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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
***OFFICE HOURS WILL REMAIN THE SAME
MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 - 4:00
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024***
PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTE: The Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 due to Christmas and New Years Day holidays.
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The Town of Hounsfield town board will hold the year end meeting
to pay bills and any other business that needs to be addressed.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
at 5:30 pm
at the Town Hall
18774 County Route 66
Watertown, NY 13601
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DUE TO THE ELECTION DAY
ON THE SECOND TUESDAY
THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
AT 7:00 PM
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Town of Hounsfield New York
Water Service Area No. 8
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing before the Town Board of Hounsfield will be held in connection with a Clarifying Order regarding Town of Hounsfield Water Service
Area No. 8 at the Town Office 18774 County Route 66, Watertown, New York on November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a question has been raised regarding the rights and responsibilities of the Town and property owners relating to maintaining, operating, repairing, and replacing water service laterals following construction, and the Clarifying Order is intended to remove any confusion regarding such rights and responsibilities. An opportunity to be heard in regard thereto will then and there be given to all persons interested in this matter.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that: (1) All property and property owners to be benefited by the proposed Water Service Area are included within the limits of Water Service Area No. 8; (2)
All of the property owners and all of the property located within the proposed Service Area are benefited thereby; (3) The formation and creation of the Town of Hounsfield Water Service Area No. 8 is made pursuant to the updated Map, Plan, and Report, (and selection of Alternative 2
described therein). The Map, Plan, and Report (and thereby Alternative 2) is/are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and are available for public inspection. The boundaries of the benefited area are thoroughly described in the Map, Plan, and Report; (4) The Maximum Project cost is
estimated to be $12,779,000 and the estimated cost to a typical property annually is expected to be $1,365 per E.D.U. calculated on a benefit basis; (5) The Project is proposed to be financed
with a combination of grants and the issuance of bonds upon by the benefitted lands; (6) The Clarifying Order shall be adopted as required by NY Town Law *209-q and shall be subject to a
permissive Referendum.
Date: October 9, 2024
RESOLUTION
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THE WATER COMMITTEE MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18TH IS CANCELLED.
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THE TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD
RECYCLING CENTER
Hours of Operation
Wed's 7 AM-2 PM
Sat's 7:30 AM-11:30 PM
Hours Subject to Change
FULL DETAILS
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Planning Board Alternate position available.
ZBA has open position for Zoning Board of Appeals.
Please send letter of interest to the Town Clerk at townclerk@townofhounsfield.com or mail to Town of Hounsfield, c/o Town Clerk, 18774 Co. Rt. 66, Watertown, NY 13601.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FILING COMPLETED ASSESSMENT ROLL WITH CLERK
After Grievance Day
(Pursuant to Section 1526 of the Real Property Tax Law Revised by L 1970 ch957) Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Hounsfield in the County of Jefferson for the year 2024 has been finally completed by the undersigned Assessors, and certified copy thereof filed in the office of the Town Clerk on the 1st day of July, 2024 where the same will remain open to the public for inspection until October 1st. Dated this 17th day of June, 2024
James M. Rounds Jr.
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2024 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.
APPLY BY CLICKING HERE |
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OUR LEADERS
Village of Sackets Harbor Mayor Alex Morgia & Town of Supervisor Beth Arthur
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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
2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Select PDF link for complete details
2023 PRELIMINARY Budget Links
Preliminary Sales Tax Distribution
Preliminary Tentative Budget Review
Preliminary Tentative Budget
Preliminary Tax Rate Worksheet
Preliminary Water Rate
Preliminary Fund Balance Policy Review
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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:
2024 Final Assessment Roll (7/3/24)
[click here]
2024Tentative Assessment Roll (5/9/24)
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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.
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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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