Welcome to the Town of Shandaken website. We offer this site for your convenience to assist you in your visit to the Town or simply to inform you of the current activities of our little jewel here in the heart of the Catskill Park.
The Town of Shandaken is comprised of twelve hamlets; neighborhoods that are unique in geography, economies and offerings. We as a town hope to help preserve and promote these quaint hamlets, mostly nestled in the valleys throughout the Town. Most home and business owners are happy to tell you of the history of their building or the area. We have a rich history tied to American legends such as Babe Ruth, “Dutch” Schultz and others. Myths abound concerning everything from a Native American romantic tragedy to the first snowmobile to a secret stash of gold.
Mostly people enjoy the rich beauty and scenery of the area which has drawn artists from around the world and contributed to some notable movements in the arts. Some of the most picturesque scenes unfold before you if wish to climb Slide Mountain, the tallest Catskill Mountain, or take a short day hike to Giant Ledge, a perfect hike for the young ones. As nearly 75% of the Town is owned by New York State Forestlands we offer 53,897 acres of forest for your enjoyment. There are a multitude of recreational activities available for all ages from skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter to fishing, tubing, swimming, hiking, biking & canoeing in the summer.
Events abound in Shandaken throughout the year including the Artists’ Studio Tour, the Belleayre Music Concerts, the Rotary’s Quacker Race, Shandaken Day and the newly established Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. There is also our uniquely colorful autumnal season, a celebration of nature on its own terms.
Stop by and visit or stay for the rest of your life. We welcome you and your family to check our website for future updates and events. We’ve included pages here to direct or inform you of all that is current with the Town and some upcoming activities that you might want to know about. Thanks for visiting this site and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmest regards,
Robert A. Stanley
Supervisor, Town of Shandaken
BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN
Belleayre Officials have announced the opening of the mountain for all your snowsports fun.
Check out Belleayre’s website for more on their offers and events.
http://www.belleayre.com/
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COLLECTORS NOTICE OF TAX WARRANT
AND RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that I, Joyce A. Grant, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Shandaken, County of Ulster and State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Shandaken for the year 2012, and that I will attend at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Shandaken Town Hall, 7209 Route 28, Shandaken, New York, Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or by appointment with the exception of holidays, for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on the said roll.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before February 7, 2012, without charge or interest. On such taxes remaining unpaid after February 7, 2012, the following fees will be charged:
February————————————1%
March————————————– 2%
April —————————————–3%
May——————————————4%
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: the first installment (½ of tax) can be paid during the interest free period through February 7, 2012, without any interest, or it can be paid any time until the expiration of the Collector’s Warrant, subject to the fee schedule above. The balance of the (second ½ payment) can be paid any time until the expiration of the Collector’s Warrant, also subject to the fee schedule above.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of law the tax roll of the Town of Shandaken and all unpaid taxes will be returned to the Ulster County Department of Finance, P O Box 1800, Kingston, New York, on the 1st day of June 2012.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that if your tax payments are to be made through an escrow mortgage account or by your bank, your tax bill will be mailed directly to your mortgage company or bank for payment.
DATED: January 3, 2012
Joyce A Grant
Town Clerk – Tax Collector
Town of Shandaken
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Ulster County will apply for grants to help business owners
hurt by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Interested business owners must submit letter of interest on or before 1/6/2012
Ulster County will submit applications for grant funding of $500,000 to assist county business owners who experienced financial losses from the major storms that hit the region this summer.
To strengthen the application, the county needs letters of interest from business owners who would use the funding if it were available. The deadline is looming so an immediate response is really important. If your business needs help, go to www.rupco.org and read the program details then print out and complete the letter of interest. If you know any other business owner in Ulster County who might need the help, please pass this along to them.
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Special Town Board Meeting & Public Hearing
Scenic Byway Management Plan
Monday February 13, 2012 6pm
The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development along with the Central Catskills Collaborative have completed a DRAFT Corridor Management Plan (CMP) to assist them in the application for designation of Rte. 28 as a Scenic Byway. The Town of Shandaken, as a collaborative member Town, had been asked to hold a public hearing and pass a resolution supporting the designation of Rte. 28 as a Scenic Byway at our December 5th, 2011 meeting.
