Upcoming Events

Planning Board Meeting

26 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 26 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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Planning Board Meeting
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    26 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 26 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW

 

 

            PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, on June 15, 2023, a local law titled, “Extension Of Term Of Office From Two Years To Four Years For The Offices Of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Highway Superintendent And Town Receiver of Taxes Of The Town Of Crawford,” which local law would extend the term of office from two years to four years for the offices of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Receiver of Taxes commencing with the term of office beginning January 1, 2024, subject to approval at a mandatory referendum to be held on November 7, 2023. A complete copy of the Introductory Local Law is available for inspection at the Town Clerk's Office. 

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Board of the Town of Crawford, New York, will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at the Town of Crawford Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, New York, on July 20, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., at which time all persons interested therein shall be heard.

            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.

 

Dated: June 15,  2023

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    20 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 20 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30
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Town Board Meeting

20 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 20 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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Town Board Meeting
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    20 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 20 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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Planning Board - Public Hearing - Harvest Inn

12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Board of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for site plan amendment to add 6 electric vehicle Ezra chargers at the property located at 95 Boniface Drive, designated as 8-2-99 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the (BP-Hamlet) zoning district, owned by Harvest Inn (Gabe Concus). Said hearing will take place on July 12, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY. For the Planning Board Linda Zwart, Chairma

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    12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30
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Planning Board Meeting

12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 12 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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Planning Board Meeting
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    12 Jul, 2023 PM 7:00 — 12 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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Zoning Board - Public Hearing - Engstrom Sons, LLC

05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
121 Route 302
Pine Bush, NY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for an interpretation/and or variance for agricultural use of the property, height of a fence and number of fowl located at 30 Chapel Court, designated as 7-1-99 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Engstrom Sons LLC. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
Bruce Schwope, Chairman

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    05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:30   
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
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    05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:30
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ZBA - Public Hearing - Gros

05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
121 Route 302
Pine Bush, NY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for an area variance to use a cottage located on a one acre tax lot within the 134.6 acre farm for a bride’s room for the approved wedding venue located on the larger property that is a different lot; area variance to use the cottage as a B&B during non-wedding use located less than 200 ft. from nearest residence (owner’s residence) and lot size less than 5 acres required in the RA district for a B&B, located at 292 Howell St., designated as 11-1-10.2 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Jacob & Winnie Gros. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
Bruce Schwope, Chairman

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    05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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Zoning Board - Public Hearing - Paxton

05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00   
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TOWN OF CRAWFORD
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
121 Route 302
Pine Bush, NY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Crawford will hold a public hearing for an area variance for front yard setback to add a 12 ft. x 21 ft. addition to an existing detached garage located 105 Comfort Trail, designated as 9-3-18 on the Tax Map of the Town of Crawford in the “RA” Zoning District, owned by Robert Paxton. Said hearing will take place on July 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. at 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
Bruce Schwope, Chairman

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    05 Jul, 2023 PM 7:30 — 05 Jul, 2023 PM 8:00
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Town Hall Closed - 4th of July

04 Jul, 2023 — 04 Jul, 2023   
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Town Hall Closed - 4th of July
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    04 Jul, 2023 — 04 Jul, 2023
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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