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The Federal Communications Commission, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates have designated the first week after Labor Day as National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week. This year, Lifeline Awareness Week will be celebrated from September 9 through September 13, 2019. The Lifeline Discount Telephone Service Program (Lifeline) is designed to make telephone service more affordable for income-eligible consumers. Consumers qualify for Lifeline by participating in certain federal or state assistance programs OR by having income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines. I am seeking your assistance in helping low-income residents take advantage of this vital resource. Information about the Lifeline program can be obtained from the Lifeline page on our AskPSC.com website. To increase awareness of the program and encourage enrollment, please consider posting a link on your organization’s website to the Lifeline page on AskPSC.com and sharing information with your customers and other organizations in your community that serve low-income customers. Thank you for your assistance. By working together, we can ensure that our most vulnerable residents are connected to vital emergency services, community resources and loved ones 
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The Madison County Health Department is hosting Community Health Assessment Meetings across the County in the month of August. We are hoping you could post the attached flyer at your offices for the public to learn about the date that works best for them. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Some background information: Every three years, the Madison County Department of Health partners with Oneida Healthcare and Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton to identify and address local health priorities through a Community Health Assessment. During this assessment, the Health Department gathers information from its community partners, other health organizations, and members of the public. The Madison County Department of Health is looking for community input by hosting a series of small group discussions of about 12 Madison County residents around the county. Pre-registration is preferred, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. There are eight sessions across the county: · Brookfield Tuesday, August 27 – 12:00-1:30 PM First Baptist Church, 2416 Beaver Creek Rd. Brookfield, NY · Canastota Thursday, August 22 – 11:00-12:30 PM Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd. Canastota, NY · Cazenovia Thursday, August 29 – 6:30-8:00 PM Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY · Chittenango Wednesday, August 21 – 2:00-3:30PM Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Rd. Chittenango, NY · DeRuyter Tuesday, August 27 – 6:30-8:00 PM United Church of DeRuyter Parish House, 1632 Cortland St. DeRuyter, NY · Hamilton Tuesday, August 20 – 6:30-8:00PM Hamilton Public Library, 13 Broad St. Hamilton, NY · Morrisville Wednesday, August 21 – 6:00-7:30 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension, 100 Eaton St. Morrisville, NY · Oneida Tuesday, August 20 – 10:00-11:30 AM Karing Kitchen, 116 West Grove St. Oneida, NY The end result is a Community Health Improvement Plan. This plan is used to set priorities for future initiatives and strategies for the community. The results will guide the work the Health Department and its partners do over the next few years to improve the overall health of Madison County. To register or if you would like more information, please go to www.healthymadisoncounty.org or call 315-366-2361. Samantha Field Public Information Officer Madison County 138 N Court St. Wampsville, NY 13163 O: (315) 366-2822 On Tuesday September 3rd from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host their weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information please visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
On Saturday September 7th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host their 55th annual Craft Festival. Come and enjoy one of the longest running juried craft festivals in central New York! A large selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative 2-D and 3-D works including fabric, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, metal, glass, floral, drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, leather and wood. In addition onsite will be food vendors, entertainment, edible treat artisans, free children’s activities, and a wine tasting. More information to come! On Sunday September 8th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host their 55th annual Craft Festival. Come and enjoy one of the longest running juried craft festivals in central New York! A large selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative 2-D and 3-D works including fabric, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, metal, glass, floral, drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, leather and wood. In addition onsite will be food vendors, entertainment, edible treat artisans, free children’s activities, and a wine tasting. More information to come! On Monday September 9th at 7:00 pm the Fabius Historical Society will host a special presentation about the history of the Forest Rangers. Local resident Chet Lunt will talk about the history of Forest Rangers. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served following the program. For more information please call Sandra Beglinger at 315-683-5878. On Wednesday September 11th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their monthly “Coffee with Friends.” New and current volunteers and community members are encouraged to come in, reconnect and learn about opportunities available at the museum. There is no charge for this event. For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com. On Wednesday September 11th at 7:00 PM the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation by James Cunningham entitled "Town of Nelson Reservoirs-Past, Present & Future" at the Erieville Fire Station. