Legal Notice of Public Hearing on Budget
Legal Notice of Public Hearing on Budget
Notice is hereby given, that the Proposed Budget of the Ancram Fire District of the Town of Ancram, New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ancram Fire District, for its consideration.
A Public Hearing will be held at 6:30pm at the Commissioners Office, Ancram Fire House, 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502 on October 20, 2026 (the Budget Hearing must be held annually on the third Tuesday in October.)
Pursuant to Town Law 181.3 (a), the Board of Fire Commissioners must hold a public hearing on the budget, make the proposed budget available to the public prior to the public hearing, allow the public to comment on the budget at the public hearing. This public hearing must be held to allow maximum public participation in the hearing.
The purpose of the public hearing is to allow any person to be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as it is submitted, or for or against any items contained in the proposed budget, and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning the same.
That a copy of the proposed budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ancram Town Hall 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 and Fire District secretary at the Ancram Fire House 1306 County Route 7 Ancram, NY 12502, where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours.
Dated September 23, 2026
Board of Fire Commissioners
Secretary
Thomas R. Dias
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
ANCRAM FIRE DISTRICT, IN THE
TOWN OF ANCRAM,
COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK
September 7th, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the resolution duly adopted on August 21, 2026 by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ancram Fire District, in the Town of Ancram, Columbia County, New York, a Special Election of the qualified voters of said Fire District, will be held on September 22, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., and the polls shall remain open until 9:00 P.M., or as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes. The voting shall be at the fire house located at 1306 County Route 7, Ancram, New York.
The voting shall be upon the following Proposition:
PROPOSITION
SHALL the Resolution of Ancram Fire District, in the Town of Ancram, New York, entitled: “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $585,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE ANCRAM FIRE DISTRICT, COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE NEW YORK LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO PAY THE COST OF PURCHASING A NEW DARLEY TACTICAL PUMPER CV 515 WITH A 400 GALLON TANK,” be approved?
All residents of the Fire District who were duly registered with the Columbia County Board of Elections, or who have otherwise registered as eligible registered Fire District voters, and who have resided in the Fire District for a period of at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of the Special Election, shall be eligible to vote at said Special Election.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DATED: August 21, 2026
THOMAS DIAS
FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY
Public Notice
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a public hearing on Local Law #1 of 2026: A Local Law Establishing Income Levels for Disabled and Low Income Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption, on September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram NY 12502. Copies of the proposed law can be found on the town website: www.ancramny.org or at the Town Hall during business hours.
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a public hearing on Local Law #2 of 2026: A Local Law Establishing Income Levels for Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption, on September 17, 2026 at 6:15 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram NY 12502. Copies of the proposed law can be found on the town website: www.ancramny.org or at the Town Hall during regular business hours.
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a public hearing on the Tentative 2027 Town of Ancram Budget on September 17, 2026 at 6:30 at the Ancram Town Hall 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502.
-Monica Cleveland, RMC
Ancram Town Clerk
Notice Of Public Hearing
Date of Public Notice Event: August 6, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026 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 Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Planning Board is an application for a Subdivision in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 213.-1-2. The parcel is owned by Sky High Farms and is located at 675 Hall Hill Road.
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).
To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:
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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, Jesica Myers, email (jmyers@ancramny.org), or in person by appointment scheduled via email.
Jesica Myers
Deputy Planning and Zoning Clerk
July 2026 Meeting Date Change
Date of Public Notice Event: July 9, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold July’s Meeting on July 9th 2026 at 7:00 PM.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the meeting will be a hybrid meeting accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The meeting will take place on the aforementioned date and time at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and at the same date and time via Zoom.
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Jesica Myers
Deputy Clerk
Planning and Zoning Board
Notice Of Public Hearing
Date of Public Notice Event: July 27, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026 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 if Appeals is an application for an Area Variance of 30 feet of the rear property line setback in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 205.1-1-4. The parcel is owned by HudVal VCP, LLC and is located at 1391 County Route 7 Ancram.
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).
To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:
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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, email (smacarthur@ancramny.org), or in person by appointment scheduled via email.
Jesica Myers
Deputy Planning and Zoning Clerk
Highway Bid
Public Notice
Please take notice that pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Ancram, Columbia County New York, sealed bids for the purchase of a 20 ton tag-a-long year 2021 or newer will be received at the office of the Ancram Highway Superintendent at the Town Garage located at 32 Maple Lane Ancramdale NY 12503 until June 16, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the office of the Town Clerk at 12pm on June 17, 2026.
All bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes at the above address and shall bear the name and address of the bidder. All bids must e accompanied by a letter of non-collusion.
James Miller
Superintendent of Highways
Notice of Public Hearing for Ancram Associates, Lake Shore Drive Ancramdale
Date of Public Notice Event: May 18, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 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 if Appeals is an application for an Area Variance in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.-1-26 The parcel is owned by Ancram Associates and is located at Lake Shore Drive Ancramdale
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).
To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:
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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, email (smacarthur@ancramny.org), or in person by appointment scheduled via email.
Jesica Myers
Deputy Planning and Zoning Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing for 60 Long Lake Rd Ancramdale
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 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 if Appeals is an application for an Area Variance of 1047 feet for the addition of a patio and pergola in the rear of their home in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.3-1-14. The parcel is owned by James and Slyvia Adams and is located at 60 Long Lake Rd Ancramdale
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).
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(s) by emailing zoningboard@ancramny.org, or in person by appointment scheduled via email.
Jesica Myers
Deputy Planning and Zoning Clerk
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Notice Of Public Hearing for 37 Lake Shore Drive Ancramdale
Date of Public Notice Event: May 18, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 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 if Appeals is an application for an Area Variance of 26.6 feet for the addition of a porch to the front of the home in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 197.3-1-44. The parcel is owned by Barbara Goldstein and is located at 37 Lake Shore Drive Ancramdale
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).
To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 601 787 8873
Passcode: 247210
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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, email (smacarthur@ancramny.org), or in person by appointment scheduled via email.
