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The Town of Gardiner is joining the Hudson Valley Community Power (HVCP) renewable energy program, which will provide eligible residents and small businesses with access to renewable electricity supply. Formed in partnership with Joule Community Power, a division of Joule Assets, Inc. (Joule), Hudson Valley Community Power is a community choice aggregation program that enables participating communities to pool local electricity demand in order to leverage the collective buying power of their residents and small businesses in an effort to secure more favorable terms on their energy supply, protect consumers, and support renewable generation sources.
For more information about the Hudson Valley Community Power program, please visit hudsonvalleycommunitypower.com, call the helpline at (845) 859-9099 or email at info@hudsonvalleycommunitypower.com
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Pursuant to Section 1561 of Article 33-B of the New York Tax Law, the Town of Gardiner, Ulster County, New York, adopted Local Law 5 of 2022 on July 27, 2022, which local law was approved by referendum at the general election held on November 8, 2022, imposing a transfer tax at a rate of 1.25% on each conveyance of real property or interest therein within the Town of Gardiner. This transfer tax will go into effect on February 1, 2023.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THIS LOCAL LAW.
The ballot for the November 8, 2022 election included a referendum on whether Gardiner will adopt a Community Preservation Fund (CPF) and it was approved. The CPF will provide the funding for priority preservation projects that are identified from the Community Preservation Plan (CPP) approved by the Town Board in July 2022.
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GARDINER COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND:
All questions/comments about the Community Preservation Fund can be directed to email: cpf.gardiner@gmail.com
NOTE: the recording file must be downloaded to your computer to view in entirety.
*Click here to view the recording of the 10/24/22 presentation*
Agricultural Land Preservation Presentation Notes 10/24/22:
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An updated COVID-19 vaccine can increase your protection against severe illness and could keep you out of the hospital. Find vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov or VaccinateUlster.com.
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Gardiner Comprehensive Plan Update: The Final Comprehensive Plan Update was adopted by the Town Board on May 3rd, 2022. The document is available to read / download on this page.
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Climate Smart Gardiner is OFFICIALLY A BRONZE-LEVEL CERTIFIED CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY! Learn more about Climate Smart Gardiner and how you can get involved, here.
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Gardiner Open Space Committee: Watch the GOSC Presentations about Preserving Open Space in Gardiner.
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HELP WANTED: Gardiner Day Committee - The GDC is an all-volunteer group of community members who organize the annual Gardiner Day, and provide community service throughout the year. We are always looking for new members to help us support the town we love! Contact Jewell for more info and check out our facebook page at Gardiner Day, New York
HELP WANTED: Climate Smart Gardiner - Our virtual Taskforce meetings are held every first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Link to join Zoom meeting posted on our CSG webpage, here. Join us to participate in Gardiner's Climate Smart projects!
Climate Smart Gardiner is a municipal self-organized taskforce created in conjunction with Climate Smart Gardiner and Climate Smart Communities. We are seeking new members. We work on local projects to mitigate climate change and preserve our environment. Some examples of recent projects include installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station at the Gardiner Library, as well as bringing affordable, renewable electricity to Gardiner through Community Choice Aggregation. We are also involved in many other activities involving recycling, educating the public, developing a local climate action plan, planting trees, even picking up garbage to beautify the Wallkill River. You can do something meaningful, participate in a project that interests you, and get to know your neighbors. We need your help. We all need to work together. If you are interested in joining us, you can attend our monthly virtual Taskforce meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm, e-mail jsmayer@hotmail.com, or check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/climatesmartgardiner/.
The St. Pauly Textiles clothing and donation shed at the Transfer Station is open. Donations are accepted during normal Transfer Station hours. To learn more about the donation shed and accepted items, please click here.
To Report any issues on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, such as fallen branches or other hazards, please fill out this online form located on the WVRT website.
To be added to TOWN OF GARDINER EMAIL LISTS and receive news and announcements, or to submit local events for our calendar, please send an email with your contact information to townofgardiner@townofgardiner.org.
Town Meeting Schedule: (subject to change)
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM (except July/Aug: 2nd Tues only, and Nov: 1st Thurs & 2nd Tues)
PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS: 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM (except Dec: 3rd Tues)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00PM (as needed)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00PM
CLIMATE SMART GARDINER TASK FORCE: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00PM
DRINKING WATER COMMITTEE: 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Town Board 2023 Holiday Closing Schedule:
NEW YEAR’S DAY: Observed, Monday, January 2
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Monday, January 16
PRESIDENTS’ DAY: Monday, February 20
GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, April 7
MEMORIAL DAY: Monday, May 29
JUNETEENTH: Monday, June 19
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Tuesday, July 4
LABOR DAY: Monday, September 4
YOM KIPPUR: Monday, September 25
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY / COLUMBUS DAY: Monday, October 9
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 7
THANKSGIVING DAY: Thursday, Friday, November 23 & 24
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY: Observed, Friday, Dec 22 and Monday, Dec 25
NEW YEAR’S DAY: Monday, January 1, 2024
Town Budget
Click to view the Town of Gardiner 2023 Adopted Budget