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2014 Dryden Community Grant Announcement

Since 2006 the Town of Dryden has provided more than $215,000 to Community Associations in Dryden for building repairs and playground improvements as well as community events, newsletters, websites and more. We applaud the volunteers of each Community Association for the work they do to strengthen our neighborhoods and enrich Dryden residents’ lives.

We are happy to announce that in 2014, these funds are not limited to just the five neighborhood associations and centers located in the Town of Dryden. A total of $15,000 is available to any community organization or individual in the Town of Dryden interested in applying funding for providing programming or projects which enrich the quality life for residents in the Dryden Community. Each organization or individual may apply for $300 to $15,000 in assistance per program or project.

This year the grant program is designed to complement the Town’s Recreation Department programming by helping the Dryden Community provide programs and facilities open to all Town of Dryden residents and tailored to each neighborhood’s needs and interests. The Dryden Recreation Commission reviews grant applications carefully to determine which projects can be recommended to the Town Board to maximize the community and town-wide impact of public funding.

•Grant applications are due by March 31, 2014.

•The grant award process is competitive and subject to rigorous review by the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission and Town Board.

•Awards will be announced in April 2014

For full 2014 Dryden Community Grant Information, please visit: http://dryden.ny.us/departments/recreation/communitygrants

Town and County Taxes

View, print and pay your 2014 Town and County Taxes here through March  31st.

For more information, please visit the Receiver of Taxes page.

NYS STAR PROGRAM

 Reminder: Don’t Miss the STAR Registration Deadline

 For the first time, homeowners who are receiving the Basic STAR property tax exemption are required to register with the New York State Tax Department for their exemption.

 The deadline to register is December 31, 2013.

 If you are receiving the Basic STAR exemption, and have not yet registered, don’t risk losing this benefit.   The exemption saves the average homeowner $700.

 Online registration on the Tax Department’s Web site is fast, easy and takes less than five minutes.   Visit www.tax.ny.gov

 If you have questions or don’t have access to the Internet, call the Tax Department at 518-457-2036.

To learn more visit http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star13/default.htm