Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Prevention-Education & Referral -
Four Rivers Alliance
2896 NY 8 PO Box 70
Speculator, NY 12164
www.fourriversofhamiltoncounty.com
Project Coordinator ............................................Patrick Crouse
Office: (518) 548-7070
E-mail: pcrouse@hfm-preventioncouncil.com
Prevention Educator ..................................... Lora Lee Lauria
Office: (518) 548-7070
E-mail: loralee@hfm-preventioncouncil.com
Community Services
Prevention Educator ........................................Evangeline Wells
Prevention Educator ........................................ Stephanie Hample
Office: (518) 648 -5355
Public Defender
102 County View Drive
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Office: (518) 548-6810 or (518) 251-2702
E-mail: defender@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Public Defender .......................................................Sterling Goodspeed
Assistant Public Defender.........................................Martin Pozefsky
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Board of Ethics
P.O. Box 205
Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
(518) 548-6651
Chairman ..............................................Jack Fitterer – Indian Lake
Secretary ........................................................... Laura Abrams, Arietta
Robert Limpert – Arietta
Sean Curry – Long Lake
David Scranton – Inlet
Munro Collie Smith- Speculator
Meeting Schedule:
April 13, 2023 at 1 PM Lake Pleasant
August 10, 2023 at 1 PM Indian Lake
October 12, 2023 at 1 PM Lake Pleasant
January 11, 2024 at 1 PM Indian Lake
Code of Ethics
Ethics Complaint Form
Budget Officer
P.O. Box 168
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
(518)548-5531
Officer .......................................................................... Barry L. Baker
Substance Abuse Prevention
143 White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, N.Y. 12842
Office: (518) 648-5355
E-mail: hccs@frontiernet.net
Director ...................................................................Lynette Greene
Clerk, County of Hamilton
102 County View Drive, P.O. Box 204
Lake Pleasant, New York 12108
Phone: (518) 548-7111
Fax: (518) 548-9740
E-mail: countyclerk@hamiltoncountyny.gov
dmv@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Motor Vehicle - Licenses, Registrations and Transactions. Land Transactions - Filing & Recording. Court Papers -Supreme, County & Criminal. Liens & Judgments. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses. Survey Maps. Pistol Licenses. Notary Public Information & Filings. "Doing Business As" & Corporation Filings. Small Claims Assessment Review
Please visit www.dmv.ny.gov
Important Forms:
MV-44 Application for Permit, Drivers License or Non-Driver ID
MV-44EDL Application for Enhanced/ Real ID Permit, Drivers License or Non-Driver ID
ID-44 How to Apply for a New York Learner Permit, Driver License, Non-Driver ID
MV-619 Vision Test Report
MV-82 Vehicle Registration/ Title Application
MV-82B Boat Registration Application
ID-82 Proofs of Identity
DTF-802 Sales Tax Form
DTF-803 Sales Tax Exemption Form
For Birth, Marriage or Death Records and Dog Licenses,contact your TOWN Clerk.
Download Fee Sheet
Real Property Transfer Report RP-5217
Staff:
Jane S. Zarecki, County Clerk
Heather A. Farber, Deputy County Clerk
Eileen Higgins, Assistant Deputy Clerk
Betsy D. Earley, Motor Vehicle Clerk
Linda R. Kennedy, Motor Vehicle Clerk
Office Hours: M-F - Motor Vehicles 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Records Room 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Commissioner of Jurors
Hamilton County Courthouse
102 County View Drive, PO Box 701
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 285-6188
Email: swilt@nycourts.gov
Commissioner ........................................................................... Sadie S. Wilt
Community Services
143 White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Office Hours: M-F - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Mental Health Services: Crisis and "Warm Line" Services. Psychiatric Services. Psychological Services. Individual, Family, Couples and Group
Therapy. Case Management Services. Family Support Services. Co-dependency Counseling. Day Services/ Recreation. CCSI Coordination. Children's SPOA. Mental Health Prevention Services. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (Chemical Dependency) Prevention Services. Trailblazer Program.Outreach/ Advocacy. Referral Services for Home and Community-based Wavier Program. Assisted Out Patient Treatment. Court Ordered Evaluations. Youth Board Services. Respite. Referral for Services not provided in-county (e.g., Housing, RTF, Day Treatment, and Residential Programming, Adult SPOA). Referral for Chemical Dependency, Gambling Treatment and OMRDD services.
