Upcoming Events

Town Hall Closed - Day after Thanksgiving

24 Nov, 2023 — 24 Nov, 2023   
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Town Hall Closed - Day after Thanksgiving
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    24 Nov, 2023 — 24 Nov, 2023
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Town Hall Closed - Thanksgiving Day

23 Nov, 2023 — 23 Nov, 2023   
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Town Hall Closed - Thanksgiving Day
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    23 Nov, 2023 — 23 Nov, 2023
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Town Hall Closing at 2:00 PM

22 Nov, 2023 — 22 Nov, 2023   
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    22 Nov, 2023 — 22 Nov, 2023
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Town Board Meeting

16 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 16 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00   
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Town Board Meeting
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    16 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 16 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

REZONING LAND IN BULLVILLE TO THE

BP (BUSINESS PARK) ZONING DISTRICT AND

ADDING RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS AS SPECIAL PERMIT USES IN THE

O-R (OFFICE-RESIDENCE) ZONING DISTRICT

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on October 26, 2023, a local law, titled “Rezoning Land In Bullville To The BP (Business Park) Zoning District And Adding Restaurants And Hotels As Special Permit Uses In The O-R (Office-Residence) Zoning District,” which local law would change the zoning district designation of the lots identified as Tax Map Nos. 26-8-1, 26-8-2, 26-9-1 and 26-9-2 from the O-R (Office-Residence) zoning district to the BP (Business Park) zoning district, and would add ‘hotels’ and ‘restaurants’ as special permit uses in the O-R (Office-Residence) zoning district.

A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the 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 on November 16, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, at the Town Hall, 121 Route 32, Pine Bush, New York, 12566 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: October 26, 2023

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

 

 

JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

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    16 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 16 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30
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Town Hall Closed - Veterans Day (Observed)

10 Nov, 2023 — 10 Nov, 2023   
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Town Hall Closed - Veterans Day (Observed)
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    10 Nov, 2023 — 10 Nov, 2023
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Planning Board Meeting

08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00   
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Planning Board Meeting
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    08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00
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Planning Board - Public Hearing - Villa Gaudio

08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 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 amendment for the sale of holiday trees and wreaths at the property located at 2850 Rte. 17K, designated as 24-1-50.4 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP Zoning District, owned by Villa Gaudio. Said hearing will take place on November 8, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairman

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    08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30
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Public Hearing - ZBA - Frederick G. Theodore

01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 01 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00   
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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 lot size for a possible 2 lot subdivision with one lot with an existing house not meeting the area requirements for a lot at the property located at 486 Union School Rd. designated as 27-1-43 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Frederick G. Theodore. Said hearing will take place on November 1, 2023, 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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    01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 01 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00
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Public Hearing - ZBA - 36 Reclaimed Dignity Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 13 Oct, 2023 PM 8:00   
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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 interpretations and/or variances for the community distributed 50 MWAC utility scale solar system proposed by NY USLE Long Lane I LLC for definition of site under Code 137-25.2 (H) (1)(d) “A solar energy system shall only be situated on a site consisting of 75% or more in area of small trees, brush, pasture or open field” and what visible structural component of the solar energy system should be used to measure the setback. Under Code 137-25.2.1(H)(!)(a) the setback is measured to the visible structural component of the solar energy system nearest to the side lot line or rear lot line (visible structural component is not defined); at the property located at 103 Long Lane designated as 22-1-39 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Reclaimed Dignity Animal Sanctuary Inc. Said hearing will take place on November 1, 2023, 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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    01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 13 Oct, 2023 PM 8:00
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 01 Nov, 2023 PM 8:30   
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
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    01 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 01 Nov, 2023 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