Town of Wheatland New York "A Distinctive Small Town Experience" |
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Spring 2019 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 - Including Town Office Closure Schedule
- Get to know your Town Government - Meet Josh Davis
- "What I Like About Wheatland" - A quote from Mark Turner
Be sure to forward this email newsletter to your family, friends & neighbors! |
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Welcome to the Town of Wheatland Spring 2019 electronic newsletter. Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy the great natural amenities our town has to offer. The Town of Wheatland local Government strives to provide residents with high quality services, directed at community needs and delivered with an affordable cost. Learn more about local Government provided services. |
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The Town Government works diligently to maintain the overall health of the Town's financial condition for today and into the future. An annual budget is prepared in accordance with New York State regulations and finances are managed carefully throughout the year to preserve to ensure services are delivered while controlling costs and taxes. There are many financial challenges associated with municipal cost management to overcome during this process, such as New York State minimum wage escalation and increasing health insurance costs. Over the 9 year period from 2011 through 2019, Town tax levies have increased on average by 1.7% per year (equivalent to average inflation increase over same period). Refer to the chart below for a year-over-year Town budget comparison, provided in terms of revenue generated, taxes collected and appropriated fund balances, along with tax rates for the period of the current year and the preceding eight years (TOV - Town Outside Village, TIV - Town Inside Village). We will continue to work hard on behalf of Town residents to responsibly ensure the continued financial health of the Town of Wheatland. Enjoy the Spring season here in Wheatland! - Linda Dobson, Town Supervisor |
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Recent News, Notices & Articles |
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Annual Sweetheart Dance This past February, Wheatland Recreation held the annual Sweetheart Dance at the T.J. Conner Elementary School. This is a free family event for TJ Connor students and their "dates". Read more .... |
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Every Month is History Month We are fortunate in the Town of Wheatland to be able to celebrate our history every day of every month. From the early days to the present, the people of Wheatland have valued their rich and unique heritage. Some of our early residents left us valuable resources for appreciating our past. Read more..... |
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Leisure Time in the Town of Wheatland The Genesee Valley Greenway State Park traverses through the eastern portion of the Town of Wheatland near the Genesee River and is a great resource to enjoy with family and friends during your leisure time. The Greenway supports active, healthy lifestyles from casual walks, to hiking, biking and other activities in a beautiful natural setting. Learn more about how you can enjoy the Greenway from right here in Wheatland..... |
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Connecting Youth and Seniors On Wednesday, February 13th Mrs. Bayer’s fifth graders from TJ Connor Elementary visited the Wheatland Senior Center. The students shared poems and stories with the Seniors, and decorated a mug to give to each Senior. The Seniors enjoyed listening and spending time with the students. This is the first of several intergenerational activities this year between Wheatland Recreation and the Wheatland Senior Center to connect the youth and seniors among our community. |
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Recreation Programs Information Spring Program and Event Registration is now OPEN! Get a copy of the latest Town of Wheatland Recreation Programs Flyer with a complete listing of current program offerings by clicking the "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. Wheatland Recreation, come join in the fun! Questions? Call the Recreation Coordinator at (585) 889-1553 ext 103 or send an email. |
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Easter Party Wheatland Recreation and our partners look forward to the upcoming annual Easter Party to be held on Saturday April 13th, 11AM to 2PM. Activities include: games, crafts, jelly bean contest, magic guy, egg hunt and a hike along the Genesee Valley Greenway to search for more eggs and learn about the Greenway. Read More Details..... |
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Recreation Program Portfolio The Town of Wheatland offers a year-round portfolio of leisure time programs, activities and events intended for a variety of ages and interests, designed for a high quality experience at an affordable price. Zumba is the "Featured Program" presented in the image at the left. |
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Upcoming Town Meetings & Events Planning Board Meeting Tuesday April 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday April 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Planning Board Meeting Tuesday April 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Recreation Commission Meeting Thursday April 18, 2019 @ 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. |
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Town Departments Notes and Information General - The Town Office will be closed on Friday April 19, 2019 for Good Friday and Monday May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day. Town Clerk's Office - A reminder that ALL dogs in the Town that are four months old or older must be licensed annually through the Town Clerk’s Office, where Dog license applications are available. Documented proof of rabies inoculation must be provided, along with documented proof if the dog has been spayed or neutered. The Town Clerk's Office is always glad to answer your questions. Budget Office - Check out the 2019 Adopted Town Budget on the Town Website, including highlights of the current budget, a description of the Town's budget process and a graphical year-over-year budget comparison. Highway & Parks Department - The dates have been set for the annual Wheatland Highway Department Spring Trash Cleanup and Brush Removal activities for Town residents outside the Village of Scottsville. Building Department - The Building Department issues various permits (i.e., building permits, sign permits, operating permits, special event permits), provides enforcement of the New York State Building Code, relevant Town Code and conditional approvals from other municipal Boards. Check out a summary of the Town's building permit requirements. Note that the Building Department has evening hours on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Assessor's Office - See information about assessment administrative reviews (commonly referred to as the "grievance process"). If interested, complete and file all forms at the Town Clerk's Office soon, as the Assessment Review Board meets on Tuesday May 28, 2019. You can check your property's assessment, market value and related information, as well as review the assessments of other properties in the community in the current Town of Wheatland assessment roll. Note that Assessment Rolls are provided in Adobe PDF format, making the content easy to search. After opening up the Assessment Role file, simply select the "Find" option under the "Edit" tab and enter your desired search text. 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 - Winter program and event registration is now open, check out the latest offerings in the Spring Programs Flyer. To ensure availability, register for programs soon! Historian - Check out several articles written by the Town Historian. You are welcome to visit the Town Historian during regular office hours from 1:00PM to 3:00PM 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 Josh Davis - Highway & Parks Department |
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My name is Josh Davis and I have worked at the Town of Wheatland Highway Department for over 20 years. I was born and raised in the Hamlet of Mumford, where I met my wife Rachel in 1998. We are raising our four children on the same road as the previous four generations of my family. I spend my free time with my Wife and active boys. We are a homeschooled family that enjoy both hunting and fishing and anything that gets us outdoors. |
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After graduating from Caledonia Mumford High School, I began my career with the Town of Wheatland Highway Department at the age of 19 with a hand shovel and flag. I worked my way up through the ranks serving in various capacities, including as a crew leader and general foreman for the past several years. Over the course of my employment I have worked on nearly every road and street in the Town of Wheatland, laying out and maintaining these highways along with many County roads within Monroe County. Its my pleasure to work for the Town of Wheatland Highway Department, helping keep our roads in top operating condition to provide for safe travels for Town residents and everyone else who uses these roads every day. 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. We look forward to hearing from you. Read more about the Highway & Parks Department on the Town's Website. |
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What I "Like" About Wheatland |
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A Quote from Mark Turner Mark is a long time resident of the Town of Wheatland, he is currently the Chairman of the Wheatland Recreation Commission, a position he has held for more than 20 years. He previously ran the Wheatland Recreation Youth Basketball program for 14 years and the SAA Soccer Program for more than 10 years. Mark also supports the Town of Wheatland as the Chairperson for Community Engagement and Advancement. |
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"My Wife Linda and I moved to the Town of Wheatland in 1983 and raised our family of four children here. We both grew up in smaller communities and wanted our children to have a similar experience. We really like Wheatland's small town, rural and cordial atmosphere, including being able to know so many of the people who live and work in our town. Wheatland has really the best of all worlds for us, being close to the amenities of the greater Rochester area while living in a small town setting. It's a wonderful place to have a family, get involved in the community and make a real difference". 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. |
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