NOTICE OF MEETING POSTPONEMENT 3-5-26
Date of Public Notice Event: March 5, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING POSTPONEMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026 at 7pm will be postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7pm due to inclement weather.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the public hearing for Homeland Towers LLC application will continue at that time.
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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S. MacArthur,
Planning Board Clerk
Notice of Special Meeting – Homeland Towers Application
Date of Public Notice Event: February 26, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday February 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be a special meeting regarding the Homeland Towers application, FEAF Part 3.
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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S. MacArthur,
Planning Board Clerk
Notice of Special Meeting – February 11, 2026
Date of Public Notice Event: February 11, 2026
Special Meeting for the Ancram Town Board at 6:00pm on February 3rd, 2026
Date of Public Notice Event: February 3, 2026
The Town of Ancram Supervisor has called a Special Meeting for the Ancram Town Board at 6:00pm on February 3rd, 2026 at the Ancram Town Hall 1416 County Route 7 Ancram NY 12502.
Town of Ancram Notice of Vacancy and Call for Applications
Date of Public Notice Event: January 19, 2026
The Town of Ancram is seeking qualified and interested residents to fill a vacancy on the Town Board by appointment. The appointed member will serve until 12/31/2026, in accordance with New York State Town Law.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be residents and registered voters of the Town of Ancram. Prior experience in public service is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities:
The Town Board is the legislative body of the Town, responsible for adopting local laws, approving budgets, and making policy decisions in the best interest of the community. Board members are expected to attend regular and special meetings, workshops, participate in committees, and engage with residents.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and a resume, if available, outlining qualifications and community involvement to:
Monica Cleveland
Town of Ancram
1416 County Route 7
townclerk@townofancram.org
Applications must be received by February 1st, 2026. A special town board meeting will be scheduled in early February 2026 to interview candidates. For more information, please contact Colleen Lutz at 518-567-9131 or visit www.ancramny.org.
The Ancram Zoning Revisions Committee (ZRC) has an opening for a new member.
Date of Public Notice Event: January 17, 2026
The ZRC, which works to align Ancram’s Zoning Laws with Ancram’s Comprehensive Plan, is currently looking at Ancram’s Zoning law with a view to making it more friendly to affordable housing. Some familiarity with zoning law is a plus but not required and any new member joining the committee will be able to fully participate and ask questions. Since all of us – property owners and residents – are affected by the zoning law, this opening is an opportunity to be on the ground floor of reviewing and revising Ancram’s current Zoning Law. The ZRC meets every other week on a Monday night via Zoom from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
If interested in applying, please send a brief note indicating your interest and some background highlights to carolfalcetti@gmail.com. Applications are open until the positions are filled.
January Planning Board Meeting Postponed
Date of Public Notice Event: January 5, 2026
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING POSTPONEMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the meeting scheduled for January 7, 2026 at 7pm will be postponed to the regular February monthly meeting on February 5, 2026 at 7pm.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, both open public hearings (Homeland Towers, and Ancram Solar PV LLC) will continue at the February 5, 2026 meeting. Any correspondence which would have been heard at the January can be submitted to the clerk via PDF at planningboard@ancramny.org
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 601 787 8873
Passcode: 247210
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S. MacArthur,
Planning Board Clerk
Job Posting: Clerk of Court Ancram Town court
Date of Public Notice Event: November 12, 2025
The Ancram Town Court is accepting applications for the position of Court Clerk. The Clerk of Court provides critical administrative and clerical support to the Town Justices, and assists the Court during all courtroom proceedings, both civil and criminal. The position is ideal for an applicant seeking an interesting, varied, part-time position with significant responsibility. The court clerk must attend Court every fourth Wednesday of the month when the court hears cases, approximately 4:30-8:00 pm, and must be available in the court office the other Wednesdays of the month, as needed, for clerical duties, answering phone inquiries, and assisting with trials or hearings scheduled for those dates. Other administrative functions can be performed according to a more flexible schedule. The successful applicant will be joining a staff consisting of one other court clerk, and will be assisting two judges.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare court dockets of cases and maintain court calendar
- Create and file court documents, including sentencing, probation, and release information
- Maintain records of payment for court fines, bail and other fees
- Correspond with attorneys or parties appearing before the Court as required
- Respond to telephone inquiries from the public in a polite and knowledgeable manner
- Provide needed support or assistance to the judge when on the bench or in chambers
Requirements for Applicants
- High school diploma; some college a plus. No legal training necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and other basic applications
- Bookkeeping experience helpful; must be able to create accurate financial reports and file them electronically
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with the public, professional demeanor
- Experience with legal processes and court procedures a plus; however, on-the-job training will be provided.
- Must be able to attend a mandatory training for Court Clerks
- High-degree of confidentiality required
- 4-10 hours per week
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume, as attachments, to:
Hon. Suzan Flamm
sflamm@nycourts.gov
Ancram Winter Fest December 6th
Date of Public Notice Event: December 6, 2025
Public Hearing on the 2026 Final Town of Ancram Budget
Date of Public Notice Event: November 20, 2025
The Town Board of the Town of Ancram will hold a Public Hearing on the 2026 Final Town of Ancram Budget on Thursday November 20, 2025 at 6:45pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 Ancram NY 12502.
