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TOWN OF CRAWFORD
121 Route 302
Pine Bush, New York
(845) 744-3721
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL
[PURSUANT TO SECTION 506 and 526(1) OF THE RPTL]
HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy is available at the Assessor’s Office and on the Town’s website at http://www.townofcrawford.org where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025.
The Assessor’s Office Staff will be available with the roll on:
May 10th (Saturday)
by appointment only
between the hours of
9:00 am and 1:00 pm
May 13th (Tuesday)
4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
May 15th (Thursday)
May 21st (Wednesday)
You may also mail any formal complaints to: The Town of Crawford Assessor’s Office c/o Board of Assessment Review, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566.
The Board of Assessment Review will meet on:
GRIEVANCE DAY TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and again 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
At the Town Hall, to hear and examine all written complaints in relation to such assessments, and the application of any person believing themself to be aggrieved.
A publication containing procedures for “Contesting your Assessment in New York State” (RP-524) is available at the Assessor’s Office, on the Town of Crawford’s website http://www.townofcrawford.org or on-line at: www.tax.ny.gov.
DATED THIS Winnie Gros
May 1, 2025 Assessor
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 discussing the emergency need to replace the highway salt shed and anything else that may come before the Board on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00pm 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: March 24, 2025
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk
TOWN OF CRAWFORD, NEW YORK
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY RECORDS NOTIFICATION POLICY
(N.Y. Public Officers Law §87[6])
Adopted March 20, 2025
PURPOSE
In accordance with New York Public Officers Law § 87(6), the Town of Crawford adopts
this policy to establish a clear, consistent, and legally compliant framework for notifying current
and former employees when their disciplinary records are requested under the Freedom of
Information Law (FOIL). This policy ensures employees are informed of such releases, outlines
the notification process, and balances transparency with privacy considerations, while fulfilling
the Town’s obligations under New York State law. The Town Board reserves the right to revisit
and amend this policy as needed to address evolving legal requirements or operational needs.
DEFINITIONS
1. Employee: Any individual currently or previously employed by the Town of Crawford,
including but not limited to administrative staff, public works employees, and law
enforcement personnel. This definition excludes elected officials and independent
contractors unless otherwise specified by law.
2. Disciplinary Records: Records as defined under Public Officers Law § 86(6), including
those created in furtherance of a disciplinary proceeding, such as:
findings, analysis of conduct, and imposed discipline.
3. Freedom of Information Law (FOIL): Requests for public records made pursuant to
New York Public Officers Law § 84 et seq.
4. Response: The Town’s final submission of documents to a FOIL requestor, including
initial responses and any subsequent responses following an appeal.
APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all FOIL requests received by the Town of Crawford seeking
employee disciplinary records, except when the request originates from the employee seeking
their own records. If a collective bargaining agreement includes a negotiated procedure for such notifications, that procedure shall take precedence over this policy.
POLICY
Notification Requirement
The Town of Crawford commits to notifying current and former employees when their
disciplinary records are subject to a FOIL request. Notification will be provided as soon as
administratively feasible, ideally before records are released. However, due to FOIL’s statutory
time constraints (e.g., the requirement to respond within five business days under § 89(3)),
notification may occur after release if pre-release notification is impractical. In such cases, the
employee will be informed that the records have already been disclosed.
Content of the Notification
The notification shall be comprehensive and include:
FOIL;
object to the release, though the Town will evaluate applicable exemptions (e.g., personal privacy under § 87(2)(b));
from the Town Clerk;
While not required by law, the Town will provide employees with copies of released
records upon written request to promote transparency and trust.
Delivery of Notification
employee’s Town-provided email address or by personal delivery during work hours. If
neither is feasible, certified mail to the employee’s last known home address will be used.
using the most recent contact information in the employee’s personnel file. This may
include email, certified mail, or, if necessary, a phone call followed by written
confirmation. Efforts to locate former employees will be documented by the Town Clerk, including dates, methods, and outcomes.
