Meeting Minutes

Northampton Town Tidbits

December 2009

By Supervisor Linda Kemper

E-MAIL: nhpton1@frontiernet.net

NORTHVILLE DEC SUB-OFFICE NOW CLOSED
Public access to the local DEC offices on South Main Street, Northville will now be available by appointment only. An informational kiosk is planned on the grounds next to the facility by next summer. Contact numbers have been provided as follows:
Main Number 518-863-4545, extensions to leave general messages: forest rangers 3011; forestry and state lands 3007; state land purchases, boundaries, surveyors 3008; campgrounds, operations and recreation staff 3014. For Emergencies or reporting environmental violations DEC Dispatch: 518-897-1300.
Burn Permits contact local rangers: Town of Edinburg -Tony Goetke 518-383-1005
Town of Mayfield – Dave Kallen 518-866-4509
Town Of Northampton – Art Perryman 518-335-3252
Stop by the Town Offices for a copy of the press release listing contact numbers.

NORTHVILLE-NORTHAMPTON HISTORIC COMMISSION APPROVES INVENTORY
The Landmark Commission has approved a Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey. This report was prepared by Andrea J Becker as a result from a Preserve New York grant of the Preservation League of New York State. The Commission also adopted an Inventory of Historic Resources within the Town and Village. Letters to owners of the 2147 properties listed in the inventory are to be sent out soon. The owners will be invited to discuss their properties with the Commission and area preservationists; the owners will also be given information on the benefits of preserving the properties. A copy of the report is available at the Town Offices. Many thanks to the numerous dedicated people who assisted with compiling the necessary information needed to complete the report.

NOVEMBER ELECTION RESULTS
The Fulton County Board of Elections has released the final certified results for the November 3rd general elections winners for the local races as follows: Supervisor- Linda Kemper; Town Clerk- Elaine Mihalik; Highway Superintendent – Kip Richardson; Councilman (2)- Bob Ellsworth and Darrly Roosa; Town Justice- Jack Farquhar; Tax Collector- Elaine Dodge.
While it was very frustrating to everyone that our machines crashed and the results were delayed, the Commissioners at the Board of Elections have assured us that they are addressing several issues brought out as a result of the use of the new voting machines used for this election. Please direct any written comments and suggestions to the Board of Elections at 2714 St.Hwy 29, Suite 1; Johnstown, NY 12095

HAVE A SAFE AND MERRY HOLIDAY

NOTES:
-The Main St and Prospect Hill Cemeteries will be closed December 1st.
- December 12th will be the last day for the Hardfill Site, it will re-open next April
-The Town offices will be closed December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday
-Keep informed; our Town Board minutes are available on the web site.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
-December 1st , Historic Landmark Commission, 7:00 pm, Bradt Building
-December 2nd, Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm, Bradt Building
-December 10th, GSLA 6:30-9:30 pm, Bradt Building
-December 11th, GSLAC 10:00 am, Edinburg Town Hall
-December 14th, Northampton Zoning Commission work session 5-7 pm, Bradt Building
-December 16th, Northampton Town Board Meeting 6:30 pm
-December 23rd, Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm, Bradt Building