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 regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 17th, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be held via remote ZOOM videoconference, as described further below.
Based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State, and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and as permitted under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Numbers 202.1 and 202.10, the public will not be permitted to attend the public meeting in person at the Town Hall. Instead, the public will have the ability to see and hear the meeting live via the ZOOM videoconference meeting as described below, as permitted by the New York State Open Meetings Law, as modified by the Executive Orders. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Town Board members will be situated.
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.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who wishes for his or her comment to be heard during the public comment session during the remote meeting 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 December 17th, 2020.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, said meeting will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared at a later date, in addition to the regular meeting minutes.
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/85613029414?pwd=VEx4UzJ4c3IrMHFIeUh4cEM3WFZlUT09Meeting ID: 856 1302 9414
Password: 746270
On the evening of Thursday, December 17th, 2020 several minutes before 7:00 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.
Planning Board Meeting
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 residential ground-mounted solar array proposed by Empire Solar Solutions at the property located at 5668 Searsville Rd. designated as 14-1-80.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District, owned by Monika Wojcik. Said hearing will take place on November 12, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Planning Board
Linda Zwart, Chairman
The Town of Crawford Town Board
Special Meeting scheduled for
Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm
has been moved to the
Crawford Senior/Community Center at
115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York because Court is in session.
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 for the purpose of consideration of hiring of a police officer on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 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: November 3, 2020
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk
First Friday Event - Main Street, Pine Bush
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
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 amend a prior appeal from 2018 to allow a 40 ft. by 40 ft. chalet garage to be located within the side yard setback when prior approval permitted a 30 ft. x 40 ft. chalet garage; and an elevated walkway connecting the garage to the house, at the property located at 764 Bullville Road, designated as 14-1-38.4 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the RA Zoning District, owned by John and Deborah Maragliano. Said hearing will take place on November 4, 2020, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
Bruce Schwope, Chairman
Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water
The 2024 Water Main Flushing Program:
Time flushing 9:00 am to 4:00pm
May 6 - Main Well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds
May 7 - Crispell, Blackhawk, Stock Market, Boniface
May 8 - Boniface, Ted, McDonalds to Route 52
May 9 - Maple, Charles, Prospect, New Center
May 10 -True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North
May 13 & 14 - Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Kueren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh
Please contact the Water Department at 845-744-2515 with any question about the 2024 flushing programs.
More Information about Flushing:
During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?
To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of the main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over hour, although most last about 30 minutes.
How will Flushing Affect Water Services?
When flushing crew are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at the most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open cold tap nearest the water meter-usually a basement sink-to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems. A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.
The Town of Crawford is pleased to announce that we are in the process of transitioning our water meter reading system to an LTE Cellular endpoint system to efficiently and securely deliver meter reading data to us via a reliable cellular network. You will be able to monitor your own water use via an “App”, accessible on your phone, tablet or computer. You will also be able to set up alarms for excessive use, leaking/ dripping faucets, toilets, etc. If left undetected, could unnecessarily increase your bill.
We are asking that you contact our Water & Sewer billing department at 845-744-8876 to verify what type of meter and meter reading system you currently have to then schedule an appointment to have your cellular endpoint installed. An adult will need to be available to let our technician in to make the necessary changes to upgrade you to the cellular endpoint.
Bills are sent out quarterly and the 2024 rates are as follows: Water Rates-$7.00 per thousand gallons within district, 3X rate outside district Sewer Rates-$7.00 per thousand gallons within district, 3X rate outside district
Water Quality Reports
2023 Water Quality Report | Download
March 1, 2021: Information About Your Water
2022 Water Main Flushing Program
2022 Water Main Flushing Program | Download
Town of Crawford Water and Sewer Policy for District Extension 1. Residents who are within the 150-foot zone will have first preference in hooking up at their expense. 2. Large-scale housing development outside the district shall not be entertained. 3. Affordable and senior housing for Town of Crawford residents shall be encouraged. 4. Expansion of the district shall be encouraged for business uses. The Town Board will establish the rates. 5. Business and residential users who join the district shall pay all costs to hook up as well as prior debt service if they previously have not paid.