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Responsibilities of the Town Clerk's Office
The Town Clerk is an elected official who serves as the Chief Records Keeper of Town government, managing and maintaining Town records that date back to 1872. The Town Clerk attends all Town Board meetings to record and transcribe all of the actions taken by the board as the Town Clerk’s Office is responsible for recording these actions, and publishing notices of public hearings and all Town Board minutes. The Town Clerk is elected to a four-year term by voters from the entire Town.
In addition to serving as the Chief Records Keeper, the Town Clerk is also the Town’s Registrar of Vital Statistics, assisting constituents with obtaining copies of birth and death certificates; Marriage Officer, assisting couples with obtaining marriage licenses and certificates, and performing weekly wedding ceremonies at Town Hall; Freedom of Information Law Officer, processing and responding to all FOIL requests for access to public information. And as the Town’s Licensing Officer, the Clerk also issuing licenses and permits for: outdoor public gatherings, pets, and professional licenses for plumbers, landscapers, peddlers, tow truck companies etc.
The Town Clerk’s Office is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00AM – 4:30PM, and under Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, the Clerk’s Office has expanded hours every Tuesday from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.
Expeditor Registration Form
Expeditor Registrations will begin on September 1, 2023, please see the PDF linked above to complete the expeditor registration form.
Freedom of Information Law:
Instructions for Application for Public Access to Records:
Please fill in the entire application. Applications missing information will not be processed. If processing the application online please fill in your name in the signature line. This is to ensure you have read and filled in the entire application. Please email the completed application (FOIL application) to foil@townofbabylon.com Applications may also be received in the Town Clerk’s Office, 200 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst NY 11757 or sent via fax to (631)957-7490.
Notes to Applicant:
- Be advised there is a statutory fee due, ($.25 per page not in excess of 9x14) for copies. For anything else, including digital formats, cost of reproduction will be charged. Deposits may be required for voluminous requests. Copy fees are to be paid for any pages required to be redacted prior to viewing a file. FOIL requests will not be processed for any person or company who fails to pay any outstanding FOIL fees due to prior FOIL request. Copies will be prepared unless specifically requested otherwise.
- The Public Officers Law requires that a municipality acknowledge receipt of a FOIL request within (5) Business days.
- The Public Officers Law also states that a municipality has up to 20 business days for processing your request. If more than twenty, (20) business days are required you will be so notified.
- You have the right to appeal a denial of this application in writing to the Town Attorney. You will receive a response in writing within ten, (10) business days of receipt of your appeal.
- If this application is approved the information you receive may not be permitted to be used for solicitation or fundraising purposes.
- What is a FOIL request?
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A Freedom of Information request (FOIL) is a request for access to Town Records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, article 6 sections 84-90). Once the request form is received by the Town Clerk via fax or in person, the Town Attorney reviews the request with subject area personnel. The law pertains to records only. It is not intended for examination of employees or officials. The Town is not required to create a new record in response to a question or questions. The Town may seek clarification of the requested information and may reasonably decline to honor a request that is not descriptive enough within the context of the Town's record keeping system. All records are available, unless an exception permits an agency to deny access. Common sense and the potential for harm that might arise from a specific disclosure, such as that which could preclude the government from carrying out its duties, are things that could limit disclosure.
- What is the process for making a FOIL request?
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Once the request is made and requested information is compiled by the subject area department, it is forwarded to the Town Clerk’s Office and the requester is notified that the information is available. This is usually done by phone. For more information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (631) 957-4296.
- How do I obtain a Public Record under (FOIL) Freedom of Information Law?
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Instructions for Application for Public Access to Records
Please fill in the entire application. Applications missing information will not be processed. If processing the application online please fill in your name in the signature line. This is to ensure you have read and filled in the entire application. Please email the completed application (FOIL application) to foil@townofbabylon.com
Applications may also be received in the Town Clerk’s Office, 200 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst NY 11757 or sent via fax to (631)957-7490.
