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Assessor's Office will be closed Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24

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Town of Erwin Announces New Dog Control Services Provider

The Town of Erwin is pleased to announce that Southern Tier Animal Control Inc will serve as the Town's Dog Control Officer service provider effective July 15, 2026. Southern Tier Animal Control will provide dog control services required under New York Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7. As part of its services, Southern Tier Animal Control maintains a shelter and kennel facility located at 320 Crane Road, Elmira, NY 14901, which is open to the public six days per week (subject to seasonal exceptions and holidays). Southern Tier Animal Control provides patrol services throughout the Town and offers emergency dog control response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for situations involving dangerous or aggressive dogs and other urgent dog-related incidents. Residents requiring animal control assistance may contact: Southern Tier Animal Control (607) 333-0563 https://southerntieranimalcontrol.org/ 320 Crane Road, Elmira, NY 14901. The Town of Erwin looks forward to working with Southern Tier Animal Control to provide professional, responsive service while promoting public safety, responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare throughout the community.

Economic Development

Economic Development Why Erwin? As a vibrant and forward-thinking community, Erwin is committed to fostering sustainable growth, supporting local businesses, and attracting new investment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, or site selector, you'll find that Erwin offers a strategic location, a skilled workforce, and a supportive environment for innovation and expansion. Strategic Location: Situated in Steuben County, Erwin offers easy access to major transportation corridors including I-86 and Route 15, connecting businesses to regional and national markets. Business-Friendly Climate: With streamlined permitting processes, local incentives, and a proactive approach to development, Erwin is ready to help your business succeed. Community-Focused Growth: Our planning and development efforts prioritize quality of life, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability. Workforce & Education: Erwin benefits from a talented labor pool and proximity to educational institutions that support workforce development and innovation. Erwin is actively investing in infrastructure, downtown revitalization, and industrial site development. We are proud of our partnerships with local businesses, regional organizations, and state agencies that help bring transformative projects to life. Connect With Us We invite you to explore the possibilities in Erwin. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an existing operation, our team is here to help you navigate the process and make your vision a reality.

Town of Erwin Quarterly Newsletters

Town of Erwin – Quarterly Newsletters The Town of Erwin publishes quarterly newsletters to keep residents informed about town operations, updates, and community initiatives. These newsletters typically include: - Town Board updates - Departmental news (e.g., Highway, Planning, Water/Sewer) - Upcoming events and public meetings - Policy changes and seasonal reminders - Community development and infrastructure projects Sign up to receive the Town of Erwin Newsletter in your email every quarter! Available newsletters: - Q3 2026 Summer Newsletter - Q2 2026 Newsletter - Q1 2026 Newsletter - Holiday 2025 Newsletter - QTR 4 2025 Newsletter - Q3 2025 Newsletter - Q2 2025 Newsletter - Q1 2025 Newsletter

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Town of Erwin Quarterly Newsletters

Q2 2025 Newsletter

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Clerk and Admin Office Closure 7/22

The Town Clerk's Office and Administrative Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as staff will be working offsite to conduct historic file archiving and records organization. In the event of inclement weather, this work will be rescheduled to Thursday, July 23, 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we preserve and organize important historical records for our community.

Q2 2026 Newsletter

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Q3 2026 Summer Newsletter

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Holiday 2025 Newsletter

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Q1 2025 Newsletter

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Q1 2026 Newsletter

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QTR 4 2025 Newsletter

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Q3 2025 Newsletter

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Village of Painted Post Highlights GIS Integration for Public Works Operations

