Town of Clarkstown »Resource Guide 2010

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Photos: Top Row (from left): West Nyack Hamlet Green, Congers Lake Memorial Park.
Bottom Row (from left): Congers Train Station, Town of Clarkstown Town Hall.
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Town of Clarkstown
Resource Guide 2010
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table of contents
letter from the town supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
council members, town board,
& meetings schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
elected officials & staff directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
town departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
boards & commissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
recreation & parks office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
police department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
local laws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
recycling & garbage collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
important numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clarkstown Town Board
General Information About The Town of Clarkstown
Clarkstown includes the hamlets of New City,
Please view Clarkstown’s website at
Congers, Valley Cottage, Bardonia, Nanuet,
www.town.clarkstown.ny.us to view the
West Nyack, Central Nyack, Rockland Lake,
Town Code and find meeting dates,
the Village of Upper Nyack, and portions of
agendas, and additional information.
the Villages of Nyack and Spring Valley.
For additional information:
www.town.clarkstown.ny.us
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letter from the town supervisor
Dear Clarkstown Residents:
I believe you will agree that the Town of Clarkstown is
a great place to raise a family and build a business. The
Town provides a variety of services to our residents some
of which are highlighted in this booklet.
A more complete and detailed description of these
government services, Town Government Departments,
public agendas, and even the entire Town Code, can
be found on our website, www.town.clarkstown.ny.us.
Alexander J. Gromack
Town Supervisor
Alexander J. Gromack was elected
Town Supervisor in November
2004 after serving fourteen
years (1991–2004) representing
Clarkstown in the New York
State Assembly and seven years
(1983–1990) as a Clarkstown
Legislator on the Rockland
County Legislature. He is the
Chief Executive and Fiscal Officer
of the Town and is responsible
for the daily operation of the
Town Government.
I would also suggest that you sign-up for our
e-newsletter! See below for details on how to stay
informed on what is happening around Town
throughout the year.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions,
or comments regarding the Town of Clarkstown please
feel welcome to contact me by phone, fax, and email,
which are listed below.
If you would like to stop receiving this booklet by
mail and receive it by email next year, please email
me your request.
Sincerely,
Alexander J. Gromack
Town Supervisor
T: 845.639.2050 F: 845.634.5456
[email protected]
Stay in touch with what’s happening in Clarkstown…
Sign-up for our e-newsletter!
Each month the Town of Clarkstown sends out an electronic newsletter
with updates on town events, programs, new policies and laws, helpful
tips and links, photos, and much more.
To receive our newsletter:
Visit our website at www.town.clarkstown.ny.us,
and click “Register to Receive e-News.”
OR
Send an email with your first and last name to:
[email protected].
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council members
T: 845.639.2056 F: 845.639.2155
[email protected]
Shirley Lasker
Councilwoman
Building Department, Comptroller’s Office, Planning Board,
Parks Board & Recreation Commission, School Districts, Youth Court,
and Zoning Board of Appeals.
T: 845.639.2056 F: 845.639.2155
[email protected]
Frank Borelli
Councilman
CSEA, Emergency Services, Department of Environmental Control,
Highway, Police, Receiver of Taxes, and Sanitation Commission.
T: 845.639.2056 F: 845.639.2155
George Hoehmann
Councilman
[email protected]
Assessor’s Office, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation,
Mini-Trans, Purchasing, Streetlights, Town Clerk’s Office,
and Villages within Clarkstown.
T: 845.639.2056 F: 845.639.2155
Stephanie Hausner
Councilwoman
[email protected]
Architecture & Landscape Commission, Elections, Fire Board of Appeals,
Historical Review Board, Justice Court, Economic Development,
and Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety Advisory Board.
Paula Tobin, Secretary, and Rudy Damonti, Constituent Services Coordinator and Senior Citizen Director.
Town Board & Meetings
The Town Board is composed of five elected
officials: the Supervisor and four Council
Members. Each of the five officials has equal
voting authority. The Supervisor, unlike the County
Executive or the Governor, has no veto authority;
his vote counts the same as each of the other
four. The Town Board meets on most Tuesday
evenings, either in a workshop session
held at 7:30 pm in Room 301 or at an officially
scheduled meeting held at 8:00 pm in the
Auditorium. Town Board meetings and workshop
sessions are public meetings governed by the
“open meetings” law. However, voting on Town
business can be conducted only at Town Board
Meetings. Below is the schedule of meetings
for 2010.
Schedule of Meetings: 2010
Town Board Meetings, held at Town Hall
Auditorium, 8:00 pm (except where noted)
Workshops, held at Town Hall
Room 301, 7:30 pm
January 5
(reorganization)
May 18
October 19
January 12
July 6
January 19
June 15
November 4
(7:00 pm)
February 2
August 3
February 9
July 20
November 23
March 2
September 14
March 16
August 24
December 14
April 13
October 5
April 20
September 21
December 29 (noon)
May 4
November 16
June 1
December 7
Please note: Police Department matters will be discussed at the workshop meetings. Schedule is subject to change.
