Welcome to the Town of Conklin


The Town of Conklin lies in the southerly part of Broome County and is bounded on the north and east by the town of Kirkwood, on the south by the Pennsylvania State Line, and on the west by the Town of Binghamton. Conklin was formed on March 29, 1824 from the Town of Chenango. Conklin is the largest village in the town and is not incorporated.

The Town of Conklin covers approximately 15,077 acres and as of 1990 has a population of 6,265.

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Conklin Calendar

The Concert in the Park series returns to Schnurbusch Park, 1171 Conklin Road, on Wednesdays for the Summer 2009 season!   All concerts begin at 7 P.M.  The Conklin Fair Committee offers refreshments for sale to benefit the Conklin Town Fair.

June 17 - "The Shambles" - Back again this year to kick off our series.

June 24 - "The Dirig Brothers Band" - Returning this year, playing a nice mix of older Rock from the '50's, '60's, and '70's and some Classic Country.

July 1- "Phil Shapiro and Carrie Shore" - This couple hearkens back to an older way of doing things.  They are American folk musicians and proud of it.

July 8 - "Los Vaga" - A popular group in the area with a repertoire of music everyone will enjoy.

July 15- "Masterpiece" - A crowd favorite in the Southern Tier for many years, will entertain us with a night of classic rock.

July 22 - "String of Pearls" - A talented group, playing and singing music that everyone will enjoy.

July 29 - "Brotherhood" - Upbeat group of musicians.  Full sound and a great crowd pleaser.

August 5 - "Millennium with Kattie Scott" - A regular to our series back for your listening pleasure.

August 12 - "Luck of the Draw" - This band was such a huge success at the Town Fair that they are now part of our concert series with a night of music that will be enjoyed by all.

August 19 - "Shmangy Boys" - Back again this year, with their unique style of entertainment.

August 26 - Season Finale - "Old Friends" - Jim Hull, Tom Dimock, and Tom Emmons return again this year with their singing and cameraderie.  A great way to end the season!

August 26 -  FREE FINALE PICNIC - With Town Officials Manning the Grill - Serving at 6 P.M.

 

 


Local News

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ATTENTION

TOWN OF CONKLIN RESIDENTS

WHITE GOODS & BRUSH PICK-UP LOCATIONS & DATES

TWELVE  (12) DAY PICK-UP (ONLY)

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009, THROUGH TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009 (BUSINESS DAYS ONLY)

 

 

NOTE:  ALL ITEMS MUST BE OUT MONDAY MORNING.   THERE WILL BE NO RETURN TRIPS AND ONLY ITEMS LISTED WILL BE PICKED UP.

 

ITEMS TO BE PICKED UP INCLUDE: REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS (WITH DOORS REMOVED) DRYERS, HOT WATER HEATERS, WASHERS, STOVES.           

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BRUSH AND BRANCHES:

 

NO THORNS OR BRIERS

1. NO LONGER THAN 8 FEET, WEIGHING NO MORE THAN 50 POUNDS WITH  ALL BRANCHES IN ONE DIRECTION.

2. ONLY LIMITED AMOUNTS OF BRUSH CAN BE PICKED UP AT ANY LOCATION.

3. ANYTHING OVER 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER IS NOT CONSIDERED BRUSH.

 

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.

 

1. WASTE FROM TREE REMOVAL OR SITE CLEANING.

 

NOTE: ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT THE

HIGHWAY GARAGE LOCATED ON CARLIN ROAD, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 12, 2009, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.

 

AS USUAL, THE TOWN HIGHWAY YARD ON CARLIN ROAD WILL BE OPEN FOR YARD WASTE MATERIAL THROUGH SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL.  NO GARBAGE OR LUMBER TYPE MATERIAL.

 

CONKLIN TOWN BOARD

 DEBRA A. PRESTON, SUPERVISOR

PATRICK K. LATTING, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

In conjunction with the Town of Conklin Spring Clean-up of White Goods and Brush, a special Tire Drop-Off will be offered on the following dates:  March 11 through June 5, 2009.

Tires are to be dropped off at the Town Highway Garage on Carlin Road ONLY Monday through Friday, March 11 - June 5, 2009, 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

A limit of 4 tires per property owner only.  Tires with rims removed no larger than 19 inch.  No truck or equipment tires.

NO COMMERCIAL USERS.

A METAL ONLY dumpster will also be available at the Town Highway Garage on Carlin Road during the same time period:  Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 P.M., March 11 - June 30, 2009.

As usual, the Town Highway Yard on Carlin Road will be open for yard waste material through spring, summer, and fall.  NO GARBAGE or lumber type material.

Do you have well or septic problems?  Broome County is considering an application for a well and septic program through the New York State Office for Small Cities.  The Quaranta Housing Services Center is conducting a survey to determine the need for well and septic work.  If you home is in need of well and/or septic work, call 866-456-3051, ext. 128 to complete the survey over the phone or have one mailed to you.

NOTE:  All survey information is kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL and will be used only by the Quaranta Housing Services Center for grant application purposes.  NO information regarding well and/or septic systems will be release to any other government agencies.

 

ATTENTION

TOWN OF CONKLIN RESIDENTS

PARK PERMIT RESERVATIONS

 

 

TOWN OF CONKLIN PARKS PERMIT RESERVATIONS WILL BE RESERVED FOR TOWN  OF CONKLIN RESIDENTS ONLY APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2009 (BUSINESS DAYS ONLY).  RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM TOWN OF CONKLIN RESIDENTS AND ALL OTHERS AFTER APRIL 14, 2009.  REQUESTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED OVER THE TELEPHONE. 

 

2009 PARKS USE FEE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

NUMBER OF PEOPLE        DEPOSIT REQUIRED     AMOUNT REFUNDED    NET

 

            1-24                                         $30.00                                     $10.00                    $20.00

            25-74                                       $40.00                                     $10.00                    $30.00

            75-100                                     $75.00                                     $25.00                    $50.00

            OVER 100                               $130.00                                   $30.00                    $100.00

 

PLEASE OBTAIN PERMITS AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK LOCATED AT 1271  CONKLIN ROAD, CONKLIN, NEW YORK.  OFFICE HOURS ARE FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. 

 

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CONKLIN

 

SHERRIE L. JACOBS, TOWN CLERK

TOWN OF CONKLIN