Mayor’s Blog

DOT culvert project – While the construction of this project is complete the mowing and maintenance issue of the properties west of Cayuga St. has not been resolved.  New York State DOT bought three lots and “took” part of a fourth. They now contend that they don’t...

The big projects that we initiated and wrote about in 2017-2018 got underway in 2019.   The largest and most visible was the new culvert to replace our 150+ year old culvert. It starts behind Gillespie Chevrolet and culminates in an open culvert on the west side...

This seems like a good time to discuss Frontenac Park.  There are three major things happening, each with a different level of impact.   First, we are installing a launch/parking meter.  It operates similar to city parking meters.  The good news is that it will...

Here is an update on the Village construction and utility upgrades.   As many of you have noticed, there have been many large holes dug on multiple streets.  These holes are to provide access to the water lines for new shut off valves to be put in.  Done are more...

I am sorry to have to give this news, but there will be no swimming at the Frontenac Park beach this summer.  We advertised for Life Guards and tried other recruiting methods, and we got zero responses.  The Village predicament is not an anomaly as word of other...

After meeting with the NYS Department of Transportation and the contractor for the culvert project, CCI, I have compiled a schedule of construction for the project this summer and fall.   Project starts – May 10, 2019 with Project Review from May 13 to June 21...

The Village of Union Springs is NOT stopping its recycling program. All garbage and recycling will be picked up weekly and separated as usual.   I have to admit that I wrote my blog out of frustration. Not only for myself but for the taxpayers that are paying for...

Here is an unfortunate update on Recycling/Garbage.  I was hoping not to have to discuss this topic again but our garbage pick-up provided has left me no choice.   Last year our contracted provider (We-Care) went out of business.  The default contract went to...

It is beginning. The NYS DOT culvert demolition/re-construction project is about to become a reality. The contract for the whole project should be awarded by the middle of April.   But prior to that start NYSEG will be making some major changes to underground gas...

In a continuation of last weeks’ project list, here is one project that will affect many, and several more that are equally significant and are either already underway or are being considered.   1). Late last summer, the Village completed the purchase of the Roto...