Government
Supervisor
Larry Ross
Deputy Supervisor
Ellen Montgomery
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Jeanne Bushey
518-578-2973
Secretary to the Supervisor
Melinda Guerin
Notary Public
Joe Snide
Jeanne Bushey
Unless otherwise noted on the website or in the Press Republican.
Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Nikki Bushey
Phone: 518-236-7035 ext.104
Email: nikki@townaltona.com
January
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 9am-12pm on the 2nd and last Saturday of January only
February-December
Monday & Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm
*THERE IS A BLACK DROP BOX LOCATED OUTSIDE THE DOOR ON THE RIGHT FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE*
The Town Clerk’s Office offers the following service’s:
Dog Licenses
If your dog is four (4) months of age or older, it is required by NYS Agriculture & Law that the dog be licensed. Obtaining a license requires proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian. Dog licenses must be renewed annually, and the fees are as follows:
Spayed/Neutered: $7.50 (proof required)
Un-spayed/Un-neutered: $15.50
Seniors over 65 (Proof required) qualify for a $5.00 reduced license fee off original price.
New York State Conservations Licenses
You may obtain Hunting/Fishing Licenses at the Town Clerk’s office. New York State requires that all fishermen over the age of 16 purchase a fishing license.
- Fishing: $25 ($50 Non- Resident)
- Small/Big Game: $22 ($100 Non-Resident)
- Turkey Permit: $10 ($20 Non-Resident)
- Muzzle loading: $15 ($30 Non-Resident)
- Trapping: $20 ($20 Non-Resident)
- DMP’s (Deer Management Permit): $10
For more information on fees and regulations, please visit: www.dec.ny.gov
Handicap Parking Permits
Handicap Parking Permit forms are available through the Town Clerk’s office or your doctor’s office. Please bring in this form and your driver’s license/ID card. There is no fee for a Handicap Parking Permit.
Registrar
You can request a copy of a marriage, birth, or death certificate. There is a $10 fee per certified copy.
Marriage Licenses
A Marriage License may be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk. The fee for a marriage license is $40, cash, and both parties are required to be present for signature. You will need to bring the following in:
- Social Security Card
- Driver’s License
- Birth Certificates
- Divorce Decree (if applicable)
Tax Collector
Land tax bills are mailed to you the first week in January. They can be paid by mail with check or money order or in person with cash, check, or money order. EXACT amounts only please.
Please note the following from The Tax Collector:
The 1st Installment payment for taxes are made to the local Tax Collector before Jan.31st.
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th payments are made to Clinton County Treasurer in Plattsburgh.
The Tax Collector receives payments in full until April 30.
Here is a link to view your taxes: https://egov.basgov.com/altona/
If you are inquiring about installment/delinquent payments please refer to the Clinton County Treasurers website.
https://www.clintoncountygov.com/Departments/TreasurersOffice/TreasurerHome.html
Phone: 518-236-7035 ext.102
Cell: 386-279-1952
Email: johnwbrunell@townaltona.com
Real Property office Phone: 518-565-4760
Assessment Roll
2013-2014 Tax Rate Comparison per $1,000 as provided by Clinton County.
NYS Office of Real Property Website
***please note that the STAR exemption is not applied to land taxes it only applies to school taxes***
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425ivp_fill_in.pdf
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425e_fill_in.pdf
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425b_fill_in.pdf
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425e_fill_in.pdf
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp459c_fill_in.pdf
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp459crnw_fill_in.pdf
Judge Chad Rivers
Janet Manor-Court Clerk
Phone: 518-236-7035 x108
Fax: 518-236-5014
Email: crivers@nycourts.gov
Court is held Tuesday night from 5:00-7:30.
****The only time you can speak to anyone about court issues are during court hours.****
Court mailing address is PO Box 79 Altona NY, 12910
The Court does not accept credit/debit cards
***If you have received a building permit this year and completed your project, whether it be for a home or ANY other project, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer to obtain your Certificate of Occupancy. Thank you
Ellen Montgomery
Phone: 518-236-7035 ext.107
Monday-Friday 8:30-3:00
Chris Therrian – Code Enforcement Officer
Phone: 518-236-7035 ext.111
Email: christherrian@twcny.rr.com
All applications need to be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer before they are presented to the Zoning Board.
Applications are available in the main office of the Town Hall or may be downloaded from this site under the FORMS tab.
Zoning Board Members:
- Carlton Trudo – Board Chairman
- Gary Sorrell
- Pam Ross
- Nancy Blow
Nicole Bushey – Clerk
Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.
Youth Commission
We are looking for a few people to join the Youth Commission. If you are interested in this volunteer position please contact a member or Larry Ross.
Kim and Jimmy Brunell Coordinator
Phone: 518-534-2456
Shae LaPorte – Chairperson
Christie Wood
Jason Thompson
Ralph Graves
Phone: 518-236-5663
***Under the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, ALL dogs four months of age and older MUST be licensed in the municipality in which they are harbored.***
You will need the following paperwork to obtain a license:
*Proof of current Rabies Vaccination-signed certification from Veterinarian
*Proof of being spayed/neutered
The Cost for the license is as follows:
$15.50 – if the dog is not spayed/neutered
$7.50 – if the dog is spayed/neutered
Seniors over 65 (Proof required) qualify for a $5.00 reduced license fee off original price.
You may mail in the certificate(s) along with your required payment.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 518-236-7035 x104.
Checks can be made out to Town of Altona.
Town Clerk’s Office is open Monday & Thursdays 8:30-3:30pm and Tuesdays 10-4pm.
***Anyone that does not renew their dogs license within 30 days of your renewal notice will receive a ticket and fine.***
Highway Department
Fred Therrian- Highway Superintendent cell: 518-593-3213
164 Woods Falls Road
Altona, NY 12910
Town Garage/Salt Shed: 518-236-7006
M.E.O.’s Patrick Ryan, Chris Therrian, Leonard Charland
If you have issues with the following roads, please call the County Highway Department at 518-565-4040
Devils Den
Miner Farm
Irona Road
Alder Bend Road
Rand Hill Road
Forest Road
Plank Road
Recore Road
W Church St.
Cannan Road
Joe Wood Road
Woods Falls Road
If you have any issues with the Military Turnpike please call the State Highway Department at 518-563-2020.
All other roads are maintained by the Town of Altona and you can either call the Altona Town Garage @ 518-236-7006 or the Altona Town Office @ 518-236-7035 and we will try to assist you as soon as possible.
***Any roads that end with WAY or Lane are not town roads and are the landowners responsibility to maintain.***
Nicholas J. Bracy, Esq. Niles & Bracy, PLLC
46-48 Cornelia Street
PO Box 2729
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 561-1980 Ext 109
Fax: (518) 561-8202
Altona Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 518-236-4052
(Non-fire calls): 518-236-7223
www.altonafiredepartment.com
To obtain a Burn permit please contact the DEC Office in Ray Brook 518-897-1200.
Feinberg Park
385 Devil’s Den Road
Altona, NY 12910
Reading Room
Joyce Boire
***Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm***
Discount passes for the Wild Center and ECHO can be obtained by contacting Ellen Montgomery. These passes are given on a first come first serve basis and must be returned in a reasonable time frame so that others may enjoy them.