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Welcome to the Town of
Lumberland, NY. Official Webpage
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SEE BELOW FOR MESSAGES FROM TOWN AGENCIES |
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Nicole bury, Who is the town bookkeeper and confidential
secretary to the town supervisor, is leaving us on December 21, 2009. we here at
the municipal building would like to extend to her our profound best wishes and
gratitude for an outstanding job she has done for the town of Lumberland and her
co-workers. her pleasant disposition, smiley face and can do attitude will be
greatly missed by all.
GOOD LUCK NICOLE!!! |
SUPERVISOR |
The Office of the Supervisor is open from 10:00am - 3:00pm Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am - 3:00pm Wednesday-Friday or by appointment
Contact the Supervisor's Office at 845-856-8600 ext 221, Fax: 845-856-7118
To all Lumberland residents:
Farewell!
I would like to thank you for your support
and confidence these last ten years. During this time, we have
accomplished a lot. We went from a negative fund balance
(operating in the red) to a $500 thousand reserve fund between the
Highway and General Fund balance (operating in the black). Our
police, highway and agencies equipment are all five years old or
newer.
We also have a new Highway barn with an
extra-large salt shed that allows us to buy salt and store it for
the winter. This initiative will save us $30 thousand a year, by
buying salt at a lower rate. The old Highway Department
complex is rented to the school district for their buses with a
multi-year contract for a rent of $87 thousand a year and up.
In the last ten years, we went from a
below-par pay scale for the police, highway and office workers to
an average pay scale compatible with all of the towns in Sullivan
County. This allows us, when we need workers, to receive
applications for town jobs by quality people to do the best job
for us in the community.
The question we need to ask ourselves is "Is
the Town better off today than it was ten years ago?" I know that
the answer is "Yes!" I leave you knowing that I have made a
positive difference for all of us that live in the Town of
Lumberland. I would like all of you to know that no one does the
Supervisor's job for monetary gain. I have worked as your
Supervisor to make a difference for all of the residents of our
Town.
The next Supervisor that takes over this
office will be left a well-equipped and well-financed town that
operates in the black with two reserve funds for emergencies that
will stabilize the tax base for the Town of Lumberland.
One final item that you should know is
that for the past three years, the Lumberland tax portion of your
tax bill has gone down per $1,000.
I want to thank you all for giving me the
opportunity these last ten years to serve you and the Town. I
care about every single one of our residents and I feel good about
making a difference in your lives as well as my life as a resident
in Lumberland.
Sincerely,
John LiGreci
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TOWN CLERK |
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ELECTION RESULTS 2009
NOW THAT OUR 2009
ELECTIONS ARE
BEHIND US THE 2010
TOWN OFFICIALS
WILL BE:
SUPERVISOR -
NADIA RAJSZ
COUNCILMAN- JOSEPH
CARR
COUNCILMAN JAY
SHAFER
COUNCILMAN -JAMES
AKT
COUNCILMAN
WILLIAM J. MCKERRELL
TOWN CLERK -
VIRGINIA HORN
TAX COLLECTOR -
PHYLLIS KNAPP
HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT- CHARLES HALLOCK
TOWN JUSTICE -
WILLIAM MCKERRELL
TOWN JUSTICE -
CHARLES FALLON
Newly Elected
Re-elected
Not up for
election
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Because the Town Clerk is the Registrar for the Town we thought that the
following information would be of interest to our citizens. The following
information is how to protect a loved one’s identity.
When a loved one passes away, it
is natural to delay dealing with notification and other administrative matters.
However, delay increases the risk that your loved one could become a victim of
identity theft as fraudulent credit card accounts are opened and purchases made
in his/ her name. Subsequently, creditors threaten the estate.
While it is unlikely that you or
the estate would be held liable for these fraudulent activities, you would be
forced to invest substantial time and expense to restore your deceased loved
one’s reputation. You can avoid this problem by acting promptly and following
the seven (7) steps on this card.
1. Notify the Social Security
Administration (SSA) immediately by telephone: While the funeral home will file
a statement of death with the SSA, it is important that you also call to give
immediate notice and answer any questions the SSA may have. The nationwide
toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213, and for the hearing-impaired it is
1-800-325-0778.
2. Carefully prepare the obituary:
Special care should be exercised to avoid mentioning the kinds of things that
may assist identity thieves in stealing your family member’s identity.
Information such as your loved one’s date of birth and street address can be
used to research additional personal information and to open new bank and credit
accounts. Thieves to identify a vacant home address for possible robbery can use
other information such as the time and place of the memorial service.
3. Order multiple certified copies
of the death certificate with and without the cause of death: Order at least ten
(10) copies of the official death certificate for your communications with
various companies. You will need certified copies for each of the three (3)
credit reporting agencies and any financial institutions at which your loved one
had an account. You will also require certified copies for life insurance,
pension accounts, real property, automobile ownership and veterans’ benefits.
