By: Greg J. Goldstein, Town of Neversink Supervisor
985-2262 ext. 301.

The summer season has arrived, so please be extra cautious when traveling the roads as there are more people out on the streets - walking, bike riding, and watering plants.

Reminder  The Town Hall will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Assessor’s Office  The Assessor’s Office have been updating their Property Record Cards of property owners in the Town of Neversink.  They will be visiting each piece of property and taking photographs between now and October.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gene Froehlich and/or Joan McNeill at 985-2262 ext. 323, 319.

Burning Permit   Reminder for those who have permits:  please remember to call 985-2262 ext. 320 and listen to the message prior to igniting any permitted open fire.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms  The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council has adopted a rule implementing “Amanda’s Law “, which mandates the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in most dwellings in New York State.  A copy of the regulations can be obtained from the Building Department at the Town Hall in Grahamsville.  These regulations went into effect on February 22, 2010.

Dept. of Motor Vehicles  The DMV will be at the Town Hall from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on July 15th, August 12th and September 16th.

Grahamsville Fairgrounds  We would like to remind everyone that the fairgrounds is a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend the day.  There are several hibachis located along the brook, as well as the pool, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts.

Parks & Rec  The Parks & Rec Office is open every Tuesday from 3-6 PM at the Town Hall.  Director Jamie Brooks will be available at that time for sign-ups and to answer whatever questions you may have.

Sewer Project Update   I would like to take this opportunity to thank the homeowners that endured the process of extending the Grahamsville sewer district as I know it was not always easy, but we did prevail and the benefit of this new sewer extension will be realized over the years.

Stream Management Program  The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District and NYC DEP, along with cooperation from the Towns of Neversink and Denning will be developing stream management plans for the upper Rondout Creek and the East and West Branches of the Neversink River.  It is through this effort that they will be looking at ways to prevent damage to property owners caused by chronic flooding, erosion problems, etc.  We are happy to report that they have a staffed office located in the Town Hall and can be reached at 985-2581.

Swimming Pool Alert   I would like to remind anyone who owns a pool of NYS regulations which one might not be aware of.  In particular, one requirement is a 48” barrier (such as a fence) around swimming pools with a depth of 24” or greater.  For above ground pools, the side wall can be used as part of the barrier as long as the walls are 48” above the ground and the access ladder is secured.  However, 48” self-set or quick-set inflatable pools must have a barrier around it.  These pools do not obstruct access by a child because it is not rigid.  The wall can easily be deflected by a child who grabs the top inflated ring.  NYS started requiring pool fences in 1985 when the rate of child deaths (newborn to 4 yrs. old) soared to 17 drownings per million.  By 1999, that number dropped by 95%.  There is also a requirement for pool alarms.  For the safety of our children, we have no choice but to strongly enforce these regulations.  For a detailed explanation and a copy of the outdoor swimming pool regulations, please contact our Code Enforcement Officer, John Perrella at 985-2262 ext. 302.

Town Pool  The pool is open - pool permits for the 2010 season are available at the Town Hall.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 985-2262 ext. 301.

Anyone interested in having the Supervisor’s Corner e-mailed to them, please contact Brenda Devore @ 985-2262 ext. 306 with your e-mail address.  She will put you on a list to receive the column when it comes out each month.