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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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***WATER DISTRICT 1 USERS***

Please be advised that the main water break from 03/22/2022 has been repaired and the water has been turned back on.

Please also take notice that the Clinton County Department of Heath has issued a BOIL WATER ORDER for all of Water District 1 Users, effective immediately.

We will update when the Boil Water Order has been lifted.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

*We strongly encourage our residents to download the app we utilize to communicate with our residents when issues like this occur. You will get an immediate notice to your smartphone. The app to download is called “MyCityPocket”. Select Black Brook for your city.*

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Black Brook, Clinton County, New York will meet at the Town of Black Brook offices located at 18 North Main Street, Au Sable Forks, New York, on April 11, 2022 @ 5:30PM for a variance for the proposed new Au Sable Forks Fire Station at 2456 Route 9N in Au Sable Forks.

The public is invited to attend and give comment.

Dated: March 22, 2022

Melissa Walton, Town Clerk

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK

CLINTON COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Black Brook, Clinton County, New York will meet at the Town of Black Brook offices located at 18 North Main, AuSable Forks, New York 12912 on the 22nd day of February at 6:30 PM for the purposes of conducting a public hearing pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law relating to the repair, replacement, increase and improvement of the facilities of the AuSable Forks – Jay Sewer District in the Town of Jay jointly owned by the AuSable Forks – Jay Sewer District and the AuSable Forks – Black Brook Sewer District consisting of the construction of disinfection and phosphorous treatment upgrades to address the seasonal disinfection requirement contained in the SPDES Permit, ultraviolet disinfection system and a phosphorous chemical disinfection chemical feed system and any ancillary systems, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, reconstruction and repair of the existing sewage treatment plant and infrastructure described in a map, plan and report and addendum there to prepared by MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. dated May 2020 and July 13,2021 respectively which are available for review at the Town Office of the Town of Black Brook by calling the Clerk at (518) 647-5411. The maximum estimated cost for the project is $1,600,000.

The public is invited to attend and give comment.

If you’d like to attend remotely, please see login information below.

Tue, Feb 22, 2022, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/727765853

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

Access Code: 727-765-853

Dated:  February 9, 2022                                                                                          

Melissa Walton

Town Clerk

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Clinton County Health Department

We are conducting a survey to see what your most pressing health concerns are and if our community helps you stay well.

Your feedback will help shape public health initiatives in Clinton County.

Log on to www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHA2022.

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TOWNOF BLACK BROOK

CLINTON COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Black Brook, Clinton County, New York will meet at the Town of Black Brook Offices, located at 18 North MainStreet, Au Sable Forks, Clinton County, New York on February 22, 2022, at 7:00PM at special meeting for the purposes of:

• Discussion     and taking action with respect to the increase and improvements to the AuSable Forks – Jay Sewer District and AuSable Forks – Black Brook Sewer     District joint sewage facilities consisting of the construction of disinfection and phosphorous treatment upgrades, ultraviolet disinfection systems and phosphorous reduction chemical feed systems and any ancillary systems, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, reconstruction or repair of existing infrastructure.
• Determining pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law whether the project and the $1,600,000 maximum estimated costs are in the public’s interest.
• Discussing and acting on a bond/bond anticipation note to begin financing of the project.
• Any and all other business that may come before this Board.

The public and all interested parties are invited to attend.

If you’d like to attend remotely, please see login information below.

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/531747797

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 531-747-797

Dated:  February 9, 2022                                          

Melissa Walton

Town Clerk, Town of Black Brook

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing

Town of Black Brook, Clinton County, NY

The Town of Black Brook Town Board will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2021, at 5:30PM at 18N Main Street, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Town of Black Brook’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2021 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will make available to eligible local governments up to $1,250,000 for the 2021 program year for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. The Town of Black Brook intends to apply for approximately $820,000 in CDBG Public Infrastructure grant funds towards the procurement and installation of water meters for Black Brook Water District #1. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

The Town of Black Brook Town Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Town of Black Brook Town Clerk, Melissa Walton at 18N Main Street, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912 or at (518) 647-5411 Extension 2, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Town of Black Brook Town Board, PO Box 715, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912 until July 15, 2021.

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Friends of the North Country, Inc. is accepting applications for a Manufactured Mobile Home Replacement Grant. Please see attachment for more information.

Friends of the North Country, Inc. is accepting applications for an Access to Home Grant. Please see attachment for more information.

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The Town of Black Brook is now offering the “My City Pocket” app. My City Pocket allows us to communicate directly with the general public via their smartphones.

We strongly encourage our residents to download the My City Pocket App. We will utilize this app to post updates on emergencies, road closures, boil water orders, town events, and etc.

Check it out and download today!

When choosing your town, search - Black Brook (NY)

Thank you.

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2020 Application Public Hearing

Mon, Feb 8, 2021 5:30 PM - 5:44 PM (EST)

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/568679085

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 568-679-085

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021 Program Application Public Hearing

Mon, Feb 8, 2021 5:45 PM - 5:58 PM (EST)

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/629346877

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 629-346-877

2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to summarize/discuss final details

Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/341798077

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 341-798-077

With a 200-foot bluff overlooking Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Bog Preserve provides spectacular views.

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT***

The Town of Black Brook Office is now open to the Public.

We would like to extend a thank you and a note of appreciation to all our residents for your patience and understanding during the past 11 months which has been a challenging time for us all.

With seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases in our area, we are pleased to announce that our office will reopen immediately.

It is our top priority that we continue to take precautions throughout the winter season to protect our staff and our residents. Mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and social distancing is required while visiting our office.

Our monthly Town Board meetings are now open to the public. As always, you are welcome to join virtually.

We are confident that if we all do our part we will overcome this challenging time.

Be well and be safe.

Thank you again!

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our Town Clerk is also available to meet at your convenience. Give Melissa a call to schedule an appointment! (518) 647-5411 ext. 2 or (518) 593-7575