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Public Notices Archive

Notice of Completion of Final Assessment Roll

Date of Public Notice Event: June 23, 2023

Notice of Completion of Final Assessment Roll

(Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law)

Notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Ancram, in the County of Columbia, for the year 2023, has been completed by the undersigned Assessor, and a certified copy thereof has been filed in the office of the Town/City Clerk on the 1st day of July, 2023, where the same will remain for public inspection.

Dated this 1st day of July, 2023

Town of Ancram
Sole Assessor Rene DeLeeuw


Public Hearing July 20

Date of Public Notice Event: July 20, 2023

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.

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.

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.


Public hearing on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Date of Public Notice Event: May 22, 2023

TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

PROPOSED ARNAO AREA VARIANCE

135 East Ancram Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

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 by the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Area Variance application in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 215.-1-31.200. The parcel is owned by Patrick and Karen Arnao. The parcel is located at 135 East Ancram Road, Ancramdale, NY, 12503.

The Applicant seeks an area variance of 4 feet 5 inches from the 25 foot front yard setback minimum and 11 feet 8 inches from the 25 foot rear yard setback minimum in Article VIII (F) (1) (a) in the Town of Ancram Zoning Law for Existing Undersize Lots. The Applicant seeks to place an addition on the residence.

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: 820 1673 2787

Passcode: 643886

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J. Hoffman

Planning and Zoning Clerk


Technology Committee is looking for people to run Zoom meetings for Town meetings

Date of Public Notice Event: April 19, 2023

The Ancram Technology Committee is looking for people to run Zoom meetings for Town of Ancram public meetings.

This is a paid position – $22.05 per hour.

The position involves:

Setting up the Owl camera and video monitor, running the interactive Zoom for the meeting and at the conclusion of the meeting, breaking down the equipment and posting the finalized video to Google drive.

We will train anyone who is interested.

Familiarity with the following is a plus but not essential:

Zoom

Mac OS

Photoshop or other image processing program

Google platform

YouTube studio

Availability

Town Zoom meetings are normally the first and third Thursday nights from 6.45 to whenever the meetings end (typically 2 hours) and occasional other days or evenings.

If you are interested, or want more information, please contact 

Philip Hack at philip@townofancram.org

or

Michael DelRossi at michael@delrossiphotography.com

 

This is a great opportunity to get involved with the Technology Committee, your neighbors and also learn about Town Government.


Public hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Date of Public Notice Event: April 6, 2023

TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

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 is the application for a Special Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on parcel ID #206.-1-40, owned by Wilstie Bridge Consulting LLC. The parcel is located at 691 Wiltsie Bridge Road, Ancram, NY 12502. The parcel is located within the Agricultural District. The Applicant proposes using the residence for a Short Term Rental.

To Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 820 1673 2787

Passcode: 643886

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Meeting ID: 820 1673 2787

Passcode: 643886

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1hjdbQE

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 (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J. Hoffman,

Planning Board Clerk


Notice of Public Hearing, Ancram Fire District

Date of Public Notice Event: March 14, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing, Ancram Fire District

Town of Ancram, New York

Notice is hereby given that the Ancram Fire District will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2023 at 7pm at the Anceram Fire District Fire House, 1306 County Route 7, Town of Ancram, New York, at which time all parties of interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed adoption by the Ancram Fire District of the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a.

Please take further notice that Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a is available for review on the internet at “NY Laws 2022 Chapter 670”.

Dated February 14, 2023

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners

Ancram Fire District


Public hearing on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Date of Public Notice Event: March 2, 2023

TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

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 is the application for a Special Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on parcel ID #221.-1-24.21, owned by Marcel Lobato. The parcel is located at 14 East Ancram Road, Ancramdale, NY 12503. The parcel is located within the Agricultural District. The Applicant proposes using the residence for a Short Term Rental.

To Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82016732787?pwd=Z2lzNi92NFU1cUtDZGQvczZTaGtKZz09

Meeting ID: 820 1673 2787

Passcode: 643886

One tap mobile

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+13126266799,,82016732787#,,,,*643886# US (Chicago)

Dial by your location

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 820 1673 2787

Passcode: 643886

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1hjdbQE

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 (Wednesday and Saturday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J. Hoffman,

Planning Board Clerk


Public Hearing on Local Law # 2 of 2023

Date of Public Notice Event: February 1, 2023

Town of Ancram Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law # 2 of 2023 – a Local Law to provide qualified Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers a Real Property Tax Exemption, at 6:55 pm on February 16, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502.  Copies of the proposed local law are available from the Ancram Town Clerk and will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org.


Public Hearing on Local Law # 1 of 2023

Date of Public Notice Event: February 1, 2023

Town of Ancram Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law # 1 of 2023 – a Local Law Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Certain Applications for the Approval of Building Permits, Abbreviated Site Plan Approval, Site Plan Approval and Special Use Permits Related to Hospitality-Related Land Uses That Are Pending or May Be Subsequently Filed with the Town of Ancram, at 6:45 pm on February 16, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502.  Copies of the proposed local law are available from the Ancram Town Clerk and will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org.


Job Posting: Clerk of Court

Job Posting:

Clerk of Court Ancram Town court

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 experienced 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 full-day 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


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