Call 845.639.2050 for confirmation.
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elected officials & staff directory
Hall of Justice
20 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956
T: 845.639.5960 F: 845.639.5910
Scott B. Ugell
Town Justice
[email protected]
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Adjudicates civil & criminal cases, vehicle & traffic offenses,
landlord-tenant cases, and small claims. Handles all violations of
the Town Code and most violations of the Environmental Law.
Candyce Draper, Chief Court Clerk
Craig E. Johns
Town Justice
Howard Gerber
Town Justice
Rolf Thorsen
Town Justice
Town clerk’s
office
T: 845.639.2010 F: 845.639.2008
[email protected]
David Carlucci
Town Clerk
Issues marriage licenses, hunting & fishing licenses, dog licenses, and
handicapped parking permits. Maintains official documents, including
minutes of the Town Board and various commission meetings. Keeps
records of births, deaths, and marriages.
Pamela Sitomer, Deputy Town Clerk
Highway
Department
12 Seeger Drive, Nanuet, NY 10954
T: 845.623.7500 F: 845.624.7585
Wayne T. Ballard,
P.E., C.S.P.
Superintendent
of Highways
Receiver
of Taxes
Loretta Raimone
Receiver of Taxes
[email protected]
Maintains over 1,400 town-owned roads (totaling 290 miles) including
resurfacing, pothole repair, and snow & ice control. Maintains drainage
systems on Town property and easements. Responsible for yard waste,
biodegradable bagged leaf, and loose leaf pick-up service. Coordinates
requests for the installation and repair of municipal street lighting on
state, county, and Town roads. Arranges for repair of traffic signals
on Town and county roads.
Nancy Willen, Confidential Assistant
T: 845.639.2040 F: 845.639.2037
[email protected]
Prepares and mails bills to homeowners and lending institutions. Provides
internet access for tax inquiries and payments. Collects and disburses,
Town, County and school taxes. Maintains tax and payment history
and related documents.
Dolores Daubitz, Deputy Receiver of Taxes
Town Hall is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except on: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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town departments
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
T: 845.639.2031 F: 845.639.2028
Cathy L. Conklin, IAO
Assessor
[email protected]
TOWN ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Amy Mele
Town Attorney
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Peter J. Beary
Building Inspector
T: 845.639.2060 F: 845.639.2189
[email protected]
Advises the Town Board on all legal issues affecting government.
Defends and prosecutes lawsuits involving the Town. Provides
legal representation at all meetings of boards and commissions.
Prosecutes Town Code and zoning violations. Drafts local laws
and contracts. Advises on public works projects, personnel,
and collective bargaining matters.
T: 845.639.2100 F: 845.639.2099
[email protected]
Enforces the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Issues building permits and certificates of occupancy. Oversees,
with the Chief Fire and Safety Inspector, the enforcement of
Town Code Chapter 143, Fire Prevention. Investigates complaints
concerning property maintenance and building violations.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
T: 845.639.2107 F: 845.639.2173
Edward J. Lettre
Public Works Administrator
[email protected]
COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
T: 845.639.2020 F: 845.639.2019
Edward J. Duer
Comptroller
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Determines assessment for all properties within the Town.
Maintains ownership information of all properties. Administers
tax exemptions for STAR, veterans, eligible seniors, and others as
provided by law. Provides information about grievance procedures.
Maintains buildings & grounds. Oversees capital
improvement projects.
[email protected]
Assists the Supervisor with the fiscal affairs of the Town.
Oversees all accounting procedures.
DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
T: 845.639.2018 F: 845.639.6985
Robert D. Stritmater
Director of Automated Systems
[email protected]
Responsible for all computerization, phones, mail processing,
and other automated systems.
town departments
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
T: 845.639.2111 F: 845.634.3743
[email protected]
K. Luke Kalarickal P.E., P.L.S.
Director
Plans and engineers public works construction projects. Reviews
all subdivisions and site plans for technical sufficiency. Operates
the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Department. Coordinates
residential garbage collection, recycling, and residential bulk
waste collection.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
T: 845.639.5753 F: 845.639.2155
Catherine Nowicki
Economic Development Specialist
[email protected]
INSURANCE & CLAIMS OFFICE
T: 845.639.2048 F: 845.639.2148
Robert S. Berdy
Insurance & Claims Manager
MINI-TRANS OFFICE
Dennis Malone
Transit Supervisor
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Mary Loeffler
Personnel Administrator
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Implements a program designed to attract new business
to locate within the Town as well as to promote expansion
of existing businesses. Work is performed under the supervision
of the Town Supervisor.
[email protected]
Coordinates insurance coverage, reviews adequacy of
contractors’ insurance policies, and assists in the defense
of claims against the Town.
16 Seeger Drive, Nanuet, NY 10954
T: 845.623.0667 F: 845.623.0668
Coordinates Mini-Trans routes, schedules, fares, and related
commuter transportation information.
T: 845.639.2046 F: 845.639.2142
[email protected]
Reviews and completes paperwork required by Civil Service Law.
Processes all employment applications. Maintains and updates
all employees' personnel files and records. Answers questions
and inquiries regarding civil service.