Notes to Applicant: · Be advised there is a statutory fee due, ($.25 per page not in excess of 9x14) for copies. For anything else, including digital formats, cost of reproduction will be charged. Deposits may be required for voluminous requests. Copy fees are to be paid for any pages required to be redacted prior to viewing a file. FOIL requests will not be processed for any person or company who fails to pay any outstanding FOIL fees due to prior FOIL request. Copies will be prepared unless specifically requested otherwise. · The Public Officers Law requires that a municipality acknowledge receipt of a FOIL request within (5) Business days. · The Public Officers Law also states that a municipality has up to 20 business days for processing your request. If more than twenty, (20) business days are required you will be so notified. · You have the right to appeal a denial of this application in writing to the Town Attorney. You will receive a response in writing within ten, (10) business days of receipt of your appeal. · If this application is approved the information you receive may not be permitted to be used for solicitation or fundraising purposes.
- Can I make a FOIL request for property information?
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Yes, FOILS can be filed for property information as per usual procedures. If a Certified Certificate of Occupancy is required, the application can be filled out by the property owner in the Department of Planning and Development's Building Division. Certified documents usually take about 2 weeks to be prepared.
- How do I get a copy of Town Board meeting minutes?
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All requests for minutes must be submitted as a Freedom of Information (FOIL) request by filling out the form and submitting it to the Town Clerk's Office.
Marriage Licenses:
In order to obtain a marriage license, please email marriageinfo@townofbabylon.com with your request to get a Marriage License. We will respond to your request within a 24 hour period. Please see list of required documents, (required documents list) and Marriage License Application (Marriage License Information Worksheet)
Note: Both the bride and groom must be present to obtain a Marriage License. The fee is $40 in cash or money order made out to the Town of Babylon. We do not accept debit or credit cards. We only accept original or certified copies of the required documents. We do not accept photo copies or emailed copies of required documents. We cannot issue a marriage license without the proper required documents. Documents that have been ripped, taped or altered in anyway will not be accepted. No appointment is needed at this time. Our hours of operation to obtain a Marriage License are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 3:30PM and we are open every Tuesday from 8AM to 5:30PM.
Marriage Certificates:
In order to obtain a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate by mail, you will need to mail in:
- Fill out the attached form: (Marriage Certificate request application)
- A notarized letter requesting a certified copy of your marriage certificate which must include both person’s names (including birth name), date of ceremony and phone number
- Copy of valid driver’s license (just the person who is requesting fine)
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk, Marriage Department
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Marriage Copy
Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s Office will only have a copy of your Marriage Certificate if you obtained your Marriage License in the Town of Babylon. See attached list of Towns and Villages. Only the bride or groom are eligible to get a copy of their Marriage Certificate.
- What is a Marriage License?
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A marriage license issued from this office is a license which allows you to get married in the State of New York only. For more information on marriage licenses, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (631) 957-4294.
- How do I obtain a Marriage License?
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In order to obtain a marriage license, please email marriageinfo@townofbabylon.com with your request to get a Marriage License. We will respond to your request within a 24 hour period.
Please see list of required documents, (required documents list) and Marriage License Application (Marriage License Information Worksheet Fillable)
Note: Both the bride and groom must be present to obtain a Marriage License. The fee is $40 in cash or money order made out to the Town of Babylon. We do not accept debit or credit cards. We only accept original or certified copies of the required documents. We do not accept photo copies or emailed copies of required documents. We cannot issue a marriage license without the proper required documents. Documents that have been ripped, taped or altered in anyway will not be accepted. No appointment is needed at this time. Our hours of operation to obtain a Marriage License are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 3:30PM and we are open every Tuesday from 8AM to 5:30PM.
- What documentation do I need to obtain a Marriage License?
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Click the following link for Marriage License Requirements.
- How much does a Marriage License cost?
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Marriage licenses cost $40 (money order made out to Town of Babylon) per license. Certified copies of a marriage certificate are $10 each (Money order made out to Town of Babylon).
- What is a Marriage Certificate?
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A marriage certificate certifies that a couple has been married. A copy of the certificate is not available to the general public and is only available to the spouses(s) on record.
- How do I get a copy of a Marriage Certificate?
