Town Board Member (AKA Town Councilmember) Vacancy

The Town Board is the legislative and executive body of the Town. A Town Board Member participates in governing the Town by working collaboratively with the Supervisor and fellow Board members to set policy, adopt local laws, oversee Town finances, and ensure the effective delivery of municipal services.

The recent election of Town Board Member Michael Hartner to the position of Town Supervisor creates a Town Board Member vacancy for the term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, which, per NYS Town Law, is to be filled by appointment of the Town Board taking office on January 1, 2026.

Individuals interested in applying to fill this vacancy are requested to email the Town Clerk, townclerk@townofgardinerny.gov, no later than December 28, 2025, including a resume or statement of relevant experience and education, and a statement of why they are interested in the position.  The appointment is expected to be made in January or February, after interviews are conducted. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Attending and participating in regular and special Town Board meetings and public hearings.

• Reviewing, discussing, potentially drafting, and voting on local laws, resolutions, contracts, and other official actions.

• Participating in the development, review, and adoption of the annual Town budget.

• Providing oversight of Town departments, services, and expenditures in accordance with New York State Town Law and other applicable statutes.

• Engaging with residents, listening to community concerns, and representing the interests of the Town as a whole.

• Serving as liaison to assigned committees, boards, or community groups as designated by the Town Board or Supervisor.

• Completing required training or continuing education applicable to municipal officers.

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Ambulance Board of Commissioners - Member
The Gardiner Town Board is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Commissioners of our newly created town-wide Ambulance district. Applicants should be familiar with emergency services: ambulance services, firematics and/or municipal government. If interested, please contact the town supervisor (845) 255-9675 ext 101 or by email at Supervisor@townofgardinerny.gov

Community Preservation Advisory Board - Member
The Town Board also has vacancies on the Community Preservation Advisory Board. Applicants should be familiar with land conservation and preservation. If interested please contact the town supervisor(845) 255-9675 ext . 101 or by email at Supervisor@townofgardinerny.gov.

posted 11/18

Next Town Board REGULAR Meeting:

TUESDAY Dec 9th at 7pm

Held at Gardiner Town Hall and via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: 

Meeting ID: 833 8585 3692 

Passcode: 383702 

Download PDF of Agenda

Dates/Times subject to change - please visit committee page for up to date details

TOWN BOARD: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM  

**The exception is when a meeting falls on a Holiday Closure, it is held the next available Tues or Thurs**

PLANNING BOARD: 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM (except Nov & Dec: 3rd Tues)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00PM (as needed)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD: 2nd Monday of the month at 5:00PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00PM

CLIMATE SMART GARDINER TASK FORCE: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM

DRINKING WATER COMMITTEE: 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00PM

Visit Announcements Page for more

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Dec. 5th @ 7pm - Line up on Main Street for a parade and finish at Town Hall for Tree Lighting

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TRANSFER STATION FEE INCREASE

• Permit Fee: $50.00

• Half Year Permit Fee: $25.00

• Day Fee: $10.00

• All other fees will remain the same

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COMMITTEE VACANCIES:

• Environmental Conservation Commission 

• Ulster County Planning Board (representative & alternate)

If you are interested in any of these committee vacancies please send a cover letter to : supervisor.tog@gmail.com

Mobility 2050: The Ulster County Transportation Council's Long Range Transportation Plan. 

A Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a comprehensive transportation planning document. It gets updated every five years by the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC). The plan will guide our transportation planning and investment decisions for 25 years. 

• Existing LRTP 2045

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