Richford, New York
Welcome to the Town of Richford, New York website.  This website is provided by the Town of Richford for our residents and visitors as a common location to find information regarding local government, services, laws, history and events that are of interest to all.  This website is maintained by volunteers of the Town Planning Board, and as with any volunteer group, we are limited on the amount of time that can be spend on research and development of our website and article for this site and our quarterly newsletter.  If you wish to post an event, article or photo(s) that serves the interest of our local residents, please use the comment form at the bottom of this page to contact us.  Thank You and we hope you find what you were looking for on our site.
   
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The July 2010 Richford Newsletter is available Click on the.pdf below to view it.

Click here to view July-September Newsletter.pdf


Local Happenings

July. 28, Have you been counted yet.  This is the final day that the toll free line for the 2010 US Census will be open. Call toll free 1-866-872-6868 if you feel that you have not been counted.

Aug. 3,  4-H Science Program, 10 -11:30 a.m.  Berkshire Free Library, State Rt. 38, Berkshire NY.

Aug. 4, Town of Richford Planning Board meeting, 7:00p.m. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford. Open Public Meeting. 

Aug. 5,  4-H Science Program, 10 -11:30 a.m.  Berkshire Free Library, State Rt. 38, Berkshire NY.

Aug. 5, Mobile Food Pantry, Food giveaway, Richford Congregational Church, Rt 38, Richford,12:30 till gone, bring boxes.

Aug. 9, Community Auxiliary Meeting, Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane Richford, 7p.m.  New and old friends welcome to join, commaux@richfordny.com for information.

Aug. 10,  4-H Science Program, 10 -11:30 a.m.  Berkshire Free Library, State Rt. 38, Berkshire NY.

Aug. 10, Town of Richford Board meeting, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford.  Open Public Meeting.

Aug. 12,  4-H Science Program, 10 -11:30 a.m.  Berkshire Free Library, State Rt. 38, Berkshire NY.

Aug. 14, Bottle and can drive, bake sale 10:00 a,m. on. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford.  Sponsored by the Community Auxiliary.

Aug. 18, Rabies Clinic, Lisle, NY (Broome County).   Town Garage, 9256 State Route 79 Lisle, NY.  $5.00 donation is requested per pet   All pets must be restrained by a responsible party.  If your pet has had a previous rabies vaccination, bring that certificate with you.  Questions?  Contact the Broome County Health Dept. (607)778-2887

Click here to download complete Rabies Schedule.

Aug. 18, Northern Tioga Neighbors Network Advisory Board meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Center, Bowery Lane, Richford, NY.

Aug. 19,  Pie and Ice Cream Social, 6:00 p.m. on.  Berkshire Free Library, State Rt. 38, Berkshire NY.

Aug. 20, Senior Fair, Treadway Inn, 5th Ave, Owego NY. Call the Tioga County Department of Aging for more information at (607) 687-4120

Aug 24, Congressman Michael Arcuri Moble Office, 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Newark Valley Village Hall, 9 Park Street, Newark Valley, NY.
or on the link below to go to

Aug. 31, Diabetic Support Group, 6 p.m., Berkshire Congregational Church, Rt. 38, Berkshire. Call 657-4479 for info.

Sept. 1, Town of Richford Planning Board meeting, 7:00p.m. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford. Open Public Meeting. 

Sept. 2,   Food giveaway, Richford Congregational Church, State Rt. 38, 12:30 p.m., till gone, bring boxes, bags.

Sept. 8, First Day of School.  Local schools resume classes for the 2010-11 year.

Sept. 14, Primary election day, noon  - 9:00 p.m. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford.

Sept. 14, Town of Richford Board meeting, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, 7 Bowery Lane, Richford. Open Public Meeting.

Sept. 15, Northern Tioga Neighbors Network Advisory Board meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Center, Bowery Lane, Richford, NY.

Sept. 18, 18th Annual Richford Potato Festival. 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Activities at the Graded School House and Congregational Church on State Route 38, Lourdes Health Center and the Community Building on Bowery Lane, Richford. For more information contact Flora Karasin (607)657-2526 or Bill Sherwood (607)539-6283. More information will be posted on this site soon.

Sept. 28, Congressman Michael Arcuri Moble Office, 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Newark Valley Village Hall, 9 Park Street, Newark Valley, NY.
or on the link below to go to

Sept.. 28, Diabetic Support Group, 6 p.m., Berkshire Congregational Church, Rt. 38, Berkshire. Call 657-4479 for info.

Oct. 7,   Food giveaway, Richford Congregational Church, State Rt. 38, 12:30 p.m., till gone, bring boxes, bags.

Oct. 20, Northern Tioga Neighbors Network Advisory Board meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Center. Bowery Lane, Richford, NY

Oct. 26, Congressman Michael Arcuri Mobile Office, 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Newark Valley Village Hall, 9 Park Street, Newark Valley, NY.
or on the link below to go to

    Links  

Richford Fire Dept

Highland Cemetery, Richford, NY

Tioga Opportunities Inc.

Northern Tioga Center for Family Health

2010 US Census

Tioga County Opportunities Inc.

Maps

Village of Newark Valley

Topical Information

To View a copy of the July 2010 Tioga County Health Department Newsletter, Click on the .pdf below 

Click here to download .pdf of Tioga County Health department Newsletter.

AmeriCorps (Rural Health Service Coprs) position in Richford available beginning December 2010. Rural Health Associates (Richford):  Northern Tioga Neighbors Network (Richford, N.Y.) and Lourdes Northern Tioga Center for Family Health Provide support for both a community volunteer organization and the Lourdes Hospital primary care practice in Richford, N.Y.  This position consists of 1710 hours of service over 10-12 months.  A living allowance of $11,800, Education Award of $4725, health insurance and college loan forbearance is available.  Please visit our website for details and an online application. www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/americorps

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Note:  Check the .pdf below regarding your cell phone and the National Do Not Call List.

Cell Phone Do Not Call Registry Info.pdf

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Notice: As of June 2, 2010, the fee for household trash disposal at the Packer, at the Highway Garage, has increased to 10 cents per lb.

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Tioga Adult Learning Lab is offering basic computer classes to improve your proficiency with computers during July and August 2010. Click on the .pdf below to get the full schedule and location information.

Tioga Adult Learning Lab Summer 2010 Schedule.pdf

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UNDERSTANDING REAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW
PROCEEDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE

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2010 US Census

2010 Census Quality Assurance Program Video.  Click here to view a short follow up on what is happening with the 2010 Census.  

Click here if you didn't receive census at your home address.

Click here if you didn't receive a census at your P.O. Box address.

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Notice: New regulations on open burning in New York State take effect on October 14, 2009.  Click on the DEC link below to read the press release and be well informed on the new open burning regulation.

In towns with a total population less than 20,000, you may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length (also referred to as brush). However, this is not allowed from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires.

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required as of February 22, 2010
Click on the underlined text above to read a press release regarding this new law or, Amanda's Law to read the text of the law.

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Interesting Facts

Did you know that there is another Richford in Vermont and that their neighbor is Berkshire, Vermont? Check the links below and see for yourself.

   If you have an interesting fact about Richford or our local area, please submit it using the comment form at the bottom of this page and we will check it out and add it if it's creditable.
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Richford, New York, September, 2009