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Town of Spafford (315) 673-4144
1984 State Route 174 FAX (315) 673-9835
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We do not accept credit or debit cards for transactions at the Town Offices
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For the safety of all Town Hall visitors and Town personnel as we begin to resume normal in-office activity you must wear a mask or face covering while inside the Town offices. Persons without such a mask or face covering will not be permitted to enter. Please maintain social distance guidelines. If you prefer, appointments will still be available and the Town Clerk's window will still be an option. We thank you for your cooperation in this effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) to others in the community.
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MAY 27. 2020
The Town Board will hold a special session on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Spafford Landing Road Culvert Project; plans for resuming usual Town office activities; and any other business that may come before the Board.
By Order of the Town Supervisor, Christopher Kozub
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MAY 27. 2020
The Town of Scott Summer Youth Recreation Program will not be held this year.
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TOWN OF SPAFFORD STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED
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MAY 26. 2020
Transfer Station Hours Update:
The Transfer Station will continue on the current schedule through May 31, (Monday - Thursday 3 -7 pm & Saturdays 8 am - 3 pm). Beginning June 1 the hours will change to Mondays & Wednesdays 3 - 7 pm and Saturdays 8 am - 3 pm.
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MAY 26. 2020
Effective June 1, 2020 the Town Clerk's office will return to the usual business days of Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 am - 2 pm; Thursdays & Saturdays 9 am - 12 Noon.
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MAY 22. 2020
Spafford Assessor Jeff Lowe and an assistant will begin data collection today, May 22, 2020. They will be visiting various properties within the Town to confirm the information on file is accurate. Additional information regarding the data collection is on the Assessor's page on this website. You can contact Mr. Lowe at 315-783-4104 with any questions or concerns.
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MAY 16. 2020
Currently, the Town Clerk is only in the office on Mondays and Saturdays. While the Town offices are closed to public access, in person transactions are being handled through a window. To meet with other departments, please contact them directly to make arrangements.
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MAY 12. 2020
FILING OF THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 506 & 526 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF SPAFFORD, COUNTY OF ONONDAGA, HAS COMPLETED THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND THAT A COPY HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ONLINE AT ongov.net WHERE IT MAY BE EXAMINED BY ANY INTERESTED PERSON UNTIL THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN MAY. THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 26, 2020, AT THE TOWN HALL, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2 PM – 4 PM AND 6 PM – 8 PM IN SAID TOWN TO HEAR AND EXAMINE ALL COMPLAINTS IN RELATION TO ASSESSMENTS, ON WRITTEN APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON BELIEVING THEMSELVES TO BE AGGRIEVED.
DATED THIS 30th DAY OF APRIL 2020
JEFF LOWE
ASSESSOR
TOWN OF SPAFFORD
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MAY 4, 2020
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Thursday, May, 14 2020 at 7 pm
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MAY 4, 2020
FROM THE NYS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Essential workers in NYS can make an appointment to be tested for COVID-19. Click for locations and additional information.
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APRIL 14, 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 Memorial Day Parade and Observance Program has been cancelled. The event will return for 2021.
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APRIL 14, 2020
The audio transmission failed to function during the videostream of the April 9th Town Board meeting. We are working to correct the issue prior to future meetings. A summary of the meeting is available on the Quick Notes page.
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APRIL 9, 2020
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 7 pm
Details for viewing the meeting will be posted
on this site as soon as the information is available.
click HERE to view on YouTube
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MARCH 17, 2020
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FEBRUARY 15, 2020
NOTICE
Motor Vehicle Operator – Part-time Position Available
The Town of Spafford is seeking applicants for a part-time Motor Vehicle Operator. Two (2) years driving experience and CDL-B license are required. Highway experience helpful but not necessary. Must be able to drive standard shift.
Please send your letter of interest to Town of Spafford, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152, ATTN: Highway Supt. Jody Fisher.
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JULY 2017
Effective July 15, 2017---
due to flooding damage, the following road closures are in effect until further notice:
(between Precipice Ridge Road and Holzwarth Lane)
By order of the Spafford Highway Superintendent and the Spafford Town Supervisor.
