TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Stephentown for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027, has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, located at 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, New York, where it is available for inspection by any interested person during regular office hours.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown will hold a Public Hearing on said Preliminary Budget on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Stephentown Town Hall, located at 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, New York 12168.
At said hearing, any person may be heard in favor of or against the Preliminary Budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the proposed annual salaries of the following elected Town Officials are hereby specified:
- Town Supervisor: $10,538
- Town Council members (4): $5,266.50 each
- Town Clerk: $30,084
- Town Highway Superintendent: $83,678
- Town Justices (2): $11,802 each
- Town Tax Collector: $6,687
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
Stephanie M. Hoffman
Town Clerk
Dated: October 19, 2026
Stephentown, New York
Town Clerk
Stephentown, New York
TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-c FOR THE 2027 FISCAL YEAR
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of a Local Law entitled, “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law § 3-c for the 2027 Fiscal Year.”
The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, immediately following the Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 5 of the Year 2026, entitled “A Local Law Opening Certain Roads for Snowmobiles in Stephentown,” which is scheduled for 6:45 p.m., at the Stephentown Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, New York.
The purpose of the proposed Local Law is to authorize the Town Board of the Town of Stephentown to adopt a budget for the 2027 fiscal year that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit established by General Municipal Law § 3-c, should the Town Board determine such an override to be necessary.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Local Law will be available for review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours prior to the Public Hearing.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Local Law at the time and place stated above.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF STEPHENTOWN
Stephanie M. Hoffman
Town Clerk
Dated: October 19, 2026
Stephentown, New York
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.