24Nov
23Nov

Town Offices Closed

23 Nov, 2023 — 24 Nov, 2023   
Event summary
Town Offices Closed
  • Time
    23 Nov, 2023 — 24 Nov, 2023
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23Nov
23Nov

Thanksgiving Day

23 Nov, 2023 — 23 Nov, 2023   
Event summary
Thanksgiving Day (Observed)
  • Time
    23 Nov, 2023 — 23 Nov, 2023
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15Nov
15Nov

Planning Board Meeting

15 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00 — 15 Nov, 2023 PM 9:00   
Event summary
Planning Board Meeting 8:00
Event details

Planning Board Meeting 8:00

 

  • Time
    15 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00 — 15 Nov, 2023 PM 9:00
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15Nov
15Nov

Monthly CAC Meeting 7:00 PM

15 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 15 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00   
Event summary
Conservation Advisory Commission Meeting
Event details

Monthly CAC Meeting 7:00 PM

Conservation Advisory Commission  Meeting

 

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    15 Nov, 2023 PM 7:00 — 15 Nov, 2023 PM 8:00
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17Nov
13Nov

Justice Court Offices Closed Nov 13-17

13 Nov, 2023 — 17 Nov, 2023   
Event summary
Justice Court Offices Closed Nov 13-17
Event details

Justice Court Offices Closed Nov 13-17

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    13 Nov, 2023 — 17 Nov, 2023
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11Nov
11Nov
Event summary
Blooming Grove Recreation Nature Walk & Hiking Program For Ages 10 and Up
Event details

Blooming Grove Recreation Nature Walk & Hiking Club
For Ages 10 and Up

4 Week Program including field logs to catalog walks and hikes through Orange County 

Schedule

  • 10/21  Heritage Trail
  • 10/28  Bellvale Creamery
  • 11/04  Goosepond State Park
  • 11/11   Schunnemunk State Park 

Contact [email protected] or 845-496-9201 to register.

  • Time
    11 Nov, 2023 — 11 Nov, 2023
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08Nov
08Nov

Planning Board Work Session

08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 08 Nov, 2023 PM 8:30   
Event summary
Planning Board Work Session 7:30
Event details

Planning Board Work Session 7:30

  • Time
    08 Nov, 2023 PM 7:30 — 08 Nov, 2023 PM 8:30
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08Nov
08Nov

Town Board Meeting 7:00 PM

08 Nov, 2023 AM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 AM 8:00   
Event summary
Town Board Meeting 7:00 PM
Event details

Town Board Meeting 7:00 PM

  • Time
    08 Nov, 2023 AM 7:00 — 08 Nov, 2023 AM 8:00
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07Nov
07Nov

Election Day

07 Nov, 2023 — 07 Nov, 2023   
  • Time
    07 Nov, 2023 — 07 Nov, 2023
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04Nov
04Nov
Event summary
Blooming Grove Recreation Nature Walk & Hiking Program For Ages 10 and Up
Event details

Blooming Grove Recreation Nature Walk & Hiking Club
For Ages 10 and Up

4 Week Program including field logs to catalog walks and hikes through Orange County 

Schedule

  • 10/21  Heritage Trail
  • 10/28  Bellvale Creamery
  • 11/04  Goosepond State Park
  • 11/11   Schunnemunk State Park 

Contact [email protected] or 845-496-9201 to register.

  • Time
    04 Nov, 2023 — 04 Nov, 2023
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Town Clerk

Town Clerk Duties

The Town Clerk’s Office is usually referred to as the HUB of local government. A vast majority of Town business passes through this office for such things as filing, certification, retention, notarization or transmittal, to name a few. The variety of duties & responsibilities are contained mainly in Town Law §30.

 

State and Federal mandates are an important part of the duties performed. Responsible for certification or documentation of action taken by the Town Board for legal purposes such as filing, court cases, etc. Oaths of Office must be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Town Clerk's Office updates and makes available to public:

Zoning Ordinance and map, Subdivision Regulations, Municipal Code, and Industrial Appraisal. 

Attends Town Board Meetings and Town Board Work Sessions and prepares minutes of the meetings which must contain all official actions taken by the Town Board.

Certifies and files all Local Laws with the New York State Department of State. A Local Law Book is retained as required by law.

BIDS: Publishes Bid Notices, distributes bid packets to bidders, conducts bid opening, prepares minutes of the bid opening, retains bid bonds, submits to Town Board for bid award, notifies successful bidder, files necessary documentation.

Retains file of Performance Bonds and Inspection fees on deposit with the Town for Subdivisions, Gravel Banks, Street Openings and Driveway Permits.

Issuing Agent for many NYS Agencies including Dept. of Health, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Agriculture & Markets, Racing & Wagering Board and Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

Prepares department budget, provides monthly financial reports to State / County and Town.

Most importantly the Town Clerk’s Office strives to serve the residents of the Town of Blooming Grove in an efficient, helpful and professional manner.

 

Other titles held by the Town Clerk
Notary Public Registrar of Vital Statistics
Records Access Officer Office Administrator
Records Management Officer Election Coordinator
Registered Municipal Clerk
 
 Items available at the Town Clerks Office
 Licenses Permits 
 Conservation Licenses  Deer Management
Hunt, Fish, Trap, Etc.   Turkey Permits
Marriage Licenses Driveway Permits
Marriage Transcripts  Street Openings
Dog Licenses  Handicap Parking
Bingo Licenses Public Assembly 
Games of Chance Licenses  Amplified Sound
Peddlers License  Garage Sale Permits
   
Other Items Available
Zoning Ordinances Subdivision Regulations
Zoning & Base Maps Municipal Code | Online
Photocopies Local Laws
Town Board Minutes Notices of Defect
Insurance Information Certified Copies
Voter Registration Forms/Cards General Information

 

 

PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE:

845-496-5223 EXT 2    NO WALK-INS

Marriage Certificate Requirements

A person is required to establish proof of age and identity by submitting to the issuing clerk one of the following age related documents:

  • Proof of Date of Birth: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Record, Census Record or Naturalization Record

And, one of the following identity related documents:

  • Proof of Identity with Photo Identification:  Driver's License, Passport, Immigration Record, Employment Picture ID

Please also note the following:

  • A 24 hour waiting period after you and your prospective spouse to obtain your license is required by New York State Law
  • Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance
  • Fee is $40. 
  • Both parties must appear to obtain a marriage license and must be 18 years of age

PRINTABLE FORMS AND APPLICATIONS 

Freedom of Information Law Form (FOIL)

Garage and Yard Sale Law / Garage and Yard Sale Permit Application

Town Property Facility Use Form / Facility Use Rules and Regulations

Handicap Parking Permit Application 

Dog Application

Tow Rotation Application 2023-2024