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Notice!

TOWN OF NEW BALTIMORE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing before the Town of New Baltimore Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 p.m., July 3, 2024, at the Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, New York. Subject of the Public Hearing will be the Area Variance Application submitted by Brian & Mary Lynch for the siting of a garage on property owned at 64 Madison Avenue West at less than required setback from rear property line. All persons wishing to be heard in favor or opposition will have opportunity at the time and place stated above.     
-William Boehlke, Chair

REQUEST FOR BIDS ON WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Town of New Baltimore until Wednesday, June 26^th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. local time at the Town Clerk’s Office, County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087, at which time and place said sealed bids will be publicly opened and read out aloud for “WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT.” No bids will be received or considered after the date/time stated above.
       This work consists of installing a 3mm mechanical screen in the existing influent channel, along with a washer-compactor, including all associated preparation, and electrical work.
       A Pre-Bid conference will not be held. Bidding contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site before submitting bids.
       Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be reviewed at the Town Clerk’s Office, County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 beginning on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in-person at the office during regular business hours.
       A bid bond, certified check, or bank check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the bid. Bids may not be withdrawn within forty-five (45) days after the closing date/time for receipt of all bids.
       All proposals must be submitted by hard copy in a sealed envelope clearly marked:   (SEALEDPROPOSAL)
WWTP MECHANICAL SCREEN REPLACEMENT
       Performance and labor bonds are not required. There are no MWBE or AIS requirements.
       The Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any informalities at its discretion, and to make such bid award that it deems is in the best interest of the Town of New Baltimore even if such award is to other than the lowest bidder.
/s/ JEFF RUSO, Town Supervisor, Town of New Baltimore

Help Wanted!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  that the Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore is seeking persons interested in being appointed to the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Has responsibility during an assigned shift, for the operation and maintenance of a WWTP, performed under the general supervision of the Chief WWTP Operator.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Starts, stops pumps and makes minor repairs to pumps, motors, air compressors,

• and related mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment;
• Records readings from meters, scales, gauges; Maintains log of plant operations and related records;
• Treats and disposes of sludge; Operates trickling filters; Adds chlorine to sewage;
• Samples sewage for testing; Makes necessary tests for control of plant operations;
• Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds, including simple, manual labor activities needed at the WWTP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess a strong, working knowledge, and at least one year of satisfactory experience with the actual operation of a WWTP, the necessary practices and equipment used, and the following education/training and personal characteristics:

• Current and valid license(s) from the New York State Department of Health,
  or any other necessary agency for sewer plant operation;
• Completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by
  the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation
• Possession of or eligibility for a Grade 2 or 2A certificate issued under the provisions of the NYS Sanitary Code at the time of appointment
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

HOURLY RATE:  $20 - $22, depending upon applicant experience; approximately 20 hours/week.
HOW TO APPLY:   A letter of intent for the position and a resume should be sent or delivered to Town Clerk Barbara Finke at New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 and must be received by the close of business on June 17, 2024.
All qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed for the position.

Free Rabies Clinics in Greene County

Public Health Law requires all cats, dogs, and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. To help our residents comply with this law, we offer free rabies clinics each year.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please call 518-719-3600 or visit: https://www.greenegovernment.com/free-rabies-clinics to register your dogs/cats/ferrets. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated.

The 2024 Rabies Clinics will be held Wednesday evenings at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo, NY on the following dates:

May 15 @ 5-7pm
June 19 @ 5-7pm
August 14 @ 5-7pm
September 18 @ 5-7pm

Clinic Information
This is a DRIVE-UP ONLY clinic; please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers, and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe. You must present proof of pet’s previous vaccination (certificate, not tag) to receive a 3-year certificate; if no record is present, pet will be given 1-year certificate.

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program

In September of last year, the Town of New Baltimore renewed their Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program locking in rates for residents and small businesses for the next two years starting in December of 2022.
Central Hudson electricity supply rates fluctuate every month and had spiked several times last year. The Town wanted to ensure that residents and small businesses had a more stable fix price option.
Although the Town's Community rate increased from last year. It is still lower than the historical Central Hudson rates. Residents and small businesses were automatically enrolled in the program and had 30 days to opt-out in November.
However, if a resident chose to opt out from the program in the past, they would not be enrolled in the CCA program renewal. Newly eligible residents recently received letters from Central Hudson explaining they were enrolled in the program.
For more information about the Town's CCA program and the rates go to www.greenecountycommunityenergy.com/new-baltimore