Acting Director .......................................................... Noni Irish
Crisis Services: 24/7 1-800-533-8443
Phone: (518) 648-5355Fax (518) 648-6437
E-mail: hccs@frontiernet.net
Cornell Cooperative Extension
"Helping People Help Themselves"
Educational Outreach and Education in the areas of: Home and Grounds – Plant selection and identification, pest identification, including insects and animals, soil testing and remedial recommendations.
Vegetable Gardening.
Energy Education.
Growing Healthy Kids.
Great Backyard Bird Count.
Adirondack Harvest.
Non-native Invasive Species.
Senior Issue Leader ...................................... Jamila Page
Office Hours: M-F - 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Phone (518) 548- 6191 Fax (518) 548-7803
Coroners:
District #1
Matthew J. Miller
P.O. Box 76, Inlet, N.Y. 13360
Home: (315) 357-3418 or Cell: (315) 369-5432
E-Mail: coroner1@hamiltoncountyny.gov
District #2
Timothy Smith
P.O. Box 667, Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
Home: (518) 548-3634 or Cell: (757)705-9081
E-Mail: coroner2@hamiltoncountyny.gov
District #3
John Anderson
141 Little Amsterdam Road
P.O. Box 87, Wells, N.Y. 12190
Cell: (518)332-0941
E-Mail: coroner3@hamiltoncountyny.gov
District #4
Carl E. Turner
1188 Main Street
Long Lake, NY 12847-2204
Cell: (518) 636-8808
E-Mail:coroner4@hamiltoncountyny.gov
County Attorney & Assistant County Attorneys
County Attorney
Charles R. Getty, Jr.
320 North George Street
P.O. Box 950
Rome, NY 13442-0950
Office: (315) 336-3900
Fax (315)336-3239
E-mail: cgetty@gettylaw.com
Assistant County Attorney
Christine E. Nicolella, Esq
PO Box 395
Delanson, NY 12053
Phone: (518) 895-2111
E-mail: cnicolellaesq@aol.com
Court Offices & Chambers
Court Clerk's Office- Family, County & Surrogate's Court
139 White Birch Lane, P.O. Box 780
Indian Lake, N.Y. 12842
Phone: (518) 648-5411
Emails:
hamiltoncounty@nycourts.gov hamiltonfamily@nycourts.gov hamiltonsurrogate@nycourts.gov
Cheif Clerk....................................................... Ariana C. Eldridge
Deputy Chief Clerk........................................... Michelle DeShaw
*All court sessions held at: Lake Pleasant Courthouse, 102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Judge of Family, County & Surrogate's Court Chambers
P.O.Box 780 139 White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Phone: (518)648-5966
Judge............................................................ Hon. Tatiana N. Coffinger
Email: chamberstcoffinger@nycourts.gov
Principal Court Attorney.................................... Lynn Pucciarelli
Secretary to Judge........................................ Natasha Gadway
District Attorney
139 White Birch Lane, P.O. Box 277
Indian Lake, N.Y. 12842
Phone: (518) 648-5113 Fax: (518) 648-5724
E-mail: districtattorney@hamiltoncountyny.gov
District Attorney ........................................................ Christopher C. Shambo
Assistant District Attorney ........................................ Susan Hartmann
TRAFFIC TICKETS:
If you have been charged with a traffic violation other than Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Ability Impaired, you may be eligible for a reduction of your charge.
To Apply for a possible reduction of your traffic ticket, click on the link below and Follow All Instructions.
Request for a reduction of vehicle and traffic charge
Economic Development
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 57
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Office: (518) 548-3078 Fax: (518) 548-3091
E-mail: christy@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Director..............................................................Christy L. Wilt
Aide …............................................................RaChelle Martz
Hamilton County Industrial Development Agency
102 County View Drive
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 548-3078 Fax: (518) 548-3091
Small business support. Start-ups. Expansion. Financing. Loans. Advice. Business and marketing plans. State agency. Regulatory assistance.
www.hamiltoncounty.com/economic-development/ida
www.adirondackgoodlife.com
E-mail: Christy@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Executive Director .................................................Christy L. Wilt
Elections, Board of
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 175
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: 518-548-4684
Register to vote, Change Party Enrollment, Address (mailing) Change,
Running for political office, Filing of Designating and Independent Petitions, Financial Disclosure Filings, Election Inspect and Voting Machine Custodian training for election day, Absentee Voting, Visit High Schools to register (18 years old).