(e.g., returned mail or invalid email), the Town will retain documentation of these efforts for at least one year.
Review Process Prior to Release
Before releasing disciplinary records, the Town will:
personal privacy (§ 87(2)(b)) or safety concerns (§ 87(2)(f));
law or policy.
This review will be conducted by the Town Clerk or a designated Records Access
Officer, with consultation from the Town Attorney if legal ambiguities arise.
Employee Access to Released Records
Upon written request to the Town Clerk, an affected employee may obtain a copy of the
records released under FOIL at no cost. Requests must be made within 90 days of notification,
though the Town may extend this period at its discretion for good cause (e.g., employee
unavailability).
Responsibility
The Town Clerk is designated as the primary officer responsible for implementing this
policy, including issuing notifications, documenting efforts, and coordinating responses to
employee inquiries. In the Clerk’s absence, the Deputy Town Clerk shall assume these duties.
Questions and Support
Employees with questions about this policy or a specific FOIL request may contact the
Town Clerk’s Office at 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566 (Phone: 845-744-
2020). The Town Board encourages open communication to address concerns promptly.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SEE PUBLIC RECORDS
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:
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:
Richard Mahon, Town Council Member
845-625-3280 or [email protected]
Town of Crawford Residents
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Crawford Sewer Treatment
57 Hardenburgh Road
Bring your old computers, laptops, tablets, printers, monitors, copiers, televisions, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, audio and visual equipment, typewriters, VCRs, DVDs, etc...
AC Units will cost $20
LIMIT OF 6 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD
For questions call 744.2020
COUNTY OF ORANGE
STATE OF NEW YORK
TOWN BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULE FOR 2025
Third Thursday of the Month – 7:00 PM (**unless otherwise noted)
January 16, 2025
February 13, 2025**
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 18, 2025
FOR THE TOWN BOARD
Jessica M. Kempter
Town Clerk
Dated: January 2, 2025
Orange County Hazard Mitigation Plan – Public Review and Comment Period
Orange County has released the draft version of its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. This plan is a critical tool for identifying risks from natural disasters and outlining strategies to reduce their impacts on our community. We encourage residents, businesses, and stakeholders to review the draft plan and provide feedback. Your input is essential to ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of our community.
Draft Plan Access:
You can access the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4b5cf197b48c4ee0aae54206ea15c66c
Public Comment Period:
The draft plan will be available for review from December 23rd to January 22nd , 2025.
How to Submit Comments:
Please share your comments by completing the online feedback form https://arcg.is/19uDmy0
Thank you for contributing to Orange County’s efforts to build a safer and more resilient community.
RE-NOTICE TO BIDDERS
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDING AND RELATED WORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for demolition and removal of a building and related work at 56 Crawford Street, Pine Bush, in the Town of Crawford (hereinafter ‘Bid Item’) will be received by the Town of Crawford at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York 12566, until 11:00 o'clock A.M. on January 14, 2025 and then be publicly opened and read aloud. The Bid Specifications in this Bid package are different than the prior bid package. Among other items, these Bid Specifications call for conventional demolition and disposal.
Copies of the Information for Bidders, Bid Form, and Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk at the above address. Bids must be submitted on official forms and in sealed envelopes at the above address and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder, designation of the Bid Item exactly as specified above and "Town of Crawford".
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to readvertise for new bids. Bids shall be awarded in accordance with General Municipal Law §103.
Dated: December 18, 2024
OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD
JESSICA KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK
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. 24-1-10, 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.
Dated: December 19, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 137, titled “Zoning,” of the Code of the Town of Crawford is amended by amending the Zoning Map, established pursuant to §137-5, titled “Zoning Map,” to change the zoning district designation of certain property identified as portion of Tax Map No. 41-1-10 from RA (Residential Agriculture) to BP (Business Park), as shown on that portion of the Zoning Map annexed hereto.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.