Washington Town Hall CLOSED Due to Covid 19

Nov. 9, 2020   Please be advised that the Town Hall is closed until November 30th due to several employees testing positive for Covid-19.  We ask for your patience, as employees are not feeling well.  In addition, anyone who has had direct contact with our employees are required to self quarantine for two weeks. 

People that require service should call 845-677-3419 ext 100 and leave a message in the Town Clerk's voice mail system.  Calls will be reviewed and disseminated when appropriate.  Emails will not necessarily be checked during quarantine.  We will be reviewing how we can best serve you during this unprecedented time period.

At this time, the Transfer Station is operating.  Permit holders may use the facility.  If you do not have a punch card, you will be billed for usage at a later date.

Hunting licenses may be purchased at Orvis Sandanona, located at 3047 Sharon Tpke., Millbrook or on the NYS DEC website.  Orvis is open to the public, 7 days a week, from 9 am - 5 pm, Thanksgiving excluded.

The following services will not be available until further notice:  Marriage Licenses, Justice Court Services, Building Permits or Inspections and Assessment Information.  Updates will be added when available.   The Town apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause, however we appreciate your understanding as our employees get healthy.   You may contact Town Clerk Mary Alex via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the number above and she will disseminate your requests to the appropriate employees.

Dutchess County has been provided a list of all people who have signed into the Town Hall from November 4 - 6.  Contact Tracing will be done by New York State and Dutchess County.

Please wash your hands, wear a mask and contact a medical practitioner if you experience ANY Covid related symptoms.  

The Town of Washington has an immediate opening for a part-time Building Inspector.

The candidate should have NYS Certification as a Code Enforcement Official or four years of full-time work experience in the construction trade as a general contractor, sub-contractor or foreman and be willing to obtain the Code Enforcement Official Certification within 18 months of appointment.

The candidate must have a reliable vehicle, NYS Driver’s License, be competent in reviewing construction plans, excellent communication skills and be computer literate. 

Application and job description information can be found at:

https://www.washingtonny.org/document-center/employment/building-inspector-position.html or the Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Reservoir Dr., Millbrook, NY 12545.

Please send application, resume and introductory letter to Town Clerk Mary Alex, PO Box 667, Millbrook, NY  12545 or via email with “Building Inspector” in the Subject to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Building Inspector 1 Job Description

Employment Application