Due to comments at the public hearing and as follow-up to some questions, another public hearing has been scheduled for
If you have any questions or comments please attend the February 13th Public Hearing at 6pm, or submit your comments to the Shandaken Supervisor’s office (PO Box 134, Shandaken NY 12480) or to shandakensupervisor@yahoo.com
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway CMP Draft
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Phoenicia Sewer Project Engineers Report
On October 20, 2011 LaMont Engineers presented the Shandaken Town Board and the public with their findings concerning sewerage options for the Hamlet of Phoenicia. Copies of their report can viewed by clicking the link below which will redirect you to the Notices Page under “Town Business” at the top of this page. Copies can be obtained through the Town Supervisor’s Office or viewed at both the Phoenicia and Pine Hill Libraries.
Link to Phoenicia Sewer Engineer\’s Report Page
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NOTE:Â New York State Disaster Case Management Program is available to you if you were affected by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. The goal of this program is to connect you with services that may help you and your family. They can assist even if you were not eligible for FEMA or SBA assistance. Call them at 571-388-7347 or 571-388-7323.
FEMA has extended registration until December 15th. To register, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, seven days a week until further notice. People with hearing disabilities can use the TTY number, 800-462-7585. Applicants can also register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or with any web-enabled mobile device or smartphone at m.fema.gov. Follow the link to “apply online for federal assistance.”
Click to download an updated FEMA resource guide to assist you in the funding and processes for assistance:
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESOURCE GUIDE
Lost Work? - If you have lost employment or work due to Irene please click the link below to investigate whether you, or your employees are eligible for unemployment benefits through the NYS Department of Labor.
NYS Dept. of Labor website
LOST HOMES: If your insurance company has designated your home a total loss and asked to have it demolished please contact Zoning Officer Rich Stokes @ (845) 688-7165 for a demo permit. There are a number of private contractors that can assist in the removal of home demolition materials. The Town will not pay for the equipment or labor for demolition, but for a limited time is willing, in coordination with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, to alleviate you of the tipping charges for the dumpsters need to remove the structure. Frank’s Septic (845) 586-2757 is offering special rates on dumpsters for demolition work. Please have your contractor contact the Supervisor’s office prior to demolition to make arrangements.
INSURANCE ISSUES?: Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said his staff is setting up offices in the hardest-hit areas of New York to directly address concerns related to price gouging, insurance policies and delayed debt payments, among other issues. In Ulster County, representatives from the Attorney General’s Office will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 in the county executive’s office at the County Office Building, 244 Fair St., Kingston. For more information, go to www.ag.ny.gov.
APPLIANCES LOST? : Governor Cuomo Announces $8 Million Household Appliance Program. NYSERDA is offering grants to victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee through the New York Storm Relief Rebate Program. With funding from the American Recovery and Investment Act, the $8 million program will assist New Yorkers in the replacement of household appliances that were lost or damaged in the recent flooding. Click the link to download a pdf describing the availability and how to apply:
Household Appliance Grants for Storm Recovery
Phoenicia Rotary/ SHARP - The Phoenicia Rotary in coordination with SHARP has grant funds available to residents and businesses effected by the flood. If you would like to make a donation please send checks to: SHARP/Phoenicia Rotary (please note in the memo line: PHOENICIA FLOOD RELIEF), PO Box 362, Phoenicia, NY 12464. If you are in need of assistance please click the link below for a pdf version of the application form. Deadline is open and awards will be made based on immediacy of need.
Rotary/SHARP – Relief Application
Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) -The CWC has announced the availability to local business owners, grant funds to assist in getting their businesses operational, and offset cost of structural damages. The final details of this funding is still being worked out, but an announcement about their funding can be found by clicking the link below to read their press release on this issue. There is a cap of $30,000, no deadline has been set. The Town asks that any business that may be interested in these funds download the Disaster Survey form and submit it to the Town Supervisor’s Office at PO BOX 134, Shandaken, NY 12480 {Fax – (845) 688-2041} before Wed., Sept. 21, 2011.
CWC Business Flood Recovery Program
Shandaken-CWC Information and Application
Ulster County Community Action: is helping the flood victims affected by Hurricane Irene. Please have your clients contact our office. The income guidelines are 125% Poverty Guidelines. They will assist the clients with: Providing emergency food, water, home cleaning supplies; Providing appliances to families whose appliances were damaged due to flooding or power outages; Providing temporary housing assistance to those who remain homeless due to the flooding and power outages. For more information please contact: UCCAC, 70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 338-8750 Ext 105
Phoenicia United Methodist Church: The church is no longer accepting clothing donations, but is looking for dry/canned food items to be dispensed through the Shandaken Food Pantry to residents in need. Food may be dropped off daily from 10am-4pm. Also, clothing and food items are available to residents affected by the storms daily at the same times. The Church is located at 25 Church St., Phoenicia, NY 12464. Or call: (845) 688-7680.
