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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Delhi Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm has been re-scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall, 5 Elm Street, Delhi.  

The Town of Delhi is pleased to announce that a second water aerobics class will be offered from 6pm - 7pm starting Monday, July 1. The class will be offered Monday through Thursday through Thursday, August 1. There will be no classes on Thursday, July 4.

The cost for 18 classes is $100.00 per person or $50.00 per person for 9 classes. Only $5.55 per class, create your own schedule, and come to aerobics class on any day Monday through Thursday up to 9 or 18 times. Checks are payable to the Town of Delhi.  

Completed registration forms must be returned along with your check to the Town of Delhi Clerk's office at 5 Elm Street, Delhi before you are allowed to enter the water for your first session.  This class requires you to complete a health screening.

Registration form/Health screening: water_aerobics_registration_form_2024.pdf.  

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact John Kolodziej at swim@townofdelhi.org or contact the Town Clerk's office at 607-746-8696x1.  

The Town of Delhi will also be offering Crafts by the Pool on Saturday, July 6, 13, 20 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for children ages 4 through 12 years old. The rain date for each event is the Monday following each of the program dates. The pool is located at 215 Page Avenue and will be open from noon until 5 p.m. on these dates.

Here are the upcoming youth sports opportunities in Delhi.

SWIMMING 

The Town of Delhi is pleased to announce that swim lesson registration is now open. There will be three sessions this year; classes are held Monday through Thursday (30-minute classes), and Friday will be used for make-ups if necessary.  These are eight (8) session classes:

Session I - June 24 - July 5 (please note there will be no classes held on July 4).  
Session II - July 8 - July 18 
Session III - July 22 - August 1

This year we will be offering the following classes:
Parent & Infant - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Parent & Toddler - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Level I - Level VI - classes will be held between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. -  times will be announced.

Please note that Delhi Town and Village residents are offered one session free. All other patrons are $40.00 per child per session. Completed registration forms must be returned to the Town Clerk's office at 5 Elm Street, Delhi. Contact John Kolodziej at swim@townofdelhi.org or contact the Town Clerk's office at 607-746-8696x1 if you have questions.  

Registration Form: https://townofdelhiny.com/sites/default/files/documents/summer_swim_registration_2024.pdf

YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD

There will be a parent interest/Information meeting on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the Delaware Academy Cafeteria between the high school and tennis courts toward the back of the building. The Lightening Legs Track and Field Club will introduce children born from Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec, 31, 2017 (any child in 6th grade may participate regardless of age) to the sport including sprints, jumps, and distance events coached by Robb Munro.

Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. starting Wednesday, June 12 through July 10.

Students must have a USATF membership which is $30 for youth. Additional expenses depend on competition opportunities. 

Email robbmunro@gmail.com with any questions.

USATF Membership Info: https://www.usatf.org/home-normal/top-utility-nav-content/membership/individual-youth-membership

VOLLEYBALL

Delhi Summer Youth Volleyball will be held for all school-aged youth. The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 20 through July 20 at 5 p.m. in the Middle School gym for Elementary school children and 6 p.m. for Middle and High school students. If you are interested in playing or have questions, contact Savannah Wake at swake424@yahoo.com or call 607 267-0054.  Registration forms will be completed on the first night.  Weather permitting, play will occasionally be held on the outdoor sand court.

Registation Form: https://villageofdelhi.com/sites/default/files/documents/Volleyball.pdf

BASKETBALL

A Summer Basketball Clinic will be held July 1 through July 31. Girls will play on Monday nights and boys on Wednesday nights. Grades 3 through 5 will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Grades 6 through 8 will be 6 p.m. through 7 p.m.

Join to work on skills, play games, and have some fun competitions. The clinics will take place at the outdoor Village basketball courts in Hoyt Park. There is a suggested donation of $15 to the Village of Delhi. For more information, text Brenna at 607 434-8366 or Alyssa at 607 386-2678.