4. Send a written notice to all
financial institutions where the deceased had an account instructing them to
close all individual accounts and remove the deceased’s name from joint
accounts: As soon as you receive the certified copies of the death certificate,
send a letter and a certified copy to each of the financial institutions at
which the deceased had an account including all banks, credit card companies,
mortgage companies, investment firms and loan companies to inform them of your
loved one’s death, to resolve all outstanding debts and to close or change
ownership of accounts. To make these requests, you will need to show that you
are the spouse of the deceased or the executor of the estate.
5. Send a written notice to the
credit reporting agencies: As soon as you receive the certified copies of the
death certificate, send a letter and a certified copy to each of the three (3)
major credit reporting agencies - - Experian, Equifax and TransUnion - -
requesting a credit report on your loved one and that a “Deceased Alert” be
placed in their file. Key Steps to Protecting a Deceased Loved One’s Identity
Even after the death of a loved one, there are criminals who would rob the
deceased of the dignity of his/her good name for financial and/or personal gain.
It’s not uncommon for a scammer to pose as the deceased to avoid their legal
financial obligation or problems. Identity thieves often look for personal
details in the obituaries, steal death certificates, and get the information
from websites that offer the Social Security Index file to enable them to commit
fraud. It is hard to believe, but in some cases, the identity thief may even be
a family member.
6. Limit information access to
family members: Some cases of identity theft can be tied back to a family member
with a grudge. To avoid this problem, centralize access to the deceased’s
personal information with a single person who may share with other family
members only on a need-to-know basis. This strategy will maintain the
confidentiality of the information.
7. Report all evidence of identity
theft immediately: Report all evidence that the deceased has been a victim of
identity theft directly to the police in the deceased’s jurisdiction, and be
sure to file a police report. You must also notify each of the three (3) major
credit reporting agencies.
For more information about
identity theft prevention and mitigation please visit our website at
www.nysconsumer.gov or call the Consumer Protections Board’s toll free
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-697-1220. New York State Consumer Protection Board
www.nysconsumer.gov 1-800-697-1220 5 Empire State Plaza Suite 2101 Albany,
New York 12223 David A. Paterson Governor Mindy A. Bockstein Chairperson and
Executive Director Protecting the Name of a Deceased Loved One A Product of the
NYS Consumer Protection Board’s Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Program
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BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT |
Code Enforcement Office is open from 8:00am - 2:00pm Monday-Thursday
Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 845-856-8600 ext 1, Fax: 845-856-6080
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ASSESSOR |
The Assessor's Office is open from 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday
Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 845-856-8600 ext 224, Fax: 845-856-6080
ATTENTION SENIORS
Exemption Renewals will be
mailed this month
They are due by March 1st!!
Each
form will be accompanied by income requirements -
please read the instructions carefully!
You will need to fill
out the form
completely front and back; all
owners must sign the form!!
Attach your Federal
Income Tax Return from the appropriate year
as will be specified
on the form or letter
IF YOU DO NOT FILE an
income tax return, you must submit ALL
income statements from the appropriate year
as will be specified
on the form or letter (W-2's, Soc Sec 1099, Supplemental Income, Year-End Bank
Interest statements, Pensions, Etc.)
New Applicants
If you are 65, or will be in 2010, with total 2008
income of all owners $74,700 or less, You may qualify for the Enhanced Star
Exemption. This must be your primary residence and the application must be
received by March 1st.
For Applications or Inquiries
845-856-8600 ext 2
Mon - Fri 9am to 3pm
1054 Proctor Rd, Glen Spey, NY
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TAX COLLECTOR |
The Town Tax Collector does not accept School Tax Payments. If you wish to pay your school tax bill, please contact the Eldred School Business Office at (845) 557-8070
The Lumberland Tax Collection Office is closed for 2009.
You can look up current and recent tax bills and payment histories at
www.taxlookup.net
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX COLLECTOR’S
NOTICE
TOWN OF LUMBERLAND
Notice is hereby given that I have
received the Tax Roll and Warrant for collection of Taxes in the
Town of Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York, for the year 2010
and have fixed the following schedule for receiving tax.
2010 Collection Hours at the Thomas
Hill Municipal Building adjacent to the Town Hall
JANUARY:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CLOSED Wednesdays) Saturday 9:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY:
Saturday February 6, 2009 9:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. (ONLY)
FEBRUARY 8 thru MARCH 31:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CLOSED Wednesdays & Saturdays)
STARTING APRIL 1st ALL
PROPERTY TAX TRANSACTIONS WILL BE HANDLED AT THE:
SULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
THE SULLIVAN COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE
100 NORTH STREET, MONTICELLO, N.Y.
12701
PHONE (845) 807-0200
OTHER HOURS AVAILABLE BY
APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE
OF FEES
January Par
February 1%
March 2%
Please bring your tax bill when making
payment. You may also make payment by sending your bill to the
address listed below. Please write your Section, Block and Lot
Number (S.B.L.) on your check (i.e. 14-1-92)
An additional penalty of
$2.00 will be added to your bill, if you have not paid your taxes
by the time the Tax Collector begins sending unpaid notices on or
after 3/05/10, as required by State Law.
