Town of Bethel

February E-mail Newsletter

 

 

 

 

Town Hall Schedule

 

February 19^th - Closed - Presidents' Day

 

February Meeting Schedule

 

Town Board         February 8^th  & 22^nd  7:30 p.m. (Senior Center)

Planning Board   February 13^th  7:30 p.m. (Senior Center)

Youth Board        February 20^th 7:00 p.m. (Justice Court)

Zoning Board      February 26^th  7:30 p.m. (Justice Court)

 

Town Board Public Hearings 

 

2/8 7:45 p.m. – Proposed Local Law #1-2007  - Vacate Chapter 79 – Freshwater & Wetlands

2/22 7:45 p.m. – Proposed Local Law #2-2007 -  Amend Chapter 130 – Non-Conforming Lots

2/22 8:15 p.m. – Proposed Local Law #3-2007 – Amend Chapter 130 – Ballard Rd Zoning Change

All Proposed Local Laws are available on the Town Website at www.town.bethel.ny.us

Click on the red scrolling banner for Proposed Local Laws.

 

Transfer Station

 

The Town of Bethel Transfer Station has now been open seven days a week for the past year except major holidays.  The Transfer Station is owned and operated by the Town of Bethel and is for Bethel residents only.  All residents must have a car permit.  Car permits are free and can be obtained at the Town Hall.  The permits do not expire.  If you get a new car you only then will you need a new permit.

 

Bethel First Meeting  - 1^st Tuesday at 7 p.m, at the Bethel Senior Center

 

Free Rabies Clinic

 

Sullivan County Public Health Nursing is working on their schedule for 2007 Free Rabies Clinics.  A tentative clinic is scheduled in the Town of Thompson for late February.  For more information on rabies clinics contact SC Public Health Nursing at 292-0100 ext. 1.  By next month I should have the schedule for the year. 

 

Sullivan County Conservation Club Events

 

Ice Fishing Contest on Monday, February 18, 2007.   The Contact information please call

Aaron Finley @ 796-4309.

 

Sale of Surplus

 

The Town of Bethel will be selling surplus computers, computer monitors, printers, cell phones, odds and ends.  Items can be viewed on Monday, February 19^th from 10 a.m. until Noon and Wednesday, February 21^st from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.   Bids will be received until February 22^nd 11:00 a.m. at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read.  I will have the items posted on the Internet by next week.

 

Cat Problem in Smallwood

I am concerned citizen with the issue of the numerous stray cat colonies in Smallwood. We are dealing with a colony right now on my street. I am a summer resident and there is only one full time resident on the street. These poor people are overrun with cats and are trying their best to control the population the humane way. I personally adopted one cat and got a kitten recently adopted. There are still kittens and several older cats wandering around. I have seen other cats also, sitting in front of closed-up bungalows. People feed them and then leave for the season and leave them behind. It is cruel. If everyone did their part and trapped at cat, had it fixed and released it, the population would be under control. We also need a vet who would give a good discount on strays. It seems like most vets in the area charge full price to fix a stray cat and that is a real shame. If animal lovers would spend a few dollars per summer to fix one cat it would be a help. It would also be nice if a resident in Bethel, Smallwood, White Lake, etc would agree to hold a few have-a-heart traps and share and lend them out to residents who request it during the year and or also lend a shed or some temporary shelter for a cat that is fixed and needs to recuperate for the night. We really need a program in this area even if it is funded mostly by donations. I know I would volunteer and donate.  Thank you, a concerned citizen.

 

Summer Employment

 

Summer Employment Applications are now available for the 2007 Summer Program.  Program dates have not been set.  Applications and Job Titles are available at the Town Hall or on the web at www.town.bethel.ny.us/rec.htm Applications are due February 28^th.

 

Town of Bethel Ski Program

 

The Ski Program has added two dates due to weather cancellations:  February 11^th (9 – 4) and February 24^th (4-9).  There is also a regularly scheduled date of February 3^rd (4-9).  Please be at the ski hill on time.  See Jannetta MacArthur. 

 

White Lake Ladies Aux. Spaghetti Dinner

 

February 10^th at 4:00-7 p.m. $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Children (5-12).  Under 5 free.  Spaghetti, Meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and juice.  Call Debbie at 583-4855 for tickets and information.  To be held at the White Lake Firehouse on Route 17B.  Snow Date February 17^th. 

 

Federal and State Income Tax Information and Forms

 

Information and downloadable Federal and State Tax Forms available on-line.   Forms are also available at some Post Offices and Libraries.  Federal:  www.irs.gov 

State:  www.tax.state.ny.us

 

Assessment News

 

Tax Exemption forms are due no later than March 1, 2007.  Contact Marguerite Brown at 583-4713 ext. 13 or bethelassessor@hvc.rr.com

 

Bethel Woods – 2^nd Season

I am sure the folks at Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center are gearing up for their second season with the Interpretative Center opening this year and show dates being added.  For more information and to subscribe to Bethel Woods email newsletter go to www.bethelwoodslive.org Poll Start Concert Industry Awards Press Release  - “Best New Major Concert Venue” www.bethelwoodslive.org/PollstarIndustryAward.pdf

Bethelites Monthly Meeting

Bethelites monthly meetings will be held on the Third Thursday (weather permitting) at the Bethel Senior Center.  New members welcome.  Learn a craft, share a craft. 

Low Cost Spay/Nueter Services

 

"TARA" Traveling low cost spay/neuter van.  Visits the area as needed.  Provides low-cost cat spaying and neutering, vaccinations and exams.  Contact 754-7100 for more information.  Kaaterskill Animal League provides low-cost services for dogs and cats at participating veterinarians, call 436-8060.

 

Just for Fun:  Ground Hog Day for 2007 www.groundhog.org

 

Websites for those heading to college: 

www.myfuture.com

www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid

www.suny.edu State University of New York

 

Global Warming Information www.climatecrisis.net 

 

www.freecycle.org – International Organization for recycling unwanted items.  Log on to your local area to get rid of stuff that is still usable for someone else.

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day

Rita Sheehan, Bethel Town Clerk