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Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s Office will only have a copy of your Marriage Certificate if you obtained your Marriage License in the Town of Babylon. See list of Towns and Villages. Only the bride or groom are eligible to get a copy of their Marriage Certificate.
In order to obtain a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate by mail, you will need to mail in:
- Fill out the attached form: (Marriage Certificate request application)
- A letter requesting a certified copy of your marriage certificate which must include both person’s names (including birth name), date of ceremony and phone number.
- Copy of valid driver’s license (just the person who is requesting fine)
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk, Marriage Department
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Marriage Copy
- What is the process to obtain a Marriage License if previously married?
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If an applicant was previously married and divorced, the certified judgement of divorce must be presented along with all other required documents. If an applicant is widowed, a copy of their previous spouse’s death certificate must be presented along with all other required documentation.
- How do I apply for a second marriage ceremony license?
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In order to obtain a second/subsequent ceremony marriage license contact marriageinfo@townofbabylon.com.
Birth Certificates:
In order to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate by mail, you will need:
- Fill out the attached form: (Birth Certificate Request Application)
- A notarized letter requesting a copy of your birth certificate which must include both your parent’s names with your mother’s maiden name and your date of birth.
- Copy of your driver’s license or non-driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon on the amount of $10 per copy.
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s office will only have a copy of your Birth Certificate if you were born in the Town of Babylon. See attached list of Towns and Villages. If you were born in Brunswick Hospital, please contact the Village of Amityville at 631-264-6000. Only the person named on the Birth Certificate if 18 years of age or older, the parents listed on the Birth Certificate or a lawful representative of the person named or the parents of the person named on the Birth Certificate.
Death Records:
In order to obtain a certified copy of a Death Certificate by mail, you will need to complete and mail:
- The attached Death Certificate Request form; (Death Request Application Form)send proof of relationship to the deceased which be either a copy of your birth certificate or copy of your marriage certificate. If neither of these are not an option please call 631-957-3007 for additional instruction
- Copy of your driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00 for each requested copy
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
- Where do I go to get a copy of my birth certificate?
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The Town Clerk’s Office, located in Town Hall in Lindenhurst, is the official keeper of birth information for those births which occurred in the town of Babylon. Please have proper identification to verify you are the person of record. Records for the births outside of the Town of Babylon are not kept in Town Hall. For these records, please contact the town or city the birth occurred in. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (631) 957-3007. Records for births outside of the Town of Babylon are not kept in Town Hall. For these records, please contact the town or city the birth occurred in.
- How do I get a copy of my Birth Certificate?
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Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s office will only have a copy of your Birth Certificate if you were born in the Town of Babylon. See attached list of Towns and Villages. If you were born in Brunswick Hospital, please contact the Village of Amityville at 631-264-6000. Only the person named on the Birth Certificate if 18 years of age or older, the parents listed on the Birth Certificate or a lawful representative of the person named or the parents of the person named on the Birth Certificate.
A. In order to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate by mail, you will need:
- Fill out the attached form: (Birth Certificate Request Application)
- A notarized letter requesting a copy of your birth certificate which must include both your parent’s names with your mother’s maiden name and your date of birth.
- Copy of your driver’s license or non-driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon on the amount of $10 per copy.
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
- How can I find out about death records?
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The Town Clerk, located in Town Hall, is the official keeper of all death records for the town. For more information on death records, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (631) 957-3007.
- How do I obtain a copy of a Death record?
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Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s Office will have a copy of the Death record if the person was pronounced deceased in the Town of Babylon. If the person was pronounced deceased in a hospital, please call the Town in which the hospital resides. See attached list of Towns and Villages.
In order to obtain a certified copy of a Death Certificate by mail, you will need to complete and mail:
- The attached Death Certificate Request form; (Death Request application form) send proof of relationship to the deceased which be either a copy of your birth certificate or copy of your marriage certificate. If neither of these are not an option please call 631-957-3007 for additional instruction
- Copy of your driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00 for each requested copy
- Mail your request to :
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
Note: Death certificates can be obtained by the decedent’s spouse, parent, child or sibling. The requester must provide either a VALID driver’s license, non-driver’s ID or passport and provide proof of relationship (spouse to provide a Marriage Certificate only; parent, child or sibling to provide a Birth Certificate only). If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (631) 957-3007.
