Adapted for the Web by
July, 2002
This
listing was compiled by the Warwick Town Clerk’s office. Please note that each
item lists how the records are arranged; many are not retrievable by names of
persons. The office that holds the
records is also given. For more information on how to request a search of these
records, contact the Town Clerk’s office at (845)-986-1124, ext. 1. You can also email the Town Clerk at townhall@townofwarwick.org
or write to Town Clerk, Town of
Building
Construction, Regulation and Inspection Files
1959-1993
Building Dept.
Numeric
Section 6, Block 2,
Series consists of applications for building permits
and related documents. Applications list name, address, phone number of property owner;
location of property, lot number and permit number issued. Related documents may include blueprints,
plans, and certificates of occupancy, licenses, and
inspection records and correspondence.
Nomination
Certificates
1910-1943
1 Cubic Foot
Town Clerk
Chronological
Certificates of Nomination
list candidate’s name and residence and business addresses, office to be filled
and party affiliation.
Comprehensive
Planning (Master Plan for Town)
1963-1983
1 Cubic Foot
Town Clerk
Chronological
Comprehensive planning
records includes all background surveys and analyses and subdivision regulations for
the Town of
Assessment
Rolls
1869-1875; 1960-current
15 Cubic Feet
Assessor
Chronological by year
1869-1975 alpha by property
owner; 1960-1975 numeric by year; 1975-9999 numeric by section, block, lot
number
1869-1871 assessment rolls list name of property
owner, acreage, assessed value, number of dogs owned and dog tax levied. 1960-1972 assessment rolls indicate school
district number, location of certain streets and roads, property lot number,
adjacent property owners, acreage and assessed value. Fire districts are included and fire
protection taxes are assessed.
1973-1974 Veterans, Clergy, Town, County and Age
Exemptions are added.
1975 Section, Block and
Minute
Books or Docket Books
1817-1977
6 Cubic Feet
Chronological by Year
Records list defendant’s name, charges, arrest
warrant, name of justice of peace, and defendant’s plea. Justice’s ruling, sentence, fines and court
costs are also included.
3 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological by Year
Chattel Mortgage entries include mortgagor and
mortgagee, amount borrowed, due date, filing date and discharge date.
Slave Birth
Records (Book of Strays)
1802
.25 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Ledger records the birth of slave children in the
Town of
Road Book
1959-current
1
Cubic
Chronological
Series consists of ten volumes containing road name, dimensions and actual location of the road (metes and bounds). Included are date of town board meeting adopting the road, former landowner, town code and other applicable laws regarding the dedication of land.
Mortgages-Personal
1836 and 1848
.25 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological by year
Ledger books contain a record of personal mortgages
registered with the town in 1836 and 1848.
Entries include name of mortgagor and mortgagee, date, amount borrowed,
due date and filing date.
Physicians,
Midwives and Undertakers Register
1914
Town Clerk
Chronological
Register lists name of individual, address,
occupation and the date reported to State Health Department.
Excise
Board Minutes
1870
Board of Excise
Chronological
Board of Excise was created to “suppress intemperance” and regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors. Board was comprised of town Supervisor and three Justices of the Peace. Licensees included women. Minutes include resolution granting licensing for sale of strong liquors at various businesses in the town. Entered are the name of the licensee, type of establishment, location and license fee.
Supervisor
of the Poor Ledger
1866
.25 Cubic Feet
Supervisor of the Poor
Chronological by year
Entries include recipient’s name, date, and amount
of relief granted.
Birth
Register
1889-current
6 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Birth records include child’s name, birth date,
gender, race, name and residence of
parents (maiden names); and date
filed.
Marriage
Registers
1881-current
6 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Marriage registers list individuals name,
occupation, age, residence, maiden name of mother, father, race, place of
birth, and date registered.
Ordinance
Book
1932-1975
.25 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
The ordinance book contains zoning ordinances,
newspaper clippings of public notices, regulations and zoning amendments.
Lien Docket
1861
Town Clerk
Chronological
Entries list owner’s name, type of building, amount
claimed, filing date and claimants.
Burial
Permits
1918-current
2 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological by year; alphabetical by surname
Burial permits are written to authorize the burial
of a person within the Town of
Death
Register
1889-current
Town Clerk
Chronological
Death records include the deceased’s name, age,
gender, residence, marital status, occupation, and citizenship, date and cause
of death.
Zoning
Board Minutes
1960-9999
10 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
The purpose of these records is to document all
actions and decisions made by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Minutes include the meeting date,
members in attendance, case file number for area, use, variances, permit
applications, name and address of parties involved, tax map number, type of
action and decision if applicable.
Summaries of discussions are included.
Planning
Board Minutes
1960-9999
10 Cubic Feet
Planning Board
Chronological
The purpose of this record is to document the
actions and decisions of the board. Minutes include meeting date, members in
attendance, motions, discussion, decisioe nond votes rendered relating to
development of property within the Town.
Town Board
Minutes
1821-9999
10 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Minutes include appointments, local laws, resolutions,
salaries, fiscal matters, budget, capital construction
projects, zoning charges, contracts and special concerns of the Town.
Candidate’s
Statements
1951-1967
1 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Statements list candidate’s name, office to be
filled, party affiliation, the town and county the candidate is running in.
Town Hall
Referendum
1955-1966
1 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Town hall referendum contains such information as
square footage, site, and the cost of the building (1955-1966).
Voters
Registered
1986
1 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
List of registered voters consists of voter’s name,
address, and the district number.
Town Clerks
Annual Report
1986-1997
1 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Reports indicate number of marriage licenses, number
of marriage certificates, number of dog licenses, etc. and office expenses.
Local Laws
1916-1987
2 Cubic Feet
Town Clerk
Chronological
Local laws are those laws passed by the Town Board
to regulate activity within the Town.
Supervisor’s
Annual Report
1909-9999
4 Cubic Feet
Supervisor
Chronological
Reports outline the fiscal activities of the town
for each year and record sources of funding, such as State Aid, General
Government Support, Public Safety, Transportation and Culture-Recreation.