Town of Gardiner


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Public Notice: Town of Gardiner

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Gardiner has called a Special Budget Meeting for Wednesday, November 20th, at 12:30 PM at the Gardiner Town Hall, 2340 Rt 44-55, Gardiner, NY, to rescind the 2025 adopted budget and adopt the amended 2025 Town Budget.

November 18, 2024: Julia Hansen, Town Clerk


CLICK HERE TO VIEW TOWN OF GARDINER 2025 AMENDED FINAL BUDGET


The Town Board wants to speak with landowners in Gardiner who are interested in conserving their properties, or learning more about the Gardiner Community Preservation program. Click here for further info.



10/23/24: A State of Emergency Burn Ban has been declared due to drought conditions, which have affected the Town's water supply and have increased the risk of wildfires. Read important information, here.



HOLIDAY MARKET AT FULL CIRCLE,
Saturday, November 30th, 9am - 4pm. Check out this special holiday market at the new Full Circle space in Gardiner (297 Bruynswick Rd, at the corner of Bruynswick and 44/55). Featuring ceramics, stoneware, Leonie Lacouette clocks, felted scarves, holiday wreaths and sprays, artist-designed enameled pendants and other art to wear, jewelry, forest products, maple syrup, beeswax candles, soaps, Made With Love natural cosmetics and so much more! See you there! 





❄️ 2024 Town of Gardiner Holiday Closures ☃️



TOWN OF GARDINER BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, November 22nd from 12pm - 5pm  - Click here for information




9/16/24: Town of Gardiner current vacancies:  

Town Assessor

Planning Board member

Parks & Recreation Member 

Board of Ethics members 

Summer Recreation Director 

Assistant Summer Recreation Director

Representative (and alternative) for the Town of Gardiner on the Ulster County Planning Board


.  All interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume to Town Supervisor Marybeth Majestic at supervisor.tog@gmail.com.


Town Meetings Schedule: (subject to change)

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM
(except July/Aug: 2nd Tues only, and Nov: 1st Thurs & 2nd Tues)


PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS: 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




2024 Town of Gardiner Holiday Closures


New Year's Day - January 1, Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 15, Monday

Presidents' Day - February 19, Monday

Good Friday - March 29, Friday

Memorial Day - May 27, Monday

Juneteenth - June 19, Wednesday

Independence Day - July 4, Thursday

Labor Day - September 2, Monday

Yom Kippur - October 11, Friday

Columbus Day - October 14, Monday

Election Day - November 5, Tuesday

Veterans' Day - November 11, Monday

Thanksgiving Day - November 28, Thursday & November 29, Friday

Christmas Eve - December 24, Tuesday

Christmas Day - December 25, Wednesday

New Year's Day 2025, January 1, Wednesday

Current Issues

Gardiner History

Preservation

Natural Resources

Planning & Zoning

Environmental

Departments

Minutes & Recordings

Resources

Gardiner Greetings

Welcome

From our massive cliffs to rivers, streams and lakes, Gardiner has so much to offer. As a visitor, wherever we go and whatever we do, we have an impact. You can help keep Gardiner and the greater Shawangunk Mountain community special.  We invite you to become a member of our community during your stay. We share a few hints below on how you can enjoy your welcome. 

Rural Roads

Gardiner’s local roads are bucolic; they twist and turn with many a rise and lovely site to behold. Use CAUTION though! Over a rise or around a turn, you may find a biker, a runner, a gaggle of turkeys, or children on bikes. Our culture is to slow to 15-MPH when passing others. Drive slow, very slow, so you won’t miss anything, or anyone. If you are walking, running or biking on our rural roads, be visible and listen, as well as look for vehicles – be CAUTIOUS!

SHHH….

Can you hear that? Don’t miss the sounds of silence. It is a specialty offered in Gardiner, one we seriously protect, like our open spaces and vistas. 

Chill Out – Switch Off

Switch off lights and turn down the heating/cooling when you leave your room or open windows. Gardiner is a Climate Smart Community and we embrace the International Dark Skies movement. We invite you to monitor your use of excess lighting during your stay, and to fully enjoy the beauty of Gardiner’s night skies. 

Try Local, Buy Local

We have some of the best food and drink around, and fantastic local arts and craft producers. Our family farms not only preserve our countryside, but keep us year-round in fresh produce and meats. Visit farms and wineries, farm stands and farmers markets. We are a community of artisans, many of whom open their homes to share their art. We are environmentalists, creators, yogis, hikers, bikers, climbers, walker/talkers. We love our food, our drink, and all modalities of exploring our natural universe in each and every season. 

Honor Land

Protect private property and the privacy of owners. Stay on trails. Ask permission if you are unsure.

Keep Our Environment Beautiful

Be prepared to Carry In/Carry Out – even if trash cans are provided. 

Be Well-Water Wise

Know that all water from taps in Gardiner is well water.  Conserve.  Follow any towel policies or other water saving initiatives in place where you are staying. 

Observe Only

Wild animals are plentiful and common. Bear, fox, coyote, deer and more - they avoid people because they know better: Follow their lead and leave them be.  Be happy with a sighting.  Look up too – hawks, vultures, eagles, owls – abound.  Enjoy the variety nature offers, it is truly amazing and rewarding. 

Kick Back, Relax and Leave the Car to Rest

…or charge! Gardiner‘s Electric Vehicle Charger is located in the municipal parking lot next to the Gardiner Library, near the entrance to the Rail Trail. Getting to Gardiner couldn’t be easier.  Come by bus to the Village of New Paltz, or by train to the City of Poughkeepsie, and hike or bike on amazing Rail Trails. From New Paltz (8.8 miles away) and Poughkeepsie (19.2 miles away) you need only your bike or your walking stride to get Gardiner and the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge. 

Be Generous...

 …. donate to one or more of the organizations working to keep Gardiner Gracious.

Gardiner Association of Businesses

Gardiner Open Studio Tour

Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway

Gardiner Library

Gardiner Fire Department

Gardiner Gazette (Quarterly Publication)

Mohonk Preserve

Minnewaska State Park

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Support Gardiner Parks

Thank you.

Click here to download the Gardiner Greetings Brochure in tri-fold print format for display at your business or location.