Online Registration Form: https://qrco.de/bf6j6I

There will be a Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 20 at Delaware Academy High School. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Those in grade 7 and older in the fall of 2023 through Adults will be broken out into divisions. The cost for preregistration is $75 per team by June 24 for a guaranteed shirt.  Registration closes July 8. Teams can include 3-4 players. Teams can register here and then mail payment to Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament at P.O Box 22, Delhi, NY 13753. Checks can be made payable to Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament or venmo payment info is included in the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Smith at (518) 641 - 9176 or thomascsmith87@gmail.com for the registration form.
 
TENNIS

Delhi Village Tennis lessons will start Monday, July 1, and run through Wednesday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Delaware Academy Tennis Courts for participants six years of age or older. Classes are Monday and Wednesday, with rain days following on Thursday and Friday.  Participants should bring a tennis racket, one new can of balls, a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Pickleball will also be offered to those who are interested.  For more information, scheduling details, and to register email Eileen Kline at eileenk79@gmail.com or call or text (607) 643-1716. There is a $20 fee payable to the Village of Delhi.

Registration Form: https://villageofdelhi.com/sites/default/files/documents/Tennis%20Lessons.pdf
 
GOLF

The College Golf Course at Delhi is offering the popular Junior Golf program open to new and experienced junior golfers ages 6 to 16 and will include one-hour weekly group lessons based on age, ability, etc. The staff will place students into groups. 5 year-olds may be accepted based on availability. Instruction is provided by Head Golf Professional Dave Arehart PGA, Instructor Jim Lees PGA, and Assistant Golf Professional Joe Burgin. Registration is required and limited on a first-come, first-served basis.  The registration form and additional information can be found at golfcourse.delhi.edu/junior-golf.  The program will take place on Thursday, July, 11, 18, 25, and August 1 and 8. The deadline to sign up is Friday, June 28. Groups will be assigned a time and play a set number of holes based on ability. The most experienced junior golfers will check in at 7:45 a.m. and play 5 or 9 holes. Junior golfers with some experience will check in at 8:30 a.m. and play 3 holes. The least experienced junior golfers will check in at 9:30 a.m. and play 1 or 2 holes and hit on the range.  All groups play for about an hour and 15 minutes each week. The cost is $40 for the entire five-week program. Families can register siblings from the same family for $40 for the first child, then $25 per additional child. Equipment can be provided if necessary. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay on the property but are asked to remain on the clubhouse patio. Parents or guardians of our youngest junior golfers (ages 5-10) must stay on the property the entire time of the lesson. The program will end with a brief, awards ceremony held at 11 a.m. on the last day. To volunteer or make a donation, contact Bobbi Burgin at 607-832-4857. Mail or drop off the completed registration form with payment to the pro shop. Payment must be received with registration prior to the first day of the program. Please contact golfcourse@delhi.edu or 607-746-4653 with any questions. 

Registration Form: http://golfcourse.delhi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Junior-Golf.pdf

FOOTBALL

Dear Parents and Players, we have begun planning for a 2024 season. Delhi Youth Football Sign-ups will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Clark Companies (Burton F. Clark) main office on Route 10, outside Delhi.  The entry fee for each player is $25.00 and is due at the time of sign-up. All players must be at least 4 years old on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be going into 7th Grade. Players ages four (4), five (5) and six (6) may play flag football. Players seven (7), eight (8), and nine (9) years of age shall be assigned to the Junior Division. Players ten (10), eleven (11) and twelve (12) years of age shall be assigned to the Senior Division. Once again, this year we will be participating in the Quad County Football League with games being held on Saturday and Sunday, both home and away. We are hopeful that practice will begin on August 15, 2024, and the season will kick off on the first weekend after Labor Day in September.  If you have any questions, please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.

CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading will be offered again this year. There will be 2 teams consisting of 10 cheerleaders per team max. This is first come first serve. All participants must be at least 6 years old on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be going into 7th Grade. Signups for Cheerleading will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Clark Companies (Burton F. Clark) main office on Route 10, outside Delhi. The entry fee for each player is $20.00 and is due at the time of sign-up. We are hopeful that practice will begin on August 15, 2024, and the season will kick off on the first weekend after Labor Day in September. Junior Cheer Team – 10 Participants – Ages 6 to 9 (2nd to 4th grade). Senior Cheer Team – Ages 10 to 12 (5th & 6th grade). If you have any questions, please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.