ALL COURT MATTERS ARE ADMINISTRATIVELY ADJOURNED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS/CONCERNS TO (315) 671-4699
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SCHOOL DISTRICTS OFFERING MEALS
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - students only
MARCELLUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - students only
SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - available to ALL district residents
TULLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - students only
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Earth Day Clean Up (April 24 &25) has been cancelled.
Textile Collection (May 16) has been cancelled.
Shred-0-Rama (July 11) - TBD
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When Can the Public
Speak at Meetings
Regular Board Meeting - The public has the right to attend and listen to the Board deliberations. The public may participate only at the invitation of the Board.
Public Hearing - The public is invited to speak. The Board is not obligated to answer questions or render a decision.
Public Information Meeting - A presentation is given to the public in order for the public to gain information on a specific project or topic. Following the presentation, the public is given the opportunity to ask questions. The presenter may discuss follow up-up action.
- Transfer Station Permit Application/Renewal
- Dog License Application
- Marriage License Preliminary Application
- Sporting License Application (NYS DEC)
- Accessible Parking Tag Application
- Voter registration forms
- Absentee ballot applications
- Reflective address signs (sold on behalf of Borodino Fire Dept.)
Currently, the Town Clerk is only in the office on Mondays and Saturdays.
While the Town offices are closed to public access, in person transactions are being handled through a window.
To meet with other departments, please contact them directly to make arrangements.
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The Town of Spafford offices are part-time.
The office is open Tuesday through Thursday as well as Saturday mornings. Please check below for specific department hours.Not all Town officers have set office hours. You are welcome to contact Town officials to arrange an appointment.
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THE SPAFFORD TOWN COURT HAS NO SET OFFICE HOURS.
Please call 315-673-0710 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 9 -11:30 a.m.
Things to Know -- an informative overview of what you can find in the Town of Spafford
Scott Boat Launch - Located at the south end of Skaneateles Lake
Residents of Spafford receive Scott resident status for fees
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The Town of Spafford regulates short term rental of your home. Annual registration with the Codes Office is required. Details and the application are available on the Building & Codes page
Commercial use of the Borodino Landing REQUIRES A PERMIT. Details and the application are available on the Building & Codes page
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When Can the Public Speak at Meetings
Regular Board Meeting - The public has the right to attend and listen to the Board deliberations. The public may participate only at the invitation of the Board.
Public Hearing - The public is invited to speak. The Board is not obligated to answer questions or render a decision.
Public Information Meeting - A presentation is given to the public in order for the public to gain information on a specific project or topic. Following the presentation, the public is given the opportunity to ask questions. The presenter may discuss follow up-up action.
April 9, 2020
The pending town-wide property revaluation was discussed. The Board will wait to see if the COVID-19 restrictions by the May 14th meeting to determine if the revaluation should be delayed.
NYS has yet to issue any advisory or change of schedule regarding Grievance Day. The Board of Assessment Review will need to make plans should they need to have the hearings under the COVID-19 restrictions.
The bills submitted for payment were approved. There was a question on the amount due to the mowing service. It was explained that the bill included one month's contracted fee and the spring clean up fee.
There was an entry error on the bank reconciliation report. The error was corrected before the meeting ended and the amended report was accepted as correct.
The audit of the 2019 Financial Records of the Town Supervisor's office was accepted as correct.
The grant funds for the Spafford Landing Culvert Project are on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, the Town is still in discussions with owners of the property partially incorporated in the Project's plan.
The Highway Dept is performing the usual end-of-winter activity.
The new trailer for collection of returnable containers is in place at the Transfer Station.
Supt Fisher is obtaining cost estimates for road sweeper.
COVID-19 restrictions include a moratorium on nonessential building activity. The town attorney advised withholding building permits unless the project is being done by a single contractor with no employees or if it is an essential project.
The plot map of Cold Brook Valley Cemetery has not yet been circulated to the Town Board.
