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Plattekill, NY 12548

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Local Government

Town of Plattekill: PO Box 45; 1915 Route 44-55; Modena, NY 12548; 845-883-7331

Plattekill: Animal Control - 883-7331; Assessor - 883-7331; Birth Certificates - 883-7331; Building Permits - 883-7331; Information Office - 883-7331; Courts - 883-5805; Death Certificates - 883-7331; Fishing & Hunting Licenses - 883-7331; Justice of the Peace - 883-5805; Marriage Licenses - 883-7331; Mayor / Supervisor 883-7331; Parks & Recreation 883-5910; Police Department (non emergency) 883-6373

Transfer Station / Recycling Center: 41 Venuto Road; Plattekill, NY; 845 - 883 - 7100

Plattekill Library: 2047 Route 32; Modena, NY 12548; 845-833-7286; 845-833-7295 fax

Historic Places

The following information was provided by the Town of Plattekill

There were no civil organization of the lands which embrace Plattekill until after the Palatines settled in 1709 where Newburgh is now located. In 1710 the Precinct of Highlands was formed with the land limits undefined The organization of the territory remained the same until 1743 when three precincts were formed; Wallkill, Shawangunk and Highland. Highland Precinct embraced what is now Marlboror, Plattekill, Newburgh and New Windsor.

The precinct of the Highlands continued in existence until 1762 when it was divided into the precincts of Newburgh and New Windsor. The Newburgh precinct emcompassed what is now the city and town of Newburgh in Orange County and the towns of Marlboro and Plattekill in Ulster County.This was changed in 1772 when the new Marlborough precinct was divided from the Newburgh precinct. The precinct of New Marlborough, comprised of Plattekill and Marlboro, become a town in 1788.

By an act of the Legislature of the State of New York, the Town of Plattekill was divided from Marlborough and become the ninth town to be formed in Ulster County, on the 21st of March, 1800.

Points of Interest

The town's name was taken from a stream, the Platte Kill, whose source was northwest of the village of Plattekill - the site of the "Ancient Indian Dam."

The Plattekill town government is made up of the elected positions of supervisor, town clerk, four councilmen, highway superintendent and two justices of the peace.

The Town of Plattkill, is half way between Highland and New Paltz...Route 44/55 goes through it......

the Town of Plattekill is home to just over 10,000 residents and consists of five small hamlets. The hamlet of Ardonia is primarily agricultural; Clintondale is comprised of several small businesses and farmland. The hamlet of Modena is considered the center of the town and is the location of the Library, Town Hall and the Highway Department.

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Lodging

Pine Hollow Lodging: Email: info@pinehollowlodging.com; 294 Main Street; Pine Hill, NY 12465; 718-729-4722; Description:: Surround yourself with the mountains outside and all the comforts of home inside! Cozy vacation apartments on Main Street in Pine Hill near restaurants, shopping, and Belleayre Mountain. Roomy, clean, newly renovated, fully furnished apartments with all the comforts of home create an atmosphere of country enchantment and modern convenience.

Businesses

Billesimo Real Estate, Inc.: 1311 Route 9W, POB 635
Marlboro, NY 12542
845-236-7300
Description: Located at the cornerstone of Marlboro, Billesimo Real Estate has been privately owned and operated for over 35 years. Working with the Number 1 Listing and Selling office in Marlboro (statistics taken from GHV MLS) provides you with the personal touch that franchised corporate owned offices do not. Serving the New York State, The Hudson Valley, Ulster, Orange and Dutchess Counties. Marlboro, Milton, Highland, Newburgh, Plattekill, Gardiner, Modena, New Paltz and the surroundings townships.

Jellibeans Family Childcare: Email: jellibeansfcc1@optonline.net; 58 Rudolph Road; Modena, NY 12548; 845-883-5904; Description:: Family Child care and Preschool program in a small daycare enviorment. High Reach Cirr, Leap frog programs. USDA food program, Accreditation in process, CDA 2002.

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