Applications & Permits:
- Dog License Form (PDF)
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Application (PDF)
- Landscaper’s License Application (PDF)
- Landscaper’s License Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Landscaper’s License Renewal Application (PDF)
- Landscaper’s License Renewal Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Landscaper’s Registered Vehicles (PDF)
- Marriage License Requirements (PDF)
- Massage Parlor License Application (PDF)
- Master Plumber’s License Fact Sheet, Application and Affidavit (PDF)
- Restricted Plumber’s License Fact Sheet, Application and Affidavit
- Personal Property Sale Application (PDF)
- Plumber’s License Renewal Application (PDF)
- Plumber’s License Renewal Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Request for a Bike-A-Thon (PDF)
- Request for a Block Party (PDF)
- Request for a Parade (PDF)
- Request for a Walk-A-Thon (PDF)
- Request for Carnivals, Bazaars & Fairs (PDF)
- Request for Outdoor Public Assembly (PDF)
- Peddler, Solicitor and Canvasser License Application English (PDF)
- Peddler Requirements English (PDF)
- Peddler, Solicitor and Canvasser License Application Spanish (PDF)
- Peddler Requirements Spanish (PDF)
- Taxicab and Vehicles for Hire License Application (PDF)
- Taxicab and Vehicle for Hire Checklist (PDF)
- Taxicab and Vehicle for Hire Code Chapter 180 (PDF)
- Pawnbroker 2nd Hand Dealer Application (PDF)
- How do I obtain a Pigeon Harboring Permit?
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The Town of Babylon issues Pigeon Harboring Permits through the Town Clerk's Office. There is an annual permit fee of $35.00 that can be paid in cash, check or money order to the Town of Babylon. Requirements for this permit include:
- Completed Pigeon Harboring Application
- Notarized statement indicating applicant has NOT been convicted of violating Town Code 106.17, Keeping Pigeons
- Survey, photo or diagram showing the proposed location of pigeon house or loft, the house or lofts' dimensions and square footage, and its distance from surrounding residences and property lines
- Color photo of the pigeon house or loft
- How do I obtain a 'Going Out of Business' Permit?
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If a business located within the Town of Babylon is closing, a 'Going Out of Business' Permit is required. The application is available in the Town Clerk's Office. Requirements for this permit include:
- Completed and notarized application
- Detailed inventory of goods
- Copies of Bill of Sale
- An official appraisal, if applicable
- $25.00 application fee paid in either cash, check or money order
- $500.00 Bond in the form of a money order or bank check, $425.00 of which will be returned provided the business is closed within 60 days of receipt of this permit
- $50.00 extension of license for additional 30 days, if applicable
- How do I obtain a Sewer Excavation Permit?
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All Sewer Excavation Permits cost $50.00, made payable in cash or check, and require a completed application that is signed by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Contractor and the Homeowner (applicant). The application is in triplicate with the yellow copy for Suffolk County, the white copy for the applicant (homeowner), and the pink copy for the Town Clerk. The permit application is available in the Highway Department and is submitted with payment in the Town Clerk's Office during normal business hours, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Final approval comes from the Bergen Point Sewer Plant.
- How do I obtain a Peddler's Operator and/or Vehicle Permit?
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Town of Babylon Peddlers Operator and Vehicle Permits are available to all residents of the State of New York and costs $200.00 per Peddler Vehicle License and $25.00 per Peddler Operator License. The application can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office. No stationary peddling is allowed in the Town of Babylon. All applicants are required to:
- Complete and have notarized, a Peddler's Operator and Vehicle application
- Provide a current New York State Driver's License
- Provide a current New York State Registration
- Provide two current head shot photographs of each peddler applicant - photos must be taken within 30 days of the application
- Obtain a $100,000 in personal and property liability insurance policy
- Provide a veteran's exempt card from Suffolk County, if applicable
- Provide a current New York State Sales Tax Identification Number, if applicable
- Provide a Suffolk County Safety Class Certificate
- How do I apply for a Dredging Permit?
