ConnectALL Broadband

Empire State Development is excited to provide you with the attached broadband outreach materials, which are high ConnectALL priorities announced by the Governor in the State of the State briefing book. Specifically, the attachments are designed to raise awareness of two key initiatives:

  1. Broadband Assessment Program – These materials aim to increase public participation in our state’s broadband mapping efforts. They include both a flyer that can be circulated directly to the public as well as an outreach kit that can be used by organizations and businesses. This survey will be a key tool in directing future funds and better understanding local broadband needs.
  2. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – These materials aim to increase participation in the federal ACP, which provides a permanent $30/month discount for home broadband or cellular service. A key initiative of ConnectALL is increasing participation in this program. While New York has been outpacing other states since launching ConnectALL we still have only about 30% of eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the program.

Broadband Map – Survey Flyer

Broadband Map – Survey Outreach Kit

Affordable Connectivity Program – Flyer

Affordable Connectivity Program – Outreach kit

Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE:

The Town of Stephentown, Rensselaer, NY, Town Board is requesting bids for lawn mowing at the Town Hall and Town Park. Sealed bids are due to the Town Clerk’s office by Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 7:00PM, delivered or mailed to 26 Grange Hall Rd. Stephentown, NY. The Town Board has privileges to accept or deny any and all bids. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the next Regular Town Board meeting on Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 7:00pm.

By Order of the Town Board

Stephanie M. Hoffman

Town Clerk

 

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

(PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 506 AND 526 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor for the Town of Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and a copy thereof has been filed with Stephanie Hoffman, Town Clerk, where it may be seen and examined by any person interested therein until the fourth Tuesday in May.

The assessor will be in attendance with the roll at the Town of Stephentown Town Hall located at  26 Grange Hall Road on:

Wednesday May 10th  5:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday May 13th       9:00 am –1:00pm

Wednesday May 17th   5:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday May 20th       9:00am-   1:00pm

The Board of Assessment Review will meet from 2:00pm –4:00pm and 6pm-8pm on Tuesday, May 23rd, in said Town of Stephentown to hear complaints in relation to assessments of real property.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the assessor’s office.

Assessor

Jennifer Van Deusen

Town of Stephentown

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE:

Town of Stephentown, Stephentown, NY, 12168. Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Stephentown, Rensselaer County has adopted the Town Budget for 2023 on Monday, November 14, 2022, if anyone would like to obtain a certified copy, you can do so at the Town Clerk’s office located at the Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY.

By order of the Town Board

Stephanie M. Hoffman

Town Clerk

 

Legal Notice

MEETING NOTICE – CANCELLED

Town of Stephentown, Stephentown, NY, 12168. Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Stephentown, Rensselaer County has CANCELLED the Reconciliation Meeting for the year of 2022 that was scheduled for Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 7:00PM located at the Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY.

By order of the Town Board

Stephanie M. Hoffman

Town Clerk

 

Legal Notice

MEETING NOTICE

Town of Stephentown, Stephentown, NY, 12168. Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Stephentown, Rensselaer County will hold an Organizational Meeting for the year of 2023 on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 7:00PM located at the Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY.

By order of the Town Board

Stephanie M. Hoffman

Town Clerk

 

ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS IN THE TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN

Stephanie M. Hoffman, the Stephentown Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that under New York State Ag and Markets law, all dogs are required to be licensed by four (4) months of age. Before a license can be issued or renewed, current proof of rabies vaccination must be provided. Rabies is a contagious and serious disease spread from animals to people so having them vaccinated helps to protect not only your dog, but you and your family.

To obtain a new license, a copy of the current Rabies Certificate is required (must be valid for more than 30 days prior to licensing). If the dog has been spayed/neutered proof that the animal has been altered must be provided. The cost for a spayed/neutered dog is $3.50 (annually) and unspayed/unneutered dog is $11.50. One tag is issued for the lifetime of the license; however, in the event of loss, can be replaced at an additional cost. A renewal letter will be sent on an annual basis, based upon the anniversary of the license.

If you have a dog that is of age and unlicensed, you are in violation of State and Town statutes. Please be aware that is the Town conducts a dog enumeration, not only will you have to pay the licensing fee, but you will also have to pay an additional fee for having an unlicensed dog. If you have any questions please visit the Stephentown Town Clerk’s Office, at 518-733-9195 ext. 8 or by email at townclerk@townofstephentown.org.

 

Bids Awarded

On December 19th, 2022, the sealed BIDs for Hall Cleaning for 2023 were opened and awarded to Kathleen Olson at $18.00/hour for 4.5 hours/week.

On December 19th, 2022, the sealed BIDs for 2023 Road Materials were opened and all three were awarded to the discretion of the Highway Superintendent. Awarded to William Hammersmith, Quality Construction, Senter’s, and Misty Valley Farm.

Retirees of 2016

Thank You For All Your Years of Service!

The Town of Stephentown would like to Thank Thomas MacVeigh, Sole Assessor 40 years of service, and Joan MacVeigh, Clerk to the Assessor, for her 36 years of service.

Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to the Town of Stephentown.
Congratulations on your Retirement!

Retirees of 2015

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Thank You for All Your Years of Service!

The Town of Stephentown would like to Thank Douglas Griswold (left), Highway Department Employee, for his 32 years of service, and Ruth Rieger (right), Town Tax Collector, for her 36 years of service.

Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to the Town of Stephentown. Congratulations on your Retirement!

Retirees of 2014

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The Town of Stephentown would like to personally thank Judge Wesley Edwards, the Senior Sitting Town Judge for the State of New York, for his dedication and service of 50 years. It is difficult for all of us to see you retire after serving 50 years to this Town. Throughout the years you have contributed immensely to this Town and we can’t thank you enough! Your accomplishments are extraordinary! You will truly be missed.
Congratulations on your 50 year retirement!