Town of Ancram Public Hearing on Local Law #6 of 2023 (Zoning Amendments) – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law #6 of 2023 (Zoning Amendments) at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502. Background materials related to Local Law #6 of 2023 and a draft copy of Local Law #6 of 2023 will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be available in the Town Hall conference room.
Meeting of the Ancram Fire District Commissioners
Notice is Hereby Given the October 2023, meeting of the “Ancram Fire District Commissioners” of the Town of Ancram NY, will be held on October 17, 2023, at the following location, The Ancram Fire Company Commissioners office, 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502.The meeting will start at 7 PM.
Also Notice is Hereby Given the Ancram Fire District Commissioners will be conducting the 2024 Ancram Fire District Budget Hearing at the Commissioners Office, Ancram Fire House, 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502, at 6:30 PM on October 17, 2023.
This notice is being given to the media pursuant to the provisions of Public Officers Law & 104 and Town Law Section 181.3(a),
By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ancram Fire District
Thomas R. Dias
Secretary of the Ancram Fire District
2024 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing
2024 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Preliminary Budget at 6:55 pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502. Proposed 2024 salaries for elected Town Officials are budgeted to increase by on average 3.3% to the following amounts: Town Board members $3305; Town Supervisor $5675; Town Justices: $6325; Town Clerk: $36,775; Town Highway Superintendent: $69,500. The 2024 Preliminary Budget will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be circulated to the Ancramemail list.
Monica Cleveland Awarded Certification as a Registered Municipal Clerk
Ancram Town Clerk Monica Cleveland Awarded Certification as a Registered Municipal Clerk
This prestigious NYS Town Clerks Association certification recognizes the professional competency of Ms. Cleveland in fufilling the responsibilities of her office and is granted only after the applicant has met the stringent education and experience requirements established by the NYS Town Clerks Association.
Congratulations Monica!
Zoning Board of Appeals Second Alternate
Town of Ancram Public Notice
Zoning Board of Appeals Second Alternate
The Ancram Town Board seeks applicants who are residents of the Town of Ancram to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as the second alternate member.
The Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meets on the last Monday of each month on an “as needed” basis.”
The ZBA has the authority to hear and decide appeals from decisions of Town officials charged with the enforcement of the zoning ordinances of the Town, to interpret the zoning ordinances and to grant Area and Use Variances, as well as add stipulations to such variances.
The term of office is five years.
All ZBA member training and other requirements also apply to alternate members.
As the second alternate, you will attend all ZBA meetings, and you may participate in ZBA deliberations, but may not vote unless a regular ZBA member and the first alternate are unable to serve because of conflicts of interest requiring their recusal.
As the second alternate, you will be given preferential consideration for appointment to the ZBA as a regular member in the event of ZBA member resignations requiring both the first and second alternates to be appointed to the ZBA.
To be considered for an appointment as the second alternate, please send your resume and an email outlining your background and interest in serving to Ancram Town Supervisor Art Bassin at abassin@ancramny.org no later than Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Applicants will be interviewed by members of the ZBA, which will recommend a candidate for appointment by the Ancram Town Board.
Public Hearings on July 20, 2023 prior to Ancram Town Board Meeting
Local Law #3 of 2023
Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:45 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law # 3 of 2023: Establishing Income Levels For Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption. A copy of the proposed law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Local Law #4 of 2023
Disabled & Low Income
Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:50 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law #4 of 2023: Establishing Income Levels For Disabled And Low Income Real Property Tax Exemption. A copy of the proposed law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Local Law #5 of 2023
Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Workers Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law #5 of 2023: A Local Law of the Town of Ancram, County of Columbia Providing Real Property Tax Exemptions For Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Pursuant to Section 466-A of the Real Property Tax Law. A copy of the proposed local law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.