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All Dredging Permits are approved and granted by resolution by the Town of Babylon Town Board and cost $75.00 per permit. Applicants must submit a completed application (available in the Environmental Control Department office at the Town Hall Annex) with $25.00 and a work plan. Environmental Control will review the application and if approved by them, the application gets sent to the Town Clerk's Office, along with the $25.00 application fee. The Town Clerk's office will schedule the application for a Town Board meeting and upon approval by the Town Board will notify the applicant. The $75.00 permit fee is then payable. For questions, please call the Department of Environmental Control, (631) 422-7640.
- What are the requirements for a Dredging Permit?
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Overall requirements to obtain a Dredging Permit include:
- Submit a Town of Babylon Environmental Assessment form (available from Environmental Control at the Town Hall Annex)
- Provide a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Tidal Wetlands permit
- Provide a US Army Corp of Engineers Permit
- Provide a Town of Babylon Building Permit, if applicable
- Provide public liability insurance covering any and all damage that may occur within two (2) years after work is completed. Language on the policy must list the Town of Babylon as an insured party in respect to operation and must read: "The Town of Babylon, its agents, servants, employees, directors and officers."
- Property damage liability coverage no less than $100,000 per accident, and no less than $500,000 on all accident accounts
- Bodily injury liability coverage no less than $200,000, and no less than $500,000 on all accident accounts
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Gerry Compitello
Town ClerkPhone: (631) 957-4292
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Office of the Town Clerk
Physical Address
Babylon Town Hall - East Wing
200 E. Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
*The Town Clerk's Office is open from 8AM until 6PM every Tuesday*
- Where is the Town Clerk located?
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The Town Clerk is located at Town Hall at 200 East Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. The main phone number is (631) 957-4292 and the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. The Town Clerk serves as the chief records keeper for the Town. The Town Clerk's Office maintains the minutes for all Town Board meetings, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Accessory Apartment Review Board, the Planning Board, and all other boards governing the Town. This office has records dating back from 1827 of town laws, resolutions, ordinances, and other town business in the original form and on microfilm. The Town Clerk performs four basic functions that include records management, registrar of vital statistics, marriage officer and licensing officer. Please check the Town Clerk's Forms & Documents page to view the applications, forms and documents that are currently available online for the Town Clerk's Office.
- How can I contact the Town Clerk?
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The phone numbers for the Town Clerk's office are:
- Vital Records:
- Marriage Licenses & Certificates (631) 957-4294
- Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Burial Permits (631) 957-3007
- Licenses & Permits:
- Seasonal Permits, Peddlers Licenses, Plumbing Licenses and FOILS (631) 957-4292
- Dog Licenses, Liquor Licenses, Pigeon Licenses, Landscaping Licenses and Beach Leases (631) 957-3026
- Towing Licenses, Parades, Public Congregations, Bazaars, Carnival and Fairs (631) 957-4285
- Miscellaneous
- Town Board information, Notice of Impending Lawsuits, Block Parties, Bingo, Bell Jar, and Game of Chance (631) 957-4288
- Vital Records:
- How can I get a copy of the Town of Babylon Code?
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The Town's code is available online. Code books are also available for purchase through the Town Clerk's Office.
- How do I register my new business?
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All new businesses, regardless of location within Suffolk County, must register with the State of New York through the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead. The Suffolk County Clerk's Office can be reached at (631) 852-2000.
- Can I obtain property information from the Town of Babylon?
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All property information requests can be made through the Town Clerk's Office as a Freedom of Information Request (FOIL). Requested information can include the name and address of the property owner and complaints filed against that property, surveys, certificate of occupancy (COs), permits, plans, etc. Note: A property owner can request property information directly from the Department of Planning & Development's Building Division for property they own. They must show proof of identity. Certified documents can also be requested, but can take up to two weeks to prepare.
- Do I need a permit to host a garage sale?
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Yes, residents are required to obtain a permit to host a garage sale on private property.
- How do I get a copy of Town Board meeting minutes?
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All requests for minutes must be submitted as a Freedom of Information request (FOIL) to the Town Clerk's Office.