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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 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. For business other than at the Town Clerk's counter, you will be asked to sign in. The Town Clerk's transaction log will serve as one record of individuals entering the building. Please maintain social distance guidelines. 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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FEBRUARY 27, 2021
The February 25, 2021 Public Hearing for the Happy Pastures PDD proposal remains open for comments until March 11, 2021.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
NOTICE TO BIDDER:
Notice is hereby given that bids are being sought for installation of lighting at the Spafford Transfer Station. Bids are to be based on prevailing wage rates. Specifications for the project are available at the Spafford Town Clerk's office during business hours. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 7 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 to Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152. All properly submitted bids will be reviewed at the Town Board meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Spafford Assessor Jeff Lowe and his assistant continue data collection for the town-wide revaluation. 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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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
TRANSFER STATION UPDATE:
By order of the Town Board:
A flat fee of $20 will be charged per mattress for disposal. This fee is to be prepaid to the Town Clerk. A receipt will be issued for presentation at the Transfer Station.
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FEBRUARY 10, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Spafford, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on January 14, 2021, proposed Local Law No. A-2021, titled, “A Local Law Creating the Happy Pastures Campground Planned Development District.” Said Local Law was introduced and will be considered pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Said Local Law, if enacted, would approve the application and Planned Development District Plan submitted by Fesko Farms, Inc. and Kim Brayman, for a PDD zoning classification for lands owned by Kimberly F. Brayman located along New York Route 41 (East Lake Road), Spafford, New York, and designated and generally known as Town of Spafford Tax Map Parcel 023.-02-01.1, and containing approximately 52.25 acres, has undergone the applicable review process and meets the requirements for a PDD as set forth in Section 6-4 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Spafford. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall located at 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York for inspection by all interested persons.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on May 9, 2019, the Town Board declared itself to be lead agency, reconfirmed that status on January 14, 2021, and determined that this proposed Local Law is a Type I Action for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Law at the said Town Offices on February 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.
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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 11, 2021@ 7 pm
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JANUARY 26, 2021
For your safety and ours, we recommend making your tax payment by mail.
TAX COLLECTOR HOURS:Thursday, January 28 -- 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, January 30 -- 9 am - 12 pm
Monday, February 1 -- 6 pm - 8 pm
The Tax Collector WILL NOT be in the office on Saturday, February 13th.
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JANUARY 2, 2021
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 7, 2021@ 6 pm
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JANUARY 2, 2021
TOWN BOARD MEETING This meeting is for review of the Fesko Farms, Inc PDD application as well as any and all other business that may come before the Board.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 7 pm
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DECEMBER 19, 2020
TAX PAYMENTS WILL BE DUE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2021. The bills were printed with an INCORRECT due date.
Tax Collector's office hours begin January 2, 2021. For your safety and ours, we recommend making your tax payment by mail.
Tax Collector's office hours:
JANUARY - Mondays and Thursdays 6 pm - 8 pm; Saturdays 9 am - 12 Noon.FEBRUARY - Saturdays only 9am - 12 Noon
MARCH - Saturdays only 9 am - 12 Noon
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DECEMBER 5, 2020
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 10, 2020 @ 7 pm
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been presented to the Town Board of Town of Spafford, New York, on October 27, 2020, proposed Local Law B of 2020, titled, “A Local Law to Amend the Town of Spafford Zoning Law to Add a New Section regarding Solar Energy,” which Local Law, if enacted, would add a new Article XVI, entitled “Solar Energy Law”, to the Town of Spafford Zoning Law and would authorize the Town of Spafford to make provision for, so far as conditions may permit, the accommodation of solar energy systems and equipment and access to sunlight necessary therefor in the Town of Spafford in a manner that preserves the health, safety and welfare of the Town while also facilitating the production of renewable energy. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Spafford Town Hall, located at 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York for inspection by all interested persons.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Law at the said Town offices on December 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD of the Town of Spafford.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Thank you to all who have served and are serving in our armed forces.
TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020.
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OCTOBER 29, 2020
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 7 pm
This session will include the Public Hearing on the 2021 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Spafford.
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OCTOBER 29, 2020
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW - SOLAR ENERGY
At the October 27, 2020 meeting the Town Board introduced a proposed local law for solar energy. A Public Hearing is scheduled for this proposed law on December 10, 2020.
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OCTOBER 13, 2020
TOWN BOARD - SPECIAL SESSION THIS MEETING WAS RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 @ 7 PM
Supervisor Kozub has called for a special meeting of the Town Board to be held on Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. to be held at the Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174. The purpose of this session is to open received bids for the Spafford Landing Road Culvert Project and any and all other business brought before the Board.
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OCTOBER 3, 2020
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 8, 2020 @ 7 pm
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
TRANSFER STATION PERMIT FEE CHANGE
The fee for 2022 Transfer Station permits will be $50. Transfer Station permits are for residential properties only. Additionally, the permits will be a hanging tag instead of the static cling decals.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
BORODINO LANDING COMMERCIAL USE UPDATE:
At the September 17, 2020 meeting, the Town Board voted to apply a "per event" fee of $50 when using Borodino Landing for the installation or removal of boat hoists, moorings, floating rafts and other comparable items. This fee is effective immediately.
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AUGUST 8, 2020
NYS DEC OPENS NEW BOAT LAUNCH Syracuse.com article
NYS DEC has opened their new boat ramp launch on Otisco Lake, south of the causeway. For safety, Onondaga County D.O.T. has closed Churchill Road to prevent use by vehicles with trailers, etc.
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TOWN OF SPAFFORD STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED APRIL 16, 2020 Declaration
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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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MARCH 17, 2020
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JULY 2017
Effective July 15, 2017---
due to flooding damage, the following road closure is in effect until further notice:
(between Precipice Ridge Road and Holzwarth Lane)
By order of the Spafford Highway Superintendent and the Spafford Town Supervisor.
COURT SESSIONS RESUME MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 @ 6 pm
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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
- Certified Transcript of Marriage Record Request
- 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.)
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.
Thursdays & Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
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.
Features of the new boat launch include:
* New concrete launch ramp and floating boarding dock
* Paved parking area
* Accessible-designated parking for one vehicle with trailer and one passenger vehicle;
* Separate site entrance and exit
* Designated boat preparation area
* Invasive species disposal bin
* Solar-powered safety lighting
* Wheelchair-accessible portable toilet
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 Website660 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 ASSOCIATIONhttp://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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2019 POPULATION = 1,702
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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 John Mannion | NYS Assembly District #126 Assemblyman John Lemondes | |
Onondaga County Legislative District #6 Julie Abbott-Kenan |