Nelson looks at establishing town road use agreement
The town of Nelson is looking into the possibility of approving a town road use agreement as a way to protect its roads from damage caused by heavy industrial trucking.
Library to host Alzheimer’s information program and local author lecture next week
The Cazenovia Public Library will offer two public programs next week: one an information program about Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other book talk and signing with local author Rob Briggs.
DeWitt town board passes resolution against redirecting I-81 traffic
At its June 10 meeting, the DeWitt town board voted unanimously to pass a resolution which reinforces the idea of looking towards other options for the I-81 project instead of redirecting traffic east of the city of Syracuse on I-481. In May, state officials said they had narrowed the "feasible" choices for the interstate to either rebuilding the bridge that runs through Syracuse or replacing it with a street-level boulevard, similar to Erie Boulevard, and rerouting highway traffic around the city.
North Syracuse budget approved
North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the district’s revised 2013-2014 school year budget proposal with a 58 percent approval. More than 5,600 votes were cast, with the final tally being 3,329 yes votes and 2,365 no votes on the $143,525,985 proposal. The approved budget proposal includes a tax levy increase at the district’s tax levy limit of 3.45 percent.
North Syracuse budget approved on revote
North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the district’s revised 2013-2014 school year budget proposal with a 58 percent approval. More than 5,600 votes were cast, with the final tally being 3,329 yes votes and 2,365 no votes on the $143,525,985 proposal. The approved budget proposal includes a tax levy increase at the district’s tax levy limit of 3.45 percent.
Cicero sees significant economic development
In the last year and a half, the town of Cicero has been interested in advancing the economic development of our community. As liaison to the zoning and planning department, I have been active in encouraging new residential and commercial projects. One measure taken has been to create a streamlined approach for business owners and representatives to come in and work with the planning board, and this has been key to successes that have come to pass.
Potter brings ‘versatility,’ ‘people skills’ to superintendency
The Liverpool Central School District conducted a nationwide search for its new superintendent, but it needn’t have looked far from home. Last week, the LCSD Board of Education announced the appointment of Mark Potter to the position. Potter, who is currently serving as the district’s executive director of secondary education, will start Aug. 1, replacing Interim Superintendent Edward P. Backus. Backus took over for Dr. Richard N. Johns, who went out on medical leave in March. Johns joined the district in 2009.
Still in our hearts 20 years later
East of the playground at Willowfield Elementary, there’s a 20-year-old red maple tree nestled among the greenery. I helped plant that tree as a sapling, tossing in a shovelful of soil along with dozens of others who finished the sixth grade at WFE in the summer of 1993, because that shovelful of dirt was all we could offer to honor the friend in whose memory the tree was planted. Nick Isgro passed away after a battle with leukemia on June 19, 1993. He’d had a bone marrow transplant in Boston not long before, but developed complications after the surgery. That very day, we’d held a car wash in order to raise money for his care at the school; we all danced around and sang a song we made up (the lyrics and tune escape me now) and sprayed each other with the hose and threw sponges at each other (I doubt too many cars actually got clean) while Nick breathed his last. It took me years to stop feeling guilty about that.
Residents learn how to reduce household energy use
After spending six weeks monitoring their energy usage and efficiency of their homes, many local residents had stories to share. Sustainable Skaneateles held an event to wrap up its six-week energy challenge program Saturday, June 15 at the Creamery. The event included a raffle and a time for the participants to share what they learned from the program.
Election Results: Mann, Koennecke win village trustee election
Absentee ballots bring the final vote difference to seven votes
Amy Mann and Fritz Koennecke have been elected to the Cazenovia Village Board of Trustees. Final results: Mann - 226; Koennecke - 205; Peggy Van Arnam 198. There were 21 absentee ballots. The results were officially certified by the Madison County Board of Elections at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Caz College lawsuit over Christakos Field fence is heavy-handed, unfriendly, confrontational
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the editor: Cazenovia College asked the state supreme court to reject a decision by the village zoning board of appeals requiring the college to seek approval to build a fence around its new turf field ... The attempt to evade review and push through the fence plan is unfriendly and confrontational, contemptuous both of abutting neighbors and the village at large.
Madison County Tourism hires executive director
Madison County Tourism, Inc. today announced the appointment of Scott Flaherty as executive director. Flaherty will be responsible for directing and implementing all marketing and public relations efforts as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the corporation. He will report directly to the president of the board of directors, Joan Johnson.
First winery in Madison County opens for visitors
Owera Vineyards cuts ribbon, opens facilities for business
The first and only winery in Madison County officially opened its doors and cut the ceremonial ribbon last week — and it is located on East Lake Road in Cazenovia. Owera Vineyards, owned by the Muserlian family and already producing award-winning wines, welcomed local and state politicians, business owners, friends and visitors on one of the few sunny days in recent weeks to inaugurate its new facilities.
Hydrofracking opponents submit petitions to Fenner, Nelson town boards
Local opponents of the controversial business of natural gas exploration and drilling through hydraulic fracturing appeared at the Fenner and Nelson town board meetings last week to deliver petitions signed by more than 1,100 people demanding the towns outlaw hydrofracking.
Village of Skaneateles addresses code violations
The village of Skaneateles is doing what it can to address code violations such as property maintenance, illegal sign hanging and property encroachment.
Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” passes through Fayetteville
On June 11, law enforcement officials from across New York State joined in to run the second leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which began in Oneida at 9:30 a.m. and concluded in Camillus around 2:15 p.m. Fayetteville marked the halfway point for the officers, who had all biked from Oneida. When they arrived in the Fayetteville Towne Center, they dropped their bikes and began running the second half.
Everson director visits Manlius Senior Centre
On June 5, over 50 people gathered at the Manlius Senior Centre for one of the last installments in the Spring 2013 “Informed and Shared Discussion” lecture series. The featured speaker was Steven Kern, the director at the Everson Museum in Syracuse.
Republicans nominate incumbents in Manlius
Theobald, Holmquist, O’Leary and team seeking re-election
At the May 9 meeting of the town of Manlius Republican Committee, the incumbent slate of elected officials were all chosen to represent the Republican Party on the ballot in November.
Keep Salina beautiful by following town codes
The warm weather is here, and as I drive around town I notice that many people are out and about doing yard work and keeping their lawns looking neat and tidy. Thank you, Salina residents, for showing pride in your homes and keeping Salina looking beautiful. Unfortunately, there are a number of properties that don’t look as nice. As stated in Salina’s property maintenance code, if a property owner’s lawn is found to be too long, a notice will be sent to that property owner to remedy the issue within a specified period of time, usually 10 days. If this issue is not taken care of within the allotted timeframe then the town of Salina, with the use of an approved contractor, will go in and cut the lawn, with the cost being placed on the taxes of the property owner who is in violation. If you notice a property in your neighborhood that has property maintenance issues, please don’t hesitate to contact the supervisor’s office to report them.
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