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COVID-19 UPDATE
Dear Knox Residents: Effective immediately and until further notice, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Knox will continue providing services to residents but will do so on a limited basis via email and telephone means. Please see below for specifics and links that can assist you and answer any questions you may have. In addition; stay home, wash your hands frequently, keep a safe distance of no less than 6 feet from others in public, and see a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding, Knox Town Council Highway Department: -Will respond to emergencies only until and including 4/8/20 -Questions, please contact Superintendent Matthew Schanz at 518-256-8779 Transfer Station: -Will continue to operate until further notice with reduced staffing Town Board: -Functioning remotely -Questions, please contact Supervisor Vas Lefkaditis at supervisor@knoxny.org or 518-872-2551 ext. 8 Planning Board: -No public meetings/hearings scheduled until further notice -Questions, please contact Chairman Tom Wolfe at tbwolfe1064@aol.com or call 518-872-2551 ext. 1 Zoning Board of Appeals: -No public meetings/hearings scheduled until further notice. -Questions, please contact Chairman Doug Roether at dougfroether@gmail.com or call 518-872-2551 ext. 1 Town Clerk: -No office hours until further notice. -Questions, please contact Clerk Traci Schanz at clerk@knoxny.org or call 518-872-2551 ext. 1 Building Inspectors: -No office hours until further notice. -Questions, please contact Inspector Dan Sherman at buildinginspector@knoxny.org or call 518- 872-2551 ext. 2 Town Court: -No sessions will be held and all matters are administratively adjourned until further notice. -When sessions resume you will be contacted by court personnel. -Individuals who were scheduled to appear or otherwise directed to attend court will not be penalized for absences. -Questions, please contact Court Clerk Deborah Liddle at dliddle@nycourts.gov or call 518-872-2551 ext. 3 Tax Collector: -No office hours until further notice. -Questions, please contact Tax Collector Betty Walk at taxcollector@knoxny.org or call 518-872-2551 ext. 5 Tax Assessor: -No office hours until further notice. -Questions, please contact Assessor Justin Maxwell at taxassessor@knoxny.org or call 518-872-2551 ext. 4 All other boards, committees, and councils: -No meetings/hearings until further notice. -Questions, please contact Supervisor Vas Lefkaditis at supervisor@knoxny.org or call 518-872-2551 ext. 8 Please check our Facebook page and the Town’s website www.knoxny.org for updates. Additional information and updates on COVID-19 can be found at the links below: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home https://www.nih.gov |
Grievance Day Update
Dear Knox Homeowners, Grievance Day is scheduled for Tuesday May 26th, 2020 at the Knox Town Hall from 4-8pm. In light of recent COVID-19 activities, as a precautionary measure, we ask that anyone who is intending to file a grievance against their property assessment to submit their RP-524 application along with any supporting documentation to the Assessor in advance no later then Sunday May 25th. You may submit your completed RP-524 via email at: knoxassessor@knoxny.org or by mail at: Knox assessor PO Box 7 Knox, NY 12017 RP-524 applications are available for download by clicking here or at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/assessment_grievance.htm In accordance with applicable law, any applications received after Tuesday May 26th, 2020 will not be accept. If you feel the need to appear in person on the 26th, please contact the Assessor at 518-281-7040 to make an appointment. Residents who appear in person must wear a mask and wait to be seated upon arrival so that appropriate social distancing measures my be followed. Thank you, Justin Maxwell Knox Assessor It's "Ditching Season" in Knox! The Highway Department is digging out ditches and looking for residents who want the dirt to use at their homes! If you are interested please call Highway Superintendent Matt Schanz @ 518-256-8779 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE / BOZENKILL ROAD Knox residents, as we continue to improve our infrastructure working with state and county agencies; please see road closure notice below from Albany County and remember to stay indoors and stay safe. "CR253 (Bozenkill Rd.) Bridge Deck Replacement Project beginning on April 13, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. CR253 will be closed to traffic (Local Traffic will be allowed up to Bridge on both sides) between CR261 and Westfall Rd. The roadway is expected to be open by July 10, 2020. A signed detour will be in use during the closure. If you have any questions please call the Project Manager, Bill Anslow at 518-655-7920. Albany County thanks you in advance for your patience during this important project." WELCOME!!Welcome to the official website for the town of Knox. Located in the Helderberg Mountains in northwestern Albany County NY. Knox is a unique community offering quality rural living conveniently located close to the advantages of the cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The nearby Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshire mountains offer skiers, hikers and climbers world-class recreational facilities. Numerous bodies of water are available for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Our location at the crossroads of the Northeast allows for easy access to New York City, Boston, and Montreal, all of which are just hours away by car or rail.
We encourage you to tour our town website for updates, scheduled events, and everything that is Knox. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions please let us know by utilizing our Contact us link. |
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