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Town Board Meeting - Public Information Meeting - Route 52 Proposed Sidewalks

25 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 25 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30   
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TOWN OF CRAWFORD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS TOWN OF CRAWFORD ` The Town of Crawford has announced that a Public Information Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed sidewalks along NYS Route 52 Pedestrian Safety Project. The meeting will be held at Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm. The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is acces...
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

TOWN BOARD MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold its special meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. in person at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York. In addition, the public may attend this meeting via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that persons who attend the meeting via Zoom will be able to see and hear the meeting, but will not be able to make or submit oral or written comments during the meeting. Any person who attends by Zoom and  who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during a public hearing or the public comment session can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on February 25, 2021.  

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, to the extent practicable, the Town Board’s agenda will be made available online in advance of the meeting at www.townofcrawford.org.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet,

or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 846 6854 1252

Passcode: 084758

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On the evening of Thursday, February 25, 2021 several minutes before 6:30 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.  


NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING 

TOWN OF CRAWFORD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

`           The Town of Crawford has announced that a Public Information Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed sidewalks along NYS Route 52 Pedestrian Safety Project.  The meeting will be held at Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

 

 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.

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD TOWN BOARD

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

 

Dated: February 2, 2021

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    25 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 25 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30
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Special Town Board Meeting - Regular Town Board Meeting

25 Feb, 2021 PM 6:30 — 25 Feb, 2021 PM 8:30   
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Special Meeting Pursuant to New York State Executive Law 203 on Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboration followed immediately by the regular scheduled Town Board meeting.
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

TOWN BOARD MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Crawford will hold its special meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. in person at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York. In addition, the public may attend this meeting via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that persons who attend the meeting via Zoom will be able to see and hear the meeting, but will not be able to make or submit oral or written comments during the meeting. Any person who attends by Zoom and  who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during a public hearing or the public comment session can send his or her comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected] or call 845-744-2020 by no later than 4:00 PM on February 25, 2021.  

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, to the extent practicable, the Town Board’s agenda will be made available online in advance of the meeting at www.townofcrawford.org.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING: If you have a computer, tablet,

or smartphone, you can register, log in, and see the video and hear the audio of the live session.  You can access the Town meeting as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668541252?pwd=WEl5Tyt4aG9jbi9aM2JGR1VMaUhlUT09

Meeting ID: 846 6854 1252

Passcode: 084758

One tap mobile

+19294362866,,84668541252#,,,,*084758# US (New York)

+13017158592,,84668541252#,,,,*084758# US (Washington DC)

 

Dial by your location

        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 846 6854 1252

Passcode: 084758

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcbEvuz03U

 

On the evening of Thursday, February 25, 2021 several minutes before 6:30 pm log in with your electronic device. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. If anyone has any questions regarding the videoconference they may call the Town Clerk’s Office 845-744-2020.  


Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

Special Meeting Notice

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford regular Town Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:30 pm at  the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 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:   February 2, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk


Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

Special Meeting Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board special meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021 at 6:30pm Pursuant to New York State Executive Law 203 on Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboration has been rescheduled to February 25, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York. 

            Community comments will be accepted in advance of the public hearing if residents prefer instead of attending the public hearing and should be sent to the attention of Supervisor Carnes, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566.  Community comments will be forwarded to the committee to assist in formulating a plan of action in accordance with the Executive Order.  When the plan is formulated by the committee it will be presented to the community and Town 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:   February 2, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

 

 

 

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Planning Board Meeting

24 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 24 Feb, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    24 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 24 Feb, 2021 PM 9:00
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President's Day - Town Hall Closed

15 Feb, 2021 — 15 Feb, 2021   
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President's Day - Town Hall Closed
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    15 Feb, 2021 — 15 Feb, 2021
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Planning Board Public Hearing - Beer World

10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 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 to amend a site plan to add a propane filling station at the property located at 11 Boniface Drive designated as 8-2-69.62 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP-Hamlet Zoning District, owned by BW10 Realty LLC (Beer World). Said hearing will take place on February 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Planning Board

                                                                        Linda Zwart, Chairman           

                                                                       

 

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    10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30
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Planning Board Public Hearing - Empire Solar Solutions

10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 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 a site plan to add a ground-mounted 11.04kw residential solar array at the property located at 76 Ulsterville Road designated as 8-1-13.24 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District, owned by Albert K. and Brenda Otto. Said hearing will take place on February 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Planning Board

                                                                        Linda Zwart, Chairman 

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    10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30
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Planning Board Meeting

10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    10 Feb, 2021 PM 7:00 — 10 Feb, 2021 PM 9:00
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Zoning Board Meeting

03 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30 — 03 Feb, 2021 PM 8:30   
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    03 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30 — 03 Feb, 2021 PM 8:30
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Public Hearing - ZBA - Variance - Williams Shalders

03 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30 — 03 Feb, 2021 PM 8:30   
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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 for a use variance for a temporary storage container at the property located at 893 Route 302, designated as 19-1-77 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District, owned by William Shalders.  Said hearing will take place on February 3, 2021, 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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    03 Feb, 2021 PM 7:30 — 03 Feb, 2021 PM 8:30
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Town Clerk's Office

We now accept credit cards.

