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We want to update our community on where we are with town services and to thank our residents for their patience, and how kind they have been to our employees that are working to make sure our services stay top-notch. We are grateful for all who are practicing good social distancing and urge you to please continue to stress this with the younger ones who think they may be less susceptible, however could transmit to those who are more vulnerable. We are a blessed community and want to keep everyone safe! 

The Town of Clarkson has closed all buildings to the public for two weeks at which time the situation will be re-evaluated. All board meetings have been suspended until April 14. Employees will work from home as much as possible and phones are being forwarded. The drop box at the Town Hall will be available for residents for dog licenses, tax payments, etc. All lodge rentals have been canceled through the end of March and rental fees will be fully refunded.

Area courthouses have been closed by the 7th Judicial District until April 30th. 

The Sweden-Clarkson Community Center has been closed as well as the Seymour Library. All employees are asked to wipe down their work space when leaving for the day. 

Councilperson Guarino set up conference call capabilities at the Town Hall to be used for board meetings, as needed in the future.

Building Inspector Kevin Moore disinfected the Town Hall.

Building Department – Residents still wishing to obtain a building permit may submit their paperwork via mail or drop box. Once approved, they can submit payment will mail building permit. 

Roosevelt water line has been suspended to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. 

Transfer Station will remain open as usual. Workers will be instructed to practice social distancing. 

Plans change day-to-day so check back!

Public Meetings Canceled

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The Town Board met Monday, March 16 and have canceled all public meetings– Town Board, Planning Board, Conservation Board, etc. until April 14. All buildings and Lodges will be closed. Refunds will be sent to those impacted by lodge closures. The justice court is also closed. The Transfer Station will remain OPEN.

Staff is working on a limited basis in order to maintain service. Each department is monitoring emails, phone calls and performing essential duties.

Unfortunately the Roosevelt Highway water project has paused as we are unable to meet the social distancing recommendations inside the trench and want to keep all employees safe and healthy.

We thank you for your patience during this time. We have a talented and dedicated staff, splitting shifts, working at odd hours and from home to make sure everything goes smoothly. We are blessed!

If you have questions please email me at Supervisor@ClarksonNY.org or post on my Facebook page Town of Clarkson Supervisor

Town Offices Closed to Public

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In light of rapidly escalating reports from the governor and the Department of Health the Clarkson Town Hall and the Highway Office will be closed to the public. Our staff will be reporting to work but will restrict their exposure in order to provide essential government services.

All town meetings will continue as scheduled but will be closed to the public as permitted by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202 which modifies the rules of Open Meetings. If you have questions you may email us or call the appropriate office. Our conference phone line may be utilized for meetings and public hearings. If implemented, the phone number and access code will be posted online. It will be on our website clarksonny.org and listed in the “Minutes & Agenda” section of the appropriate Board. 

Town Clerk   (585) 637-1130
Taxes and dog license requests with required documents should be dropped off in the drop box next to the front door of the Town Hall. Please use an envelope with your name address and phone number on the front so we can call you if we have questions. They will be processed during regular business hours. The Town Clerk will return your paperwork via US Post Service. Passports will not be processed at this time. Please use townclerk@clarksonny.org to inquire about other services.

Highway Department   (585) 637-1132
Superintendent Bob Viscardi plans to continue to work on projects as usual, however the office will be closed to the public. Transfer Station will remain open regular hours. If you need to contact the department please email highway@clarksonny.org. Please review our website for other phone numbers.

Other Contacts:
Building Inspector Kevin Moore: (585) 637-1145 or buildingcoordinator@clarksonny.org
Assessor Liz Spencer: (585) 637-1135  or assessor@clarksonny.org Supervisor Christa Filipowicz: (585) 637-1131 or supervisor@clarksonny.org

Legal Notice – Town of Clarkson

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Notice of Adoption of Local Law #3-2019

 “A local law to amend the Town of Clarkson’s “Dog Licensing and Control Law of the Town of Clarkson””.

Please take notice that on November 26, 2019 the Clarkson Town Board adopted Local Law #3-2019 “A local law to amend the Town of Clarkson’s “Dog Licensing and Control Law of the Town of Clarkson””

Subject to certain exemptions, existing law had limited each household to no more than three dogs.   Under this new local law, an additional exemption of up to three dogs being held for foster care purposes as agent for a registered animal adoption organization is authorized.

Existing exemptions for dogs acquired prior to September 1, 2019, and for dogs under 6 months old,  have been restated.   

The complete text of this local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and may be inspected during normal business hours.

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson.
Dated:  December 4, 2019    
Sharon S. Mattison
Clarkson Town Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE – Town of Clarkson

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Notice of Adoption of Local Law #3-2019

 “A local law to amend the Town of Clarkson’s “Dog Licensing and Control Law of the Town of Clarkson””.

Please take notice that on November 26, 2019 the Clarkson Town Board adopted Local Law #3-2019 “A local law to amend the Town of Clarkson’s “Dog Licensing and Control Law of the Town of Clarkson””

Subject to certain exemptions, existing law had limited each household to no more than three dogs.   Under this new local law, an additional exemption of up to three dogs being held for foster care purposes as agent for a registered animal adoption organization is authorized.

Existing exemptions for dogs acquired prior to September 1, 2019, and for dogs under 6 months old,  have been restated.   

The complete text of this local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and may be inspected during normal business hours.

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson.
Dated:  December 4, 2019    Sharon S. Mattison
Clarkson Town Clerk