TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

            PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on November 18, 2021, a local law entitled, “Amendment of Grievance Day,” which local law would establish the fourth Tuesday in May as the Town’s tax grievance day, reverting back to the standard tax grievance date established pursuant to NYS Real Property Tax Law § 512. A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office and on the Town website.     

            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 at the Town of Crawford Town Hall, New York, on December 16, 2021, 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: November 18, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE

                                                            TOWN OF CRAWFORD

                                                            JESSICA M. KEMPTER, TOWN CLERK

Annual Election will take place December 14, 2021 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the firehouse located at 2891 Route 17K, Bullville, New York.

Annual Election will take place December 14, 2021 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the firehouse located at 2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, New York.

“For Immediate Release”

9:00 am Friday, November 19, 2021

Town of Crawford 2022 Budget Tax Decrease

Town of Crawford, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush New York

Supervisor Charles E. Carnes is pleased to announce his final 2022 budget, which was approved by the Town Board at their November 18, 2021 meeting. For 2022 the general budget will show a decrease of 8.8 cents per thousand of assessed valuation.  This will be the 10^th consecutive year where the Town is under the New York State tax cap.

Special districts will also have a decrease in the parking, lighting and sewer districts. The water district will show a slight increase in usage and tax rates as the Town undertakes approximately five million dollars in water improvements.

For the 2022 budget Supervisor Carnes is proud to increase police services for the safety of our residents as well as increased funding for senior programs and tourism to support our business owners. We will continue capital improvements for 2022 while giving our taxpayer a slight tax decrease despite ever increasing cost mandates from both the State and Federal Government.

Contact: Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

Crawfordsupervisor@hvc.rr.com

Phone Contact: 845-744-5010

The Town of Crawford is very happy to announce that

Chair-Yoga is back for Senior Town Residents, ages 55+

with Instructor; Joan Miller!

Mondays: 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Town of Crawford Government Center , 2nd Floor

121 State Rt. 302, Pine Bush, NY

These classes help to maintain mobility, improve flexibility, increase strength and balance, cultivate mindfulness and increase body awareness by bringing all the benefits of a yoga class to a chair.

$3. per class

It’s easy to begin! Your First Class: Arrive Fifteen minutes early, at 9:45 am, to fill out paperwork. Please bring something that certifies that your residency, (home address), is within the Town of Crawford.

(The Town to which you pay property taxes)

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring water.

Hope to see you there!!

*Inclement Weather or Holiday Policy:

We follow Pine Bush CSD Calendar.

If the district calls a delay or closing for

WEATHER –OR- HOLIDAY,

Yoga Class is cancelled.

Due to the warm weather we are extending the closing of the Town Parks and Walking Trail. The last day open will be Sunday, November 15th to avoid costly damage to our water and sewer line from freezing as well as the safety of our residents.

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

                                                                 NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

            The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 21, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Crawford, in the County of Orange, New York is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, ADOPTED OCTOBER 21, 2021, APPROPRIATING $725,000.00 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF PINE BUSH WATER DISTRICT IN SAID TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $725,000.00 SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER

                                                                        Town Clerk

Object or purpose:                                                       Improvement of facilities of the

                                                                                    Pine Bush Water District

Amount of obligations to be issued:                           $725,000

Period of probable usefulness:                                    Forty (40) years

SEQR Status:                                                              Type I

            A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

Dated: October 21, 2021

            Pine Bush, New York

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                        JESSICA KEMPTER

                                                                        Town Clerk

Town of Crawford is looking to hire a P/T Deputy Town Clerk.  Must be a Crawford resident. Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to townclerk@townofcrawford.org

Town of Crawford is looking to hire a P/T Bookkeeper’s Assistant.  Crawford residents urged to apply. Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to CrawfordSupervisor@hvc.rr.com.

Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

The 2021 Water Main Flushing Program: 

Night Time flushing 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Day Time flushing 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

October 25^th (NIGHT TIME) Main well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds, Ribbecke

October 26^th (NIGHT TIME) High School, Crispell, Black hawk, Stock Market, Boniface

October 27^th (NIGHT TIME) Boniface, Ted, Hannford, McDonalds to Route 52

October 28^th (DAY TIME) Maple, Charles, Prospect, New, Center

October 28^th (NIGHT TIME) True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

October 29^th (DAY TIME) Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Keuren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburg   

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions about 2021 flushing program.

More Information about Flushing

During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 2:00 am 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 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 an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

When flushing crews 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 the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at 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 the 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 is 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.