UPCOMING MEETINGS
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The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Click here for the agenda
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The next Town Board meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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
There will be two public hearings on Tuesday, February 2, 2023
at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall; one hearing for public comments on
the Town's proposed Solar Energy Law, and one hearing for comments
on a change of the date for Tax Grievance Day.
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There will be a meeting of the Middlefield Comprehensive Plan Workgroup
on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.
This workgroup will review the Town's Comprehensive Plan
and gather information to update it. This will be an ongoing process with
regular monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.
Meetings are open to all members of the public.
CLICK HERE for more information on the plan and process.
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NYSEG customers:
Have you had recent problems with your energy bills,
such as errors or delays in meter reading?
The NY State Department of Public Service is investigating these issues.
CLICK HERE for information about the investigation, including
how to attend a virtual public forum.
https://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterCaseNo=23-00068&CaseSearch=Search
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ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The New York State Department of Public Service is conducting a
Winter Outreach campaign to help consumers manage winter energy bills.
CLICK HERE for more information and links to programs.
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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.
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HIGHWAY NEWS
CLICK HERE for the town highway department 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.
If possible, transactions with the Town Clerk should be done through the mail.
Contact Beth Moakler
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 will no longer be 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 will no longer be 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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