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Town of Hartwick, NY

Incorporated in 1802 and located in Otsego County, Hartwick is a close-knit rural community of about 2,200 residents. This official town website brings together everything you need to work with your town government.

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1802Year incorporated

39.44Square miles in area

2,203Residents

56.7Miles of town highways

Town Government

Each link below takes you to a page devoted to that particular town function, including contacts, duties, and meeting minutes when available.

Town Supervisor

Chief administrative and fiscal officer. PO Box 240 · (607) 293-8134

Town Board

The legislative body of the town — appropriations, policy, and contracts.

Town Clerk

Licenses, permits, records, and tax collection. PO Box 275 · (607) 293-8123

Assessor

Property valuations and exemptions. PO Box 275 · (607) 293-8153

Assessment Board of Review

Hears assessment complaints on Grievance Day, the fourth Tuesday of May.

Town Court

Justice Court — traffic, criminal, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters.

Highway Department

Town roads, snow and ice removal, and the town water system. (607) 293-8889

Planning Board

Subdivisions, site plans, and sign registration. Meets the second Tuesday monthly.

Tax Collector

Real property tax collection January through April. (607) 293-8123

Water Department

Water service for about 240 customers in the village of Hartwick.

Community & Emergency Services

Hartwick is served by two volunteer fire companies with fully staffed Emergency Medical Squads, plus active civic groups year-round.

Fire Departments

Two companies covering the entire town. To report a fire or emergency, dial 911.

Dog Control

Dog licensing and enforcement of town ordinances and state regulations.

Town Historian

Annual scrapbook of town news and local family heritage. (607) 293-6602

Town Activities

Scouting, senior citizens, youth programs, Hartwick Days, and more.

Elected Representatives

County, state, and federal contacts for Hartwick residents.

Community Phone Numbers

Library, post office, schools, courts, and emergency numbers in one list.

Public Records & Documents

Links to meeting minutes, when available, are located on the department pages. Key town documents are collected below.

Meeting Minutes

Town Board, Planning Board, Water Commissioners, and Fire Commissioners minutes.

2001 Budget Summary

Appropriations, revenues, and tax rates for every town fund.

2001 Budget — Full Detail

Line-item general fund budget: actuals, projections, and adopted figures.

2002 Budget — Full Detail

Line-item general fund budget for the town's bicentennial year.

Annual Water Quality Report

Consumer Confidence Report covering Hartwick's drinking water sources and testing.

Printable Forms

Applications for the Hartwick Gazebo and the Hartwick Community Center (PDF).

About Hartwick

The Town of Hartwick, NY is located in Otsego County. It was incorporated in 1802 and consists of 39.44 square miles. Within that area live 2,203 people who drive on 56.7 miles of town highways. The town is represented by State Assembly District 111 and State Senate District 50, and is in US Congressional District 23.

Within this site, you can find everything you wanted to know about Hartwick — the people who keep the town running, and those who provide emergency services. Corrections and suggestions may be sent to the Webmaster, and general inquiries to the Town Clerk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions the town offices hear most often.

Where do I pay my town property taxes?

Real property taxes are collected by the Tax Collector from January 1 through April 30 each year. After April 30, pay the Otsego County Treasurer directly. See the Tax Collector page for details.

How do I license my dog?

New York State requires all dogs over six months to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Licenses are issued at the Town Clerk's Office.

Who do I call about a water service problem?

Report water service problems to Ed Rood, Highway Superintendent, at (607) 293-8889. See the Water Department page for billing details.

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