The Red Hook Town Hall is an important place in the town of Red Hook, you might not give it much thought but many of the activities there affects daily life.
Your family is growing so you want to make an addition your home. You will need to make a visit to the town Hall. Based on what you want to do you will need to speak with the zoning officer. Your plans will have to be presented to the planning board before you are issued a building permit. Depending on where you live your request might have to be reviewed by a Hamlet committee, agriculture committee and the list goes on.
Okay so you just want to have some fun fishing? then you would also have to stop at the Red Hook Town Hall to get a permit.
The two scenarios above was just to give you an idea of what goes on at Town Hall.
Here is a list of services.
- The assessment office. This is an office many homeowners will call or visit after receiving the newest assessment. New homeowners visit to inquiry about the STAR program, and real estate agents to do research.
- Building and Zoning This department will deal with any sort of construction, permits, and code enforcement.
- Recreation - Maintain town parks, and plan recreational programs. Also responsible for posting and enforcing park rules.
- Recyling The recycling center is open year round, however you will need to purchase a permit sticker at the Town Clerk's office in order to use it.
- Town Clerk's office is where town records are kept and where you will get most permits; for example marriage license, fishing and dog licenses.
- Water Department Test and maintain water supply and bill residents quarterly.
The staff at the Red Hook Town Hall is very helpful, so if you are new to the area and have questions Red Hook Town Hall is a good place to start.
There are still others services offered, which you can explore on the town's website
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
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