POLLING SITE REPORT
TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM, CHANGE OF ENROLLMENT AND OR ADDRESS FORM, DESIGNATING/INDEPENDENT PETITION, NYS ELECTION LAW OPEN HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE, AN ABSENTEE APPLICATION FORM, VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: www.elections.ny.gov
Staff:
Jade Sherman, Democratic Election Commissioner
Gail P. Teal, Republican Election Commissioner
Fannie L. Sarr, Democratic Deputy Commissioner
Hamilton County Board of Elections Information
Emergency Management
2558 State Route 8
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Hamilton County Hazard Mitigation Plan
What do you know about your county’s hazard mitigation plan? Well, we happen to know where you can learn more! Join the Hamilton County Department of Emergency Management in partnership with New York State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the University at Albany’s AVAIL laboratory as we draft the Hamilton County
Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (HMP). The draft plan is located at https://hamilton.mitigateny.org/ And please tell us about your experience with natural hazards and your thoughts on how best to manage those hazards by taking the public participation survey. Thanks in advance for taking the survey! You are contributing your part to make your community safer! Questions can be sent to: availabs@gmail.com.
Staff:
Emergency Services Director ............................Jill Dunham
Email: emergencymgnt@hamiltoncountyny.gov
EMS Coordinator ....................................Avis Warner
Email: emscoord@Hamiltoncountyny.gov
Fire Coordinator ........................................ Sean O'Brien
Email:hamcofire@frontiernet.net
Phone: (518) 548-6223 Fax: (518) 548-3392
For Emergency please use: 518-548-6111 (Sheriff's dispatch)
Fire Advisory Board
P.O. Box 44
Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
President .................................... Vince Lauria
Phone: (518)924-4401 or E-mail: vince630@gmail.com
Vice President.............................. Matt O'Brein
Secretary....................................... Chris Hayes
E-mail: chrishayes@frontiernet.net
Fire Advisory Board
Benson |
James Lewek |
Blue Mountain Lake |
Chief Greg George, Ass't Chief Charles Bruso |
Hope |
Ass't Chief Eric Robinson, Harry Downing |
Indian Lake |
Chris Mitchell |
Inlet |
Chief Dennis Hudson, Todd Marleau |
Lake Pleasant |
Chief Bill Wharton, Ass't Chief Chris Hayes |
Long Lake |
Chief Martin Pierce, 1st Ass’t Chief John Walker |
Morehouse |
Chief James Luck, Brian Taylor |
Piseco |
Steven Woeherle, Don Pinkerton |
Raquette Lake |
Michael Lamphear |
Speculator |
Matt O’Brien, Mike Tracy |
Wells |
Chief Vince Lauria, Timothy O’Neil |
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Meetings are held at:
Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, 114 S Shore Rd Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
(518) 548-3760
and:
Byron Park Building - 6239 State Rt 28 Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518)-648-6483
All meetings are open to the public and begin at 7:00 PM
Historian
Genealogy files. Maps, books and subject files. Photos
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 205, Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
For services, resources, collections and office hours, please see the County Historian’s website at: www.hamiltoncountyhistorian.org
HOURS - Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00AM and 1:00PM to 4:00PM
*If something is needed any other day just leave a message on the office phone or send an email*
County Historian............................................................ Ernest D. Virgil
Phone: (518) 548-5526
Cell: (518) 420-8339
Email: historian@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Housing Assistance
Joseph E. Mastrianni, Inc.
11 Federal Street
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866
Phone: (518) 372-4739
Mental Health Services
148 White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, N.Y. 12842
Phone: (518) 648-5355 Fax: (518) 648-6437
E-mail: hccs@frontiernet.net
Director ........................................................................ Lynnette Green
Motor Vehicle Department
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 204
Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
Phone: (518) 548-7111 Fax: (518) 548-9740
E-mail: hamiltonconydmv@gmail.com
Office For The Aging
1340 State Route 9, Lake George, N.Y. 12845
Phone: (518) 761-6347
Fax: (518) 761-6344
Director .................................................... Deanna Park
Accounting ............................................... Jeffrey Haines
Official Newspaper
Hamilton County Express
P.O. Box 659, 2942 State Route 28
Old Forge, NY 13420
Phone:(315) 369-2237
E-mail: editor@hamiltoncountyexpress.com
Website: www.hamiltoncountyexpress.com
Press ............................................................................. Geoff Dylong
Oneworksource
Hamilton County OneWorkSource offers a wide array of services to help support both employers and employees. It is a One-Stop Career Center providing services to Businesses and job seekers of Hamilton County.
