Town Court

Location:

8102 Dock Street
Montezuma, NY 13117

Court Clerk Office Phone: (315) 776-9163
Fax: (315) 776-9908

Court Clerk: Dawn Bisgrove — Hours Effective 10/06/2025: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Wednesdays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Honorable Cary Eldridge; Phone Direct Line: 315-776-4784; Extension: 4784
Honorable Patricia Verdi; Phone Direct Line: 315-776-4772; Extension: 4772
COURT HOURS: Every Wednesday at 6 PM — Except No Court Hours 5th Wednesday

PLEASE NOTE: The Town is unable to respond to any questions or comments below. All communication with the Court must be handled directly through the Town Court office. If the office is not open, please leave a message on the answering machine or correspond by mail at the above number or address.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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.

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING: TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026; 6 PM Regular

2026 TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE — HERE

Upcoming Youth Programs:

APRIL 4, 2026, 10 AM — Easter Egg Hunt –Register HERE

CONTACT TIFFINI SHARP FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS AT MONTEZUMAYOUTHPROGRAMS@GMAILCOM

Thurs, Apr. 16 – Senior/Handicap Pickup

Dropoff at Highway Garage – Fri., Apr. 17, 6 AM-6 PM; Sat. Apr. 18, 6 AM – -2 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.

POSITION VACANCIES

Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members. More information HERE

TOWN BOARD MINUTES here

If you are interested in being a volunteer to help maintain the Park, please contact the Town at 315-776-8844,

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

Town Court

Leave a Reply Cancel reply