INFORMATION AND TOWN SERVICES
 As of January 1, 2011 - Town Hall is closed on Fridays
   Table of Contents: Click on topic to go to that section
 
2011 HOLIDAYS
ASSESSMENTS
BUILDING/ZONING FEES
BURNING REGULATIONS
DIRECTORY - TOWN HALL
DOG LICENSING
FEES, TOWN
FOIL REQUEST
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
LEGISLATION - ON LINE
MARRIAGE LICENSES
NOTARY PUBLIC
PAVILION RENTAL
RECREATION CENTERS
RECREATION PROGRAMS
RECYCLING/TRASH
TAXES
TAX BILLS
TOWN EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND OTHER POSTINGS
TOWN ID STICKER (See Recycling/Trash)
ZONING
 

2012 HOLIDAYS:
 Town Office & Highway Closed On These Dates - Recycling Center is Open unless the holiday falls on a Saturday. Town Hall is not open on Fridays starting Jan. 2011.

January 1, Sunday New Years Day
January 16, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 20, Monday Presidents’ Day
April 6, Friday Good Friday Holiday
May 28, Monday Memorial Day
July 4, Wednesday Independence Day
Sept 3, Monday Labor Day Weekend
October 8, Monday Columbus Day
Nov 12, Friday Veterans Day
Nov 22, 23 Thursday, Friday Thanksgiving D
Dec 24, 25 Monday, Tuesday Christmas Holiday
January 1, Tuesday New Year's Day

* For Highway employees, the union contract determines their actual paid holidays.

ASSESSMENTS: The Town Assessor is available on Wed and Sat from 9AM to Noon, 266 - 5721 X 113. The Assessment Roll is available in the Town Clerk's office during office hrs. or access through the County website at this link http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/RealPropertyTax/19570.htm

STAR Exemption forms are available on the New York State Website. All completed exemption forms are due in the office by March 1st of each year. Click on link below for the NYS site to get the form.
 http://www.orps.state.ny.us/star/index.cfm

Grievance Information :  Grievance Days are held in May of each year.  Forms and Booklets are available in the Assessor’s Office on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon or see below for link to print a form or booklet.  If you have any questions or need information, contact the Assessor’s Office at 266-5721 extension 113.   Click on link below to go to the NYS site to a blank grievance form. Select RP 524 Form and RP 524 INS (instructions). http://www.orps.state.ny.us/ref/forms/subjects/complain.htm New York Office of Real Property Services, Contact: Northern Regional Office, 16 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210 (518) 486-4403.

 

BUILDING/ZONING FEES
Click here to see the Fee Schedule Resolution of 2003
Click Here For Building Forms and Information
 

BURNING REGULATIONS: Revised burning regulations went into effect in October 2009. The town no longer issues burning permits and if you have one that hasn't expired, it is no longer valid.  Please visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html  for more information or call Division of Air Resources 518-402-8403
 

DIRECTORY - TOWN HALL: Click Here to See It
 

DOG LICENSING: Dog Licenses are issued by the Town Clerk. All dogs over the age of 4 months need to be licensed, according to NYS law. Spayed/Neutered $10, Unaltered $20. As of 1/1/2011 there are no purebred licenses.
 

FEES: Click Here for a full list of town fees.
 

FOIL REQUEST - Freedom of Information: Click here to get On Line Printable Version of Form
 

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES: Are seasonally available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office.  Please bring last year’s license OR your driver’s license or other photo id.  If you have not had a previous hunting license, you must bring proof of completing a hunter’s safety class.
 

LEGISLATION:  Town legislation has been codified and is available on line at this link.  Please contact the Town Clerk's office if you have any questions. Click here for instructions
   Click below to go to the on line documents:
    http://www.ecode360.com/?custId=CL1589

MARRIAGE LICENSES: NYS fee is $40. Also, when applying for a license, you will need photo ID, birth certificate, and divorce papers if applicable. Originals or certified copies are acceptable.
 

NOTARY PUBLIC:  Monday - Thursday 1:30 - 4, more than two notarizations require an appointment. Call 266-5853 for appointment.
 

PAVILION RENTAL: The pavilion is located in the Frances J. Mark Memorial Park aka Rec Park on Clinton Hollow Rd. There is a link to the map in the next section.  An application form is available at the Town Clerk's Office during business hours. Click Here For Application Form
Residents - $125.00, Non Resident - $175
Organizations - $275.00, Organizations renting for Commercial Purposes $500
 

RECREATION CENTERS: (SEE ABOVE FOR PAVILION RENTAL)  To use swimming facilities, a town ID sticker is required.  The same ID sticker is used for Trash and there is no additional fee.  Stickers available at Town Hall during office hrs. for $10 (Seniors over 60 are not charged).

There are two Recreation Parks - Click Here to See Map
** Frances J. Mark Memorial Park #2 on map - aka "Rec Park" at 337 Clinton Hollow Rd- County Route 18 Phone 845-266-5740.  Pavilion, playground, baseball field, swimming pond. No swimming unless life guard is on duty. Those hours posted on the "Recreation" page of this website when applicable.
** Friends' Park #3 on map, Phone 845-266-8273 at 2350 Salt Point Turnpike- County Route 115. Baseball field, small pavilion area, tennis courts.

RECREATION PROGRAMS: Click here or go to  "Recreation" From Main Page for Seasonal Information
 

RECYCLING/TRASH & TOWN ID STICKERS: The Town Recycling Station is open Saturdays only, 8AM to 1PM. It is operated by Welsh Sanitation on the Town Hall property, behind the Town Hall itself. A Town ID sticker is required, $10.00 for the first car and $5.00 for a second car. Seniors, over the age of 60 years, first ID sticker is free, second one is $5.00   Sticker can be obtained at Town Hall (see Town Clerk's hours under "Directory").             CLICK HERE TO SEE TRASH FEES

Welsh Sanitation will now take all office paper, junk mail, magazines, and telephone books along with newspapers for recycling, however, cellophane windows on envelopes and metal clasps on large envelopes must be removed before recycling."

TAX BILLS:

Taxpayers in the Town of Clinton will be able to view their property tax bills on line by clicking here: TAX BILLS ON LINE.  Through this service you may view and print a copy of your bill and its payment status.   We hope you find this service helpful and we welcome your feedback.  If you have any questions, please leave a message for our Tax Collector, Patricia McDermott at 845-266-5704 Extension 141. 


TAXES: CHANGE OF ADDRESS ADVICE:  If you have a new address for your tax bills, it is important to notify 3 entities: tax collector (town and school) and the assessor of this change in writing to receive your bill in a timely fashion.  This can be most important to receive your bill in time and, also, to ensure your ability to take advantage of installment payments.

Town Taxes:
   Tax Collector
   Patricia McDermott
   184 Shadblow Lane
   Clinton Corners, NY 12514
 
School Taxes:
   Call  the Tax Collector For Your Particular School District For More Information on changing your address.
    HYDE PARK: 229-4000  X1026                     MILLBROOK: 677-4202 X105
    PINE PLAINS: 518-398-7181, ext. 400          RHINEBECK: 871-5520, ext. 5527

Town Of Clinton Assessor:
   Garth Slocum
   Town of Clinton
   PO Box 208
   Clinton Corners, NY 12514

CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILED MESSAGE FROM TAX COLLECTOR AND ANSWERS TO  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 

TOWN EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND OTHER POSTINGS: (Policies approved from May, 2007 forward)
   Anti Violence Policy  Resolution 14 of 2011
 

TOWN ID STICKER:  See "Recycling/Trash"
 

ZONING: Click Here To Go To The Building, Planning & Zoning Page