P.O. Box 725
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Phone: (518) 648-6131 Fax: (518) 648-5257
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 3:30PM
One-Stop Career Center
Personnel Department
New York State Demographic Form
www.facebook.com/HamiltonCountyPersonnel
Civil Service Examination Application:
Examination Application
Accepting Applications for:
Secretary
Caseworker
Director of Patient Services
Real Property Aide
Clinical Social Worker(MHSA)
Examinations Announced:
Director of Patient Services
Hamilton County Employee Handbook
Officer.....................................................................Kimberly Byrne
Personnel Assistant.................................................... Carole Ruiz
P.O. Box 174
102 County View Drive Route 8,
Court House Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 548-6375 Fax: (518) 548-3108
E-mail: Personnel@HamiltonCountyNY.gov
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Examinations held on Saturdays throughout the year.
Probation Department
Preparation of pre-sentence investigations. Reports for the criminal courts. Supervision of criminals sentenced to probation.
Director........................................................ Amy Granger
Probation Officer......................................... John Boya
Phone: (518) 648-5040 Fax: (518) 648-0359
E-mail: probation@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Office Hours: M-F – Generally 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
P.O. Box 666
Indian Lake, N.Y. 12842
Office availability may vary due to field supervision and court responsibilities.
Public Health
Nursing Services
Home Health Agency
Phone: (518) 648-6141
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Phone: (518) 648-6497
Nursing Services
P.O. Box 250, White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Phone:(518) 648-6497 Fax: (518) 648-6143
E-mail: nursing@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Staff:
Director of Public Health Services ...................... Erica Tomlinson
E-mail: etomlinson@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Interim Director of Patient Services ................................. Renee Rajca
E-mail: rrajca@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Public Health Programs - (518) 648-6497
Certified Home Health Agency - (518) 648-6141
DSS Public Health & Community Services:
Website: www.hamiltoncounty.com/health-human-services
Department of Public Works
Main Office - 2558 State Route 8
P.O. Box 56
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Office: (518) 548-7141 Fax: (518) 548-4308
E-Mail: highway@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Superintendent……………........…………………...Tracy J. Eldridge
Administrative Manager…..........................……..........Lisa Johnson
Road Supervisor III.............................................Christopher Mitchell
HIGHWAY DIVISION:
County Road Maintenance. Snow & Ice Removal. Bridge Repair & Culvert Maintenance on all Town & County Roads.
Call 518-548-7141 to report any unsafe debris on County Roads.
To obtain County Maps -Cost $4.00 each.
WORK PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS
WORK PERMIT
Lake Pleasant Garage…………………...........(518) 548-7141
Road Supervisor II……………………............…Ben Shortt
Indian Lake Garage…………………………....(518) 648-6128
Road Supervisor II……………………..........…..Robert Burgess
Long Lake Garage……………………………..(518) 624-2186
Road Supervisor II………………...........……….John Walker
SOLID WASTE DIVISION:
Facilities are located in Indian Lake and Lake Pleasant, to accept solid waste and recycling materials from residents and towns within Hamilton County.
Solid Waste Transfer Station Rules and Regulations
Recycling Guidelines Reference Sheet
Lake Pleasant Transfer Station
Hours of operation 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday - Saturday
2297 State Route 8 Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Joseph Blackwood, Landfill Technician
Phone: (518) 548-3867
Indian Lake Transfer Station
Hours of operation 8:00-4:00 Thursday-Monday
Chain Lake Road, Indian Lake, NY 12842
David Peterson, Landfill Technician
Phone: (518) 648-0223
NYS Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law
NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act
Draft Solid Waste Management Plan
BUILDINGS DIVISION:
Building Project Supervisor………………………….Mark Stuart
(518) 548-5200
Real Property Tax Service
Assessment Information: Property Inventory, Assessed Values, Equalization Rates, etc.
Tax Information: Tax Rates, Tax Levies, Town/County/School/Village Taxes, etc.
Parcel History. Sales Data
Director..........................................................................Barry L. Baker
Phone: (518) 548 - 5531
Fax: (518) 548-7608
P.O. Box 168, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Email: RealProperty@HamiltonCountyNY.gov
GIS Maps: www.hamcomaps.net
www.hamiltoncounty.com/municipalities/town-assessment-rolls
Sheriff's Department
Jail
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 210
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Jail: (518) 548-3113 Fax: (518) 548-4619
Office: (518) 548-3113 Fax: (518) 548-5704
E-Mail: sheriff@hamiltoncountyny.gov
E-Mail: Jail@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Sheriff.......................................................................... Karl G. Abrams
Undersheriff ................................................. Kevin Braunius
E-mail: kbraunius@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Social Services Department
Temporary Assistance (TA), Food Stamps (FS), Medical Assistance (MA), Family Planning Benefit Program, Family Health Plus, Medicare Savings Program (Buy-IN), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Child Support Collection Unit (SCU), Adult Services, Foster Care, Adoption Services, Child Protective, Child Preventive, Domestic Violence, Homemaker/Personal Care Services (PC), Expanded In Home Service for the Elderly (EISEP), Informational and Referral Child Care, Summer Youth Program (SYP), and Job Opportunity & Basic Skills Program (JOBS).