Accepted Credit CardsAccepted Contactless Payments

Official town documents are kept in this office and are available to the public. These include minutes to all Town Board meetings, various commission meetings, agreements, resolutions, Town Code and Local Laws. The vital statistics or records of births, deaths, marriages occurring in Crawford are also filed through this office.

This office issues marriage licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, burning permits and dog licenses as well as handicap parking permits, and takes reservations for the senior/community center, and park pavilions.


Marriage Licenses

  • Both parties must be over 18. 
  • Fee: $40.00 
  • Each party must bring in two forms of ID (one a picture ID & one raised, sealed birth certificate) 
  • Both applicants must come in person.
  • Any previously married persons must provide for each subsequent marriage, a death certificate, or certified copy of divorce papers, whichever is applicable. 
  • The license is valid for 60 days after the intial 24 hour waiting period. 
  • Email all applicable documentation to [email protected]   We will then set up an appointment for you to come in during our hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 

One Day Marriage Officiant License

  • Applicant must apply for officiant license with the same town clerk as where the marriage license was issued
  • Fee: $25.00
  • Must be 18 years old
  • License is limited to the specific couple identified in application
  • License expires on the date the couple is married or their marriage license expires, whichever occurs first. 

Death Certificates & Birth Certificates

  • If the person died or was born in Crawford, the certificate will be on file in this office.
  • Copies are available to the next of kin at $10.00 per certified copy. 

Dog Licenses

  • Dogs over four months old must be licensed.
  • Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying/neutering (if applicable) must be provided. 
  • Fee is $8.00 for spayed/neutered dog, $14.00 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. 
  • License must be renewed every year. 
  • Must apply for kennel permit with Planning Board when more than three dogs over the age of six months are on the premises.

CATS – Spay/Neuter Certificates

  • The Town partners with Will Spay Pets and The Animal Rights Alliance to offer a low cost cat spay/neuter program for Crawford residents. 
  • Certificates are available in this office at a cost of $25.00 each and can be used at any of the TARA locations. 

Conservation Licenses

  • Must be 16 (special requirements for younger ages) 
  • Must have required hunter education courses (not required for Fishing License) 
  • Must produce a NYS Driver's License or a NYS Non-Driver's ID 
  • Fees vary depending on type of license 

Handicap Parking Permits

  • For a permanent condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician. 
  • For a temporary condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician stating expected date of recovery. Temporary permits can be issued for up to 6 months. 

Handicapped Parking Permit Application: Download Link

Park Reservations - Pavilions

  • Pine Bush and Bullville 
  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must call and reserve your date before filling out the park reservations form, do not mail in without calling, or your date will not be guaranteed.

Park Reservation Form: Download Link

Peddler's Permit Application

  • Must be 18 and  application is subject to a background check
  • Call  Jessica Kempter, the Town Clerk for Information - (845) 744-2020 
  • $100 non-refundable application fee

Food Truck Application

  • Must be 18 and applicaiton is subject to a background check
  • Annual Fee: $500; 1 Day: $75; 2 Days: $125; 3 Days: $175
  • Call  Jessica Kempter, the Town Clerk for Information - (845) 744-2020

You must call and reserve your date before filling out the park reservations form, do not mail in without calling, or your date will not be guaranteed.

Park Reservation Form: Download Link

Pickleball Court Reservations 

  • Pine Bush  
  • Call for Reservation - (845) 744-8230 

Records Access Officer

The Town Clerk is responsible for all Freedom of Information requests (FOIL). The Police Department handles their own FOIL's. Fees are $.25 per copy.  (We encourage you to speak to the department you are querying first to be sure a FOIL request is necessary.)

The amended Freedom of Information Law, which took effect on January 1, 1978, gives you the right of access to many public records.  The Town of Crawford has adopted regulations governing when, where, and how you can see public records. The regulations can be seen at all places where records are kept.  According to these regulations, records can be seen and copied at: Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566.

The following officials will help you to exercise your right to access:

Records Access Officer – TOWN

Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk, 121 State Route 302,Pine Bush, NY  12566 845-744-2020 or [email protected]

Records Access Officer – POLICE DEPT.

845-744-3300 or [email protected]

If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal to the following person:

Michael Menendez, Record Appeals Officer, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566 845-744-2020 or [email protected]

FOIL Request Form: Download Link

Senior/Community Center Reservations

  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must submit your rental contract with a deposit to hold your rental date.  Many of the rental details are available in the contract link below.
Crawford Community Center Contract: Download Link - Updated 07/2023