The Town of Delhi is pleased to announce that swim lesson registration is now open!  We will be offering three sessions this year; classes are held Monday through Thursday (30-minute classes), Friday will be used for make-ups if necessary.   These are eight (8) session classes:

• Session I - June 24th - July 5th (please note there will be no classes held on July4th).  
• Session II - July 8th - July 18th 
• Session III - July 22nd - August 1st

This year we will be offering:

•  Parent & Infant - 11:00am - 11:30am
• Parent & Toddler 11:30am - 12:00pm
• Level I - Level VI (these levels will be held between 4:00pm and 7:00pm) times will be announced.

Please note that Town and Village residents are offered one session free.  All other patrons are $40.00 per child per session.  Completed registration forms must be returned to the Town Clerk's office at 5 Elm Street, Delhi. 

We are also pleased to announce that we will be offering water aerobics with Rebekah Mowers as our instructor!  Classes will begin Monday, June 24th and end Thursday, August 1st.  Classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 10:00am - 11:00am.  The cost for 18 classes will be $100.00 per person or $50.00 per person for 9 classes. Only $5.55 per class, create your own schedule and come to aerobics class on any day Monday through Thursday up to 9 or 18 times. Checks are payable to the Town of Delhi.  Completed forms must be returned along with your check to the Town of Delhi Clerk's office at 5 Elm Street, Delhi before you are allowed to enter the water for your first session.  This class requires you to complete the attached health screening.  

 Should you have any questions, feel free to contact John Kolodziej at swim@townofdelhi.org or contact the Town Clerk's office at 607-746-8696x1.  

Tomorrow, April 30th is the last day to pay your Town of Delhi 2024 Town & County taxes. Our office is open 8:00am - 3:00pm, if you are unable to make it during normal business hours there is a drop box located at the main door for your convenience which is checked at 8am daily. Any payments in the drop box after 3:00pm on Tuesday, April 30th will be accepted until the drop is checked Wednesday morning at 8am. If you are mailing your payment, we will accept payments postmarked through April 30th.

Note any payments postmarked after April 30th will be returned to the sender and it will be necessary to contact Delaware County Treasurer’s office for payment.

Feel free to contact 607-746-8696 x1 should you have any questions. Thanks!

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to Section 506 & 526 of the Real Property Tax Law.

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessors of the Town of Delhi, County of Delaware have completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been filed at the Delhi Town Clerk’s Office. The roll may be seen and examined by any interested person until the Fourth Tuesday in May (May 28th, 2024), at the Delaware County Office of Real Property Website: 

http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/tax/rolls.htm, a publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/assessment_grievance.htm

            The Assessor’s will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll at the Delhi Town Hall at 5 Elm Street Delhi, NY, the following days: 

                        Monday,          May 20th     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

                        Tuesday,         May 21st     from 1:00 PM   to  4:00 PM

                        Wednesday,     May 22nd    from 5:30 PM   to   8:30 PM

                        Saturday,        May 25th     from 1:00 PM  to   4:00 PM

HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

            The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday May 28th, 2024 between the hours of  4 PM  and 8 PM  at the Delhi Town Hall at 5 Elm Street Delhi, NY, in said Town to hear and examine all complaints in relationship to assessments on the written application, correctly filled out, accompanied with the required data of any person believing himself to be aggrieved. 

Dated this 1st day of May 2024

D. Joe Gifford,

James Corcoran

Assessor(s), Town of Delhi.

5 Elm Street

Delhi NY 13753

TAKE NOTICE:  The Town of Delhi is accepting bids for mowing services of the Town Hall, Highway Garage and the Town of Delhi Pool/Playground area for the year 2024.  Note inside pool fence must be bagged.  All sidewalks will be blown/swept off, additional details are available at the Town clerk’s office for bidders.  Bidders must provide proof of insurance. 

