Welcome to the Town of Rochester, NY

Welcome to the Official Website

of the

Town of Rochester, New York

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR TOWN

Situated in the heart of the Rondout Valley and nestled between the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge, this picturesque town of over 7,000 includes the hamlets of Accord and Kerhonkson. Among its many attractions are:

· Family-owned farms

· Fresh food markets

· Local artists

· Small businesses

· Outdoor recreation

We hope this site will serve residents and visitors alike. It contains information about Rochester’s Government and the services provided by the town, as well as extensive historic information. Check out the calendars for official town and community events.

We appreciate your input in making this an accurate and up-to-date means of communicating within the town. We need your input to ensure accuracy and relevancy. Please send any corrections or comments to Carl Chipman, Supervisor so that we can make the needed modifications.

TOWN OF ROCHESTER REMINDERS

Office Hours

Town Clerk, Assessor, Code Enforcement, and Planning/Zoning

open Mon-Fri 8am - 12 Noon and 1pm - 4pm.

Town Justice Court Clerk open Mon-Thurs 8am - 12 Noon

Transfer Station open Tues. - Sat. 8am - 4pm

OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS REMINDER

Regulations on open burning were implemented by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. These regulations: prohibit the burning of trash, leaves, brush, grass, or debris.

Between March 15 and May 14 each year open burning is prohibited due to the increased risk of fire.

2012 FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

As of January 1, 2011 NYS has turned over the entire licensing process to the local municipalities. This means when you renew your dog license for 2011 you will receive a new Town dog tag with a new license number and the State tag number will be phased out. In addition NYS has also created an Animal Population Control Fund charging $ 1.00 for spayed and neutered dogs, and

$ 3.00 for unspayed and unneutered dogs.

Please note:

Spayed/ neutered dog charge is now $ 4.00 per dog

Unspayed/Unneutered dog charge is now $ 14.00 per dog

Please remember to replace your dog’s tag!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Historical Preservation Commission and Youth Commission

Call the Supervisor's Office if interested

FOR INFORMATION FROM THE HPC

ON TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES

AND THE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LISTING PROPERTIES

KERHONKSON-ACCORD FIRST AID SQUAD NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

CALL 626-2264

THE ROCHESTER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

CALL 626-7501

TO VOLUNTEER, DONATE FOOD ITEMS, OR MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS

*Items marked with (PDF) throughout the website require Adobe Reader for viewing.

A free copy can beained at the left hand side of this page.

*The information and documents contained on this website are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as certified copies or as posted legal notice as required by law. Every effort is made to assure accuracy and to timely post information, however the Town of Rochester and the webmaster shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions or delays in posting.

Persons wishing to secure certified copies of any Town document(s) should request such document(s) through the Town Clerk's office.

Emergency Services and Health

Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links
•	Public Safety Information	•	Town of Rochester Emergency Plan (PDF)
•	Lyme Disease Awareness	•	Flood Safety
•	Shawangunk Ridge Fire Management	•	Project Hope

Quick Links to Town Web Pages

Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links
•	Public Hearing Information	•	Town Minutes
•	Budget Information	•	Town Bids Information
•	Online Assessment Roll	•	Tax Payment Information
•	Volunteer for Rochester	•	Dogs for Adoption
•	Photos Around Rochester	•	Website Policies (revised 6/5/08)

STUDIES AND REPORTS

Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links
•	2006 T/ Rochester Comprehensive Plan (PDF)	•	Catskill Park State Land Master Plan (Aug. 2008)
•	Historic Farms study (2011)	•	Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey 2008 (PDF)
•	DRAFT Natural Resources Inventory (2006) (PDF)	•	2007 Watershed Report Card for the Rondout Creek (PDF)
•	Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway (PDF)	•	NY Rural Water Association Groundwater Plan
•	CZM Task Force May 11, 2009 report to the Town Board	•	Cost of Community Services Study (2005) (PDF)
•	Route 209 Transportation Study (PDF)

LINKS

Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links	Intentions Links
•	Ulster County Government	•	2010 US Census
•	Ulster County Tourism	•	Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
•	Return the FAVOR Veterans Program

	Rochester Town Hall - 50 Scenic Road, PO Box 65, Accord, NY 12404 Phone: (845) 626-7384 Fax: (845) 626-3702 Hours: 8:30am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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