>>>>>>> Comprehensive Plan Comments <<<<<<<
As a result of the responses to last summer's survey,
and after review and comments from several professional planners,
the Town has completed a DRAFT of the 2024 Middlefield Comprehensive Plan.
Please take a few moments to look at the Draft Plan and let us know what you think!
We very much appreciate your input toward this important plan for our community.
Please submit your comments by June 1, 2024.
The plan is separated into two documents:
Part One--Process, Goals and Actions
Part Two--Profile and Inventory
Email comments to middlefieldcompplan@gmail.com
or mail written comments to:
Town of Middlefield
Comprehensive Plan Committee
PO Box 961
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Deadline for comments is June 1, 2024
To allow time to review public comments, the
next meeting of the Middlefield Comprehensive Plan Workgroup
will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Please contact the Zoning Officer if you would like to be on the agenda
midzoning@yahoo.com
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The next Town Board meeting will be on
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Please contact the Town Clerk if you would like to be on the agenda.
mfldclk@gmail.com
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TIRE AND WHITE GOODS DAY
The Town of Middlefield Tire and White Goods Day will be held
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8 am-12 noon
at the Middlefield highway garage. There is a limit of 10 tires per person.
NO rims please, NO tractor or heavy truck tires, and NO Freon in appliances.
Town of Middlefield residents only; please sign in when you arrive.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Brendan Kraham,
Middlefield Highway Superintendent
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BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED!
The town currently has a pending vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
If you are interested in serving your community, please contact
the Town Clerk at mfldclk@gmail.com
or the Zoning Officer at midzoning@yahoo.com
CLICK HERE for the Application for Town Planning Board Membership
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Are you concerned about Broadband Internet access?
Click here to view and comment on the NY state Broadband Challenge website.
View an interactive map of coverage and register your comments!
https://register.broadband.ny.gov/
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Comprehensive Plan Meeting
To allow time to review public comments, the
next meeting of the Middlefield Comprehensive Plan Workgroup
will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Meetings are open to all members of the public.
CLICK HERE for more information on the plan and process
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Do you own or operate a short term rental unit?
Owners of short term rental properties MUST register with the
Otsego County Codes Office and follow all County regulations.
Click here for the checklist of requirements:
https://cms2.revize.com/revize/otsegocountyny/Document%20Center/A-C/Code%20Enforcement/ResidentialRentalChecklistfor2013.pdf
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Climate Smart Communities
Climate Smart Communities is a
New York State incentive program to help local governments
prepare for and reduce the effects of climate change.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Town actions in pursuit of CSC goals:
Purchase of heat pumps for the Town Hall
Click here for more information
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HIGHWAY NEWS
Click Here for general information about the Town's road policies.
CLICK HERE for the Town's winter road policy
ROAD CLOSURES
Due to a dangerous washout, the seasonal portion of
Sibley Gulf Road will be closed until further notice.
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Town offices are open on a limited schedule--
please check with the Clerk before coming to the Town Hall.
Town Clerk regular office hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM - 1 PM
If possible, transactions with the Town Clerk should be done through the mail.
Contact Jean Schifano
PO Box 961
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-5093
Email: mfldclk@gmail.com
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If you need to contact a town official,
please call or email.
Click Here for the contact list.
Click here for Town Court information
Click here for coronavirus information from
the Otsego County Health Department.
FCC Broadband Assistance Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program has been replaced with
the Affordable Connectivity Program. This program is designed to address the needs of
low income households for distance learning, telecommuting, and telemedicine.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://acpbenefit.org/
DOG LICENSE NOTICE:
All dog owners are required by the state to license each dog owned.
Click here for the license requirements
HUNTING LICENSE NOTICE:
Because of changes in the NY state DEC hunting license process,
the Town of Middlefield is no longer issuing hunting or fishing licenses.
You may purchase licenses online at
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
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Are you planning on building in Middlefield?
You will need a Zoning Permit from the Town of Middlefield,
and (usually) a building permit from the Otsego County Codes Office.
If you have any questions, Contact the Zoning Officer first.
Neal Newman
midzoning@yahoo.com
Click here for a chart of the permit process.
Click here for an interactive map of land parcels in Middlefield.
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Because of changes in the NY state DEC hunting license process,
the Town of Middlefield is no longer issuing hunting or fishing licenses.
You may purchase licenses online at
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
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Are you planning on building in Middlefield?
You will need a Zoning Permit from the Town of Middlefield,
and (usually) a building permit from the Otsego County Codes Office.
If you have any questions, Contact the Zoning Officer first.
Neal Newman
midzoning@yahoo.com
Click here for a chart of the permit process.
Click here for an interactive map of land parcels in Middlefield.
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