Village of Painted Post Highlights GIS Integration for Public Works Operations

How Local Governments Can Turn Maps Into Daily Public Works Action For local governments, GIS integration for public works is changing how maps, asset data, and location-based information support daily service delivery. Geographic information systems have long helped municipalities map roads, parcels, utilities, service areas, drainage systems, signs, parks, facilities, and other public infrastructure. But GIS is no longer just a planning or reference tool. For Public Works departments, GIS can become a practical foundation for daily operations. When location-based data is connected to service requests, work orders, asset records, and field activity, maps move from static reference points to active parts of service delivery. This is especially important for municipalities that already rely on ArcGIS but still struggle to turn GIS investment into daily operational value. Modern ArcGIS integration for public works is not just about seeing assets on a map. It is about helping teams act on location-based information faster, more consistently, and with less manual effort. GIS Data Needs to Reach the People Doing the Work Municipal GIS teams maintain some of the most valuable data in local government. Their systems often serve as the authoritative source for streets, parcels, utilities, districts, boundaries, service zones, and infrastructure assets. That information supports decisions across Public Works, engineering, planning, administration, and IT. Yet in many municipalities, GIS data remains disconnected from the systems staff use every day. A Public Works crew may need asset details before responding to a maintenance issue. A 311 representative may need to confirm whether a request falls within the correct service area. A supervisor may need to understand whether repeated work orders are tied to the same asset, location, or neighborhood. If staff have to switch systems, search manually, or wait for GIS support, the value of the data is limited by the workflow around it. That is where public works operations software becomes important. When GIS data is available directly within service request, work order, and asset management processes, staff gain faster access to the information they need without becoming GIS experts. Turning GIS Investment Into Operational Value Many local governments have already made significant GIS investments. They have built layers, mapped assets, configured boundaries, and maintained spatial data over time. In many cases, GIS is one of the most trusted data environments within the municipality. The challenge is not always the quality of the GIS data. The challenge is accessibility. When GIS data lives in one system and daily work happens in another, frontline users may still rely on manual lookups, spreadsheets, institutional knowledge, or back-and-forth communication with GIS staff. That can slow response times, create duplicate data entry, and increase the risk of inconsistent information. A more effective approach is to connect GIS data directly to the systems where work happens. With municipal work order software and service request tools that use authoritative spatial data, municipalities can make GIS more accessible while preserving GIS as the trusted source. The goal is not to replace GIS. The goal is to make GIS more useful to the people responsible for daily service delivery. Turning Maps Into Daily Action When GIS becomes operational data, location becomes part of how work is received, routed, assigned, completed, and analyzed. For example, a resident submits a service request for a pothole, missed collection, drainage issue, damaged sign, or park maintenance concern. Instead of relying only on a typed address or manual review, the request can be connected to a location, boundary, district, or asset layer. That information can help determine ownership, routing, priority, and reporting. The same concept applies to work orders. A maintenance task becomes more valuable when it is linked to the asset being serviced and the location where the work occurred. Over time, those records help teams understand recurring issues, repeated maintenance needs, and service patterns across the community. This is where infrastructure asset management software becomes stronger when connected to GIS. Work orders are no longer isolated tasks. They become part of a larger operational picture. For local governments, that connection can support measurable improvements, especially when GIS data becomes part of the everyday workflow rather than a separate reference tool: Faster access to location-based asset information Reduced manual lookup time for service areas, assets, parcels, districts, and boundaries Improved coordination between office staff, field crews, GIS teams, and operations leaders Stronger use of existing GIS investments across service requests, work orders, and asset management Clearer visibility into maintenance activity by asset, location, neighborhood, or service area These outcomes matter because Public Works teams are often expected to do more with limited staff, tight budgets, and rising service expectations. Why Ease of Use Matters For GIS-enabled Public Works operations, ease of use is critical. Frontline staff should not need advanced GIS knowledge to benefit from spatial data. 311 teams should be able to enter and route requests without manually checking multiple maps or databases. Field crews should be able to access relevant asset and location information without calling the office for clarification. This is especially important for small and mid-sized municipalities. Many local governments do not have large GIS, IT, or administrative teams. They need easy-to-use public works software that helps staff adopt new workflows quickly and with minimal training. That is an important competitive distinction. A GIS-only approach may preserve strong spatial data, but it may not support the daily workflow needs of Public Works teams. A work order-only or CMMS-only approach may help assign tasks, but it may not fully connect that work to authoritative GIS data. Municipalities need both: reliable spatial data and practical operational workflows. A strong connected public works platform helps reduce complexity by allowing GIS to remain the authoritative source while operational teams use that information within their everyday tools. Turning Trusted Data Into Daily Value Local governments have already invested in GIS because location matters. The next step is making that location intelligence easier to use across the full Public Works operation. Modern Public Works teams do not need more disconnected tools. They need a connected public works platform that helps turn trusted GIS data into daily action. With the right approach to GIS integration for public works, municipalities can improve visibility, reduce manual work, and make better use of existing technology investments. Catalis supports this shift by connecting Public Works workflows with Esri GIS data across citizen requests, work orders, and infrastructure management. Through connected public works operations software, Catalis helps local governments improve coordination, reduce manual effort, and deliver services with greater confidence. The post When GIS Data Becomes Operational Data appeared first on Catalis.