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call Sonia Davies at 315-655-3298. On Thursday September 12th at 7:00 pm the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool will host a special presentation by Steven Newcomb on the Doctrine of Discovery. Newcomb is a leading Indigenous scholar who has studied and educated about the doctrine of Christian Discovery. He will screen a copy of his film The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code and talk about his studies. For more information please visit www.cnyhistory.org or call 315-428-1864. On Friday September 13th at a time 6:00 pm the Madison County Hop Festival will host its annual Paired Beer Dinner at the Hipstir Café in Oneida. Critz Farms will be the featured brewery for the event. For more information please visit https://www.madisoncountyhopfest.org/paired-beer-dinner. On Friday September 13th at 6:30 pm the Morrisville Public Library will host a special presentation by noted railroad author John Taibi entitled “Eaton Hill & the Pecksport Loop.” Taibi will take attendees on a trip from Morrisville (Station) to Eaton where lies the summit of the grade from Oneida. Then you’ll head to Randallsville on the main line, hop on the Utica Division through Hamilton to Pecksport where you will gain the Pecksport Loop to return to the mainline at Whites Corners, from there you will take the main line back to Morrisville. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-684-9130. On Saturday September 14th from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host its annual hop festival. Come and hear guest speakers, talk to vendors, see special hop displays and the crowning of the Hop King & Queen all for FREE!!! 2002 Hop King Al Bullard will be at the Carriage Barn starting at 10:00 am. Bullard is the author of Bittersweet: Hop Culture in Central New York, and will be available to answer questions about the exhibit, demonstrate the use of hop tools from his own collection and help visitors identify their own tools that they bring to the festival. At 2:15 Bullard will present Hop Equipment Manufactured in Central New York. Bullard will identify tools and equipment from specific manufacturing locations in Madison, Oneida, Otsego and Schoharie counties and show newly found tools. Visitors are encouraged to bring tools from their own collection for identification. At 3:15 1998 Hop King Michael A Tomlan, PhD, will explain Why did the Hop Industry Move West? Tomlan, author of Tinged with Gold: Hop Culture in the United States, will look at the US hop industry from its early days in Massachusetts, to the robust agricultural industry in New York State and onward to the west. At 4:15 2000 Hop King Carl Stearns will present Relocating 19th Century Hop Houses. He will look at how Madison County has lost some of its oldest hop houses to the sale and move of these special structures. Stearns is a well-known CNY preservation architect and was the Chairman of the Madison County Bicentennial Architecture and Preservation Committee. He received an award from the NYS Barn Coalition for his work in rural preservation. He moved a forgotten Route 20 hop house to his own property and has worked on other relocation projects. From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm you can purchase tickets to the “Taste of Hops” tent where area restaurants create an appetizer utilizing craft beer as a main ingredient and pair it with a craft beer. Each year restaurants and caterers partake in a friendly competition vying for a variety of titles judged by the public who sample the fare. Attendees must be 21+ with valid ide to sample the craft beer. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Attendees receive with a complimentary 5 oz. glass. To see the full list of restaurants and caterers or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.madisoncountyhopfest.org. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm you can purchase tickets to the “Craft Brewery Sampling Tent” tent. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Attendees will received a complimentary 5 oz. glass. Attendees to the Taste of Hops and Craft Brewery Sampling must be 21 to buy a ticket. To purchase advanced sale tickets or more information please visit https://www.madisoncountyhopfest.org. On Saturday September 14th the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and the second from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.org. On Sunday September 15th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will close its annual event with a tour of Hop Houses. Retired Preservation Architect Carl Stearns and hop heritage promoter Dot Willlsey will be guides on this tour which includes hop houses, hop production sites and lunch at the Colgate Inn in Hamilton. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by September 6th. The tickets include a complimentary 5 oz. glass. Tour transport provided by Hale Transportation. To purchase tickets or for more details on the tour please visithttps://www.madisoncountyhopfest.org/product-page/hop-heritage-tour. On Sunday September 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host their annual Community Day. The restored Rippleton Schoolhouse will welcome kids of all ages to participate in period games, enjoy live music, fall refreshments, wagon rides, country school activities and more. Admission is free. For more information please visit www.friendsoflorenzo.org and the Lorenzo Facebook page for further details. On Sunday September 15th at 2:00 pm Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse will host a special Cemetery Tour called “Fallin’ for Oakwood.” Don Leopold will lead this tour which focuses on the trees and plants of Oakwood Cemetery in the fall. All tours are rain or shine but will be cancelled for thunder and lightning. There is no charge for the tours but donations are encouraged. Tours start at the entrance near Comstock Avenue. For more information please call 315-684-3418. On Monday September 16th at 7:00 pm the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special presentation on Native Plants. Dan Segal, owner of the Plantsmen Nursery, will talk about Native Plants and species. For more information please visit the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society Facebook page. On Wednesday