Town of Knox, NY
2192 Berne-Altamont Road
Knox, NY 12107
Phone: 518-872-2551
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COVID-19 UPDATE
SEE UPDATES BELOW AS OF JANUARY 28, 2021

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 and wear a mask in public, and see a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of COVID-19.
Thank you for your understanding,
Knox Town Council

Highway Department:
-Has resumed operating as usual
-Questions, please contact Superintendent Matthew Schanz at 518-256-8779

Transfer Station:
-Will continue to operate until further notice with reduced staffing
-Residents and employees must maintain 6' social distancing
-If 6' social distancing is not possible then a mask must be worn

Town Board:
-Has resumed in-person public meeting
-Persons in attendance must wear a mask & remain 6' apart from other individuals
-Questions, please contact Supervisor Vas Lefkaditis at
supervisor@knoxny.org or 518-872-2551 ext. 8

Planning Board:
-Shall meet virtually or by appointment only until further notice
-Questions, please contact Chairman Tom Wolfe at
tbwolfe1064@aol.com or call 518-872-2551 ext. 1

Zoning Board of Appeals:
-Shall meet virtually or by appointment only until further notice
-Questions, please call 518-872-2551 ext. 1

Town Clerk:
-Has resumed in-person hours
-Residents must wear a mask & remain 6' apart from other individuals.
Please call to schedule an appointment when at all possible in order to limit the number of people in the building.
-Questions, please contact Clerk Traci Schanz at
clerk@knoxny.org or call 518-872-2551 ext. 1

Building Inspectors:
-Shall meet virtually or by appointment only until further notice
-Questions, please contact Inspector Dan Sherman at buildinginspector@knoxny.org or call 518- 872-2551 ext. 2

Town Court:
-Has resumed regularly scheduled hours
-Persons in attendance must wear a mask & remain 6' apart from other individuals
-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
knoxassessor@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




Click here to view proposed local law 1 of 2021 regarding number of ZBA members











There will NOT be a ZBA meeting on 2.25.21


It's Tax Time Again! 

Click the link below to view and pay your bill!!

​https://egov.basgov.com/townofknox/


CLICK ANY OF THE PDF FILES BELOW TO SEE LETTERS AND RESPONSES IN REGARDS TO THE PROPOSED SOLAR PROJECT


conditional_site_plan_approval_for_ric_energy.pdf
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completeddraftfeaf_part_2rev.pdf
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knox_solar_neg_dec_resolution_1_6___20_draft__1_.pdf
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pb_knox_pv_llc_public_hearing_response_12_29_20.pdf
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pb_solar_part_3_backup__12_29_20.pdf
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pblettersfromphdec2020__1_.pdf
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gaige_response_leter_1.2021.pdf
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letter_to_tom.pdf
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pb_knox_adj_properties_wendel_view_assess_12-21-20.pdf
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AVAILABLE TOWN POSITIONS
The Town of Knox is looking to fill several openings within the town.
If you would like to be involved in the Town where you live and be an active part of your community, please let us know!  We would love to have you as part of our team!
Take a look at the list below and
contact Town Clerk, Traci Schanz

 at
518-872-2551 or clerk@knoxny.org if you are interested!
PAID POSITIONS
Youth Services Coordinator
Historian
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Zoning Board of Appeals – 2 Members needed
Board of Assessment Review – 2 Members needed
Conservation Advisory Council – 7 Members needed
Agricultural Committee – 1 Member needed


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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