| Animal Control or Help With Troublesome Animals |
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Please call the Orleans County Dispatcher at (585) 589 - 5527 for animal control or nuisance animal issues within the Town of Albion.
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| Leash Law or Dog Restrictions |
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It is unlawful for dog owners within the Town of Albion to allow their dogs to:
Run at large unless the dog is restrained by an adequate leash, or accompanied by a responsible person able to control the dog by command.
Engage in habitual howling, barking, crying or whining or conduct itself in such a manner as to unreasonably and habitually disturb the comfort of persons other than the dog owner.
Uproot, dig, or otherwise damage vegetables, lawns, flowers, garden beds or other property not belonging to the dog owner.
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| Dog Licenses |
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You may obtain a dog license for dogs over 4 months of age from the Town Clerk at our Administrative Offices on Clarendon Road in Albion. Proof of current Rabies vaccination is required. Annual license fee is $10.00 for a spayed or neutered dog, and $20.00 for an unspayed or unneutered dog. A spay/neuter certificate may be required. Please contact the Town Clerk for more information.
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| Rabies Clinic Proof of Vaccinations |
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If your pet was vaccinated against Rabies at a local Free Rabies Clinic, please contact the Orleans County Health Department at (585) 589 - 3278, or click here to visit them on-line.
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| Refuse, Trash, or Garbage Collection |
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County-wide refuse and recycling is collected by Modern Disposal Waste Services. They can be contacted by calling (800) 662 - 0012, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
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| Recycle Bins |
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Green recycling bins may be purchased for $7 each from the County Real Property Office in Albion at Courthouse Square. Only if you have built a new home are you entitled to a free bin. Call (585) 589 - 5400 for more information.
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| Obtaining a Marriage Licenses |
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You may acquire any necessary forms from the Town Clerk at our Administrative Offices on Clarendon Road in Albion. For a complete, up-to-date listing of questions and answers about how to get married anywhere in New York State, please click here.
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| Copies of Marriage Records |
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You may obtain a certified copy of a marriage license issued in the Town of Albion from the Town Clerk at our Administrative Offices on Clarendon Road. Expect a ten dollar fee. For a thirty dollar fee, you may also obtain a copy from the New York State Department of Health by writing to:
Certification Unit
Vital Records Section
New York State Dept. of Health
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602
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| Copies of Records for Births at Arnold Gregory Hospital |
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Since Arnold Gregory Hospital lies within the Village limits of Albion, birth records are not available at the Town of Albion office. Please contact the Village of Albion Clerk at (585) 589 - 9176 for births occurring within the Village.
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| Helpful Genealogy Resources |
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- Swan Library ~ (585) 589 - 4246, or click here to visit them on-line.
- Orleans County GenWeb Page ~ click here to visit them on-line.
- Please check what other available records the Town of Albion may be able to provide.
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| Water Districts |
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To view a map showing Town of Albion's numbered Water Districts, click here.
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| Road Maintenance and Responsibility |
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The Town of Albion encompasses Town, County, and State roads. For clarification about who maintains a particular stretch of road, click here. This map also includes contact information for all three responsible divisions. Please note that the Town of Albion plows both Town and County roads in the winter. If your mailbox was knocked over by a plow, and you live on a Town or County road, please contact the Town of Albion Highway Department.
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| Star Exemption Application |
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Click here to view and print a New York State Star Exemption Application in Adobe PDF format.
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| Hunting and Fishing Seasons, Licenses, and Regulations |
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Hunting, fishing, and trapping in New York State are regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Orleans County is located in Region 8 of the DEC. You may call their office for more information at (585) 226 - 2466.
Click here to read more information about hunting in New York State.
Click here to read more information about freshwater fishing in New York State.
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| Town Meeting Dates & Times |
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All meetings are open to the public, and are held at the Town of Albion Administrative Offices, 3665 Clarendon Road. The Batavia Daily News is the official paper where all legals are published. Click here to view Meeting Dates & Times, or contact the Town Clerk for more information.
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| Meeting Minutes |
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Any available meeting minutes can be viewed here.
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| Department of Motor Vehicles |
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You may contact the Orleans County DMV by calling (585) 589 - 3214, or click here to visit them on-line.
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| Parking Permits for Persons with Disabilities |
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In order to obtain a New York State disabilities parking permit, your doctor must fill out an MV-664 (PDF available by clicking here). This form must be brought to the Town Clerk in the town where you reside, where you'll be required to present your Driver's License, or your non-drivers ID. Please note that a prescription from the Doctor will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed MV-664.
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| Specific codes for the Town of Albion |
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The Town of Albion Codes are now available on-line. Please click here to view them.
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