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PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE

MAY 10, 2023

DELAWARE COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

ARBOR HILL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Construction for the Arbor Hill Rd Bridge Project in the Town of Delhi is scheduled to begin on May 22, 2023.  At this time, we do not anticipate any long delays or road closures.  The new bridge will be constructed downstream of the existing Arbor Hill Rd bridge on a new alignment.  This is a 2 year construction project with most of the new alignment roadwork scheduled for later in 2023 or early 2024.    

Work at this time should not interfere with EMS, SUNY, College Golf Course or the traveling public.

We will provide updated releases as needed to identify any pending delays. 

Questions, comments and concerns can be submitted to:

                Delaware County DPW

                PO Box 311, 1 Page Ave, Delhi, NY 13753

                (607)832-5800

                Or

                dan.sanford@co.delaware.ny.us

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 23rd, 2023), 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 15th     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

                        Tuesday,         May 16th     from 1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM

                        Wednesday,     May 17th     from 6:00 PM   to   8:00 PM

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

HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

            The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 between the hours of 1 PM to 4 PM  and 7 PM  to 9 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 2023

D. Joe Gifford,

James Corcoran

Assessor(s), Town of Delhi.

5 Elm Street

Delhi NY 13753

The Town of Delhi will begin road work on Bramley Mountain Road on April 19, 2023.  Please expect delays in travel for the next few weeks with road closures on Thursday, April 20th and Friday, April 21st from 7:00am to 2:00pm. 

The Highway Department would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during this road work project.  Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Town of Delhi Highway Department at 607-746-2237.   

The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing CR 16 in the Town of Delhi to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, to replace a culvert pipe between the two intersections with Fleming Road. On Wednesday, April 26, the road will be closed in the Town of Franklin between the northern intersection with Fleming Road and Douglas Hall Road. The traveling public should seek alternate routes. In the event of rain the work will be done Wednesday and Thursday.

Please note that the last day to pay your Town of Delhi 2023 Town & County taxes is Monday, May 1st.  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 May 1st.

 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 May 1st will be returned to the sender and it will be necessary to contact Delaware County Treasurer’s office for payment.   

Feel free to contact 607-746-3737 should you have any questions.  Thanks!    

The Town of Delhi Court is currently accepting resumes for a part time court clerk position; 25 hours a week. Applicants should be proficient with computers and willing to learn multiple databases. Those with familiarization with court programs helpful. Attention to detail, organizational and personal skills are essential.

Candidate will receive training and certification from the Unified Court System and will undergo a background check. Salary based on experience. If interested, please email a cover letter with resume to courtclerk555@gmail.com.

Delaware Opportunities will host Dairy Distributions on the following days from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

• April 12 - Online registration starts 4/5, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2023-dairy-distribution-tickets-602532941247. Phone registration starts 4/6 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• May 10 - Online registration starts 5/3, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/may-2023-dairy-distribution-tickets-602574385207. Phone registration starts 5/4 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• June 14 - Online registration starts 6/7, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/june-2023-dairy-distribution-tickets-602575909767. Phone registration starts 6/8 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.

Delaware Opportunities will host Food Distributions on the following days from noon until 3:30 p.m.

• April 28 - Online registration starts 4/20, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-588377542067. Phone registration starts 4/21 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• May 26 - Online registration starts 5/18, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-588383359467. Phone registration starts 5/19 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• June 30 - Online registration starts 6/22, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-588389919087. Phone registration starts 6/23 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• July 28 - Online registration starts 7/20, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-602797843577. Phone registration starts 7/21 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• August 25 - Online registration starts 8/17, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-602799518587. Phone registration starts 8/18 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• September 29 - Online registration starts 9/21, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-602802657977. Phone registration starts 9/22 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.
• October 27 - Online registration starts 10/19, 8 am at www.eventbrite.com/e/food-distribution-tickets-602804192567. Phone registration starts 10/20 at 8 am by calling (607) 746-1685, (607) 746-1670, (607) 746-1716 or (607) 746-1657.

Follow DO at www.eventbrite.com/o/delaware-opportunities-inc-30772276576 and sign up to be reminded when registration opens.

Please be mindful that the distributions fill up very quickly online and on phone sign-up days the lines are often hard to get through on because everyone is calling at once.  Please be patient and just keep trying.  Do NOT leave messages as we will not receive them in time to sign you up.  Only the phone numbers listed will get you to a signup person.  

The distributions will operate in a drive-thru style.  Bring your ticket and/or confirmation number and plan to stay in your vehicle.  Only one sign-up per household.  If you need someone to pick up your food or dairy for you please send them with your confirmation number.

Please note that the Town of Delhi Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 has been cancelled.  Thank you. 

TOWN OF DELHI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Council of the Town of Delhi on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:50 PM in the Town Hall, 5 Elm Street, New York regarding the adoption of a Local Law to change from elected Board of Assessors to a single appointed Assessor.  Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk located at 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York.  

And further notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council will be held immediately following the Public Hearing.    
 

By order of the Delhi Town Board.
Dated:  February 21, 2023 
Elsa Schmitz
Town Clerk 
Town of Delhi

Legal Notice

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 2023.  Note inside pool fence must be bagged.  All sidewalks will be blown/swept off.  A map of the mowing area and 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, March 13, 2023 by 3:00pm.  Bids will be publicly opened and read at 7:00pm, on Monday, March 13, 2023 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

Town of Delhi

Please note today, January 31st is the last day to pay your 2023 Delhi Town & County taxes without penalty. Our office is open 8am – 3pm for your convenience there is a drop box located at the entrance to town hall. Any payments received in the drop box prior to 8am Wednesday, February 1st will be accepted without penalty. Note payments postmarked 1/31/23 will also be accepted without penalty. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at 607-746-3737. Thank you.

The Public Hearing and Planning Board meeting scheduled for tonight January 23, 2023 has been cancelled due to weather.  Thank you.

The Town of Delhi wants to inform you that there will be a special finance meeting to discuss the proposed homeless shelter and revenue request ideas by the Mayor on Wednesday, January 18 at 11:30 am in the County Building at 111 Main Street. 

It is requested that those that attend be organized, calm and respectful.

The Town of Delhi would like to acknowledge the service that Frank Bovee performed for the town. Assessor Chairman Frank Bovee, who served the Town for 44 years, passed away on December 12, 2022.

His obituary can be found at hallandpeet.com/tribute/details/1983/Frank-Bovee-Jr/obituary.html.

Public Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,  that the Delhi Town Board at the January 3, 2023 Organizational Meeting have set forth that monthly board meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm  at the Delhi Town Hall Building, 5 Elm Street, Delhi New York, unless otherwise stated or advertised.

 The PAC Committee (Pool Advisory Council) meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Delhi Town Hall Building, 5 Elm Street, Delhi New York, unless otherwise stated or advertised. 

The Town of Delhi Planning Board meets monthly the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm unless otherwise stated.

The Town of Delhi Zoning Board of Appeals meets as necessary and advertises prior to.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at such meeting the official depository for the funds of Supervisor, Justice Court, Town Clerk and Tax Collector shall be the Delaware National Bank of Delhi.  AND, the Town of Delhi Supervisor shall invest all idle funds as recommended by the Department of Audit and Control and the State of New York.

ALSO NOTED, the official newspaper for the Town of Delhi shall be The Reporter.

By Order of the Town Board

Elsa Schmitz

Town Clerk/Collector Town of Delhi