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Seeking Applicants for Part Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  that the Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore is seeking persons interested in being appointed to the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Has responsibility during an assigned shift, for the operation and maintenance of a WWTP, performed under the general supervision of the Chief WWTP Operator.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Starts, stops pumps and makes minor repairs to pumps, motors, air compressors,
  and related mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment;
• Records readings from meters, scales, gauges; Maintains log of plant operations and related records;
• Treats and disposes of sludge; Operates trickling filters; Adds chlorine to sewage;
• Samples sewage for testing; Makes necessary tests for control of plant operations;
• Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds, including simple, manual labor activities needed at the WWTP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess a strong, working knowledge, and at least one year of satisfactory experience with the actual operation of a WWTP, the necessary practices and equipment used, and the following education/training and personal characteristics:

• Current and valid license(s) from the New York State Department of Health,
  or any other necessary agency for sewer plant operation;
• Completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by
  the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation
• Possession of or eligibility for a Grade 2 or 2A certificate issued under the provisions of the NYS Sanitary Code at the time of appointment
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

HOURLY RATE:  $20 - $22, depending upon applicant experience; approximately 20 hours/week.
HOW TO APPLY:   A letter of intent for the position and a resume should be sent or delivered to Town Clerk Barbara Finke at New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 and must be received by the close of business on September 29, 2024.  All qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed for the position.

New Baltimore to Bring Reduced-Cost Spay Neuter Mobile Clinic for Cats

On Saturday, October 5^th, local residents will be able to take advantage of reduced-cost spay and neuter surgeries for their cats (companion or feral), and also receive rabies vaccines for their dogs and felines at the New Baltimore Town Hall.

Upstate Spay and Neuter Services is bringing their mobile surgical unit to New Baltimore, at a cost of $90 per surgery, which includes a one-year rabies vaccine.  Appointments are required, and we will need to confirm 40-50 surgeries to bring the mobile clinic to town.  Check-in and drop-off for services will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and pick up times will depend on when the surgeries are completed for each cat, with the clinic ending at 5 p.m.  All cats scheduled for spays or neuters must be confined in a carrier or trap, and cannot have food after midnight, although water is fine.     

Rabies vaccines for dogs and cats not having surgeries will be provided from 9 to 10 a.m. To participate, dogs must be licensed. Those with unlicensed dogs seeking vaccinations will be able to complete the necessary paperwork and pay the licensing fee with the Town Clerk’s office on site that day or visit the Town Hall in advance. 

To register for an appointment, or to get more information, interested residents may email Janet Kash at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Questions about the event may also be directed to the Town Clerk’s office, but Councilmember Kash will handle scheduling. New Baltimore residents are asked to register for appointments no later than Friday, September 6^th and will receive preference in participating.  Non-residents may also reach out to be placed on a waiting list in the event we are having trouble meeting the 40-50 appointment threshold. 

Since spay and neuter surgeries often cost hundreds of dollars, we are happy to bring this affordable animal health care option to local residents. The cost of the mobile clinic services will be completely borne by the pet owners themselves.

Help Wanted!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  that the Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore is seeking persons interested in being appointed to the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Has responsibility during an assigned shift, for the operation and maintenance of a WWTP, performed under the general supervision of the Chief WWTP Operator.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Starts, stops pumps and makes minor repairs to pumps, motors, air compressors, and related mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment; Records readings from meters, scales, gauges; Maintains log of plant operations and related records; Treats and disposes of sludge; Operates trickling filters; Adds chlorine to sewage; Samples sewage for testing; Makes necessary tests for control of plant operations; Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds, including simple, manual labor activities needed at the WWTP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess a strong, working knowledge, and at least one year of satisfactory experience with the actual operation of a WWTP, the necessary practices and equipment used, and the following education/training and personal characteristics:
Current and valid license(s) from the New York State Department of Health, or any other necessary agency for sewer plant operation; Completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation Possession of or eligibility for a Grade 2 or 2A certificate issued under the provisions of the NYS Sanitary Code at the time of appointment Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
HOURLY RATE:  $20 - $22, depending upon applicant experience; approximately 20 hours/week.
HOW TO APPLY:   A letter of intent for the position and a resume should be sent or delivered to Town Clerk Barbara Finke at New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 and must be received by the close of business on June 17, 2024.
All qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed for the position.

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program

In September of last year, the Town of New Baltimore renewed their Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program locking in rates for residents and small businesses for the next two years starting in December of 2022.
Central Hudson electricity supply rates fluctuate every month and had spiked several times last year. The Town wanted to ensure that residents and small businesses had a more stable fix price option.
Although the Town's Community rate increased from last year. It is still lower than the historical Central Hudson rates. Residents and small businesses were automatically enrolled in the program and had 30 days to opt-out in November.
However, if a resident chose to opt out from the program in the past, they would not be enrolled in the CCA program renewal. Newly eligible residents recently received letters from Central Hudson explaining they were enrolled in the program.
For more information about the Town's CCA program and the rates go to www.greenecountycommunityenergy.com/new-baltimore

Seeking Applicants for Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals Members

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