The applications for the PRV Reimbursement Program are NOW AVAILABLE.

Please read ensure that you meet all the qualifications prior to submitting an application. The deadline to install a PRV as part of the program is April 1, 2019 and the deadline to submit a reimbursement application is May 1, 2019. 

In Observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 18, 2019, all Town Hall Offices will be closed. 

Please check the Recreation Department's website for information on programs and activities: www.fishkillrecreation.com

Town Hall will delay opening one hour today (Wednesday, 2/13). Offices will be open for normal business at 9am. 

Court will be held as scheduled, beginning at 9am. 

Check the Recreation website for information and updates on any programs scheduled for today. 
www.fishkillrecreation.com

Due to the impending winter weather, Town Hall will be CLOSED on 2/12. This includes Town Court and Recreation.

All recreation programs for the day have been cancelled. 
If you were scheduled to appear in court, you will be notified of a rescheduled court appearance date by mail. 

If possible, please avoid traveling on the roads so the Highway Department can effectively clear the roads as quickly as possible. If you must travel, please use extreme caution! 

Check back here and on the Town's Facebook page for updates as they become available. 

Be safe!

Please be advised that as part of the Rombout Water Project, the master PRV on Husdon View Drive will be installed tomorrow (1/15/19). Residents in the areas below the PRV may see a slight increase in their water pressure but it will likely be a less than noticeable increase (about 9psi). 

If you have any concerns after the pressure increase, please contact the Water Department. 

By clicking the link below, you can now view and print your tax bill.

VIEW TAX BILLS

The online portal to make payments will be made available shortly. Tax bills will be mailed out from the Town's Receiver of Taxes on/about the 14th of January. 

As of January 1, 2019 the Annual dog licensing fees will be as follows:

Spayed or neutered: $10.00
Unspayed or unneutered: $20.00
Replacement tag: $5.00

Visit the Town Clerk's page for more information: HERE
Click HERE for the application and licensing requirements

THE TOWN BOARD VOTED TO SUSPENDED LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES FOR 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER 2018
 
The 3rd quarter water bills normally mailed on September 15th were not mailed until October 19th due to a compatibility issue with new software.  Some residents who received new meters had sensors on the outside of their homes where the readings obtained each quarter were running slower than the inside meter.   These residents received large bills because they were charged for the difference between the sensor and the inside meter for unbilled usage, plus the usage from the new meter.  This bill also covered a longer period of 14 weeks, June 1 – September 14th.  The water/sewer department received numerous calls and many came in person to discuss their water bills.  The water/sewer department returned calls as quickly as possible, reviewed account history and where credits were available, reduced the bills appropriately.   For example,  minimum usage is 1000 cuft, the resident is billed for 1000 cuft whether they use 1000 cuft or 600 cuft.  If a resident used 600 cuft for a quarter, a credit of 400 cuft was applied towards the 3rd quarter bill and for each quarter for the prior six years. 
 
The Town of Fishkill understands the hardship this has placed on some residents.  Therefore, the Water Department, Comptroller and Supervisor LaColla recommended to the Town Board to suspend penalties for  the 3rd and 4th quarter billing cycles and was approved at the Town Board meeting on Wednesday, November 7th.   Additionally, residents will also have one year to pay the balance prior to any unpaid portion being levied to the 2020 taxes.  Although, any new charges in 2019 will be assessed a late fee if not paid by the due date identified on the bill.
 
The 4th quarter bill for the period September 15th – November 30th will be a shorter billing period of 10 weeks.  Normal billing periods will resume with the 1st quarter billing 2019.
 
BILLING PERIOD                                                MAIL DATE                          DUE DATE
December 1 – February 28                                 March 15, 2019                   April 15, 2019
March 1 – May 31                                                June 17, 2019                      July 17, 2019
June 1 – August 31                                               September 16, 2019            October 16, 2019
September 1 – November 30                               December 16, 2019            January 16,, 2020
 
Also, if you would like to see your usage monthly, daily or hourly, we can email that to you upon request.  If you have any questions, please contact the Water Department.