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Town Board Meeting - Special Meeting

28 Jun, 2021 PM 5:30 — 28 Jun, 2021 PM 6:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

COUNTY OF ORANGE

STATE OF NEW YORK

                PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566. The purpose of this meeting is to set a Public Hearing for Introductory Local Law Opt-Out of Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments.

Dated:  June 25, 2021

                                                                        BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

                                                                        TOWN OF CRAWFORD

                                   

                                                                        Jessica Kempter

                                                                        Town Clerk

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    28 Jun, 2021 PM 5:30 — 28 Jun, 2021 PM 6:00
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Planning Board Meeting

23 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 23 Jun, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    23 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 23 Jun, 2021 PM 9:00
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Town Board Public Notice and Hearing

17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30   
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING - RESOLUTION INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

RESOLUTION INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW

AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING

 

BE IT RESOLVED that an introductory Local Law, entitled “Opt-Out of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries and On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” which local law would opt-out the Town of Crawford from the state statute authorizing towns to allow the licensing and establishing of cannabis retail dispensaries and/or cannabis on-site consumption establishments within the Town, and thus prohibit such establishments in the Town of Crawford be and it hereby is introduced by Supervisor Charles Carnes before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford in the County of Orange and State of New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the aforesaid proposed local law be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hold a public hearing on said proposed local law at the Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, in the Town of Crawford, Pine Bush, New York at 7:00 P.M. on June 17, 2021, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Crawford of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.

 On a motion by Councilman Daniel Flanick seconded by Councilman Michael Menendez the resolution was adopted on a vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays.

The Supervisor declared this resolution adopted.

Dated: May 20, 2021

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    17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30
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Town Board Meeting

17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 17 Jun, 2021 PM 10:00   
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    17 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 17 Jun, 2021 PM 10:00
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Planning Board Meeting

09 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jun, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    09 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jun, 2021 PM 9:00
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Planning Board Public Hearing - Don and Russo, LLC

09 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jun, 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 change of use to add two outside tables and a liquor license at the property located at 34 Main St. designated as 6-3-3 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP-Hamlet Zoning District, owned by Don and Russo LLC and leased by Pine Bush Sandwich Shop. Said hearing will take place on June 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.  

 

                                                                        For the Planning Board

                                                                        Linda Zwart, Chairman           

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    09 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30
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Zoning Board Meeting - Special Meeting Notice

08 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 08 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

 SPECIAL MEETING 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 special meeting for the purpose of the continuation of the public hearings listed below that were held open at the June 2, 2021 meeting.  Said hearing will take place on June 8, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY in the second floor meeting room.

 

  1. Brohan, Ryan & Samantha (RA) – 25-1-15 (12 Bullville Road) – 3 area variances to add deck to existing house

 

  1. Robertson Main Street Properties Inc. (R & BP) – 6-6-2 & 3 – area variance from NYS Law 280A – no road frontage

 

  1. Bullville Fire Co. Inc. (BP) – 24-1-93.1 (2891 Rt. 17K) – area variance for front yard setback no closer than 100 ft. to center of the road

 

                                                                        For the Zoning Board of Appeals

                                                                        Bruce Schwope, Chairman     

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    08 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 08 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30
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First Friday Event

04 Jun, 2021 PM 4:00 — 04 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00   
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First Friday Event on Main Street, Pine Bush
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    04 Jun, 2021 PM 4:00 — 04 Jun, 2021 PM 7:00
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Zoning Board Meeting - Public Hearing - Bullville Fire Company, Inc.

02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 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 an area variance for front yard setback no closer than 100 ft. to the center of the road for a new firehouse to replace the existing firehouse at the property located at 2891 Rte.17K, designated as 24-1-93.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by Bullville Fire Company Inc.  Said hearing will take place on June 2, 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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    02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30
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Zoning Board Meeting - Public Hearing - Robertson Main Street Properties, Inc.

02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 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 NYS 280A area variance for road frontage at the property located at 5 Main Street, designated as 6-6-2 & 6-6-3 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the R & BP-Hamlet Zoning District, owned by Robertson Main Street Properties Inc.  Said hearing will take place on June 2, 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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    02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30
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Zoning Board Meeting

02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30   
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    02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 2021 PM 8:30
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Zoning Board Meeting - Public Hearing - Ryan and Samantha Brohan

02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 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 3 area variances for the setbacks for the addition of a deck at an existing house at the property located at 12 Bullville Road, designated as 25-1-15 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District, owned by Ryan and Samantha Brohan.  Said hearing will take place on June 2, 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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    02 Jun, 2021 PM 7:30 — 02 Jun, 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