TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown on January 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY on the proposed “Local Law to Establish A Fee to Be Charged By The Town of Stephentown To Send A Delinquent Tax Notice As Required By § 987, Subdivision 1, of The New York State Real Property Tax Law,” a copy of which may be obtained from the Town Clerk and on the Town’s website. Any and all persons desiring to comment will be heard.
Summary of Proposed Law
It is the intent of this local law to allow the establishment of a fee to be charged by The Town of Stephentown to send a delinquent tax notice.
By Order of the Town Board
Stephanie Hoffman
Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown on January 19, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. at Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY on the proposed Local Law to Allow The Insertion of Informational Materials In Certain Tax Bills Mailed By The Town of Stephentown, a copy of which may be obtained from the Town Clerk and on the Town’s website. Any and all persons desiring to comment will be heard.
Summary of Proposed Law
It is the intent of this local law to allow the insertion of certain informational materials in tax bills mailed by the Town of Stephentown.
By Order of the Town Board
Stephanie Hoffman
Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown on January 19, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. at Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY on the proposed local law which shall be known and cited as “Town of Stephentown Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2026 Amending Local Law #2 of the Year 2022 Tax Exemption for Senior Citizen,” a copy of which may be obtained from the Town Clerk and on the Town’s website. Any and all persons desiring to comment will be heard.
Summary of Proposed Law
It is the intent of this local law to modify the current sliding scale for the senior exemption to match the County of Rensselaer sliding scale.
By Order of the Town Board
Stephanie Hoffman
Town Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE:
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT
TAKE NOTICE, that I, Mary Grant, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Stephentown, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Stephentown for the year 2026, and that I will attend at 26 Grange Hall Road, in the said Town of Stephentown at the days and times listed below for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on the said roll.
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 10 am -12 pm (closed on January 19)
Wednesdays 5-7 pm
Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm
February 2026
Wednesday, February 25 5-7 pm
Saturday, February 28 9 am – 12 pm
March 2026
Wednesday, March 25 5-7 pm
Saturday, March 28 9 am – 12 pm
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid at zero interest between January 1 – February 2. Taxes may be paid between February 3 – February 28 at 1% interest. Taxes may be paid between March 1 – March 31 at 2% interest plus a $2.00 late notice fee. There will be a $25.00 fee for returned checks. No partial payments will be accepted.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of the law the tax roll of the Town of Stephentown will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Rensselaer on the 1st day of April, 2026.
Mary M. Grant
Tax Collector
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.