Mayor’s Blog

It is now November and all of the Village employees are busier than ever.  As with most businesses, homes and individuals, the lists seem endless.  And that doesn’t include emergency situations that pop up.  Like our water main break/leak on Saturday the 14th.  ...

Welcome to summer 2017.  For all of our full time residents, our snowbirds and for those lucky enough to vacation or visit, we look forward to helping you have a safe and fun time.   Congratulations to all of our recent high school graduates!  May you all have...

Good Morning: I write this as we had another flooding incident. The NYS Department of Transportation had assured us the fix of the problem from two years ago would work. As we meet with them over the next few weeks I hope they can convey some sort of rational...

If you have ever been in the Post Office here on Center Street, then you have probably noticed the ever changing displays in the inner office. Many kudos and “thank you”(s) to Linda Zach for this unique way to celebrate the holidays and our history!!!!!!   The...

We are in the season of planning here in the village, which includes the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, the Village Park revamping (playground, boat launch), the AJ Smith rebuild and the signage, street and sidewalk needs that go with each.   March 21st is...

As we approach Christmas, the New Year and other holidays, I wish to extend my hope for everyone to have a safe and family filled time.   After the fire at the Academy school the village reached out to offer support and/or logistical help.  The history and...

Winter season is upon us, thanks to the 20+ inches of snow we received. As always I believe our Public Works employees did an outstanding job of keeping our roads safe.   This was also a reminder about the winter (Nov.1 – April 1) parking rules. And I was...

The Village Board and the Mayor are going to make a better effort to find ways to have our residents involved with decisions affecting change and/or costs. We plan to host several community meetings over the next year. The topics we may address are the changes to the...

We often receive comments and feedback from local residents and visitors. I am attaching a letter we received from a visitor from Pennsylvania. It is a pretty accurate representation of what we hear from many visitors.   Subject: lodging & restaurants...

Updates from the village:   Our Life guards are now on duty 11am-7pm, 7 days a week.  Weather permitting.   Owasco Paddles are now serving our beachfront community.  Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards Friday, Sat, Sun and Monday from 11am-7pm weather...