The survey of Borodino Cemetery, to ensure spacing of plots in Section V (the "new, upper" section) can be declared essential. It should be completed for presentation at the May 14 meeting.
Fesko Farms, Inc PDD remains tabled pending submission of requested documents.
Expanded hours at the Transfer Station will continue through May 14. The need for continuing past that date will be assessed at the Town Board meeting scheduled for that same date.
The bid specifications for the Transfer Station contract were amended and approved for release.
The Memorial Day Parade and Observance is cancelled. The event will return in 2021.
SPAFFORD FIRE COMMISSIONERS Chairman Tim Wise Members: Brad Cole Debbie Brown Perry Warner Frank Marcheterre Treasurer: David Miller Secretary: Ann Warner | BORODINO FIRE DEPARTMENT Website 2500 Nunnery Rd., Skaneateles, NY 13152 SPAFFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT Website 660 Route 41, Homer, NY 13077 SPAFFORD FIREMAN'S AUXILIARY Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (July & Sept mtgs are the 2nd Wednesday) at Spafford Fire House (corner of NYS Route 41 & Cold Brook Road) |
SPAFFORD FOOD PANTRY
| BORODINO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
SPAFFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (S.A.H.S.) Meets the FIRST Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. | |
OTISCO LAKE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION http://otiscolakepreservation.com/ | SKANEATELES LAKE ASSOCIATION http://skaneateleslake.org/ |
Sign up to receive Town-related information electronically! Just send your email address to: lisa@townofspafford.com
A response will be sent to confirm the address provided. Use of the list will be for official Town business.
The links below are provided for general information purposes only. They are provided in good faith, however the Town of Spafford makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied. They originate from and belong to third parties and the Town of Spafford does not investigate, monitor or check for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness. Under no circumstance shall the Town of Spafford have any liability for loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of these sites or reliance on any information on these sites. Use of these sites and reliance on information presented on these sites is solely at the user's own risk.
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FOOD ASSISTANCE
- SPAFFORD FOOD PANTRY
- MEALS ON WHEELS in Skaneateles 685-5607
- Food Bank of Central New York http://www.foodbankcny.org/
- SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Alice Webster Coordinator for Onondaga County
To find out if you qualify, and to download applications:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/apply
NUTRITION SERVICES
PEACE, Inc. in coordination with the Onondaga County Dept. of Aging & Youth provide senior dining sites in the relevant locations listed below. Most meal sites also include a recreational, educational, or entertainment program along with the meal.
- Marcellus United Methodist Church, 1 Slocombe Ave, Marcellus
- Otisco Lake Community Center, 2223 Amber Road, Amber
- Skaneateles YMCA, 97 State Street, Skaneateles
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TRANSPORTATION
- Centro Bus Schedules http://www.centro.org/schedule.htm
- Onondaga County List of Senior Transportation Services
- FISH of Skaneateles 315-685-8440
- Laker Limo 315-685-3030
a designated schedule to preset destinations such as: Auburn, Skaneateles and
Syracuse. Please call at least two days ahead for a reservation.)
- Call-A-Bus Customers must be pre-registered to use the Call-A-Bus service. Call 442-3434 for
registration forms between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
http://www.centro.org/schedules/cab.htm
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Informational Links regarding Harmful Algae Bloom:
September 4, 2018 -- Suspicious HAB on Skaneateles Lake
August 10, 2018 - August 10 HAB Skaneateles Lake test results
NYS DEC Skaneateles Lake Action Plan (Sept 2017)
Onondaga County Health Dept. FAQ's
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If you do not have a WiFi signal at home, the Town of Spafford offers guest access that can be used in our parking lot:
Username: TownofSpafford-Guest Password: Spafford1
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2017 POPULATION = 1,658
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| NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo | ||
| U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Senior Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Junior Senator | U.S. Congressional District NY 24 Representative John Katko | |
| NYS Senate District #50 vacant | NYS Assembly District #126 Assemblyman Gary D. Finch | |
Onondaga County Legislative District #6 Julie Abbott-Kenan |