Opening Your Business in Erwin, NY

Opening Your Business in Erwin, NY Thank you for your interest in opening a business and investing in the Town of Erwin. The Department of Planning and Economic Development looks forward to helping you be successful which includes complying with applicable rules and regulations. We understand that there are a lot of logistics that go into opening and operating a business. Here are a few tips to help you: Find A Location Zoned for Your Business The Town of Erwin's Zoning Code, Zoning Map, Building Permit Forms, and Use Regulation Table are available on our website at under the "Directories" tab and "Code Enforcement" page on the bottom of the right hand directory. The Code Enforcement Office is also happy to confirm whether your proposed use is allowed by zoning. We recommend that you do not sign a lease or enter into a purchase contract until you have checked to make sure that the property can be used for your type of business. Seek Professional Design Assistance Navigating the requirements of the NYS Building and Energy Code can be complicated. A design professional, for example a licensed architect and/or engineer, should be engaged to create the necessary plans you will need to obtain permits and complete your project. It may be advisable to engage these services before signing a lease or entering into a purchase contract for the property. Obtaining this assistance at the beginning of the project is crucial to helping you determine the scope of work and the investment needed to achieve compliance. Obtain Necessary Permits and Approvals Whether you are opening a business in an existing location, changing the use or occupancy of a building or making physical changes to a property, you are most likely going to need a permit. Permits are proof that your building and facilities follow all required codes and that they are safe for you, your employees, and your customers. Code Enforcement is happy to advise you as to what permits and other zoning approvals you will need, however having detailed plans completed by a design professional will make them better able to assist you. Business and site signage also require the submission of a Sign Permit Application. Develop a Realistic Schedule It is important to set realistic expectations regarding the time it will take to get your business up and running. If you are planning to make renovations, change the use of a property, or conduct other activities that require licenses or permits (for example, serving alcohol and food), you should build those timeframes into your project schedule. Understanding the requirements and timeframes upfront will help you develop a realistic schedule and minimize surprises. Know Who to Contact with Questions and Assistance Regulatory Contacts: Town of Erwin, Code Enforcement, (607) 936-4646 - Answers questions concerning zoning, occupancy requirements, building permit and sign permit requirements. Code Enforcement also perform inspections of properties and work completed as part of the Building Permit process. Town of Erwin Water Treatment, (607) 962-3483 - Issues sewer and water permits. New York State Department of Health Hornell District Office, (607) 324-8371 / (607) 324-5121 - Enforces regulations that protect the public's health, safety and environment related to food, water, and indoor air quality. IncubatorWorks, (607) 962-6387 - Provides business assistance and services geared towards entrepreneurs. REDEC, (607) 962-3021 - The Southern Tier's primary revolving loan fund for start-up and expanding businesses. Steuben County IDA, (607) 776-3316 - Provides financial incentives for larger projects and business expansions. Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, (607) 936-4686 - Provides marketing, educational programming, networking opportunities, and advocacy for members.

Online Payments

Online Payments Water & Sewer Payments The above link is to pay quarterly Water & Sewer Bill Payments. For questions related to Water & Sewer Payments reach out to the Town Clerk. For billing related questions reach out to Water & Sewer. Dog Licenses The above link is to pay annual dog licenses. You may search by License Number, Dog Name, or Owner Name. For questions related to Dog Licensing reach out to the Town Clerk. Town & County Taxes The link above is to pay annual Town and County taxes. You will need to look up your parcel information. For questions related to Town & County Taxes reach out to the Town Clerk.

Fire Departments

Fire Departments The Forestview/Gang Mills Fire Department Serving the Town of Erwin since 1942 100% Volunteer Organization Interested in volunteering? Recruitment Contact: Pete Bierwiler- Email Cooper Plains/Long Acres Fire Department The Cooper Plains-Long Acres Fire Department was incorporated in 1953. It started with one truck, a 1936 Ward LaFrance/Ford Pumper, and some portable pumps by the men who wanted to have a fire department. The fire department building was completed in 1955. It was remodeled in 1974, and in 1985, the department built a second-floor addition which includes a kitchen and community room, as well as adding fire bays. The current building has five truck bays and storage on the ground floor. The fire district includes all of Long Acres and Coopers Plains, which is NYS Route 415 from the Village of Painted Post line to the Campbell Town line. In addition, the district includes Aurene, West Hill Road, Smith Hill Road, and the portions of Beeman Hollow Road, Erwin Hollow Road, and King Hill Road in the Town of Erwin. The department provides joint fire protection for the area, including Corning Incorporated's Sullivan Park facility. The fire department is a Volunteer Fire Department with an Insurance Services Organization (ISO) fire suppression rating of Class 4. The fire department is very proud of this rating because it is usually only earned by full-time professional city fire departments. Besides fire suppression, the fire department provides BLS First Response for EMS calls, vehicle extrication, and has a large cache of cribbing and Rescue 42 stabilization struts for vehicle and building stabilization. Coopers Plains Fire Department is also a participating member of the Steuben Regional Technical Rescue Task Force for structural and trench collapse rescue. Email for membership information! Painted Post Fire Department Organized April 21, 1886. Municipal Volunteer Fire Department Email