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town departments (continued)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Jose C. Simoes
Town Planner
T: 845.639.2070 F: 845.639.2071
[email protected]
Coordinates review of land subdivisions and site plans
for the Planning Board. Makes recommendations to the
Zoning Board on variances and special permit applications
and to the Town Board on zone changes and special
permit applications. Proposes modifications to the
Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
T: 845.639.5800 F: 845.639.5920
Peter T. Noonan
Chief of Police
[email protected]
Robert G. Mahon
Patrol Captain
Continuously provides quality police services to the public,
professionally and with integrity. Working in partnership
with the community, the department identifies and resolves
problems utilizing all available resources.
Michael R. Sullivan
Administrative Captain
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
T: 845.639.2011 F: 845.639.2001
Robert S. Berdy
Authorized Purchasing Agent
[email protected]
RECREATION & PARKS
Jo Anne Pedersen, C.P.R.P.
Superintendent of Recreation & Parks
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Responsible for purchasing all supplies and equipment
used by the Town and for overseeing the competitive
bidding process.
31 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956
T: 845.639.6200 F: 845.639.6215
[email protected]
Oversees park system incorporating about 700 acres of park land,
four (4) Community Centers, three (3) outdoor pools, three (3)
picnic areas, two (2) picnic shelters, twelve (12) ball fields, one (1)
soccer field, three (3) bocce ball courts, two (2) tennis courts, one
(1) wheel park, five (5) playgrounds, four (4) outdoor basketball
courts, one (1) miniature golf course, a historic home and barn,
and programs for pre-schoolers to senior citizens.
SAFETY OFFICE
T: 845.639.2072 F: 845.639.2073
John W. Coyle
Safety Manager
[email protected]
Responsible for assuring compliance with all laws concerning
employee safety and for inspecting Town facilities to ensure
that safety standards are maintained.
boards & commissions
Architecture &
Landscape Commission
Edward J. Lettre
Chairperson
Meets the 2nd and the 4th Mondays of each month
at 7:30 pm in Town Hall.
Reviews and approves designs for signs and for commercial,
industrial, and multi-family buildings. This commission also
advises on landscaping matters prior to site development and
regulates planting of shrubs and trees.
Board of Ethics
Meets quarterly in Town Hall at the convenience
of the members.
Fr. Edward Weber
Chairperson
Reviews financial disclosure statements submitted by Town
officials and employees. Investigates complaints of ethical
misconduct and conflicts of interests.
Historical Review Board
Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm
in Town Hall.
Robert P. Knight
Town Historian & Chairperson
Investigates and recommends local sites for historical designation.
Parks Board &
Recreation Commission
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
at Zukor Park, New City.
Rudy Damonti
Chairperson
Sets policies on all matters concerning parks and
recreational activities.
Planning Board
Meets most Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Town Hall.
Shirley J. Thormann
Chairperson
Approves site plans and subdivisions. Offers recommendations
to the Town Board and Zoning Board on various zoning
and planning matters.
Sanitation Commission
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm
in Town Hall.
George Nugent
Chairperson
Responsible for licensing carters and for resolving problems
relating to garbage collection.
Assessment & Review Board
Meets the 4th Tuesday in May in Town Hall.
Dolores Avaras
Chairperson
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Reviews assessment grievances to determine whether property
assessments are correct.
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boards & commissions (continued)
Civilian Complaint
Review Board
Joel J. Epstein
Chairperson
Reviews non-criminal complaints involving police officers.
Complaint forms are available at the Police Department,
the Town Clerk’s Office, and the Supervisor’s Office.
Fire Board of Appeals
Meets the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm
in Town Hall.
Edward M. Hewitt
Chairperson
Reviews and decides appeals in the enforcement of the
local law entitled, “Fire Prevention.”
Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC)
Meets most Wednesdays at 10:00 am in Town Hall.
Jose Simoes
Chairperson
Evaluates the technical adequacy of land development
applications and decides their readiness for Planning
Board review.
Traffic & Traffic Fire
Safety Advisory Board
Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
in Town Hall.
Norman B. Peachey
Chairperson
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Meets only if there are pending complaints.
Investigates various traffic safety problems and makes
recommendations to the Town Board.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meets Mondays, twice a month at 8:00 pm
in Town Hall.
Gaetano U. Massa
Chairperson
Considers zoning interpretations, special permits,
and variances.
