May 2025

BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF HISTORIC MENTZ CHURCH

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MAY 18, 2025, 2:00 PM Located at Corner of Mentz Church and McDonald Road, Montezuma May is National Preservation Month and 2025 marks a period to acknowledge its importance in […]

Town of Montezuma

8102 Dock St., Montezuma, NY 13117

Phone: (315) 776-8844, Fax: (315) 776-9943

EMERGENCY SHELTER CONTACT: In the event of loss of power or any other natural disaster requiring temporary shelter, please call:

David Corey, Supervisor at 315-730-2768; Marie Cronin, Town Clerk at 315-283-0588, Ken Cook, Highway Superintendent at 314-224-7759; Montezuma Fire Department at 315-776-4353 or American Red Cross Cayuga County Chapter at 315-252-9596.

IMPORTANT NOTICES/CANCELLATIONS:

REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETINGS are normally held on the third Tuesday of every month, 6:00 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: The next monthly board has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6 PM

PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS: Tentatively held as needed on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM unless otherwise posted. For all permits and subdivisions, please contact the Code Environment Officer here for review prior to scheduling a meeting with the Planning Board.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6 PM — School Board Meeting at the Town Hall, 8102 Dock Street.

ASSESSORS NOTICE FILING OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLE AND SCHEDULE ON MAY 1, 2025 (HERE)

POSITION VACANCIES: Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members. More information HERE

TOWN BOARD MINUTES here

May 10, 2025, 9 AM Mentz Church Cemetery Headstone Cleaning, Mentz Church and McDonald Roads, Montezuma.

May 18, 2025 – 2 PM – 200th BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF HISTORIC MENTZ CHURCH PROGRAM (HERE)

June 21, 27 & 28 – CLINTON’S DITCH: The Story of Building the Erie Canal

MONTEZUMA HERITAGE PARK

The Richmond Aqueduct Trail is now one of 30 Trails sponsored by Wegmans in partnership with Wayne County Trail Works, Inc. A smartphone app is now available to locate all 30 trails. Learn more HERE:

Congratulations, Dawn Jordan! Dawn’s Montezuma Richmond Aqueduct mural painting won Viewers’ Choice Award at the 2016 Global Mural Conference and Expo in Fairport, NY, September 2016.

The mural has now been installed on Route 31 east of the Seneca River Bridge. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this possible!

FIRE COMMISSIONER’S MEETING: 2ND Wednesday of the Month at 7 PM

NOTICE: You must register your cell phone with Hyper-Reach if you want to be contacted by the Cayuga County 911 Center in the event of emergencies in your area, including those related to your public water supply. Be prepared. Text “Cayuga Alerts” to (828) 201-3877 or use the link below to register today! HERE.

REFLECTORS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT Details here
Montezuma Takes the Climate Smart Pledge!

Learn more here:

TOWN VISION: “The Town of Montezuma strives to preserve its rural character, cultural and historic assets, and agricultural and natural resources while encouraging economic growth and an expansion of services to meet the needs of the community.”

Town of Montezuma, NY

...celebrating our Erie Canal Heritage

May 2025

BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF HISTORIC MENTZ CHURCH