) zoning district, owned by Harvest Inn (Gabe Concus). Said hearing will take place on July 12, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairma
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 an interpretation/and or variance for agricultural use of the property, height of a fence and number of fowl located at 30 Chapel Court, designated as 7-1-99 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Engstrom Sons LLC. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, 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 an area variance to use a cottage located on a one acre tax lot within the 134.6 acre farm for a bride’s room for the approved wedding venue located on the larger property that is a different lot; area variance to use the cottage as a B&B during non-wedding use located less than 200 ft. from nearest residence (owner’s residence) and lot size less than 5 acres required in the RA district for a B&B, located at 292 Howell St., designated as 11-1-10.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Jacob & Winnie Gros. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, 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 an area variance for front yard setback to add a 12 ft. x 21 ft. addition to an existing detached garage located 105 Comfort Trail, designated as 9-3-18 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Robert Paxton. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Zoning Board of Appeals Bruce Schwope, Chairman
The Town Supervisor is the Chief Elected Officer in town government. The Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation of town business which includes receiving residents' inquiries and grievances. The Supervisor establishes all committees and appoints their members, appoints liaison officers, appoints a deputy supervisor, and conducts all negotiations with bargaining units. The Town Supervisor is the Chief Administrative Officer of the town and presides at all meetings of the Town Board. After Town Board decisions have been made, it is the Supervisor who carries out the decisions. The Supervisor executes all Town Board authorized contracts on behalf of the town. As the town's Chief Fiscal Officer, the Supervisor has ultimate responsibility for all monetary transactions and investments. State mandates require a detailed financial report be prepared annually by the Supervisor. The Town Supervisor has also been designated Budget Officer and has responsibility for preparation of the town budget.
We have recently updated our master plan which is an important document outlining the future of the Town. The Town of Crawford maintains some of the strictest zoning in Orange County with a priority on open space and large lots. Commercial growth is confined to the hamlets of Pine Bush and to a lesser extent Bullville. I fully support our maintaining our traditional values and way of life while supporting our small business owners who contribute to our various events and organizations. Come visit our small Town or better yet open a business or become a member of our community. Please feel free to contact me or my secretary, Courtney Spencer, with any questions or concerns.