From the Village Hall

From the Village Hall
last updated: 01/24/2012

FROM YOUR VILLAGE HALL
We have several businesses in the village and in order to keep our village vibrant we need to support and shop at these local businesses often. We appreciate their hard work and dedication and want to keep them open and successful! Thank you for your support of these businesses.

VILLAGE ELECTIONS - MARCH 20, 2012
Village elections are scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012,
at the Village Hall from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM.

The terms of Mayor, Carol Weaver, Trustees, Richard Phillips and Brian Murphy and Village Justice, David Dellehunt expire on March 31, 2012.

Registration Day is Saturday, March 10, 2012 from Noon – 5:00 PM at the Village Hall.

An independent nomination petition for an office to be filled at the time of a general or special election shall be filed not earlier than forty-two days or later than thirty-five days preceding the election.

VILLAGE PROJECTS AND PLANS
- SIDEWALK LINK PROJECT
  The Villages of Kinderhook and Valatie are collaborating on a project to construct a five foot wide sidewalk along the west side of Route 9 linking the sidewalks into the two villages. It will also include improvements to shoulders to better accommodate bicycles. It is intended to be part of a Town of Kinderhook Trail System. It is scheduled to start construction in 2012. The project is funded with 80% federal funds, 15% state funds and 5% local funds and is being designed by Hudson Valley Engineering Associates of Beacon, NY. Project manager is Jim Dunham.

FLUSHING HYDRANTS
The DPW will be flushing hydrants on October 10 & 11 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This will disturb sediment and cause water to be discolored. This should clear up in a few hours.

LEAF PICKUP TO BEGIN IN OCTOBER
DPW Brud Snyder has set October 17 as the tentative date for the annual leaf pickup. All piles of leaves should be raked, without stones, branches and twigs, to the edge of the road or over the sidewalk to the street for pickup. Branches and limbs will not be picked up. Last pickup will be on or about November 28.

VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION
We wanted to thank all of the volunteers, businesses, and village staff for planting and maintaining the flowers around the village this spring and summer. It added an additional touch of beauty to our historic village.

FARM ACCEPTS KINDERHOOK’S YARD WASTE
The Town of Kinderhook has reopened the lawn and garden waste disposal site, Valley View Farm as of April 16, 2011. The farm is located at 2560 Route 203, between Merwin and McCagg Roads. Compostable waste will be accepted every Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There is a permit fee of $50.00 which can be purchased at the Town Hall only.

WATER BILLS
Water bills are mailed out to all Village residents each year on April 1st and October 1st. Water meters are read during the months of March & September. Residents with outside meters should make sure there is clear access so it can be read. If you have an inside meter and the reader was unable to obtain the reading, please call the village hall to report your reading. Residents and real estate agencies should remember that a meter reading should be done prior to the sale of any Village property. You need to contact the Village Office at least three days prior to the closing, so that arrangements can be made to read the meter before the closing date.

GARBAGE REMINDERS
Garbage pickup for weeks containing holidays may be on Friday, Ex: The week of Thanksgiving will be on Friday, November 25, 2011. Garbage pick up may also be delayed in the event of major snowstorms this winter. If this should happen, we will post a notice on the Village website at http://village.kinderhookny.us/ as soon as we are notified.

Both papers and containers will be picked up every Thursday. Please have garbage and recyclables out by 7:00 A.M. to ensure pickup. Pick- up times do vary by street week to week, so please ensure your garbage is out by 7:00 am. We cannot guarantee pick –up for items placed on the curb after 7:00 am. All bags of garbage must have stickers – red stickers ($2.50) for 30 gal. bags and green stickers ($1.50) for 15 gal. bags. When placing your recyclable containers at the curb, please be sure to place them as indicated by the arrows on top of the container to allow for automated pick –up . Oil & antifreeze containers may not be recycled.

If you have questions, please contact the Village Hall. Garbage stickers may be obtained at the Village Office during business hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Garbage stickers are also available at Kinderhook Stewart’s.

Pick-up for Thanksgiving week will be on Friday, November 25th

APPLICATIONS FOR USE OF VILLAGE PROPERTY
Individuals or groups requesting use of any Village properties must complete an Application for Use form. Applications can be picked up at the Village Hall. The completed form must be approved by the Village Board at a Village Board Meeting. The Village Board meets the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. An application is also needed for placement of temporary signs in the area of the Village Square.

STREET LIGHTS
If you notice a street light out, please report it to the Village Hall so that National Grid can be notified. We will need the pole number, street name and, if known, adjacent property owner.

Please Clean Up After Your Dog
Mutt Mitts are available in boxes located in front of the Village parking lot and the James Vanderpoel House for your use in picking up dog waste. Concerns should be addressed to the Dog Control officer at 275-9983.

Sidewalks and Snow
All properties adjoining a sidewalk are required by Village Law to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after snow has fallen. If the snow and/or ice is not removed, the Village may remove it and the cost, plus a $15.00 fee, will be charged to the property owner. Please make every effort to clear your sidewalks.

PALMER ENGINE & HOSE Co.
- Fire Company Seeks Volunteers
  If you are at least 18 years of age, a resident of the fire district or work in the Village and are interested in serving as a volunteer, please contact Fire Chief Peter Hunter at 758-7050, Trustee, Rich Phillips 758-9548 or any member of the Palmer Engine and Hose Company. In addition, the Palmer Engine and Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary are seeking members. Ladies interested should contact Auxiliary President Dottie Masten at 758-7164.
- Fire Company Fundraiser –
  The Kinderhook Fire Company will be hosting
  the Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association in July, 2014 (for the first time in 30 years). The Fire Department is accepting donations or fundraising tickets can be purchased from Pete Hunter.