September 18th at 5:00 pm the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia will host our next History Where you Eat event. Cazenovia Library Archivist Elisha Davies and Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will give a brief history of the restaurant & inn followed by a tour that will take you into places that you have probably never seen inside one of Madison County's longest running restaurants. The tour is limited to 40 people so reserve your spot quickly because this tour is sure to fill up. To reserve your place or for more information please call 315-655-3461. On Wednesday September 18th at 7:00 pm the Cazenovia Public Library will host a special presentation entitled “Heroism at Pearl Harbor.” Frank Stritter will lead the presentation. Stritter has researched and presented on many aspects of WWII locally. There is no charge for this event. For more information please visit the www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org or call 315-655-9322. On Saturday September 21st the Smithfield Community Center will host a special series of talks as part of its 2020 Centennial of Women’s Suffrage. Presentations by Denise Delucia of the Women’s Rights National Historic Park and Norm Dann will present on Elizabeth Smith Miller, Ann Carroll Fitzhugh Smith and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. More information to come. On Saturday September 21st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm the Clay Historical Association will host their annual Fall Festival at Clay Historical Park. Come and tour the historic buildings on the ground or enjoy entertainment from Karate John’s, wood turner Greg Potter, chain canning by Margaret Currier or more. Free admission and parking at the festival. For more information please call Cindy at 315-927-7537 or visit the Clay Historical Association website or Facebook page. On Monday September 23rd at 6:00 pm the CNY Genealogy Interest Group will host a special presentation by Amanda Perrine on Canadian Research at the Salina Library in Mattydale. Come and learn how to search out your family history. There is no charge for this event. For more information please email Susan Proch at susanproch@gmail.com. On Tuesday September 24th at 7:00 pm the Limestone Ridge Historical Society will host a special presentation by John Taibi entitled “A Soldier’s Journey Through the Heart of the Park. A Story of Love, War and Railroading in the Adirondacks. Taibi will tell the story of his father’s return home after being a POW during WWII. Upon his return his Taibi’s father and mother were sent to a special camp meant to help returning soldiers come back to their life in the US. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-821-7819. On Saturday September 28th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their annual “Pig & Swig” on the Canal. The fundraiser will showcase craft breweries & wineries from the Central New York region, live entertainment, BBQ-related food trucks and an all-around fun day for everyone. The proceeds of the event will benefit youth and educational programs provided by the Sullivan Community Council & Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Advanced tickets for $30 can be purchased here. Day of the event tickets can be purchased for $35 at the door. For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com. On Saturday September 28th the Good Nature Farm Brewery will host the Great Hamilton Chocolate Train Wreck Celebration. Come and hear the story of the train carrying Nestle's chocolate that wrecked in the Village of Hamilton. Special tours will be offered each day at 2:30 pm at the site of the wreck, with free shuttle service supplied by First Transit/Colgate Cruiser. For more information please visit www.goodnaturebrewing.com On Saturday September 28th the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and the second from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.org. On Sunday September 29th the Good Nature Farm Brewery will host the Great Hamilton Chocolate Train Wreck Celebration. Come and hear the story of the train carrying Nestlé’s chocolate that wrecked in the Village of Hamilton. Special tours will be offered each day at 2:30 pm at the site of the wreck, with free shuttle service supplied by First Transit/Colgate Cruiser. For more information please visit www.goodnaturebrewing.com. On Wednesday October 2nd at 4:30 pm the final "History Where you Eat" tour of the fall will take place at The Horned Dorset in Leonardsville. Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will give a brief history of building, followed by a tour given by staff of the inn and artist . Staff will take you into places that you have probably never seen, including the rooms of the inn, and the second floor hall and the Wheeler House next door. The tour are limited in size so reserve your spot quickly because they are sure to fill up. To reserve your spot or for more information please call315-855-7898. On Saturday October 5th at 10:00 am the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a cemetery tour starting at the Welsh Church. The tour will start at the Union Cemetery (Welsh Church) with a presentation by Thom Davis, the curator of Union Cemetery, about burial options at the cemetery. This will be followed by the a re-enactment of a soldier burial. From there attendees will travel to the Nelson Rural Cemetery where caretaker Fay Lyon will give a historical synopsis and some noted burial sites. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call Sonia Davies at 315-655-3298. On Saturday October 5th at 10:30 am the Canastota Canal Town Museum will host a walking tour of portions of Canal, North Main, Center and North Peterboro Streets. Starting at Canal Town Museum attendees will hear the stories of a number of buildings along canal street before moving south on North Main where they will hear about the Canastota Library and former Canastota Hospitals. From there the tour will head east on Center Street where stories about the Methodist Church, Free Church and Bruno building will be told. The tour will finish heading north on Peterboro street hearing about the buildings and the former canal bridge. The tour will take approximately 45 mintues to an hour and feature historic photos from the Canal Town Museum Collection. