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2020 Tentative Budget Hearing, September 19, 2019

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Town of Ancram Public Notice – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2020 Tentative Budget on September 19, 2019 at 6.45 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY. The 2020 Tentative Budget is available from the Ancram Town Clerk, and is on the home page of the town website at www.ancramny.org. Following the Tentative 2020 Budget public hearing on September 19, the Town Board may consider and incorporate changes to the Tentative Budget, will prepare a Preliminary 2020 Budget and will conduct a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget at 6.45 pm on October 17, immediately prior to the  October 17 Town Board meeting. Following the 10/17 budget public hearing, the Town Board will prepare a Final 2020 Budget and conduct a Final Budget public hearing at 6.45 pm on November 21, immediately prior to the  November 21 Town Board meeting. The Final 2020 Budget will be considered for approval at the November 21 Town Board meeting.

 

 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors School Supply Collection Begins in August

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From August 3 to August 31, 2019 Ancramdale Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association will collect school supplies at two locations:

  • Ancram – please leave school supplies at the Ancram Town Hall with Monica Cleveland, Town Clerk, only during her office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
  • Ancramdale – please leave school supplies inside the Ancramdale Post Office in the box marked school supplies.

We collect school supplies for the Taconic Hills, Pine Plains, and Webutuck schools. We’ve been advised that there are children in our communities who need our support.

The schools were most appreciative of the supplies we donated last year, and, with your generous help, we hope we can do even better this year!

Many school supplies are on sale now at nearby stores. If you are not able to shop for these items yourself, we will accept donations and, in turn, purchase the supplies the students need.

Please make your check payable to ANHNA, note “school supplies” on the memo line, and mail your contribution to:

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
PO Box 97
Ancramdale, NY 12503

Your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent of the law as we are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

School Supplies Needed
Pencils and Pencil Cases
Folders with pockets
Pens
3 Ring Binders
Crayola Crayons (fat or thin)
3 Hole Loose Leaf Paper
Colored Pencils
Notebooks
Erasers
DurableBackpacks
Magic Markers
Tissues
Child’s Scissors (blunt end)
Glue Sticks

If you have any questions, call: Glenda Heermance 518-329-2155 or Laura Ponkos 518-329-2031 – Thank You

ANHN Board:
Jack Lindsey, Hila Richardson, Jane Shannon, Eric Wiener, Glenda Rose, Mike Sturdivant, Jane Moore, Laura Ponkos & Nancy Bryant

Ancramdale Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association, Inc.

a not-for-profit 50I(c)(3) corporation
PO Box 97, Ancramdale, New York 12503 email: ANHNAinfo@gmail.com

Town of Ancram Public Notice – Appointment of Sole Assessor

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Town of Ancram Public Notice – Appointment of Sole Assessor: The Town of Ancram, in Columbia County, is seeking a part-time qualified individual to serve as Sole Assessor.  The Assessor will process transfers, review deeds for accuracy, administer real property tax exemptions mandated by the State of NY, attend annual BAR grievance hearings, SCAR hearings, testify in court and perform any related work as necessary. Work schedule is flexible, and will vary depending on the time of the year. Ability to offer Saturday and evening office hours during peak periods is a plus.  Ancram has approximately 1300 parcels. Term is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2025. Candidate must meet minimum qualification standards set by New York State rules and regulations. Successful candidate must be a NYS certified assessor and have good knowledge of real property valuation practices. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well with taxpayers, have excellent computer skills, and a working knowledge of the New York State Real Property System Version 4 and Excel.  Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Applicant should send a letter of interest, two references from other municipalities where applicant has served or does serve as assessor, a resume and salary expectations no later than August 15, 2019 to Monica Cleveland, Town Clerk, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 or by email to mrcleveland@hotmail.com. Candidates being considered for this position will be asked to come for interviews with the Ancram Town Board, the Board of Assessment Review and the current Assessor at a mutually convenient time. The Ancram Town Board plans to appoint a new assessor at its September 19, 2019 Town Board meeting.

Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, August 1st, 2019

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Please take notice that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502. Under consideration is the application for a subdivision of parcel ID #220.-1-33.210, owned by East Heartland Corp., the parcel is located at County Route 8A, Ancramdale, NY 12503. All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so, comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, John Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email(planningboard@townofancram.org), or in person (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

John Hoffman III,

Planning Board Clerk

Repaving on Four Corners Rd Rescheduled to 6/24

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Have just been informed that our repaving project on Four Corners Rd that was scheduled for June 20th has been pushed back to Monday June 24th.
If possible. please use an alternate route.

Thank you.

Jim Miller
Highway Superintendent

Ancram Kid’s Camp Almost Full, Apps due by June 17

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ANCRAM KIDS’ CAMP ALMOST FULL APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 17

Here are links to the information you need to enroll your children in the 2019 Ancram Kids Camp:

Some key things to keep in mind:

1. Applications are due by June 17. Hard copy applications only please, no emails.

2. You should return the application forms and a signed waiver, and keep the other three items for future reference.

3. Camp is still free for kids of Ancram residents, and $75 a week for non-resident children.

4. Only 65 kids will be accepted for camp this year, and Ancram kids will have first preference.

5. Kids from 4 to 12 will be eligible for camp. 4 year olds will have to have a year of preschool to qualify.

6. Campers may not bring electronic devices to Camp or the Pool

7. Parents will be required to attend a mandatory orientation on either May 18 or June 15 at 10 or 2. Please RSVP which session you plan to attend to me at sarahmason813@gmail.com.

8. Tax deductible donations to help support the Kids Camp and Pool are welcome. Send your donation to

Ancram Kids’ Camp
Ancram Town Hall
1416 County Route 7
Ancram, NY 1250

Please contact Camp Director Sarah Mason if you have any questions.

Sarah Mason
Camp Director
sarahmason813@gmail.com