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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.

WATER CLERK OFFICE HOURS: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:30 PM.

IMPORTANT NOTICES/CANCELLATIONS:

REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETINGS are normally held on the third Tuesday of every month, 6:00 PM. The next regular monthly meeting will be Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6 PM.

PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS; will be 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.

SPRING TOWN CLEAN UP – Senior Pick up Thursday, April 18, Regular Drop Off Friday, April 19 & Saturday, April 20. Important Details HERE.

PRIMARY & ELECTION DATES HELD AT MONTEZUMA TOWN HALL: Presidential Primary Day – Tuesday April 2, 2024; Primary Day – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 2024 General Election Day – Tuesday, November 5, 2024. More information on Early Voting Schedules go here:

Celebrate Earth Day by Doing Good at Clean Sweep — Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9 AM-Noon. Please Register online at: https://www.ptny.org/events/canal-clean-sweep or call Cheryl Longyear at 315-776-4656; email: montezumapark@tds.net

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

TOWN BOARD MINUTES here

HIGHWAY WORK SEASON — Please drive safely in work zones!

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

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