ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SUPERVISOR DOUGLASS

April 24, 2026

Hello residents and community,

I hope everyone had a great week! The sun is out and the sky is blue here in Black Brook today, it’s great to see spring finally making its presence known.

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing Reminder

I’d like to remind everyone that the Comprehensive Plan Committee has scheduled a public hearing to review the proposed Comprehensive Plan:

Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

In-Person Location:
Town of Black Brook Town Hall
18 North Main Street
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912

Virtual Option:
Join online: https://meet.goto.com/488936285
Dial in: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 488-936-285

Download the app in advance: https://meet.goto.com/install

Agenda:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zFSLmvUEvucd0o0PFcHa4ju3R59qlfOW/view?usp=sharing

Additional Resources:
Comprehensive Plan: https://laberge.tuyu.io/publicDownload/nsl8bmquvf02pk8s
Webmap: https://lg1.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=8084b4df46064893aeaa742d00063005

We strongly encourage all residents and stakeholders to attend and share their input.

Assessment Update from the Assessor

We recently received a letter from our Town Assessor regarding the 2026 assessment roll (please see letter below). In short:

Property values have increased significantly due to a strong real estate market.
The Assessor does not set your taxes but ensures fair and equitable property values.
As assessments rise, tax rates often decrease to balance municipal budgets.
Keeping assessments accurate helps prevent inequities across property owners.

If you believe your assessment is inaccurate, you have the right to challenge it by providing supporting documentation such as comparable sales, photos, or a professional appraisal.

More information: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm

Highway Department Update

This week, our Highway Department picked up their new truck from RR Charlebois, Inc. Great job to our Highway Superintendent and a big thank you to RR Charlebois for the build of this new truck, it will be a valuable asset to our town operations.

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Au Sable Forks Fire Department Open House

I was pleased to attend the Au Sable Forks Fire Department open house last weekend. It was a great opportunity to see firsthand their new fire station, a much-needed facility that will better support the important work they do every day.

This new station reflects the evolving needs of the department and ensures they have the space and resources necessary to continue serving our community effectively and safely. We are incredibly proud of this department and grateful for their ongoing dedication. It is wonderful to see them equipped with a facility that matches their commitment and professionalism.

https://www.strictlybusinessny.com/

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Final Reminder For Tax Collection:

Please note that the final day to pay your land taxes in person to our tax collector, Dennis Bushey, is Thursday, April 30th, by the end of the business day. Office hours on April 30th will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are mailing your payment, it must be postmarked by April 30th and received in our office no later than May 6th.

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Community Chest Grand Opening

The Community Chest grand opening is tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are located at 14223 Route 9N in Au Sable Forks. Be sure to stop by and check out this great new addition to our community.

Thank you to all the volunteers whose hard work made this possible.