Sealed bids must be received at the office of Town Clerk, 5 Elm Street, Delhi New York no later than Monday, May 13, 2024 by 3:00pm.  Bids will be publically opened and read at 6:00pm, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the regular monthly board meeting of the Town of Delhi.  The Town of Delhi reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept only those most advantageous of the Town of Delhi. 

By Order of the Delhi Town Council.

Elsa Schmitz, Town Clerk

Please note that the last day to pay your Town of Delhi 2024 Town & County taxes is Tuesday, April 30th.  Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm, if you are unable to make it during normal business hours there is a drop box located at the main door for your convenience which is checked at 8am daily.  If you are mailing your payment we will accept payments postmarked through April 30th.

 Second notices have been sent to homeowners whose taxes have not been received, if you have received a second notice and your taxes are paid through escrow please contact your bank. 

Note any payments postmarked after April 30th will be returned to the sender and it will be necessary to contact Delaware County Treasurer’s office for payment.   

Feel free to contact 607-746-8696x1 should you have any questions.  Thanks!    

Please note that the Town Court will be opened limited hours the following dates:

Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

Friday, March 1, 2024 – CLOSED

Monday, March 4, 2024 – 9:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – 9:00am to 2:00pm

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – CLOSED

Thursday, March 7, 2024 – 9:00am to 2:00pm

Friday, March 8, 2024 – CLOSED

Please note the court will resume regular business hours on March 11, 2024.  Thank you. 

Town of Delhi Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards

For the Community Swimming Pool

The Town of Delhi is currently accepting applications for the positions of Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard.  These seasonal positions run from May 27, 2024 – September 2, 2024.  All certifications (WSI/Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED) must be current.  Applicants should be at least 17 years of age at the time of employment.  Although experience in an aquatic program lifeguarding and/or as an instructor is preferred, it is not required.  Work schedule may vary weekly between 8am – 8pm.

• Able to establish a good rapport with children and the general public 
• A strong commitment to maintaining the safety of swimming 
• Responsible and reliable 
• Ability to take directions and follow through independently 
• Able to respond to issued calmly 
• Flexible 
• Good judgement
• Availability for employment throughout the season

Applications and a detailed description with required qualifications are available at the office of the Town Clerk, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY; Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm.  Applications deadline is March 31, 2024.  Hourly wages start at $15.50.  The Town of Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

Please note that the last day to apply for Enhanced Star (persons 65 and older in the year of 2024) is March 1, 2024.  Forms are available through the Assessor's office.  Please call 607-746-8696 x4, if you leave a detailed message they will contact you back at their earliest convenience.  

Legal Notice

Notice of Tax Collection for the Town of Delhi

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Delhi, Delaware County, State of New York, upon duly receiving the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2024, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 5 Elm Street on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on said roll. 

 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2024 without charge of interest. On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2024, there shall be added interest of one(1) percent for the first month  and an additional one (1) percent for each additional month or fraction thereafter until such taxes are paid to the Delaware County Treasurer, pursuant to law. 

BE IT FUTHER NOTED there will be an additional charge of $20.00 for all checks returned unpaid.

Dated:   December 15, 2023

Elsa Schmitz

Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Town of Delhi

The Delhi Town Clerk’s office and Town Justice Court will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. 

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and we would like to thank everyone for their kindness throughout the year and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Delhi at the Delhi Town Hall, 5 Elm Street, Delhi on the 13th day of November 2023, at 7:00 p.m., regarding the adoption of a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.  This law is being proposed to comply with subdivision 5 of the General Municipal Law §3-c which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the Town Board. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board will follow directly after the Public Hearing. 

Copies of the proposed law shall be available at the time of the hearing and shall be available at times prior to and after the hearing at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection or procurement by interested persons.

The proposed Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c establishes the Delhi Town Board’s intent to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Delhi.

Dated: October 9, 2023

Delhi, N.Y. 

For: November 13, 2023

 By Order of Town Board, Town of Delhi

Elsa Schmitz

Town Clerk, Town of Delhi