Town of Wheatland New York Newsletter "Seamlessly touching the past while actively embracing the future" |
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Summer 2018 Highlights Below is a summary list of the topics included in this revision of the Town of Wheatland Electronic Newsletter, scroll down to view details. - Supervisor's Message
- Town Government news, public notices and articles
- Recreation Programs Information
- Upcoming Town Meeting and Event schedule
- Town Departments Notes and Information
- Get to know your Town Government - Meet Howard "Chuck" Hazelton
- See what people are saying: "What I Like About Wheatland"
Be sure to forward this email newsletter to your family, friends & neighbors! |
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Welcome to the start of the Summer Season and to our Summer 2018 electonic newsletter. Be sure to visit the Town of Wheatland's website, accessible any time and from any where, using your computers, tablets and smartphones. Our website also supports those with special needs. |
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As you walk and drive around our town enjoying the sights and sound of a new season, you may notice a new vehicle bearing the name of the “Town of Wheatland”. Our very first senior van, a 2005 vehicle, finally arrived at the day when the cost of repairs was not worth the expense. This vehicle has been replaced with a new 2016 version of the same vehicle. Thanks to a significant grant from Monroe County Office of the Aging and monies from the Town's contingency fund, we were able to purchase this vehicle on state bid without incurring any debt. Thanks also to the efforts of Chuck Hazelton, Highway Superintendent, and Michelle Adair, Wheatland Senior Coordinator, who both enabled the transition to occur with minimal disruption to the transportation of participants to programs and events. The Town Board and I always appreciate the cooperation of the County and the dedication of our quality staff. A very special “shout out” also goes to the dedicated volunteer drivers. This small group of men are truly unsung heroes to our Seniors and our Town Government, thank you to them! Wishing all a wonderful summer! - Linda Dobson, Town Supervisor |
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Recent News, Notices & Articles |
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Deck Construction The Building Department welcomes you to deck construction season. Ensure your deck will be built for both safety and longevity, by following the Town's building code in conjunction with current best practices. Click here for more details..... |
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"SkivStrong" 5K Challenge Race Saturday August 18, 2018 |
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Fun and exciting annual 5K Race through the picturesque Village of Scottsville. This year, the "SkivStrong" 5k Challenge Race recognizing the memories of long time Scottsville residents and community contributors Mike Skivington, and Jill Skivington Jacket. Contributions from the proceeds will be made to both the "Mike Skivington Memorial Scholarship Fund" and the GEVA Summer Curtain Call in support of education and outreach programs. See race details, including registration information in the 2018 5K Race Flyer. Please share news about this race with your family, friends and neighbors in the Wheatland Community and beyond. RUNNERS AND WALKERS WELCOME! All are welcome to participate, from competitive runners, to those who run for fun and anyone would like to walk the route in honor of Mike and Jill. The Recreation Department also needs volunteers to help with the race, both in advance and on race day. Come join in the "SkivStrong "5K Challenge Race! |
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Recreation Programs Information Summer Program and Event Registration is now OPEN! Get a copy of the latest Town of Wheatland Recreation Brochure with a complete listing of current program offerings by clicking the "Spring/Summer Programs Flyer" button below. Download program registration forms from the Recreation Department page on the Town of Wheatland Website or stop by the Wheatland Municipal Building to pick up registration forms, available at the Town Office any weekday. DON'T WAIT, AS THESE PROGRAMS HAVE CAPACITY LIMITS AND CAN FILL UP QUICKLY. Program participation is not restricted to Town residents, so invite your friends and family, even if they live outside of Wheatland. Come join in the fun! Questions? Call the Recreation Coordinator at (585) 889-1553 ext 103 or send an email. Wheatland Recreation, come join in the fun! Questions? Call the Recreation Coordinator at (585) 889-1553 ext 103 or send an email to recreation@townofwheatland.org. |
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Upcoming Town Meetings & Events Planning Board Meeting Tuesday June 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday June 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Planning Board Meeting Tuesday June 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday June 21, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Recreation Commission Meeting Thursday June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm All Town of Wheatland Boards and Commission meetings are open to the public. These meetings are held in the Wheatland Municipal Building located at 22 Main Street Scottsville, New York. See a complete calendar of upcoming meetings and events on the Town of Wheatland website, when available, the meeting agendas are included in the calendar item description. Questions? Call (585) 889-1553 or send an email to townclerk@townofwheatland.org. |