Staff:
Commissioner ............................................................Roberta A. Bly
Ashley Snow, Caseworker (Services Adult & Children)
Abigail Eichler, Sr. Caseworker (DV, EISEP, PC)
EvaJean Andersson, Caseworker
Allison Mahoney (HEAP)
Beth King, Social Welfare Examiner (MA &FS)
Victoria Moore, Social Welfare Examiner
Dyanne Crotty, CSE Coordinator (SCU & IT)
Stephanie Hutchins, Principal Account Clerk
Connie Mahoney, Social Welfare Examiner (TA/Employment/Child Care)
PO Box 725, 139 White Birch Lane
Indian Lake, New York 12842-0725
Phone: (518) 648-6131 Fax: (518) 648-5257
Office Hours: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Confidential Fraud Tipline
If you suspect a fraudulent act is being committed call the Confidential Fraud Tipline at:
1-866-448-6662. Callers can remain anonymous
Hamilton County DSS provides Child Care Subsidy to help with the cost of child care for qualified families while the parent/caretaker is engaged in work. This subsidy is based on income. Additional information is available on the Office of Children and Family Services website (OCFS.ny.gov), or by contacting Connie at Hamilton County DSS (518) 648-6131.
For HEAP or SNAP assistance - https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov
Discount Broadband...The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (getemergencybroadband.org)
Hamilton County Health and Human Services website
Federal and State Nursing Home & Assisted Living Regulations
Soil & Water Conservation District
Lake and steam water quality monitoring.Invasive species outreach education and management. Sediment erosion control including hydroseeding. Tree and shrub sale. Lake and shoreline management assistance. Technical assistance. Streambank erosion stabilization. Private well testing throughout the summer. Student and community conservation education outreach. Envirothon Conservation Field Day. Student outdoor learning experiences. Stormwater and alternative septic system information. Monthly Conservation Corner and Annual Newsletter.
For more information on our programs, visit the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District Website at: www.hcswcd.com
Find us on Facebook and Vimeo
Staff:
District Manager............................................Caitlin Stewart
Conservation Technician...............................Lenny Croote
Technician.................................................... Katie Whitkovitz
Cler, Secretary to the Board......................... Marj Remias
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
103 County View Drive
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 548-3991 Fax: (518) 548-5602
E-mail: hcswcd@frontiernet.net
Stop D.W.I. Programs
P.O. Box 210
Lake Pleasant, N.Y. 12108
Phone: (518) 548-3113 Fax: (518) 548-5407
Coordinator ..............................................Sheriff Karl G. Abrams
Tourism
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 57
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Office: 518-548-3076 Fax: 518-548-3091
Email:info@adirondackexperience.com
Website - www.AdirondackExperience.com
Director..........................................................................Christy L. Wilt
Aide............................................................................RaChelle Martz
Marketing - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) ........ 518-523-2445
Treasurer, County of Hamilton
102 County View Drive
P.O. Box 206
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 548-7911
Fax: (518) 548-4519
E-mail: treasurer@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Treasurer ..............................................................Beth Hunt
Deputy Treasurer................................................... Jodie Small
E-mail: jsmall@hamiltoncountyny.gov
Pay your delinquent Hamilton County property taxes online here:
Pay My Delinquent Property Taxes
Pay your Lake Pleasant Central School 2018/2019 Taxes here:
Pay My Lake Pleasant Central School 2018/2019 Taxes
Veteran's Service Agency
(Contract with Fulton Co.)
102 County View Drive
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Phone: (518) 548-6651 or (518) 736-5651
Fax: (518) 548-7608
Director................................................................ Ian Pitcavage
Email: veterans@fultoncountyny.gov
Veteran's Service Dates for 2023
Weights & Measures
P.O. Box 392
Inlet, N.Y. 13360
Home: (315) 357-3309 Cell: (315) 369-8771
E-Mail: herbschmid258@gmail.com
Director..................................................... Herbert W. Schmid
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