recreation & parks office
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GERMONDS PARK
185 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY—78.30 acres
LAKE NANUET PARK
1 Lake Nanuet Drive, Nanuet, NY—33.50 acres
CONGERS LAKE MEMORIAL PARK
6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY—177.88 acres
(Community Center: 845.268.9700)
CENTRAL NYACK COMMUNITY CENTER
58 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack, NY
PASCACK COMMUNITY CENTER
87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet, NY
ZUKOR PARK (STREET COMMUNITY CENTER)
31 Zukor Road, New City, NY—30.40 acres
CONGERS STATION PARK
1 Burnside Avenue, Congers, NY
DAVENPORT PRESERVE
443 Buena Vista Road, New City, NY—83.57 acres
KINGS PARK
50 Kings Highway, Congers, NY—60.00 acres
TENNYSON PARK
40 Tennyson Drive, Nanuet, NY—9.00 acres
TWIN PONDS PARK
254 Massachusetts Avenue, Valley Cottage, NY—24.90 acres
WEST NYACK HAMLET GREEN
721 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY
BROOKSIDE PARK*
107 Phillips Hill Road, New City, NY—5.17 acres
DELLWOOD TOWN PARK*
1 Almuth Drive, New City, NY—6.19 acres
HEATONS POND PARK*
314 Old Mill Road, Congers, NY—4.99 acres
KEVIN LANDAU PARK
1 Congers Road, New City, NY
PHILLIPS HILL PARK*
ROLLING HEDGE PARK*
STONEHEDGE EAST*
184 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY—10.44 acres
UNGAVA PARK
48 Susan Drive, New City, NY—5.05 acres
Open Space
OPEN SPACE
HAMLET
ACREAGE
BUTTERMILK POND OPEN SPACE
CENTRAL NYACK
9
CELERY FARM OPEN SPACE
CONGERS
35
CROPSEY FARM OPEN SPACE
NEW CITY
24
CROW’S ROOST OPEN SPACE
BARDONIA/ WEST NYACK
1
DAVENPORT PRESERVE
NEW CITY
7
HIGH TOR OPEN SPACE
NEW CITY
40
HIGHVIEW OPEN SPACE
NANUET
4
MOUNTAINVIEW OPEN SPACE
CENTRAL NYACK
2
WEST HOOK MOUNTAIN OPEN SPACE
VALLEY COTTAGE
70
WEST NYACK HAMLET GREEN
WEST NYACK
3
TOTAL ACREAGE
195
*Not all parks are accessible
to residents.
The Town of Clarkstown is dedicated
to preserving open space and
protecting our land from future
development. However, not all
open space properties are accessible
to residents. Please call our Parks
and Recreation Office at 845.639.6200
with any questions or for more
information.
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police department
POLICE DEPARTMENT
T: 845.639.5800
Peter T. Noonan
Chief of Police
Robert G. Mahon
Patrol Captain
Michael R. Sullivan
Administrative Captain
[email protected]
The primary responsibility of the Clarkstown Police Department
is to protect and serve the Town’s 82,082 residents and the
thousands of daily commuters and shoppers who travel
through or to the Town each day. The Police Department employs
173 police officers, 28 civilian support personnel, and 43 school
crossing guards.
The Clarkstown Police Department has been re-accredited by
the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
The accreditation comes from the New York State Division
of Criminal Justice Services, and it indicates an overall high
standard of training and professionalism.
City-Watch Program
Clarkstown has an emergency notification system
called City-Watch. This system allows the Police
Department to send telephone messages
quickly to residents and businesses in the event
of impending flooding, power outages, road
closings, natural disasters, missing children,
burglary alerts, community events, and a wide
variety of other emergencies.
Records Division
The Records Division is responsible for
maintaining all reports completed by the
Clarkstown Police Department, including motor
vehicle accident and incident reports. Copies of
these reports may be obtained during normal
business hours. Proper ID is required, and
authorization under the Freedom of Information
Act may be required. There is a fee of 25¢ per
page. The hours of operation for the
Records Division are Monday through Friday,
7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Testing Process to Become
a Clarkstown Police Officer
Candidates are required to take a New York
State written civil service examination, which
is administered by the Rockland County
Department of Personnel. The written exam
is scheduled only once every four years.
Candidates who pass the written examination
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will be invited in numerical order to participate
in a physical ability test, background investigation,
fingerprint check, drug screening, polygraph,
and oral interview. If given a conditional offer
of employment, candidates must also pass
medical and psychological examinations prior
to employment.
An exam was given in November 2008 and the
next exam will be given in four years. Applications
for the written exam can be obtained directly
from the Rockland County Department of
Personnel by calling 845.638.5200. Please visit
the Department of Personnel's website at:
www.co.rockland.ny.us/Personnel/Jobs/exams.
html for further details.
police department
Important Information the Police Department Wants You to Know:
In Case of Emergency,
dial 911 from your
home phone.
To reach the Clarkstown
Police Department from
a mobile phone, dial
845.639.5800.
Town residents who anticipate
using their mobile phone to
contact the Police Department in
an emergency should program
the Police Department telephone
number 845.639.5800 into their
mobile phone.
Dialing 911 from a cell phone may
connect you to the New York State
Police or to the Rockland County
Communications Center, which
could slow the response to
your location.
House Numbers Aid
Emergency Response
Important Rules
of the Road
Assist emergency responders in
locating your home and business.
Chapter 110 of the Town Code
requires that the number or
numbers assigned to a parcel or
property must be conspicuously
shown by placement on the
principal building. The minimum
height of the numbers shall be
3-inches for residential and 4-inches
for nonresidential buildings. Where
the principal building is located
further than 50-feet from the street
line the numbers shall be placed
on a mailbox, gate post, fence, or
other appropriate place so that
it shall be visible from the street.
