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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM RA TO BP ZONING DISTRICT

 

            PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on December 16, 2024, a local law titled “Zoning Map Amendment From RA to BP Zoning District”, which local law would change the zoning district designation of certain property identified as portion of Tax Map No. 41-1-10, located off State Route 17K, from RA (Residential Agriculture) to BP (Business Park), as shown on a map on file in the Town Clerk’s office.  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 Introductory Local Law at the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, on January 16, 2025, 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: December 19, 2024

 

                                                                        BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE

                                                                        TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

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    16 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 16 Jan, 2025 PM 7:30
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Public Hearing - Introductory Local Law - Car Washes In BP, BP-Hamlet and I Zoning Districts
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

CAR WASHES IN BP, BP-HAMLET AND I ZONING DISTRICTS

 

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on December 19, 2024, a local law titled “Car Washes In BP, BP-Hamlet and I Zoning Districts,” which local law would add ‘car washes’ as a special permit use in the BP (Business Park), BP-Hamlet (Business Park-Hamlet) and Industrial (I) zoning districts.

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 January 16, 2025, 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:  December 19, 2025

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

 

 

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    16 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 16 Jan, 2025 PM 7:30
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Planning Board - Public Hearing(s)

08 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 08 Jan, 2025 PM 7:30   
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269 Shawanga Valley LLC 22-1-72.1 Sun Common 22-1-91 Elizabeth Campbell Sloanhoffer 21-1-28.1 Persaud Enterprises LP 24-1-92 Frederick Whittaker 19-1-16.12 Joseph and Melanie Bruning 14-1-76.2 269 Shawanga Valley LLC 22-1-72.1
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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 site plan review for an additional 8,000 sq. ft. building known as Building #6 and stormwater treatment and detention facilities reviews for overall site development at the property located at 269 Stone Schoolhouse Road, designated as 22-1-72.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the I district, owned by 269 Shawanga Valley LLC. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

 

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 review for Sun Common to expand an existing residential ground-mounted solar array at the property located at 200 Burlingham Road, designated as 22-1-91 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA district, owned by Thomas Dempsey, Jr. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

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 from antique shop to dog grooming business at the property located at One Union School Road, designated as 21-1-28.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP district, owned by Elizabeth Campbell Sloanhoffer. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

 

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 4 additional self-storage units (two 40 ft. x 150 ft. and two 30 ft. x 150 ft.) to an existing self-storage facility at the property located at 2883 Route 17K, designated as
24-1-92 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the BP district, owned by Persaud Enterprises LP. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

 

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 scenic review for the addition of 4 stalls to the rear of an existing barn at the property located at 1098 Route 302, designated as 19-1-16.12 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA district, owned by Frederick Whittaker. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

 

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 scenic review for a new 28 ft. x 36 ft. residential garage at the property located at 742 Route 302, designated as 14-1-76.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA district, owned by Joseph and Melanie Bruning. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

 

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/site plan review for a light industry cannabis manufacturing facility at the property located at 269 Stone Schoolhouse Road, designated as 22-1-72.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the I district, owned by 269 Shawanga LLC. Said hearing will take place on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman

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    08 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 08 Jan, 2025 PM 7:30
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2025 Re-Organizational Meeting

02 Jan, 2025 AM 8:00 — 02 Jan, 2025 AM 8:30   
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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 Re-

Organizational Meeting, Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:00 am at the Town Hall, 121 Route

302, Pine Bush, New York.

 

                                                                                                FOR THE TOWN BOARD

                                                                                                TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

                                                                                                Jessica M. Kempter

                                                                                                Town Clerk 

 

Dated:  December 19, 2024

 

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    02 Jan, 2025 AM 8:00 — 02 Jan, 2025 AM 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