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Town Departments Notes and Information General - The Town Office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. Town Clerk's Office - Rear-view mirror tags authorizing the use of handicapped reserved parking spaces are issued by the Town Clerk’s Office. Both temporary and permanent permits are available. Applicants must provide a certification of disability from a medical doctor or podiatrist. Applicants MUST be residents of the Town of Wheatland. A reminder about the drop boxes located in the Wheatland Municipal Building for both Town Office business and Wheatland Recreation registrations. Budget Office - The Town Budget describes the cost of providing services and functions for town residents and businesses, balancing the needs of the community with the costs of providing such services and functions. View the details of this year's budget and comparisons to previous years. Highway & Parks Department - Summer is a busy time of year for the Town Highway Department, maintaining and improving more than 42 lane miles of Town roads for safe, convenient, and enjoyable travel by motor vehicles as well as for recreational use by horse, bicycle, or pedestrians. The town highway department also removes dead animals from town and county roads, cleans debris and silt from rear yard drainage systems, provides signage for town roads, mows road right-of-ways, and periodically sweeps the roads' surface clean. Building Department - Planning to put up a fence or adding a storage shed this summer? Come to the Building Department for your building permit. Check out a summary of the Town's building permit requirements. Assessor's Office - The 2018 Tentative Assessment Roll is now available on the Town Website. You can check your property's assessment, market value and related information, as well as review the assessments of other properties in the community. Senior Center - The place for Seniors to be Active, Fit and Connected! See the Senior Center events and activities schedule, and current month lunch menus. Recreation Department - Summer program and event registration is now open, check out the latest offerings in the Spring/Summer Flyer. Be sure to register early for programs, as the most popular offerings can fill up quickly! Curious about summer program schedules, see the Recreation Department calendar. Historian - The Town of Wheatland website has a wonderful summary of our Town's history, with many period photos. You are welcome to visit the Town Historian during regular office hours from 1 to 3 o’clock on Tuesdays, or any time by appointment. The Town Historian can also be reached by phone at (585) 889-1553, ext #112 or send an email. |
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Get to Know Your Town Government Howard "Chuck" Hazelton - Highway Superintendent |
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As your Highway Superintendent for twenty-three years, I am responsible for all Town roads in our community as well as assisting the County and State on maintenance and improvements when requested. These three government entities encompass almost 74 miles of road within our boundaries. At times we may also called upon to assist the Village with its approximate five miles of road. I manage a crew of 7 full time and 3 part-time personnel. All full-time employees are heavy equipment operators with CDL licenses. |
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These employees have varying skills that create a diverse group to maintain our Town infrastructure including highways, buildings, parks, and special districts. I am called out at any time of day or night to deal with issues such as downed trees, dead deer blocking roadways, the need for roads to be secured for fire or accident related issues, and complaints from residents pertaining high grasses along our roadways. I have extensive experience in highway maintenance and work diligently to respond to our resident concerns. I work in cooperation with the County, State, and Town Board to anticipate areas of concern in a proactive manner. In my leisure time my wife and I own an alpaca farm in the Town. We show our animals at various events and nursing homes around the County. Our two children are grown with both having degrees in education. The five grandchildren provide us with immense joy and laughter. Welcome to the Highway & Parks Department! The mission of the Town of Wheatland Highway and Parks Department is to efficiently and effectively manage the care and maintenance of the Town's road infrastructure, parks and properties providing for safe and convenient usage by residents and all others. In order to accomplish this mission, the department operates and maintains a fleet of vehicles, including trucks and a variety of heavy construction equipment. The Highway & Parks Department provides four types of major services for the community: - Highway maintenance and improvement
- Snow and ice control
- Town cleanup services
- Property care and maintenance.
You can contact the Town Highway & Parks Department by phone at (585) 889-1553, option 5 or send an email. |
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What I "Like" About Wheatland |
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Wheatland is a diverse, small town community. We are fortunate to have many great amenities and beautiful scenic surroundings for residents and visitors to experience and enjoy. Share what you "like" about the Town of Wheatland with a quote, and/or a picture for the Town of Wheatland Website. Call the Town at (585) 889-1553 or send and email to townclerk@townofwheatland.org. | | |
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