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AN ORDER AND DECLARATION FOR A BURN BAN FOR ALL OF THE TOWN OF HUNTER UNDER LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

Update on Burn Ban and State of Emergency – September 26th, 2025

After consulting with our local fire chiefs, I have decided not to renew the burn ban and will allow the State of Emergency to expire.

That said, I strongly encourage everyone to continue exercising caution when burning brush, yard waste, or even using outdoor fire pits. Never leave a fire unattended, and always make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving the area.

While the recent rain has helped, many leaves have already fallen and once they dry out, conditions could quickly become dangerous again. If circumstances change and conditions warrant, I will be prepared to issue another burn ban.

Thank you all for your cooperation and continued vigilance in helping keep our community safe.

Sean Mahoney
Town Supervisor

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TOWN OF HUNTER EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2025-01

WHEREAS, the Town of Hunter Supervisor hereby finds that circumstances present within the Town of Hunter create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hunter Supervisor heretofore has declared a State of Emergency effective September 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m., declaring that a state of emergency exists throughout the Town of Hunter due to severe drought conditions and the threat of wildfires caused by outdoor burning, and its imminent threat to the health and welfare of Town of Hunter citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Order, in accordance with Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, authorizes political subdivisions to take whatever prudent action that is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law authorizes political subdivisions to take all necessary action and issue any necessary orders to protect human life; and

NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED that outdoor burning is prohibited in all of the Town of Hunter as follows:

Actions prohibited:

  1. A person violates this order if he/she burns any combustible material in an outdoor area.
  2. A person violates this order if he/she engages in any outdoor activity which could allow flames or sparks that could result in a fire.

Enforcement:

  1. Upon notification of suspected outdoor burning the local volunteer fire companies shall respond to the scene and take immediate measures to contain and/or extinguish the fire.
  2. As soon as possible, the Town of Hunter Police Department or other law enforcement agencies shall respond to the scene to investigate the nature of the fire.  The law enforcement officers shall request immediate compliance with this order.

This order does not apply to the following outdoor burning activities:

  • Firefighting training

All outdoor burning of yard trash, household paper products, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fire places, chimneys, and cooking fires within said jurisdictions is prohibited unless for cooking of food exclusively within a contained gas or charcoal grill.

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the purpose of this order is the mitigation of the public safety hazard posed by wildfires during the current dry weather conditions and the limited first responders and human resources to combat potential fires by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning, accordingly, this order shall expire five (5) days from the date of this Order and Declaration.

Done and ordered this 20th day of September, 2025.

Hon. Sean Mahoney, Town Supervisor
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Official Declarations:
Declaration of State of Emergency 9-20-25

Emergency Order and Burn Ban 9-20-25

2025-09-26T07:56:13-04:00September 20, 2025|Events, Public Announcements, Public Health Information, Town News|

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)- Comprehensive Planning Program (Intermunicipal: Town of Hunter, Village of Hunter, Village of Tannersville)

The Town of Hunter, in partnership with the Village of Hunter and the Village of Tannersville, is requesting qualifications from experienced consultants to prepare a new Comprehensive Plan. This effort is unique in that it will be developed under one contract for all three municipalities, providing a unified vision while addressing shared priorities and the distinct character of each community and must incorporate the Smart Growth Comprehensive Planning principles outlined by the NYS Department of State.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING RFQ

2025-09-18T14:05:15-04:00September 18, 2025|Events, Town News|

NOTICE – 2026 Town Budget Workshop September 30th, 2025

The Town of Hunter Town Board will conduct a workshop for the 2026 Town Budget on Tuesday, September 30 th at 5pm.

The Town Hall is located at 5748 Rte 23A, Tannersville. All are welcome to attend. Pursuant to Chapter 258, Section 495 of Real Property Tax Law, a copy of an exemption report is available upon request.

By Order of the Town Board
Lara, Budget Officer

2025-09-12T10:42:09-04:00September 12, 2025|Events, Public Announcements, Town News|

NOTICE – Accepting Bids for Pickup Truck – September 23rd, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Hunter is accepting bids for a 2026 4×4 1-Ton 3500 Pickup Truck with cab crew and 9.5 ft. Fisher stainless V-plow. The Town will be holding a bid opening on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Town of Hunter Offices, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville, NY 12485.

Bids in a sealed envelope may be mailed to the Town of Hunter, PO Box 70, Tannersville, NY 12485, or hand delivered to the Town Clerk at the Town of Hunter offices, 5748 Rte. 23A, Tannersville, NY before 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

All bids must be accompanied by a non-collusive certificate executed pursuant to Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law. The Town of Hunter reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received.

By Order of the Highway Superintendent
Robert Blain

2025-08-27T15:53:36-04:00August 27, 2025|Public Announcements, Town News|

Town of Hunter Traffic Advisory: Temporary Closures and Restrictions on Key Roads

August 7, 2025

The Town of Hunter is sharing two important traffic advisories impacting local travel in the coming days. Please read carefully and plan accordingly:

Platte Clove Mountain Road – One-Lane Restriction on Historic Bridge

The Greene County Highway Department has officially designated the historic stone arch bridge at the top of Platte Clove Mountain Road (Back Mountain Road / Town of Hunter Route 9) as a narrow, one-lane crossing. This measure is being taken to preserve and protect the bridge ahead of a major renovation project scheduled for 2026.

Motorists are reminded that Platte Clove Mountain Road is a restricted, seasonal mountain road, not suitable for large commercial vehicles. The following vehicles are prohibited at all times:

  • Box trucks

  • Tractor trailers

  • Buses

The road is narrow, winding, and not designed to accommodate large vehicles. Misuse contributes to safety hazards and accelerates deterioration of both the road and historic bridge. These restrictions are in place for the safety of all travelers and the preservation of this scenic and historic route.

Route 23A Bridge Over Kaaterskill Falls – Temporary Closure to Large Trucks

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that the bridge carrying State Route 23A over Spruce Creek (Kaaterskill Falls) will be closed to all vehicles with more than two axles from:

Monday, August 11 at 7:00 a.m. through Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m.

This temporary closure is necessary to allow critical bridge repairs. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.

A signed detour route will direct large vehicle traffic to use State Routes 32, 23, and 296. Motorists should expect travel delays and are advised to plan extra time for travel. All construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change.

For up-to-date travel information, visit www.511NY.org, call 511, or download the free 511NY mobile app.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding as we work with our partners at the county and state to maintain and protect the Town of Hunter’s infrastructure and scenic byways. Please share this information with anyone who may be impacted.

2025-08-07T08:15:09-04:00August 7, 2025|Events, Public Announcements, Town News|
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