Proper placement of the building
number is required before a
certificate of occupancy is issued.
•Driving while using a
hand-held mobile phone
is illegal.
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•On any roadway, you
cannot pass a stopped
school bus when its red
lights are flashing.
•The speed limit on Town
roads is 30 mph.
•The speed limit in school
zones is 15 mph on
school days.
•Right turn on red is
permitted after a full stop
unless otherwise posted.
volunteers welcome
Auxiliary Police Volunteers
Those members of our community who wish to
assist our local police in various law enforcement
duties can join our Clarkstown Police Auxiliary.
To be considered for volunteer duty, one must
be a United States citizen over 21 years of age,
live in Clarkstown, and possess a valid New York
State driver’s license. Auxiliary police assist with
traffic and crowd control at parades and special
events, assist with residential house checks and
crime prevention, and act as support to regular
police patrols. For more information about the
requirements to join, call 845.639.5887.
Fire Department/Ambulance Corp.
To join a volunteer Fire Department or Ambulance
Corp. in your neighborhood, you may find their
listing in your local phone book. In the event
of a medical emergency or fire, always dial 911.
The Town of Clarkstown appreciates the efforts
of our Emergency Service Volunteers and the
service they provide to our community. For
more information please visit our website at
www.town.clarkstown.ny.us/html/community_
information.html.
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local laws
Each level of government has its own laws. In
Clarkstown we are required to adhere to federal,
state, county, and Town laws. All of Clarkstown’s
laws are available on the Town’s website by
clicking on “Town Code.” The following are
summaries of some local laws.
Snow and Refuse May Not Be Moved
Onto Public Property
Chapter 250 of the Town Code states that property
owners may not move snow, ice, yard waste, or
refuse of any type from their properties onto
public streets, sidewalks, or other public property.
Additionally, property owners may not channel
surface water or water from sump pumps onto
streets where water might create a ponding or
icing hazard to vehicles or persons using
those streets.
Unnecessary or Unreasonable
Noise Not Allowed
Chapter 205 of the Town Code puts limitations on
noise. Essentially, any sound, whether produced
by human voice or electronic equipment, that
disturbs the peace of any reasonable person is
unlawful. Additionally, sounds caused by lawn
mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, bulldozers,
compressors, and other machinery are
prohibited Monday through Friday prior to 7:00
am and after 8:00 pm, on Saturday prior to 8:00 am
and after 6:00 pm, and on Sunday prior to 11:00
am and after 5:00 pm. This law is enforced by the
Clarkstown Police Department, and offenses are
punishable by fines up to $500 and imprisonment
for up to fifteen (15) days.
Parking is Limited
Chapter 278 of the Town Code prohibits parking
on all streets, roads, or highways from November
15 to April 1, between the hours of midnight
and 6:00 am. Furthermore, commercial vehicles
are restricted from parking on Town streets
for periods longer than three (3) hours.
No vehicles may be parked on Town streets for
the purpose of displaying such vehicles for sale,
and no unregistered vehicles may be parked on
Town streets.
Sidewalks Must Be Maintained
By Property Owners
Chapter 250 of the Town Code makes
commercial and residential property
owners responsible for keeping sidewalks
in front of their premises clean and free
from snow, ice, paper, sticks, and other
debris. In particular, snow and ice must
be removed within thirty-six (36) hours
of accumulating on any sidewalk.
Alarm Systems Require Permits
Chapter 91 of the Town Code requires permits
for all burglar alarm control devices. Permit
applications are available at the front desk of
Police Headquarters or can be obtained by mail
by calling 845.639.5801 or 845.639.5872. There
is a one-time $50 fee for each permit. Permits
are issued without expiration dates, but they are
not transferable when property is sold. New
owners must apply under their own names.
local laws
Sign Guidelines:
General Information
Chapter 243, Clarkstown’s new sign ordinance
was adopted in 2007 to establish standards and
design guidelines for commercial business
identification signs. This section also addresses
For Sale and For Rent signs, home occupation
signs, accessory lighting, as well as storefront
advertising signs. Sign permits, issued by
the Building Inspector, must be reviewed by
the seven member Architecture & Landscape
Commission. Contact the Building Inspector’s
Office at 845.639.2100 for application forms and
guidance. The hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Architecture & Landscape
Commission Approval
In addition to business identification
sign review as mentioned above, the Clarkstown
Architecture & Landscape Commission (ALC) also
reviews building façade changes and exterior
alteration. New commercial buildings under
site plan review by the Planning Board must
additionally be reviewed by the ALC for color,
siding and roofing material, and architectural
elements. In addition, the ALC reviews and
approves landscaping plans submitted as part
of a site plan from the Planning Board.
Tree Preservation
2007 heralded the Town’s focus on a number
of ‘green’ issues to help protect our sensitive
environment. Chapter 270 of the Town Code,
“Tree Preservation,” included a requirement for
a permit from the Department of Environmental
Control (DEC) for certain tree removal on private
property. In general, if you are planning to remove
more than five trees of 12-inches in diameter, you
should check with the DEC at 845.639.2111 to see
if you need a permit.
