Kinderhook Village Bulletins

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KinderCrafter Fair

The KinderCrafter Fair sponsored by the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association will be held on June 8th, behind the James Vanderpoel House. The fair will run from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.

The fair this year will include a library book sale, plant market, quilt raffle to benefit the Valatie Rescue Squad, craft workshops, food and entertainment, and the 5K road race for all runners. So mark this date down and watch for more information.

OK 5K Foot Race

The Village of Kinderhook Recreation Commission and the Kinderhook Runners Club will host the 4th annual 5K foot race on June 8th at 9 AM. The event will coincide with the annual KinderCrafter Fair and start and finish in the Village. The entry fee is $15 for adults and $12 for all students who pre-register by June 1st. After June 1, the fee for all runners is $17 so get your applications in early. Early registrants will be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Refreshments and a goodie bag will also be given to all runners. Awards will be given for runners by age category and gender. Applications are available in the Village Hall and at local businesses or by e-mail at OK5K2002@hotmail.com or call Jim Costello at 758-7736 for more information. Let's start walking and training now. We hope to see everyone there. It will be fun! The National Union Bank of Kinderhook will again be a major sponsor.

Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt for Village children, sponsored by the Village Recreation Commission, will be held on Saturday, March 30, at 2:45 PM behind the James Vanderpoel House on Broad Street. Also that day, the Kinderhook Elks Lodge #2530 will host the Easter Bunny in the Village Bandstand from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Bring the children.

Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market on the Village Green will begin on Saturday June 23. The Market runs every Saturday from 8 AM to Noon and runs through mid-October. Come and enjoy some fresh baked goods and locally grown fruits and vegetables. Sponsored by the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association.

Village Clean-up in May

The annual Village Cleanup Weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. Residents can bring old lawn mowers, scrap metal, bicycles, wood and junk to the DPW garge for disposal. The Village Board encourages everyone to clean up around their property. As usual, containers will be located behind the Fire House on Chatham Street. This service is for Village of Kinderhook residents only. Proof of residency may be required. Time for disposing of refuse is between 9:00 AM. and 4:00 P.M. Not all refuse is accepted. For a list of what is not allowed or for more information call 758-9882.

Building Permits Required

Zoning Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector John Florio would like to remind residents that before any construction can begin, you must contact his office at 758-8775. Permits are needed for sheds, porches, gazebos, roof shingles, fences, additions, swimming pools (inground and above), garages and houses.

Also, if you live in the Historic District, as defined by the Zoning Code, and you make a change visible from the public way, approval from the Planning Board is required before construction may begin. This includes changes to windows, doors, porches, as well as siding and shingles. If you are not sure if you live in the Historic District, contact the ZEO/CEO for this and any other questions you may have. The CEO/ZEO is at the Village Hall on Mondays from 9 AM to 1 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5 PM to 7 PM. No appointment is necessary.

Help Wanted: Summer Program

The Village Recreation Commission is looking for a Director and Counselors for the Summer Program, which runs for six weeks during July and August. Anyone interested should send a resume to the Recreation Commission PO Box 325, Kinderhook, NY 12106, or can drop it off at the Village Hall during business hours by April 30, 2002. Further information can be obtained by calling Bob Murphy at 758-1610 or the Village Hall.

Fire Company Volunteers Needed

If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested in joining the Palmer Engine & Hose Fire Company as a volunteer fire fighter, please contact Mayor Jim Dunham at 758-6171 or Trustee Brian Weaver at 758-1751. The Palmer Engine & Hose Fire Company will hold an open house on June 8 from 11 AM to 3 PM.

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Attention Dog Owners

The Village Board is again receiving complaints about dog feces on sidewalks, the area between the sidewalks and the curbs, on streets and on private and village property. Please pick up after your dogs.We encourage you to use the dog mitts provided by the KBPA in front of the Village parking lot and the James Vanderpoel House.

A Message from your Village Court

The Court would like to ask two things from the Village residents. One: plese wear your seat belt. Not only is it the law, but it may very well save your life or prevent serious injury to you or someone you love. Second: don't speed. If every one of us who live in the Village were to conscientiously do no more that the posted speed limit every time we're on our streets, that would mean everyone behind us couldn't go any faster.
Thank you, Walter J. Brooks, Village Justice

Garbage Stickers

Thursday is garbage pick-up day in the Village for residents. All garbage has to be bagged and have a sticker placed on the bag in order to be picked up. Stickers are on sale at the Village Hall Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM and on Wednesday evenings from 5 PM to 7 PM.You can also send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Village Hall with a check made out to the Village of Kinderhook and the appropriate number of stickers will be mailed to you.