Local notices: April 24, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
(Pursuant to Section 506 of the Real Property Tax Law)
Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Guilderland, County of Albany, has completed the Assessment Roll for the current year; that a copy thereof will be at the Assessor’s Office, Town Hall, Guilderland, New York, on May 1, 2025 and on-line at www.townofguilderland.org where it may be reviewed and examined by any person interested therein until May 27th and that on such day between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm said Board of Assessment Review would meet at Town Hall, Guilderland, New York to hear and examine all complaints in relation to such assessments, on the application of any person believing himself aggrieved thereby. Grievance Day will be held via appointment.
The Assessor will be in attendance with the roll available by phone and in person at the Guilderland Town Hall during regular business hours and specifically, as required by law, Tuesday, May 6th from 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesday, May 14th from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm by appointment only, Thursday, May 19th from 12pm – 4pm and Saturday, May 17th from 9 am to 1 pm by appointment only.
Additional and updated information regarding access to the assessment roll and the grievance procedures will be provided on the Town of Guilderland website.
Dated this 14th day of April 2025.
Heather L. Weinhold, SCA
Sole Assessor
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Thompson Lake Rural Cemetery Association will be held on May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knox Reformed Church located at 2175 Berne-Altamont Road in Knox, NY.
Sue Jordan
Sec-Tres
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LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Voorheesville the Board will hold a Public Hearing on an application from Dylan Longton (Pretty Alright 39 Voorheesville Ave) for an Area Variance for the Placement of an Accessory Structure within 10 feet of the Primary Structure. This hearing will be held at Village Hall, 29 Voorheesville Ave. on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7 PM.
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Jim Giglio, Chairperson
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LEGAL NOTICE
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application
Date: 04/17/2025
Applicant: HANNAY REELS INC
553 ST RTE 143
PO BOX 159
WESTERLO, NY 12193-0159
Facility: HANNAY REELS INC
553 ST RTE 143
WESTERLO, NY 12193
Application ID: 4-0138-00001/00031
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 19 Air State Facility
Project is located: in WESTERLO in ALBANY COUNTY
Project Description:
Hannay Reels, Inc. has applied for renewal and modification of their Air State Facility permit. The facility manufactures hose and cable reels, including application of surface coatings. Permit modifications include: 1. Addition of one (1) emissions point (ID 00S3C) for a new fume extraction hood in Building 15,
2. The emissions point results in minor increases in emission levels that remain below permitted HAP and
VOC cap limits,
3. Removal of HAPS that are no longer within any paints/solvents used at the facility,
4. Addition HAPs that are within paints/solvents currently used at the facility,
5. Revision to Actual Emissions based on 2023 operating records, and
6. Correction of various administrative errors.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination
Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.
SEQR Lead Agency None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 05/23/2025 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person LENA PHILLIPS
NYSDEC
1130 N Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518) 357-2447
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1- 2025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Proposed Local Law #1 of 2025 has been introduced by the Town Board of the Town of Berne. This Proposed Local Law is the purpose of this Local Law is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Berne and to maintain the status quo as to certain solar energy uses and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as the present zoning regulations in the Town do not adequately address this type of use.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on proposed Local Law #1 for 2025 will be held at the Berne Community & Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne, New York at 6:30 PM on the 6th day of May, 2025 and that an opportunity to be heard in regard thereto will then and there be given to those favoring passage of such proposed Local Law and also to those opposed thereto.
The draft is available at the Town Clerk’s office or on the Town of Berne website at www.berneny.org
DATED: April 10, 2025
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BERNE
KRISTIN DE OLIVEIRA
TOWN CLERK
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
For the approval of a Cable Television Agreement between Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Berne
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Berne will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30p.m. at the Town Community Center located at 1360 Helderberg Trail Berne, New York 12023 regarding renewal of the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of Berne and Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications.
A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Clerk’s office 1656 Helderberg Trail, Berne New York 12023 and also online at www.berneny.org. At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary.
Dated: April 10, 2025
By Order of Town Board
Berne Town Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Voorheesville will hold a Public Hearing on an Application from Dylan Longton (Pretty Alright 39 Voorheesville Ave) for a Site Plan Review for the Placement of a Storage Shed. The hearing will be held at the Voorheesville Village Hall at 29 Voorheesville Avenue on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Kathleen Fiero
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Amendment Request No. 4951A
Request of Jospeh Candida for an amendment of a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: the construction of a garage in a side yard.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-24 and 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Amir Trutovic
Situated as follows: 2042 Old State Road Altamont, NY 12009
Tax Map # 14.00-1-6.12 Zoned: RA3
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM AND ELECTION BERNE FIRE DISTRICT, IN THE TOWNS OF BERNE AND KNOX, ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK
April 18, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Berne Fire District, in the Towns of Berne and Knox, in Albany County, New York, on April 8, 2025, a Referendum at the Election of the qualified voters of said Fire District will be held at the Berne Fire House, located at 30 Canaday Hill Road, in the Town of Berne, Albany County, New York, in said Fire District, on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and the polls to remain open until 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). The polls will be open for the purpose of voting during the aforesaid hours, and the ballot will be in substantially the following form, to wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the resolution entitled:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED APRIL 8, 2025
Duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of said Fire District on April 8, 2025, be approved.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (1) THE UNDERTAKING OF A CAPITAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE TRUCK, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000; (2) THE FINANCING OF THE PROJECT BY THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 OF BERNE FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BERNE, ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE SAID PURPOSE; (3) THE WITHDRAWAL OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000 FROM THE FIRE DISTRICT’S EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND; AND (4) THE DELEGATION OF THE POWER TO ISSUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE TREASURER OF THE FIRE DISTRICT.