Building and Demolition Permits
are Required
Chapter 109 of the Town Code requires permits
for all construction projects. A permit is needed
to build or replace a deck, to add an addition to
a house or other building, to build a garage, to
install a swimming pool, to put in a wood-burning
stove, to enclose a porch, to convert attic,
basement, garage or storage areas to living
space, to establish a change of occupancy, to
demolish any part of a building, etc. Building
permit applications are available at the Building
Department. Usually a permit can be issued
within five to ten (5-10) days if all requirements
are met; however, sometimes it does take longer,
depending upon the volume of permits to
be processed.
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Plan ahead! Apply for your permit as early as possible
to avoid any unforeseen delay in starting your project.
Certificates of Occupancy
are Required
Chapter 109 of the Town Code requires a
Certificate of Occupancy before any house
or other building can be legally occupied.
It is usually not possible to sell or refinance
a home without Certificates of Occupancy
for all improvements, changes of use, and
structural changes.
Plan ahead! Sometimes it can take months to get Certificates
of Occupancy if changes were made without permits.
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local laws (continued)
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep was launched to
eliminate the blight of illegal signs that dot the
public right-of-way* in Clarkstown. Through
education and enforcement, we will ensure that
our sign laws are understood and complied
with. Together, we can keep Clarkstown a place
we can take pride in.
* As a general rule of thumb, the public right-of-way
extends ten feet from the edge of the pavement.
Dog Owners are Responsible
for Their Pets**
Chapters 125 and 202 of the Town Code prohibit
dog owners from allowing their pets to:
• Run unleashed without the full control
of a responsible person. Maximum leash
length is 8-feet.
• Engage in habitual loud howling, barking,
or whining.
• Create a nuisance by defecating or urinating
Littering and Posting are Prohibited
Chapter 173 of the Town Code prohibits
littering and dumping on any public or private
property. This chapter also prohibits posting
notices, signs, or advertisements in the public
right of way. This is the chapter which led to the
enhanced enforcement under ‘Operation Clean
Sweep’ described above.
Not to be confused with business identification
signs which are approved by the ALC and installed
via permit from the Building Inspector, nothing
whatsoever is permitted to be installed on utility
poles, streets, sidewalks, trees, or anywhere in the
right of way. This includes temporary signs, garage
or tag sale signs, advertising signs, campaign or
event signs, ‘open house’ or any other notice. There
is no permit process available for these prohibited
postings. Fines up to $1000 can be assessed.
When in doubt, check with Town officials prior
to installing any signage. Political signs or
statements as an expression of free speech can
only be displayed on private property with the
owner’s permission.
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on public or private property without the
consent of the property owner.
• Be in any area of any Town-owned park except
those animals used by disabled individuals
to assist that individual in performing one (1)
or more major life activity.
** Violations can result in the seizure and impoundment of pets.
transportation
Commuter Parking Lots
Nanuet
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•Exit 14 North Lot, Nanuet/Exit 14 South Lot, Nanuet/Exit 14 West Lot, Nanuet (Are all located
at the intersection of Route 59 & the New York State Thruway Exit Ramp)—Tappan Zee Express buses
to Tarrytown and White Plains. Coach USA buses to NYC Port Authority and Wall Street.
No permit required.
•Nanuet Railroad Station Lot, Nanuet (Located on Prospect Street off South Middletown Road/Main Street)—
Permit Required (Call 6845.39.2010). NJ Transit trains to Secaucus and Hoboken transfer stations.
•Rockland County Lot, Nanuet (Located on Prospect Street off South Middletown Road/Main Street)—
NJ Transit trains to Secaucus and Hoboken transfer stations. No permit required. Free of charge.
•New Jersey Transit Lot, Nanuet (Located on Prospect Street off South Middletown Road/Main Street behind
the Nanuet Post Office)—NJ Transit trains to Secaucus and Hoboken transfer stations. Meter fee.
•South Middletown Road, Nanuet (Located off Route 59, behind the gas station)—A short walk
to Route 59 local and regional bus routes. No permit required.
•North Middletown Road, Nanuet (Located on Middletown Road near Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 10)—For carpooling only. No buses. No permit required.
•Smith Street, Nanuet (Located off Route 304 and Route 59)—Red & Tan/Coach USA buses
to NYC Port Authority No permit required.
New City
•North Main Street at the New City Bowl—Red & Tan/Coach USA buses to GW Bridge
and NYC Port Authority. No permit required.
•Route 304/Cavalry Drive, New City—Red & Tan/Coach USA buses to GW Bridge
and NYC Port Authority. No permit required.
Valley Cottage
•Municipal/Commuter Parking Lot, Valley Cottage (Located off Route 303 on New Lake Road)—
For carpooling only. No buses. No permit required.
West Nyack
•Route 303 North Lot, West Nyack (Located across from the Palisades Center Mall)—Morning Coach USA
service to NYC Port Authority. For carpooling. No permit required
•Route 303 South Lot, West Nyack (Located off the Route 59 ramp)—For carpooling only. No buses.
