Mary Loeffler is the town Personnel Administrator. Her office reviews and completes paperwork required by Civil Service Law and processes all employment applications. The office maintains and updates all employees' personnel files and records, answers questions and inquiries regarding civil service.
The Town of Clarkstown was created by an act of the New York State Legislature on March 18, 1791, during George Washington's first term of office. Since Rockland County was not created until 1798, Clarkstown was first a Town in Orange County before it became a Town in Rockland County.
In 1791 the population of Clarkstown was under 2000. In 1950 Clarkstown's population was approximately 15,000. With the opening of the Tappen Zee Bridge in 1955, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and the Garden State Parkway extension, Clarkstown rapidly grew in population during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. As of the year 2000 census, Clarkstown's population was 82,082. Clarkstown ranks 15th in population of New York State's 932 towns.
Clarkstown is governed by a Town Board consisting of a Supervisor and four Councilpersons, all of whom are elected at large. The Supervisor serves for a two-year term, and the councilpersons serve for four-year terms, with two members of the council up for election every time the Supervisor runs. Clarkstown's other Elected Officials include the Town Clerk (two-year term), the Receiver of Taxes (four-year term), the Highway Superintendent (two-year term), and four Town Justices (four-year terms). The Supervisor is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town, as well as a member of the legislative body. Each member of the Town Board (the four Councilpersons and the Supervisor) has one vote. The Supervisor does not possess a veto, so issues are decided by a majority vote of the Town Board.
Clarkstown is located 25 miles from midtown Manhattan, and New City is the seat of both Town Government and Rockland County Government. The Town encompasses approximately 41 square miles and includes the hamlets of Bardonia, Central Nyack, Congers, Nanuet, New City, Rockland Lake, Valley Cottage, West Nyack, all of the Village of Upper Nyack, and portions of the Villages of Nyack and Spring Valley. Clarkstown has almost 300 miles of roads, which are maintained by the Town's Highway Department, and an extensive park system that continues to expand as the Town acquires additional lands under the Open Space program.
Clarkstown has a full assessed valuation of over $11.1 billion, an AA financial rating by Standard and Poor's and an Aa3 rating by Moody's. The Town is presently ranked the second-safest place to live among 300 communities with populations topping 75,000 people by Morgan Quitno Press. The Town is serviced by its own 171 member police department which covers the entire Town with the exception of the Spring Valley portion.
Peter J. Beary is the Clarkstown Building Inspector. The Building Department enforces state Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regulations, issues building permits and certificates of occupancy. The department also oversees, with the Chief Fire and Safety Inspector, the enforcement of Town Code Chapter 143, Fire Prevention. The department also investigates complaints concerning property maintenance and building violations.
The Dix Hills Park Golf Course is a town course featuring nine holes at par 31. The course is for town residents only. There is a pro shop, snack bar and golf amenities like a putting green and driving range. Instruction is also available.
The Clarkstown Town Police Department is responsible for protecting life and property; preventing crime; enforcing local, state and federal laws; and anticipating and responding to events that threaten public order and citizens' quality of life.
Peter T. Noonan is chief of police. Robert G. Mahon is patrol captain and Michael R. Sullivan is administrative captain.
In an average month, the department handles more than 2,700 incidents, making more than 160 arrests and responds to around 300 accident calls. The department has 166 officers.
Dial 911 in case of emergency.
Joel J. Epstein is chairman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, which reviews non-criminal complaints involving police officers.
Complaint forms are available at the Police Department, the Town Clerk's Office, and the Supervisor's Office.
The Records Division, 845-639-5850 is responsible for maintaining all reports completed by the Clarkstown Police Department, including Motor Vehicle Accident and Incident reports. Copies of these reports may be obtained during normal business hours. Proper ID is required and authorization under the Freedom of Information Act may be required. There is a fee of $.25 per page. The hours of operation for the Records Division are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
The Town of Clarkstown was created by an act of the New York State Legislature on March 18, 1791, during George Washington's first term of office. Since Rockland County was not created until 1798, Clarkstown was first a Town in Orange County before it became a Town in Rockland County.
