TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VISUAL IMPACT ASSSESSMENT (BALLOON TEST)
PROPOSED CELL TOWER
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless (the “Applicant”) has filed an application with the Town of Crawford Planning Board requesting approval to construct, operate and maintain a public utility / personal wireless service facility (cell tower) located on a portion of lands located at 801 State Route 302 in the Town of Crawford, Orange County, New York (Tax Map Parcel No. 14-1-55.1) (“Site”). The proposed facility includes a 130-ft monopole tower structure (134’ with lightning rod), antennas, and related equipment at grade.
PUBLIC NOTICE is further hereby given that Applicant will conduct a visual impact assessment “balloon test” at the Site on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as directed by the Planning Board, for a minimum of eight (8) hours between the approximate hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. In the event of poor weather conditions or other factors that require a rescheduling of this test, the alternative test date will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025. In the event poor weather conditions or other factors that require a rescheduling, the next alternative test date will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 or the next available good weather day thereafter, excluding Sundays. Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website to determine whether the balloon test will be conducted for the specific date planned.
In general terms, the balloon test will consist of flying one brightly colored weather balloon having a minimum diameter of three (3) feet attached to non-stretchable line at the proposed tower location and height.
Any questions on this matter may be directed to the Town of Crawford Planning Board (845) 744-6454.
Dated: February 13, 2025

Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM the Town of Crawford will be closed for all non-essential services until further notice. 

The March 25, 2020 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled.  The next scheduled meeting is April 8, 2020 at 7 pm

Courts are closed until further notice.  

All public hearings for Town, Zoning and Planning Boards are cancelled for two weeks. 

As a precautionary measure the Town hall will be open for essential services only beginning today.  People may call, many of their questions or needs can be answered by phone.  We will continue to do our best to serve the needs of our residents. 

Supervisor Carnes will continue to update as necessary.

As a precautionary measure the Town of Crawford Town Hall will be open for essential services only.  Please call, many of your questions or needs can be answered by the phone.  We will continue to do our best to serve the needs of our residents.  Look for continuing updates. 

Supervisor                   744-5010

Town Clerk                 744-2020

Building Inspector       744-3912

Assessor                      744-3721

Police                          911 or 744-5000

Tax Collector              744-3953

Court                           744-2435

Sunday, March 15, 2020

As of today the Town Board meeting is still scheduled to take place but will be moved to the senior center where all interested parties can attend and have reasonable spacing as per suggested guidelines.

Town Hall will be open for essential business and we urge all residents to exercise prudence and only use our facilities as is necessary.

If circumstances change we will post on our website, Facebook and the front door of Town Hall.

Supervisor Carnes

Public Notice

TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Public Hearings will be held on the following applications by the Planning Board, Town of Crawford, County of Orange, State of New York, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

Beer World (BP) – 8-2-69.62 (Rte. 52 and Boniface Dr.) – amend site plan for minor changes to lighting and floor elevations

Canaan Farm (RA) – 10-1-32.13 – (Rte. 302) – scenic review and site plan for construction of four greenhouses; scenic review  and site plan for windows and façade of the front of the barn containing the farm stand

FOR THE PLANNING BOARD

                                                                        Linda J. Zwart                                                                                                                                      Chairman

CANCELLED- Planning Board Meeting - No Agenda 01-22-2020 

Public Notice

TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Public Hearings will be held on the following applications by the Planning Board, Town of Crawford, County of Orange, State of New York, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

Canaan Farm LLC (RA) – 10-1-32.13 (386 Rte. 302) – scenic review to add parking area and fence for farm stand in barn

NYS Solar Farm/Wright (RA) – 7-1-110 (20 Vellview Ct.) – site plan for residential ground-mounted solar panels

FOR THE PLANNING BOARD

                                                                        Linda J. Zwart                                                                                                                                      Chairman