If you no longer own this
property, please return bill to collector with the new owner’s
name and address or forward bill to the rightful owner.
Unpaid taxes returned to
Treasurer’s Office will attach a 5% penalty plus interest
compounded to date of payment. Call for correct interest rate at
(845) 807-0200.
Phyllis Knapp, Tax Collector
TOWN OF LUMBERLAND
P.O. Box 3
Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737
(845) 853-8600 ext. 213
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JUSTICE COURT |
The Court Clerk is available in her office, at the Town Municipal Building, on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Court is held on Tuesday Evenings at 7:00pm
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CONSTABLES |
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SEASONS
GREETINGS;
December is once again upon us as we await the New Year.
We, at the Lumberland Constabulary, appreciate your
continued support as we enter 2010.
In this issue I would like to welcome aboard our two
newest Constables, Ernie Moeller and John Skoufis. They
come with extensive law enforcement experience, which will
greatly enhance the law enforcement capabilities of your
Constabulary. Ernie is a retired sergeant from the New
York City Police Department and John is a Police Officer
from the Town of Mount Hope. Welcome aboard!
In this bulletin I would again like to talk about identity
theft and prevention. As you may have heard, identity
theft is a huge problem that shows no signs of abating.
People that have been exposed to the fraud of identity
theft by these perpetrators not only become damaged
financially but it can take an emotional toll as well.
This is because it sometimes takes years to clear your
name with institutions such as banks and credit reporting
agencies. In the worst cases you might have to hire an
attorney due to civil actions not of your own doing. What
can we as the residents of the Town of Lumberland do to
minimize a possible breach of your personal identity? Here
are some ideas from the Federal Trade Commission I located
worth looking into:
* Shred financial documents and paperwork with
personal information before discarding.
* Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry
it in your wallet/purse. Don't give out to others unless
absolutely necessary.
* Don't give out personal information on the phone
or Internet unless you are absolutely sure whom you are
dealing with.
* Make it a habit not to click on links sent in
unsolicited emails. Use firewalls, anti-spy ware, and
anti-virus software to protect your home computer from
possible attacks.
* Never use an obvious password like your birth
date, your mother's maiden name, or the last four digits
of your Social Security number.
* Keep your personal documents in a secure place
especially if you have a roommate(s), house cleaning
services etc.
* If you should receive a check in the mail from an
unknown entity do not cash, as it is more than likely a
check-kiting scheme. Simply destroy it. This scam whereas
your cashing of their check instills confidence in you
(the victim). The scammer will then want you to send
money, as you will believe that a large reward (check)
will be sent to you. DON'T
DO IT!
Be
aware that a determined criminal can breach even these
deterrents. Common sense in conjunction with these ideas
can lessen your exposure to identity theft. Your
Constabulary is here to help with any other questions you
may have. We are at your service if a creditor requests a
report for an identity theft incident.
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LUMBERLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT |
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FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY |
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LUMBERLAND FIRE
DEPT. AUXILIARY
From the Fire Dept Auxiliary...
Last month we helped the Fire Dept with
their Open House
The Auxiliary donated and served the
hotdogs, while the Scouts provided LOTS of desserts and LOTS of
energetic little helpers!
For those of you who missed it....
The extrication drill was very
impressive and informative. The firefighters later demonstrated
other tools and equipment, the EMT’s were taking blood pressures,
the kids were busy checking out the fire trucks and doing crafts.
There were free smoke detectors,
prizes, and give-away
Everyone had a good time.
Interested in becoming a member??
Volunteers are ALWAYS needed for
events, fund-raisers, and helping to support our fire fighters
whenever needed.
Come join us
***Only one meeting per month***
Call 858-8251 or email
lfdaux@yahoo.com
Need a gift for the holidays??
Reserve your copy of our Cookbook -
Only $12.00 !
150 recipes from friends and neighbors
of our community
** Gift Certificates available if
shipment is not rec’d in time - indicate # below
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LFD
Auxiliary Cookbook
Name__________________________ _____
Total # Bks Sold
Address_________________________ ($12.00 ea)
_________________________ $_____ check amt.
Telephone # _________________________
** I
will need ______ Gift Certificates if the Cookbooks do not arrive
by Dec ____.
(Mail to:
LFD Auxiliary, c/o Judi Flieger, 1117 CR 31, Glen Spey, NY 12737)
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YOUR SUPPORT
IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
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ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL |
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The Lumberland Environmental Council Meets at 7:00pm on the Last Thursday of every month.
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MUSEUM & CULTURAL SERIES |
The Museum is open
Contact the Historian at 845-856-8600 ext 222, Fax: 845-856-6080
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Planning & Zoning |
| The Planning Board Meets on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm, with a work session held on the Second Tuesday of each month, also at 7:30pm
The Zoning Board of Appeals holds it's monthly meeting at 7:30pm on the Third Tuesday of each month
The minutes from these meetings are posted here.
Contact the Planning and Zoning Boards at 845-856-8600 ext 424, Fax: 845-856-6080
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