No permit required
•Palisades Center Mall Park & Ride Lot J, West Nyack (Located across from the Home Depot Store)—Tappan
Zee Express buses to Tarrytown and White Plains. Coach USA buses to NYC Port Authority and Wall Street.
For carpooling too. No permit required
Call the Rockland County Planning/Transportation Department at 845.364.3333 for bus schedules and connection information,
or visit www.co.rockland.ny.us/planning.
Assistance Available
for Senior Citizens
On the recommendation of the Citizens
Advisory Board for Housing, the Town
Board created the Office of Senior Services.
The purpose of this office is to provide,
“An avenue to improve communication and
services and ensure that both seniors and the
Town benefit from the coordination.”
Mini-Trans Department
Coordinates Mini-Trans routes, schedules, fares,
and related commuter transportation information.
Clarkstown’s Mini-Trans service provides bus routes
that do not duplicate the routes run by private
bus companies. Call 845.623.0667 for a
complete schedule, or go to the town’s website,
www.town.clarkstown.ny.us. Click on
“Departments,” and select “Mini-Trans.”
For assistance with services, housing, or
any other problem, call Rudy Damonti, Senior
Services Director, at 845.639.2055.
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recycling & garbage collection
Recycling
Recycling is good for our environment and generates income for the Town. However, recycling must be done carefully to be
effective. Not everything is recyclable. When non-recyclable or dirty items are picked up and added to the recycling load in a
truck, the entire load may get rejected (at the RC Solid Waste Facility) and end up as garbage.
Unacceptable For
Recycling
Acceptable Paper
Recyclables
Acceptable Container
Recyclables
Unacceptable
Paper Items
• Newspapers with inserts
• Green, clear, and brown
glass bottles and jars
Soiled paper, wax-coated paper,
paper cups, tissues, napkins, or
paper towels, paper items with
layers of plastic or foil, hardcovered books
Unacceptable Cookware
Pots, pans, bowls, utensils, or other
cookware, ceramic, and china
dinnerware
Unacceptable Miscellaneous
Recycle bins, containers that
held hazardous materials—oil,
antifreeze, pool or yard chemicals,
spackle, paint, etc., plastic bags,
appliances, textiles, styrofoam
materials, plastic or metal hangers
• Office paper, notebook
paper, construction paper,
ledger paper, and envelopes
• Computer paper, fax paper,
and photocopy paper
• Junk mail with envelopes and coupons
• Glossy magazines and
catalogs
• Soft-covered workbooks,
telephone books, and
paperback books
• Smooth cardboard and
corrugated cardboard
• Brown grocery bags and
shredded papers in paper
bags (not plastic bags)
Garbage Collection
The collection of household garbage is twice
per week: Monday and Thursday, Tuesday and
Friday, or Wednesday and Saturday, depending
on the area.
Each household garbage container must have
an official sticker from the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Each home (1, 2, & 3 family only) is issued
one official sticker.
For an extra charge, additional stickers
are available from the Assessor’s Office. (Larger,
multi-family residences and condominiums are
not charged and are not eligible for this service.)
Call 845.639.2111 for more information.
All garbage must be bagged and placed inside
covered containers. Garbage carters are not
required to take extra refuse from bags, boxes,
or unstickered containers.
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• Aluminum cans, aluminum foil, and other disposable aluminum products
• Metal cans and aerosol cans
• Plastic food and beverage
containers with recycling codes 1 through 7
New recycling bins are available
at Town Hall in the office of the
Department of Environmental
Control. Please call 845.639.2111
to be sure the bins are in stock.
Do not use cardboard boxes
or plastic bags as recycling
receptacles.
Loose Leaf Pick-Up Service
The Clarkstown Highway Department
provides curbside loose and bagged leaf
pick-up beginning in late October; loose leaf
pick-up ends in mid-December. All loose or
biodegradable bagged leaves should be piled on
the lawn or curbside for pick-up, please not in the
roadway. Residents can look up the fall leaf pick up
dates listed by street on the Town’s website under
the Highway Department Leaf Program. For more
information, contact the Highway Department
at 845.623.7500.
There is No Garbage Collection or Recycling
Collection on the Following Holidays
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
However, twice the normal quantity of garbage
will be collected on the next regularly scheduled
pick-up day.
Bulk Pick-Up Schedule — 2011
recycling & garbage collection
Bulk Pick-Up Program
Clarkstown provides once-a-month pick-up
of large household bulk items for residents
of houses that are designated on the tax rolls
as one-family, two-family, or three-family
homes (larger multi-family residences and
condominiums are not charged and are not
eligible for this service). The schedule at right
lists bulk pick-up dates for the 2010 season.
The bulk pick-up dates in your area will
always fall on your regularly scheduled
garbage pick-up day.
