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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be three (3) Public Hearings before the Town Board of the Town of Chester on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Town of Chester Municipal Center, 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, New York regarding the following:
1) The proposed Local Law of the Town of Chester Providing Real Property Tax Exemptions from Town Taxes for Volunteer Firefighters Pursuant to Section 466-A of the Real Property Tax Law;
2) The proposed Local Law Repealing and Replacing Town of Chester Local Law No. 2 of 2012 Setting Real Property Tax Exemption Limit for Persons Sixty-Five Years of Age or Over in Combination with a Slide Scale of Increment Levels of Exemption;
3) The hearing of public comments on the draft of the Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study. Topics that will be covered in the study and the public hearing include discussion of existing asbestos-cement pipe and potential replacement options for water mains, analysis of water pressure issues and fire flow evaluation, possible need for additional water source, system upgrade options, mapping of existing water system conditions, and cost estimates for potential system improvements. The final report will further the Town’s information for use in future funding requests to various programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and USDA Rural Development, for completion of system upgrades. The study is being funded through the CDBG program. The CDBG Program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), which makes funding available annually for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons. Comments on the CDBG Program or the draft Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart 1 of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Meeting details will be posted on the “Public Notices” tab on the Town of Chester Website: www.townofchesterny.org.
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The Town Hall in Chestertown, New York is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact the Town Supervisor at the Town Hall by phone at (518) 494-2711 between 8:30 am and 4 pm during regular business days or by email to supervisor@townofchesterny.org, at least 7 business days in advance of the public hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 467, Chestertown, N.Y. 12817 or emailed to TownClerk@townofchesterny.org until Monday, April 10, 2023.
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Chester, Warren County, New York
Mindy Conway, Town Clerk
Dated: March 27, 2023
1) The proposed Local Law of the Town of Chester Providing Real Property Tax Exemptions from Town Taxes for Volunteer Firefighters Pursuant to Section 466-A of the Real Property Tax Law;
2) The proposed Local Law Repealing and Replacing Town of Chester Local Law No. 2 of 2012 Setting Real Property Tax Exemption Limit for Persons Sixty-Five Years of Age or Over in Combination with a Slide Scale of Increment Levels of Exemption;
3) The hearing of public comments on the draft of the Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study. Topics that will be covered in the study and the public hearing include discussion of existing asbestos-cement pipe and potential replacement options for water mains, analysis of water pressure issues and fire flow evaluation, possible need for additional water source, system upgrade options, mapping of existing water system conditions, and cost estimates for potential system improvements. The final report will further the Town’s information for use in future funding requests to various programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and USDA Rural Development, for completion of system upgrades. The study is being funded through the CDBG program. The CDBG Program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), which makes funding available annually for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons. Comments on the CDBG Program or the draft Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart 1 of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Meeting details will be posted on the “Public Notices” tab on the Town of Chester Website: www.townofchesterny.org.
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The Town Hall in Chestertown, New York is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact the Town Supervisor at the Town Hall by phone at (518) 494-2711 between 8:30 am and 4 pm during regular business days or by email to supervisor@townofchesterny.org, at least 7 business days in advance of the public hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 467, Chestertown, N.Y. 12817 or emailed to TownClerk@townofchesterny.org until Monday, April 10, 2023.
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Chester, Warren County, New York
Mindy Conway, Town Clerk
Dated: March 27, 2023
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Town Board of the Town of Chester, Warren County, NY, does hereby invite sealed bids for abrasive road aggregate (sand or equivalent) meeting State specifications for highways. Bidders must include proof of current and valid mining permit with their bid and Operator or Facility must be certified by MSHA. Bidders must submit a Non-Collusive bidding certificate which may be obtained from the Town Clerk.
All bids shall be expressed in cubic yards. All bids shall remain open for Town consideration and possible acceptance for a period of 150 days. All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked "Sand Bid." Bids will be received by the Town Clerk, 6307 State Route 9, PO Box 467, Chestertown, NY 12817, until Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Town Clerk’s Office on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2:05 pm at the Town of Chester Municipal Center.
The Town Board of the Town of Chester reserves the right to reject any or all bids offered.
Mindy Conway
Chester Town Clerk
Dated: March 23, 2023
All bids shall be expressed in cubic yards. All bids shall remain open for Town consideration and possible acceptance for a period of 150 days. All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked "Sand Bid." Bids will be received by the Town Clerk, 6307 State Route 9, PO Box 467, Chestertown, NY 12817, until Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Town Clerk’s Office on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2:05 pm at the Town of Chester Municipal Center.
The Town Board of the Town of Chester reserves the right to reject any or all bids offered.
