Local Laws

Local Law Number	of the year	Filed on	Subject
4	2024	12/20/2024	A local law to allow tax bill insertions.
3	2024	11/26/2024	A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal § Law 3-c for Fiscal Year 2025.
2	2024	5/21/2024	A local law to supersede Local Law number 1 of 1995 and returning Grievance Day to the fourth Tuesday of May.
1	2024	2/23/2024	A local law to authorize a real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 466-a.
1	2022	11/28/2022	A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal § Law 3-c.
3	2021	7/12/2021	A local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Article 4 of Cannabis Law.
2	2021	5/10/2021	A local law granting partial property tax exemption to certain seniors and persons with disabilities; setting income limits for the same; and repealing Local Law number 1 of 1999 and resolution of January 8, 2007 and local law number 1 of 2021.
1	2021	3/4/2021	A local law granting partial property tax exemption to certain seniors and persons with disabilities; setting income limits for the same; and repealing Local Law number 1 of 1999 and resolution of January 8, 2007.
1	2020	2/20/2020	A local law regulating parking of vehicles on Town streets, roads, and highways during winter months and during times of public highway emergencies.
2	2019	7/31/2019	A local law to amend the Land Management Ordinance to address towers and other structures over 35 feet in height, pursuant to Town Law § 130.
1	2019	4/5/2019	A local law to amend the Land Management Ordinance to address electricity production systems, pursuant to Town Law § 130.
1	2018	4/16/2018	A local law to amend the Town of Covert Land Management Ordinance; adopted pursuant to Town Law § 130.
1	2017	8/23/2017	A local law imposing a temporary one year moratorium on approvals for solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities, and cellular communications towers.
1	2010	12/10/2010	A local law dog control law.
2	2009	1/22/2010	A local law providing for the alternative veterans' exemption from the real property taxation.
1	2009	7/13/2009	A local law establishing "Right to Farm".
2	2004	11/2/2004	A local law allowing bingo in the Town of Covert.
1	2004	5/24/2004	A local law to increase the salary of Town Justice Elizabeth D. Raymond.
1	2003	12/15/2003	A local law providing a four-year term for the elective office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Covert.
2	2003	12/15/2003	A local law providing a four-year term for the elective office of the Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Covert.
1	2001	2/22/2001	A local law to regulate adult entertainment facilities.
1	1999	12/3/1999	A local law providing partial exemption from real property taxes for people with disabilities and limited income.
2	1996	11/6/1996	A local law authorizing games of chance by authorized organizations.
1	1987	3/31/1987	A local law to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas.
1	1983	6/27/1983	A local law stating the Town of Covert will not enforce the Uniform Fire and Building Code.
1	1979	7/9/1979	A local law prohibit dumping of garbage and or refuse originating outside the Town.

Local Laws are filed with the New York Department of State. 

2026 APPOINTMENTS

Highway Superintendent MacCheyne appoints Roger Ike as Deputy Highway Superintendent.

Town Clerk Adams-Compton appoints Brian Quan as Deputy Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Tax Collector. Wage shall be $23.58 per hour.

Town Justice Schmidt appoints Lucille Smith as Clerk to the Town Justice. Wage shall be $23.58 per hour.

Supervisor Reynolds makes the following appointments for 2026:

Bookkeeper and Secretary to the Supervisor: Nancy Swartwood

Budget Officer: Michael Reynolds

Deputy Supervisor: Deborah Nottke

Town Assessment Committee: Michael Reynolds and Todd Wyckoff

Historian for the Town: Chelsea Hastings

Highway Committee: Todd Wyckoff (Chairman) and Barbara Soyka

Courts, Ordinances, and Law Enforcement: Barbara Soyka (Chairwoman) and John "Ben" Guthrie

Utilities and Insurance: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Deborah Nottke

Personnel: Deborah Nottke (Chairwoman) and Barbara Soyka

Buildings and Grounds: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Todd Wyckoff

Fire and Ambulance: Deborah Nottke (Chairwoman), Todd Wyckoff, and Michael Reynolds

Planning and Land Management Ordinance: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Todd Wyckoff

Any appointments which may have been overlooked shall continue to be filled by the incumbent subject to review by the appropriate appointing authority.