Town of Alden Help Wanted
The Town is currently seeking residents to serve on various citizen Boards. Interested individuals should contact Alden Town Supervisor, Colleen Pautler.
Current Vacancies:
Board of Assessment Review Member
The Board of Assessment Review (BAR) meets annually on the first Tuesday of June to hear complaints regarding property assessments and property exemption determinations. The BAR is a five-member board comprised of local citizens, each member is appointed by the Town Board and serves a five-year term of office.
Currently, there are two openings on the Board. Interested candidates must be at least eighteen years of age, residents of the Town of Alden and preferably but not necessarily, have some knowledge of real estate valuation.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application to Colleen Pautler, Supervisor, Supervisor’s Office, 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York, 14004.
Planning Board Member
The Planning Board is comprised of local citizens appointed by the Alden Town Board. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Alden Town Board on matters concerning subdivisions of land, site use plans, home occupancy permits, special use permits and the rezoning of property. The Board normally meets monthly as warranted, members serve a five-year term and are paid on a per meeting basis.
Currently, there is one vacancy on the Board. Interested candidates must be at least eighteen years of age, residents of the Town of Alden. Interested candidates should send a letter of application to Colleen Pautler, Supervisor, Supervisor’s Office, 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York, 14004.
Zoning Board of Appeals Member
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial body comprised of local citizens appointed by the Alden Town Board. The Board hears appeals on Town of Alden zoning regulation variance applications. The Board meets throughout the year as needed, members serve a five-year term and are paid on a per meeting basis.
Currently, there is one vacancy on the Board. Interested candidates must be at least eighteen years of age, residents of the Town of Alden. Interested candidates should send a letter of application to Colleen Pautler, Supervisor, Supervisor’s Office, 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York, 14004.
Board of Assessment Review and Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
The Secretary to both of these Boards is present at all meetings, prepares meeting agendas, meeting minutes and filing and distribution of any required notifications. The position is paid on a per meeting basis.
Interested candidates must be at least eighteen years of age, residents of the Town of Alden and proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Interested candidates should send a letter of application to Colleen Pautler, Supervisor, Supervisor’s Office, 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York, 14004.