Mindy Conway
Chester Town Clerk
Dated: March 23, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Chester will begin its Black Fly Control Program on March 15, 2023 and ending on July 10, 2023. We are requesting your permission to treat streams on your property within the Town. The product label may be found at VectoBac 12AS Label (valentbiosciences.com). Bioconservation Inc. is the company doing the applications. NYS DEC business registration number is 13663
Contact Kathy Vanselow at blackflybti@gmail.com if you have any objections, comments or concerns.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER
TOWN BOARD
Mindy Conway, Chester Town Clerk
Dated: March 10, 2023
The Town of Chester will begin its Black Fly Control Program on March 15, 2023 and ending on July 10, 2023. We are requesting your permission to treat streams on your property within the Town. The product label may be found at VectoBac 12AS Label (valentbiosciences.com). Bioconservation Inc. is the company doing the applications. NYS DEC business registration number is 13663
Contact Kathy Vanselow at blackflybti@gmail.com if you have any objections, comments or concerns.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER
TOWN BOARD
Mindy Conway, Chester Town Clerk
Dated: March 10, 2023
Legal Notice
Notice of Public Hearing
Town of Chester
Warren County, New York 12817
The Town of Chester will hold a Public Hearing on March 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall located at 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, New York for the purpose of hearing public comments on the draft of the Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study. Topics that will be covered in the study and the public hearing include discussion of existing asbestos-cement pipe and potential replacement options for water mains, analysis of water pressure issues and fire flow evaluation, possible need for additional water source, system upgrade options, mapping of existing water system conditions, and cost estimates for potential system improvements. The final report will further the Town’s information for use in future funding requests to various programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and USDA Rural Development, for completion of system upgrades. The study is being funded through the CDBG program. The CDBG Program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), which makes funding available annually for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons. Comments on the CDBG Program or the draft Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart 1 of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
The Town Hall in Chestertown New York is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact the Town Supervisor or the Deputy Town Supervisor at the Town Hall or by phone at (518) 494-2711 between 8:30 am and 4 pm during regular business days or by email to supervisor@townofchesterny.org, at least 7 business days in advance of the public hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Supervisor Craig Leggett, Town Hall, P.O. Box 423, Chestertown, N.Y. 12817 until Monday March 13, 2023.
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Chester New York
Mindy Conway, Town Clerk
Dated: March 2, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing
Town of Chester
Warren County, New York 12817
The Town of Chester will hold a Public Hearing on March 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall located at 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, New York for the purpose of hearing public comments on the draft of the Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study. Topics that will be covered in the study and the public hearing include discussion of existing asbestos-cement pipe and potential replacement options for water mains, analysis of water pressure issues and fire flow evaluation, possible need for additional water source, system upgrade options, mapping of existing water system conditions, and cost estimates for potential system improvements. The final report will further the Town’s information for use in future funding requests to various programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and USDA Rural Development, for completion of system upgrades. The study is being funded through the CDBG program. The CDBG Program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), which makes funding available annually for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons. Comments on the CDBG Program or the draft Pottersville Water District Engineering Evaluation Study will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart 1 of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
The Town Hall in Chestertown New York is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact the Town Supervisor or the Deputy Town Supervisor at the Town Hall or by phone at (518) 494-2711 between 8:30 am and 4 pm during regular business days or by email to supervisor@townofchesterny.org, at least 7 business days in advance of the public hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Supervisor Craig Leggett, Town Hall, P.O. Box 423, Chestertown, N.Y. 12817 until Monday March 13, 2023.
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Chester New York
Mindy Conway, Town Clerk
Dated: March 2, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Chester, Warren County, New York orders a temporary closure of all roadways to vehicles with a weight load in excess of 6 tons, as per Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Effective when notices have been posted on roadways and continue until such time as the roads are no longer posted.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER
TOWN BOARD
Jason Monroe, Highway Superintendent
Town of Chester
Dated: February 21, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER
TOWN BOARD
Jason Monroe, Highway Superintendent
Town of Chester
Dated: February 21, 2023
TAX NOTICE TOWN OF CHESTER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Mindy Conway, the undersigned Tax Collector of the Town of Chester, Warren County, New York, have received the tax roll and tax warrant for the collection of taxes for 2023.
From January 3, 2023 to January 31, 2023 taxes are payable without interest.
From February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023 one (1) percent will be added.
From March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 an additional one (1) percent will be added.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of law the tax roll the Town of Chester will be returned to the Warren County Treasurer on the 1st day of April, 2023.