Those who are qualified to vote on the aforesaid proposition are qualified voters who shall have resided in said Fire District for thirty days next preceding such election who were registered with the board of elections on or before the twenty-third day before such election. The voting will be conducted by paper ballots as provided by law.
NOTE: As at all public Fire Commissioner’s meetings, reasonable accommodations and access are available.
NOTE: Absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the Secretary of the Berne Fire District. Please call Manuel Mosbey at 518-872-0847 to obtain an application for an absentee ballot. If the absentee ballot application is to be mailed, applications requests are due to the
087366.00001 Business 22564118v1
Secretary on or before April 30, 2025. Applications for absentee ballots to be delivered personally are due to the Secretary on or before May 10, 2025
Date: April 18, 2025
Berne, New York
By Order of the Board of
Fire Commissioners of
Berne Fire District in the
Town of Berne,
Albany County, New York
By: /s/Manuel J. Mosbey
Fire District Secretary
087366.00001 Business 22564118v1
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Special Use Permit Request No. 5038
Request of J. Southwood for a Special Use Permit Amendment under the Zoning Law to permit: the conversion of a snack bar to a retail cannabis dispensary.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-40 & 280-52 respectively
For property owned by the Valerie A Thomas
Situated as follows: 2028 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
Tax Map # 51.07-2-14
Zoned: LB
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Request No. 5039
Request of Eric Powzyk for a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: the installation of +/- 150lf of 6ft privacy fencing in a front yard.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-27 & 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Eric Powzyk
Situated as follows: 5012 Colonial Drive Schenectady, NY 12303
Tax Map #27.05-2-7 Zoned: R15
Plans are available for public inspection at the Building Department. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Guilderland Town Hall.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
GUILDERLAND TOWN BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
To Extend Eligibility for Real Property Tax Exemption for Firefighters in adjoining municipalities
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Guilderland Town Board will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Turnpike, Town of Guilderland on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., to receive comments from all interested parties and citizens regarding the adoption of a proposed local law that would Extend eligibility for real property tax exemption for Town residents who are volunteer firefighters in fire departments in adjoining municipalities.
A copy of the proposed local law will be available for inspection by any interested person at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Town Hall, 5209 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, New York.
All those wishing to be heard will be heard.
DATED: April 24, 2025
BY ORDER OF: The Town Board of the Town of Guilderland
Lynne M. Buchanan, RMC
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Special Use Permit Request No. 5038
Request of J. Southwood for a Special Use Permit Amendment under the Zoning Law to permit: the conversion of a snack bar to a retail cannabis dispensary.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-40 & 280-52 respectively
For property owned by the Valerie A Thomas
Situated as follows: 2028 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203
Tax Map # 51.07-2-14
Zoned: LB
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Request No. 5039
Request of Eric Powzyk for a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: the installation of +/- 150lf of 6ft privacy fencing in a front yard.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-27 & 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Eric Powzyk
Situated as follows: 5012 Colonial Drive Schenectady, NY 12303
Tax Map #27.05-2-7 Zoned: R15
Plans are available for public inspection at the Building Department. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Guilderland Town Hall.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles III & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Special Use Permit Amendment Request No. 5037
Request of Jacob Shank for a Special Use Permit Amendment under the Zoning Law to permit: the addition of a 40’ x 60’ building on a parcel of land used as a storage facility for landscaping equipment.
Per Articles III & V Sections 280-11 & 280-52 respectively
For property owned by Jacob Shank
Situated as follows: 3830 Western Turnpike Altamont, NY 12009
Tax Map # 13.00-1-17 Zoned: RA-3
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Request No. 5040
Request of Woodlawn Sportsman Club for a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: the placement of an accessory structure in a front yard.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-24 and 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Woodlawn Sportsman Club
Situated as follows: 3367 E Lydius Street Schenectady, NY 12303
Tax Map # 15.00-3-11 Zoned: R15 & R40
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours. Said hearing will take place on the 7th of May, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: April 21, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
GUILDERLAND TOWN BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
To Extend Eligibility for Real Property Tax Exemption for Firefighters in adjoining municipalities
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Guilderland Town Board will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Turnpike, Town of Guilderland on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., to receive comments from all interested parties and citizens regarding the adoption of a proposed local law that would Extend eligibility for real property tax exemption for Town residents who are volunteer firefighters in fire departments in adjoining municipalities.
A copy of the proposed local law will be available for inspection by any interested person at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Town Hall, 5209 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, New York.
All those wishing to be heard will be heard.
DATED: April 24, 2025
BY ORDER OF: The Town Board of the Town of Guilderland
Lynne M. Buchanan, RMC
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