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NEW GRADALL PURCHASED LAST YEAR
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The Town Highway Department & Town Clerk with the new Gradall that was purchased last year.
Community Involvement with Town Supervisor Beth Arthur and Town Clerk Brenda Bockus at the Sackets Connect Volunteer and Membership drive.
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The Above Map of the Town of Hounsfield links to Google.
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Located east of Lake Ontario, the Town of Hounsfield’s scenic beauty emerges. Dramatic uninterrupted vistas and breathtaking limestone waterfront cliffs characterize the Town’s 27,291 acres of natural beauty. Once renowned for flourishing dairy farms and prosperous cheese factories, today the Town is the hub of cultural tourism in Jefferson County’s central region.
Water is a key feature. Mill Creek flows through its center. Its border are defined by Black River, Black River Bay and Henderson Bay. The islands of Gull, Snake (Bass), Calf, Great and Little Galloo and Stony expand the Town’s shoreline.
The Town named after Ezra Hounsfield, was formed from Watertown on February 17, 1806. Settlers arrived quickly as news spread of abundant forests, fertile soil, bountiful fish and game.
Nestled on the Town’s western boundary is Sackets Harbor which housed the military and naval headquarters for the US Northern frontier during the war of 1812.
Early settlers recognized the rich opportunities in the Town’s land and water resources. The population has grown from 2,700 in 1880 to today’s 3,300 figure. Two hundred years after settlement, the Town of Hounsfield is a popular place for both year-round residents and visitors.
Robert and Jeannie Brennan
Town Historians
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MEETINGS
Planning Board meetings
1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Town Board meetings
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Water Committee meetings
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM |
HOUNSFIELD CEMETERIES
Rules and Regulations / Meeting Minutes
>> Tending to our past for a better future:
Girl Scout Cadettes spruce up
Lakeside Cemetery, click for full article >>
Cemetery Committee meetings will be held once a month. Dates will be posted at the beginning of the month.
Next meeting is 11/28/2022
@ 1:00 at the Town Hall
18774 County Route 66
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-6380
Everyone is welcome
We are looking for community involvement
To help beautify our local cemetery
We welcome any suggestions.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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STAFF TRAINING DAY -
THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED FROM
NOON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023
& ALL-DAY APRIL 6, 2023
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Two Public Hearing Notices -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Prior Written Notice/Notification of Defects
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Water Service Area #8.
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Three Resolutions to establish “specific” Capital Reserve Fund for Water District 1,3, & 7 Repair and Maintenance.
RESOLUTION 8 OF 2023
RESOLUTION 9 OF 2023
RESOLUTION 10 OF 2023
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PUBLIC
TREE TRIMMING AND PRUNING
INFORMATIONAL SESSION
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023
6:00 to 8:00 PM
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Tree trimming and Brush Removal in the Town of Hounsfield is completed for this year.
Thank you!
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The Planning Board has opening for a board member and an alternate. Anyone who wishes to be a part of the Planning Board may submit there letter of interest to the Town Clerk at townclerk@townofhounsfield.com or bring letter of interest to the next Town Board meeting, March 8, 2023
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Mailbox Notice To Residents
Notice to Residents with Mailboxs on Hwy Right-of-Way
Snow Removal And Winter Driving
Mailboxes
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JEFFERSON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:
There are no employment opportunities at this time. We will update when openings are available.
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The Town has the responsibility and right to maintain clear and safe roadways for our residents. Impediments to safe travel and interference with lines-of-sight are typically prohibited within the Town's right-of-way. Our Town employees will continue to do the best they can to provide our residents with clean, well maintained, and safe roads while we review the current roadside maintenance practices.
Your Town Council
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Town of Hounsfield
2023 ADOPTED BUDGET
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Adopted Town Budget
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Town of Hounsfield
2023 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
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2023 PRELIMINARY Budget Links
Preliminary Pay Periods
Preliminary Sales Tax Distribution
Preliminary Tentative Budget Review
Preliminary Tentative Budget
Preliminary Tax Rate Worksheet
Preliminary Wage Rates Worksheet
Preliminary Water Rate
Preliminary Fund Balance Policy Review
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2023 BED TAX NOTICE AND APPLICATION
The Town of Hounsfield Committee for the Advancement of Tourism was appointed for the purpose of distributing funds to non-profit agencies and organizations.These funds are to be used for the exclusive purpose of promoting and developing tourism in the Town of Hounsfield and the Village of Sackets Harbor.
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LIST OF FLOOD RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Word document [details]
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FILED AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The Annual Financial Report Update Document has been reviewed and accepted by the NYS Comptrollers and has been filed and available for review at the Town Clerks office. |
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The Town of Hounsfield Claims Auditing Report Examination is available for the public to view at the Town Clerks office during office hours. |
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Town of Hounsfield
Supervisor’s Annual Report
The detailed Annual Financial Report of the Supervisor of the Town of Hounsfield has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk at 18774 County Route 66, Watertown, NY. These reports for the year 2021 are public records and are available for inspection by all interested persons.
Brenda Bockus, Town Clerk |
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Comprehensive Plan of 2014
click here
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FROM THE ASSESSOR:
2022 Final Assessment Roll (10/27/22)
[click here]
2021Tentative Assessment Roll (5/4/21)
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If you are interested in serving in any local government position for the
Town of Hounsfield, please call the Town Clerk at
(315) 782-6380 or email: townclerk@townofhounsfield.com. |
Historic Sackets Harbor in the Town of Hounsfield is located in Jefferson County, New York, just 8 miles from the City of Watertown. The Township is considered to be in the ‘Northern New York’ section of the state, approximately an hour from the Thousand Islands, and a half hour from Fort Drum Military Installation. The land comprising the town was purchased by Augustus Sackett in 1801. The Town itself being named for Ezra Hounsfield.
Convenient Site Map -
Directions
FAQs
Contact Us
You may contact the Town of Hounsfield for Dog Licenses, Hunting Licenses, Transfer Site, Elections, assessments, board of assessment, zoning officer, official town business, highway superintendent, board meetings, justice court system and criminal cases, find out about town board representatives and Hounsfield town councilmen, local laws, water district, zoning information and more.
Call us at (315) 782-6380 for specifics.
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To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD)."
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