Beginning January 3, 2023 through March 31, 2023, tax payments can be mailed to Town of Chester Tax Collector, PO Box 467, Chestertown, NY 12817 or in person at 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY during normal office hours Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. We also offer the option to use the black drop box which is located on the outside of the Town Municipal Center, closest to the Town Clerk's entrance on the South end of the building. Payments must be in a sealed envelope with a check or money order along with the entire bill(s). A receipt will be mailed to you. Tax bills can be found online at www.townofchesterny.org starting December 30, 2022.
The failure of the property owner to receive a tax bill shall not in any way affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law.
Mindy Conway
Town Clerk /Tax Collector
Town of Chester
Dated: December 27, 2022 and January 3, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Mindy Conway, the undersigned Tax Collector of the Town of Chester, Warren County, New York, have received the tax roll and tax warrant for the collection of taxes for 2023.
From January 3, 2023 to January 31, 2023 taxes are payable without interest.
From February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023 one (1) percent will be added.
From March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 an additional one (1) percent will be added.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of law the tax roll the Town of Chester will be returned to the Warren County Treasurer on the 1st day of April, 2023.
Beginning January 3, 2023 through March 31, 2023, tax payments can be mailed to Town of Chester Tax Collector, PO Box 467, Chestertown, NY 12817 or in person at 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY during normal office hours Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. We also offer the option to use the black drop box which is located on the outside of the Town Municipal Center, closest to the Town Clerk's entrance on the South end of the building. Payments must be in a sealed envelope with a check or money order along with the entire bill(s). A receipt will be mailed to you. Tax bills can be found online at www.townofchesterny.org starting December 30, 2022.
The failure of the property owner to receive a tax bill shall not in any way affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law.
Mindy Conway
Town Clerk /Tax Collector
Town of Chester
Dated: December 27, 2022 and January 3, 2023
Short-term rental owners to collect bed tax starting Sept. 1
Owners of properties that are used for short-term rental in Warren County will be required to collect the county’s 4 percent occupancy tax beginning on September 1, 2020.
The Warren County Treasurer’s Office will begin accepting occupancy tax payments directly from property owners on this date, so owners will be required to register with the Treasurer’s Office and calculate, collect and remit the tax per guest stay for rentals going forward.
Warren County Treasurer Michael Swan reported that occupancy tax is required for any short-term rental reservations made after September 1 for stays that occur after September 1. Any reservations made before that date will not be subject to the collection requirement.
Property owners are being directed to forward their occupancy tax payments to the Treasurer’s Office quarterly. More details on how to remit collections are available at the link below.
Penalties of up to 5 percent, plus interest, can be imposed for non-payment under the Warren County Occupancy Tax Law.
Short-term rentals are defined as a rental of 30 days or shorter in duration.
The deadline for property owners to register with the Warren County Treasurer’s Office is December 31, and there is no registration fee. The owners are responsible for taxes collected on and after September 1, regardless of when they complete the registration.
This process is independent of any rental property registration process that has occurred in some towns in Warren County. If you own a property and registered with the town where your property is located, you are still obligated to contact the Treasurer’s Office to register for occupancy tax collection.
Information and registration forms can be found at www.warrencountyny.gov/treasurer/bedtax.php
Property owners can also contact Treasurer Swan’s office at 518-761-6379 or email swanm@warrencountyny.gov to register.
Owners of properties that are used for short-term rental in Warren County will be required to collect the county’s 4 percent occupancy tax beginning on September 1, 2020.
The Warren County Treasurer’s Office will begin accepting occupancy tax payments directly from property owners on this date, so owners will be required to register with the Treasurer’s Office and calculate, collect and remit the tax per guest stay for rentals going forward.
Warren County Treasurer Michael Swan reported that occupancy tax is required for any short-term rental reservations made after September 1 for stays that occur after September 1. Any reservations made before that date will not be subject to the collection requirement.
Property owners are being directed to forward their occupancy tax payments to the Treasurer’s Office quarterly. More details on how to remit collections are available at the link below.
Penalties of up to 5 percent, plus interest, can be imposed for non-payment under the Warren County Occupancy Tax Law.
Short-term rentals are defined as a rental of 30 days or shorter in duration.
The deadline for property owners to register with the Warren County Treasurer’s Office is December 31, and there is no registration fee. The owners are responsible for taxes collected on and after September 1, regardless of when they complete the registration.
This process is independent of any rental property registration process that has occurred in some towns in Warren County. If you own a property and registered with the town where your property is located, you are still obligated to contact the Treasurer’s Office to register for occupancy tax collection.
Information and registration forms can be found at www.warrencountyny.gov/treasurer/bedtax.php
Property owners can also contact Treasurer Swan’s office at 518-761-6379 or email swanm@warrencountyny.gov to register.