Upcoming Events

Crawford Summer Concert Series

30 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 30 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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Crawford Commons Gazebo
65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY  12566

Bring a mask and a chair. 

For more information visit our Town of Crawford Summer Concert Series on Facebook.

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    30 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 30 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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Planning Board Meeting

28 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 28 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    28 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 28 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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Town Board Special Meeting - Continuation of Public Hearing Notice

27 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 27 Jul, 2021 PM 8:00   
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Town of Crawford Town Board

Public Hearing Notice

Special Meeting Notice

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of continuing public hearings for an introductory Local Law, entitled “Opt-Out of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries and On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” AND an introductory Local Law entitled, “Opt-Out of Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments,” on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Crawford Senior and Community Center, 115 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, and for the purpose of potentially taking action on one of the local laws and on any other matter that may come before the Board.

 

The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.

 

Date:    July 16, 2021

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

 

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

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    27 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 27 Jul, 2021 PM 8:00
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Crawford Summer Concert Series

23 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 23 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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Crawford Commons Gazebo
65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY  12566

Bring a mask and a chair. 

For more information visit our Town of Crawford Summer Concert Series on Facebook.

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    23 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 23 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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Crawford Summer Concert Series

16 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 16 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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Crawford Commons Gazebo
65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY  12566

Bring a mask and a chair. 

For more information visit our Town of Crawford Summer Concert Series on Facebook.

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    16 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 16 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS

 

            BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        Legislative intent and authority.

 

The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because ________This local law will not exclude cannabis retail dispensaries from the Town. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.

 

Section 2.        Opt-out.

 

The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.

Section 3.        Severability.

If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.

Section 4.        This local law is subject to permissive referendum.   

Section 5.        Effective date.

This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 

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    15 Jul, 2021 PM 7:30 — 15 Jul, 2021 PM 8:00
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Continuation of Public Hearing – Introductory Local Law – “Opt-Out of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries and On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments”
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

OPT-OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS

 

 

            BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        Legislative intent and authority.

 

The intent of this local law is to opt the Town of Crawford out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its municipal boundaries. The Town of Crawford wishes to exclude these establishments from the Town because_______]. This local law is enacted pursuant to Section 131 of the NYS Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which expressly authorizes towns to opt-out of the state’s authorization to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries, and the state Municipal Home Rule Law.

 

Section 2.        Opt-out.

 

The Town Board of the Town of Crawford, County of Orange, hereby opts-out of licensing and establishing cannabis retail dispensaries and cannabis on-site consumption establishments within its boundaries. Such establishments shall not be permitted in the Town of Crawford.

Section 3.        Severability.

If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.

Section 4.        This local law is subject to permissive referendum.   

Section 5.        Effective date.

This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 

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    15 Jul, 2021 PM 7:30 — 15 Jul, 2021 PM 8:00
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Town Board Meeting

15 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 15 Jul, 2021 PM 10:00   
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    15 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 15 Jul, 2021 PM 10:00
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Planning Board Meeting

14 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 14 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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    14 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 14 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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Crawford Summer Concert Series

09 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00   
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Crawford Commons Gazebo 65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY 12566 Bring a mask and a chair.
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Crawford Commons Gazebo
65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY  12566

Bring a mask and a chair. 

For more information visit our Town of Crawford Summer Concert Series on Facebook.

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    09 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00 — 09 Jul, 2021 PM 9:00
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Zoning Board Meeting

07 Jul, 2021 PM 7:30 — 07 Jul, 2021 PM 8:30   
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    07 Jul, 2021 PM 7:30 — 07 Jul, 2021 PM 8:30
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First Friday Event

02 Jul, 2021 PM 4:00 — 02 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00   
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First Friday Event on Main Street, Pine Bush
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    02 Jul, 2021 PM 4:00 — 02 Jul, 2021 PM 7:00
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Town Hall Closed in Observance of 4th of July

02 Jul, 2021 — 02 Jul, 2021   
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    02 Jul, 2021 — 02 Jul, 2021
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Town Clerk's Office

We now accept credit cards.

Accepted Credit CardsAccepted Contactless Payments

Official town documents are kept in this office and are available to the public. These include minutes to all Town Board meetings, various commission meetings, agreements, resolutions, Town Code and Local Laws. The vital statistics or records of births, deaths, marriages occurring in Crawford are also filed through this office.

This office issues marriage licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, burning permits and dog licenses as well as handicap parking permits, and takes reservations for the senior/community center, and park pavilions.


Marriage Licenses

  • Both parties must be over 18. 
  • Fee: $40.00 
  • Each party must bring in two forms of ID (one a picture ID & one raised, sealed birth certificate) 
  • Both applicants must come in person.
  • Any previously married persons must provide for each subsequent marriage, a death certificate, or certified copy of divorce papers, whichever is applicable. 
  • The license is valid for 60 days after the intial 24 hour waiting period. 
  • Email all applicable documentation to [email protected]   We will then set up an appointment for you to come in during our hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 

One Day Marriage Officiant License

  • Applicant must apply for officiant license with the same town clerk as where the marriage license was issued
  • Fee: $25.00
  • Must be 18 years old
  • License is limited to the specific couple identified in application
  • License expires on the date the couple is married or their marriage license expires, whichever occurs first. 

Death Certificates & Birth Certificates

  • If the person died or was born in Crawford, the certificate will be on file in this office.
  • Copies are available to the next of kin at $10.00 per certified copy. 

Dog Licenses

  • Dogs over four months old must be licensed.
  • Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying/neutering (if applicable) must be provided. 
  • Fee is $8.00 for spayed/neutered dog, $14.00 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. 
  • License must be renewed every year.

CATS – Spay/Neuter Certificates

  • The Town partners with Will Spay Pets and The Animal Rights Alliance to offer a low cost cat spay/neuter program for Crawford residents. 
  • Certificates are available in this office at a cost of $25.00 each and can be used at any of the TARA locations. 

Conservation Licenses

  • Must be 16 (special requirements for younger ages) 
  • Must have required hunter education courses (not required for Fishing License) 
  • Must produce a NYS Driver's License or a NYS Non-Driver's ID 
  • Fees vary depending on type of license 

Handicap Parking Permits

  • For a permanent condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician. 
  • For a temporary condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician stating expected date of recovery. Temporary permits can be issued for up to 6 months. 

Handicapped Parking Permit Application: Download Link

Park Reservations - Pavilions

  • Pine Bush and Bullville 
  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must call and reserve your date before filling out the park reservations form, do not mail in without calling, or your date will not be guaranteed.

Park Reservation Form: Download Link

Pickleball Court Reservations 

  • Pine Bush  
  • Call for Reservation - (845) 744-8230 

Records Access Officer

The Town Clerk is responsible for all Freedom of Information requests (FOIL). Fees are $.25 per copy.  (We encourage you to speak to the department you are querying first to be sure a FOIL request is necessary.)

FOIL Request Form: Download Link

Senior/Community Center Reservations

  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must submit your rental contract with a deposit to hold your rental date.  Many of the rental details are available in the contract link below.

Crawford Community Center Contract: Download Link - Updated 07/2023