In 1791 the population of Clarkstown was under 2000. In 1950 Clarkstown's population was approximately 15,000. With the opening of the Tappen Zee Bridge in 1955, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and the Garden State Parkway extension, Clarkstown rapidly grew in population during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. As of the year 2000 census, Clarkstown's population was 82,082. Clarkstown ranks 15th in population of New York State's 932 towns.
Clarkstown is governed by a Town Board consisting of a Supervisor and four Councilpersons, all of whom are elected at large. The Supervisor serves for a two-year term, and the councilpersons serve for four-year terms, with two members of the council up for election every time the Supervisor runs. Clarkstown's other Elected Officials include the Town Clerk (two-year term), the Receiver of Taxes (four-year term), the Highway Superintendent (two-year term), and four Town Justices (four-year terms). The Supervisor is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town, as well as a member of the legislative body. Each member of the Town Board (the four Councilpersons and the Supervisor) has one vote. The Supervisor does not possess a veto, so issues are decided by a majority vote of the Town Board.
Clarkstown is located 25 miles from midtown Manhattan, and New City is the seat of both Town Government and Rockland County Government. The Town encompasses approximately 41 square miles and includes the hamlets of Bardonia, Central Nyack, Congers, Nanuet, New City, Rockland Lake, Valley Cottage, West Nyack, all of the Village of Upper Nyack, and portions of the Villages of Nyack and Spring Valley. Clarkstown has almost 300 miles of roads, which are maintained by the Town's Highway Department, and an extensive park system that continues to expand as the Town acquires additional lands under the Open Space program.
Clarkstown has a full assessed valuation of over $11.1 billion, an AA financial rating by Standard and Poor's and an Aa3 rating by Moody's. The Town is presently ranked the second-safest place to live among 300 communities with populations topping 75,000 people by Morgan Quitno Press. The Town is serviced by its own 171 member police department which covers the entire Town with the exception of the Spring Valley portion.
The Building Department is in charge of enforcing local ordinances that apply to land and structures within the Village. The Building Department is located at 101 Route 9A.
Rockland County Drainage Agency, based at the Rockland County Highway Department in New City, reviews development plans across Rockland to assess the impact on drainage.
The Huntington Senior Citizens Center goes to great lengths to involve, maintain, enrich and engage the local elderly community. Activities include crochet, daily exercise classes, art classes, tap dancing, meditation, social work, adult day care, senior education, dining services and computer education.
The Village of Nyack—which translates from Native American dialect as "point of land"—is the region's most urban municipality. Nyack is in the towns of Orangetown and Clarkstown, and in the county of Rockland.
Located right on Broadway in the heart of town, the Village Hall of Nyack is the center of meetings and commerce for the village. All events are coordinated through this building, and it has a bulletin board posting local news, events, and important dates. The Village Hall houses several government offices, including the Village Clerk, Building Department and Justice Court.
Cathy L. Conklin is the Clarkstown Town Assessor. The office determines assessment for all properties within the Town. The office also maintains ownership information of all properties, administers tax exemptions for STAR, veterans, eligible seniors, and others as provided by law. The office also provides information about grievance procedures for property owners seeking a reduction of their tax assessment.
The Village of Nyack Justice Court is located on the second floor of Nyack Village Hall. Court is held Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
The Justice Court handles criminal, civil, traffic and small claims (up to $3,000) cases. The Court also handles village ordinance violations and evictions.
Residents who wish to plead guilty and pay a ticket without making an appearance can submit a money order or certified check—not personal checks—made out to "Nyack Justice Court" in person or by mail. Residents can also pay in cash at the office; credit card payments over the phone are not accepted.
To file a small claims case, the person being sued must work or live in Nyack. The filing fee is $10 for claims under $1,000 and $15 for claims over $1,000.