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-697-5002 or visithttps://www.facebook.com/MCNYH/. On Saturday October 5th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the Clay Historical Association will host a special presentation by Village of Morrisville Historian Sue Greenhagen entitled “Live Oaks and Dead Folks-Part I.” Come and learn about the famous and infamous residents of Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. For more information please call Cindy at 315-927-7537 or visit the Clay Historical Association website or Facebook page. From Monday October 7th thru Friday October 11th the Madison County Office Building will host Archives Week 2019. Come and enjoy special displays from museums throughout Madison County. Displays will feature collections from the a number of historical organizations will be featured. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-366-2453 On Wednesday October 9th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their monthly “Coffee with Friends.” New and current volunteers and community members are encouraged to come in, reconnect and learn about opportunities available at the museum. There is no charge for this event. For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com. On Wednesday October 9th at 7:00 pm the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host their final meeting of 2019 featuring a special presentation entitled “Old Footage of Cazenovia Events & People” at the Cazenovia Public Library . Library Archivist Elisha Davies will present utilizing old photos and more. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call Sonia Davies at 315-655-3298. On Friday October 11th at 6:30 pm the Morrisville Public Library will host a special presentation by noted author Judy Lyrek entitled “Hamilton’s Historic Houses, part 2.” Come and see Judy Lyrek showcase photos and stories from some of the most prominent houses in Hamilton, NY. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-684-9130. On Saturday October 12th the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and the second from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.org. On Saturday October 12th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the Onondaga Historical Association will host a special “Our Glorious Workplace” celebrating Hoffman Sausage Company at the Carrier Dome. Come and celebrate Hoffman’s 140th anniversary! The event will start with a cocktail hour and behind the scenes tour of the Carrier Dome. Dinner will include Hoffman products to prepared in unique and exciting creations. Following dinner OHA Curator of History, Robert Searing, will present on the 140-year history of Hoffman. Tickets to the event are $200 and can be purchased by visiting www.cnyhistory.org. On Monday October 21st at 7:00 pm the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special presentation on Historic Markers in the area. More information to come. For more information please visit the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society Facebook page On Saturday October 26th the National Abolition Hall of Fame will host its annual dinner. More information to come. For more information please call at 315-280-8828 or email nahofm1835@gmail.com. On Saturday October 26th the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and the second from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.org. On Monday October 28th at 6:00 pm the CNY Genealogy Interest Group will host a roundtable on various genealogical research at the Salina Library in Mattydale. Come and learn how to search out your family history. There is no charge for this event. For more information please email Susan Proch at susanproch@gmail.com. |
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COURT BUSINESS:
HON. NORMAN L. WATTS JR.
3151 FENNER EAST RD
nwatts@nycourts.gov
FAX: 315 655 4619
PHONE: 315 655 2062
COURT IS IN SESSION THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 2:30
TOWN CLERK CAN NOT HANDLE ANY COURT BUSINESS, PLEASE CONTRACT JUDGE WATTS DIRECTLY.
HON. NORMAN L. WATTS JR.
3151 FENNER EAST RD
nwatts@nycourts.gov
FAX: 315 655 4619
PHONE: 315 655 2062
COURT IS IN SESSION THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 2:30
TOWN CLERK CAN NOT HANDLE ANY COURT BUSINESS, PLEASE CONTRACT JUDGE WATTS DIRECTLY.
All dogs in Madison County must be licensed at 4 months of age. Please provide the Town Clerk with proof of rabies vaccination at the time of licensing.
Dog Control Officer:
Gordon Baker
315 559 7279
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Contact Town Clerk or CEO Roger Cook for the appropriate permits. Roger Cook Town of Fenner Monday 9:00- 10:00 315 -655 2705 315 447 -0476 |
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HASTINGS NY 13076
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RHONDA WEIGAND
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HASTINGS NY 13076
315 668 9931
Formerly called Fenners Corners, the area was settled around 1795 and the The Town of Fenner was formed in 1823. It lies northwest of the center of the county and is bounded to the north by Lincoln and Sullivan, east by Smithfield, south by Nelson, and west by Cazenovia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,680. From the ancient rock formations of Chittenango Falls to the high technology of the Fenner Wind Farm, the Town of Fenner has a lot to offer.
The purpose of this web site is to help better service town residents. From this site, you will be able to view the minutes from a town meeting, check zoning regulations, download a permit application and keep up with the latest News and Events in the town.
The purpose of this web site is to help better service town residents. From this site, you will be able to view the minutes from a town meeting, check zoning regulations, download a permit application and keep up with the latest News and Events in the town.
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3151 Fenner East Rd.
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Submit FOIL requests via email at townoffenner@windstream.net or via mail at
3151 Fenner East Rd.
Cazenovia, NY 13035