January 20, 21, 22
July 21, 22, 23
February 17, 18, 19
August 18, 19, 20
March 17, 18, 19
September 15, 16, 17
April 21, 22, 23
October 20, 21, 22
May 19, 20, 21
November 17, 18, 19
June 16, 17, 18
December 15, 16, 17
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January 19, 20, 21
February 16, 17, 18
Yard Waste Disposal
Yard Waste
Pick-Up Service
Yard Waste
Drop-Off Area
Free Biodegradable
Paper Bags
The Clarkstown Highway
Department picks up properly
prepared yard waste (except
grass clippings) according to a
fixed schedule that is mailed to all
residents each year. Please adhere
to that schedule, and do not put
out yard waste at any other time.
Call the Highway Department
Monday through Friday at
845.623.7500 for specific dates
and information.
Clarkstown residents may take their
yard waste and grass clippings
to the Solid Waste Management
Authority. The facility is located
at 166 S. Route 303 in West Nyack.
For hours of operation please
visit the Authority’s website at
www.rocklandrecycles.com or
contact the Solid Waste Authority
at 845.358.0759 or 845.753.2200
for further details.
Biodegradable paper bags (for leaves
and other yard waste) are free to
Clarkstown residents. The bags are
available at Town Hall, the Highway
Department, and at the Community
Centers in New City, Congers,
Central Nyack, and Nanuet. Call
the Department of Environmental
Control at 845.639.2111 to make
sure the bags are in stock.
Adopt-A-Spot & Adopt-A-Road Programs
Adopt-A-Spot Program:
Keeping Clarkstown Beautiful
One Spot at Time
The Adopt-A-Spot Program provides opportunities for
community-spirited individuals and organizations to
enhance Clarkstown’s neighborhoods. Sponsors design,
install, and maintain the landscaping at their designated
“spot.” The Town determines the spots available for
adoption and recognizes the volunteers with a sign
placed at the location. Interested parties should
contact the Highway Department at 845.623.7500
for more information.
Adopt-A-Road Program
Local businesses and organizations are invited to “adopt
a road.” This program, under the supervision of the
Clarkstown Highway Department, has been expanded
and helps to keep Clarkstown free of litter. Requirements
for participation include periodic litter pick-up and
proper insurance. A sign is erected in recognition of
each participating business or organization. If you are
interested in learning more about this program, contact
the Highway Department at 845.623.7500.
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important numbers: quick reference
Town of Clarkstown Offices
Police/Fire or Medical Emergency 911
Building Dept................................................845-639-2100
Building & Grounds....................................845-639-2107
Comptroller’s Office...................................845-639-2020
Council Chambers......................................845-639-2056
• Constituent Services.............................845-639-2055
Data Processing............................................845-639-2018
Environmental Control.............................845-639-2111
Fire Inspector.................................................845-639-2091
Highway Dept...............................................845-623-7500
Insurance & Claims.....................................845-639-2048
Justice Court..................................................845-639-5960
Mini Trans .......................................................845-623-0667
Personnel Dept.............................................845-639-2044
Planning Dept...............................................845-639-2070
Police Dept......................................................845-639-5800
Purchasing......................................................845-639-2011
Receiver of Taxes..........................................845-639-2040
Recreation & Parks Dept..........................845-639-6200
Senior Services..............................................845-639-2055
Supervisor’s Office......................................845-639-2050
Town Assessor...............................................845-639-2031
Town Attorney..............................................845-639-2060
Town Clerk......................................................845-639-2010
Zoning Administrator...............................845-639-2141
Good Samaritan Hospital.......................845-368-5000
Nyack Hospital.............................................845-348-2000
Rape Crisis Service.....................................845-634-3344
Suicide Hotline............................................845-354-6500
Rockland County Offices
Board of Elections.....................................845-638-5172
Consumer Protection..............................845-708-7600
County Clerk................................................845-638-5070
County Executive......................................845-638-5122
County Highway Dept............................845-638-5060
County Legislature...................................845-638-5100
District Attorney.........................................845-638-5001
Health Dept..................................................845-364-2512
Keep Rockland Beautiful.......................845-708-9159
Mental Health.............................................845-364-2378
Naturalization..............................................845-638-5070
Office of Aging............................................845-364-2110
Passport..........................................................845-638-5070
Rockland Community College...........845-574-4000
Rockland Co. Health Center.................845-364-2000
Rockland Family Shelter........................845-634-3344
Solid Waste Facility..................................845-753-2200
Social Services:
• Information & Referrals......................845-364-3410
• Temporary Assistance........................845-364-3100
T.R.I.P.S.............................................................845-364-8747
Veterans.........................................................845-638-5244
Youth Bureau...............................................845-638-5166
INFOROCK.....................................................845-364-2020
Toll-Free Assistance
Child Abuse Hotline
800-342-3720
Do Not Call Registry
888-382-1222
Internal Revenue Service
800-829-1040
Poison Control Hotline
800-222-1222
NYS Advocacy for
Persons with Disability
800-624-4143
NYS Insurance Complaints
800-342-3736
Medicare
800-633-4227
NYS Addictions Hopeline
877-846-7369
NYS Consumer Protection
800-697-1220
NYS Senior Citizen Hotline
800-342-9871
State Tax Assistance
800-225-5829
Utility Problems
800-342-3377
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