Northampton Town Tidbits
By Supervisor Linda Kemper
Visit us at www.townofnorthampton.com
E-MAIL: nhpton1@frontiernet.net
FULTON COUNTY PROPERTY DATA AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
The Fulton County’s new iMap website is up and running. The County was awarded a $100,000 grand from the State Office of Real Property Services to create the website. The website provides a wealth of information on property assessments, exemptions, dimensions, aerial photography, comparables and many other features; giving the public the same data that the assessors will have. Topographical maps are available showing land features and wetlands.
The website address is http://gis.fulcony.com , take a look!
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Nick Palmateer’s Eagle Scout Project, a three sided Community Bulletin Board located on the Village Green on Bridge Street, is nearly completed. A much needed asset to the community for our residents and visiting tourists, the Bulletin Board will give groups and organizations the opportunity to post their information for upcoming community events, notices and activities at a visible public location. Nick will initially be maintaining the Board; any group wishing to post notices should contact him. “Hats off “ and “Thanks” to Nick, his family and helpers for making this project become a reality. Congratulations, Nick, as you complete the final step in achieving the highest rank of becoming an Eagle Scout.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The second annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Northville/Northampton Joint Youth Program was held April 2nd at various locations around the village. Despite the blustery and certainly not the spring like conditions that we had last year, it was a great success. Approximately 120 Children through grade 6 participated, searching for 3400 eggs hidden at the Northville School, Northville Library, The Town Park at the Bradt Building and The Waterfront Park. This year the children had the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy refreshments afterward at the Village Waterfront Park. Many thanks to Joint Youth Director, Molly Whitaker and her helpers for another great “Hunt”.
VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE WEEKEND & RETURN OF THE SWIFTS
The annual garage sale weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, starting at 8:00 am. The Return of the Swifts festivities will begin around 6:30 on Sunday, May 6th by the chimney at Bridge and N. Second Streets.
BLIGHT AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LAW UPDATE
Now that the snow cover is gone, Our Community Enhancement Officer is back to work and addressing complaints on violators. The one case that is in the Courts is scheduled to proceed to trial on May 14th at 10:00 am.
PLANNING AHEAD FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
This year will be the 50th Anniversary for the Civic Associations Annual 4th of July ‘Doins.
The festivities will begin on July 4th and run through Saturday, July 7th. The parade will be held
on Saturday at 5:30 pm, with a spectacular Fireworks display at 10:00 pm. Rides, live entertainment, food and games are scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday. This years Parade Theme will be “50’s at 50”.
NOTES:
The Hard-fill Site next to the Transfer Station will be open beginning Saturday, April 28th
Our Town Board minutes are available on the web site.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
-April 28th, Scout Troop 55 Pancake Dinner, 4-7 pm, Methodist Church
-May 5th & 6th, Village wide Garage Sale Weekend 8am to 6pm
-May 6th, Return of the Swifts 6:30 to Dusk (corner of N. Second St. and Bridge St.)
-May 7th, Great Sacandaga Lake Business Association 2:00 pm, Bradt Building
-May 10th, Town Planning Board 7:00 pm, Bradt Building
-May 16th, Town Board Meeting 7:00 pm, Bradt Building
-May 23rd, Town ZBA Meeting 7:00 pm, Bradt Building
-May 25th, Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council 10am, Bradt Building
-May 26th, Adirondack Rustic Furniture Show, Sacandaga Park at the Golf Course
-May 28th, Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, starting at DEC Building S. Main St. 6:00 pm