We encourage town business to be conducted remotely if possible because of the pandemic. If you do need assistance from the Clerk, Code Officer, or Supervisor, please remember to wear your mask and follow distancing rules. For assistance from the Code Officer or Supervisor, please call or email for an appointment. ​

​Annual Burn Ban: Please note that open burning is now prohibited through May 14

​THE CAROLINE READING ROOM HAS REOPENED! Masks and other social distancing measures are required. 

HOURS:
M-Th     6:30-8 pm
Fri         2-6 pm
Sat-Sun 1-3 pm
Seeking a Professional Planner to Assist the Town's Zoning Commission
The Town of Caroline adopted its updated Comprehensive Plan on January 13, 2021. A key recommendation was for the Town to consider enacting stronger land use regulations, including an appropriate zoning law, in order to preserve and promote the rural character of Caroline. 
The Town Board has now formed a Zoning Commission which will work with a professional planner to:
  1. recommend the boundaries of the original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein
  2. make a preliminary report
  3. hold public hearings and
  4. submit a final report to the Town Board
Qualifications for Planning Professional:
  • Education and experience in municipal planning
  • Familiarity with rural planning and zoning.
  • Familiarity with applicable New York State laws and processes.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and public dialogue
  • Excellent writing, editing, word processing, layout and presentation skills
Proposal Submission Requirements:
  • Description of the key personnel with resumes.
  • A brief narrative of the work to be performed
  • A proposed budget. The budget should include all labor expenses, travel expenses and overhead. The contractor(s) will be expected to provide their own work space and equipment. 
Submit materials in digital format by email to Town Clerk Jessica Townsend at clerk@townofcaroline.org.
Questions/Further Information: Town Supervisor Mark Witmer at supervisor@townofcaroline.org. (607 539-6400 x4)
The Land Use & Economic Development Task Force has now completed its work and has issued this EXECUTIVE REPORT summarizing its findings and recommendations to the Town Board.

Welcome to Caroline, NY

Caroline is a small  town with a unique character and strong sense of community. It's a town where people care about others, about the environment, and where community events are a big part of life. 

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