Notice of Special TB Meeting
Date of Public Notice Event: May 1, 2025
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a Special Town Board Meeting on Thursday May 1, 2025 at 6:45pm at the Ancram Town Hall 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of this Special Town Board Meeting is to pass a resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign a contract which will enable The Town of Ancram to engage the company City Scape LLC for the purpose of reviewing a cell tower communications application currently in front of the Town of Ancram Planning Board.
Signed, Monica Cleveland, RMC, Ancram Town Clerk
Route 7 Ancram Closure May 5
Date of Public Notice Event: May 5, 2025
Rt 7 south of Ancram will closed to all but local traffic beginning Monday 5/5 and is expected to remain closed until September-October 2025. The work is for a bridge replacement near the Gallatin Town Hall.
The posted detour will be Rt 82 to County Rt 11 for the duration.
May Planning Board Meetings
Please be advised that due to the large number of applications before the Planning Board two meetings will be held this month. The first occurring as regularly scheduled on May 1, 2025 at 7pm. The second on May 7, 2025 at 7pm.
Notice of Public Hearing
Date of Public Notice Event: March 24, 2025
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Area Variance
33 Lake Shore Dr, Ancramdale, NY 12503
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday March 24, 2025 at 7:05 p.m or shortly thereafter.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals is an application for an Area Variance for the rear yard setback; and setback from a body of water in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.3-1-43. The parcel is owned by Alison Orr. The parcel is located at 33 Lake Shore Dr, Ancramdale, NY, 12503.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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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, Sarah MacArthur, by phone (518-329-6512 ext. 205), email (smacarthur@ancramny.org), or in person (Tuesday 12:30PM-3PM and Thursday 9AM-3PM Ancram Town Hall).
Sarah MacArthur
Planning and Zoning Clerk
PB Meeting & Balloon Test
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a meeting on Saturday February 22, 2025 with a weather date of March 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in person at 6534 State Route 22, Ancram, NY.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Homeland Towers, LLC (“Homeland Towers”) will perform a balloon test at 6534 Route 22, Ancram, NY (the “Site”), in connection with its proposal to locate a wireless communications facility (the “Facility”) at the Site.
The Facility is proposed to include a 150-foot monopole with panel antennas thereon, together with related equipment located within a secure fenced area at the base thereof.
The balloon test will be conducted on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Site, or in case of inclement or windy weather, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 and then each consecutive weekend date thereafter until the balloon test is completed. The balloon shall be flown from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. weather permitting.
The purpose of the balloon test is to establish the approximate location and height of the Facility so that computer generated visual renderings can be prepared from various viewpoints. The balloon test will consist of an approximately three-foot diameter brightly colored balloon being floated on a tether line to a maximum height of 150 feet above ground level. A second alternate color balloon will be floated at 100 feet above ground level for evaluation purposes. Please contact the Planning Board clerk via email at Smacarthur@ancramny.org or check the Town Website at https www.ancramny.org for additional updates regarding the balloon test.
Sarah MacArthur
Clerk Ancram Planning Board.
Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2025
Date of Public Notice Event: February 20, 2025
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2025: Amended and Restated Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Property Tax Exemption. The Public Hearing will be held February 20, 2025 at 6:45pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. Copies of the proposed law can be found on our Laws page or in hard copy at the office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours.
Monica R. Cleveland, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Ancram
Public Hearing on Thursday, January 2, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: January 2, 2025
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Lee Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental
96 Long Lake Road, Ancramdale, NY 12503
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 02, 2024 at 7:05 p.m or shortly thereafter.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Planning Board is an application for a Special Use Permit to operate a Short Term Rental in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.3-1-4. The parcel is owned by Hyunjeen Lee and Jamie Lee. The parcel is located at 96 Long Lake Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503.
The Applicant seeks a Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental in accordance with Article Vof the Town of Ancram Zoning Law.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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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, Sarah MacArthur, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (smacarthur@ancramny.org), or in person (Tuesday 12:30PM-3PM and Thursday 9AM-3PM Ancram Town Hall).
Sarah MacArthur
Planning and Zoning Clerk
Public Hearing on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: December 23, 2024
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:05 p.m or shortly thereafter.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration is the application for an Area Variance for a section of fencing running approximately 32 feet. The proposed fencing will be 8 feet rather than the allowable 6 feet. The Application on parcel ID #205.3-1-15, owned by Danielle Nicholas, the parcel is located at 1351 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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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, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).
J Hoffman, Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk
Public Hearing on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: November 25, 2024
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:05PM or shortly thereafter.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration is the application for an Area Variance of 12.7’ feet in the front yard; an Area Variance of 3’ for the side yard; and a variance of 118.8’ feet from the 150’ wetland and waterbody setback. The parcel contains an existing, nonconforming building in an existing undersize lot within the Lower Rhoda District. The Applicant plans to remove the existing residence and rebuild a residential structure on parcel ID #197.3-1-36. Owned by Christy Wilson, the parcel is located at 5 Lake Shore Drive, Ancramdale, NY 12503.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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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, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).
J Hoffman, Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION Ancram Fire District in the Town of Ancram
Date of Public Notice Event: December 10, 2024
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION
Ancram Fire District in the Town of Ancram
Columbia County New York
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 175 of the Town Law, and other applicable statutes, an annual election of the Ancram Fire District will be held on the 10th day of December, 2024, at the firehouse located at 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY between the hours of 6:00pm and 9:00 pm for the purpose of electing the following:
ONE FIRE COMMISSIONER for the term of five (5) years commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2029; and
Each registered elector of the Town of Ancram who shall have resided in the Ancram Fire District for a period of thirty days preceding the election shall be qualified to vote at the election.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
Candidates must file their names with the Fire District Secretary, Thomas Dias, on or before November 20, 2024. A candidate must be a resident elector of the Ancram Fire District and a registered voter in the Town of Ancram.
Dated November 12, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ANCRAM FIRE DISTRICT in the Town of Ancram, Columbia County, New York.
Thomas Dias
Fire District Secretary
