Town of Wheatland New York Newsletter "Seamlessly touching the past while actively embracing the future" |
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Fall 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 - With a reminder for resident dog owners
- Get to know your Town Government - Meet Lisa Bates
- See what people are saying: "What I Like About Wheatland" - A quote from Nancy Berl
Be sure to forward this email newsletter to your family, friends & neighbors! |
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Welcome to the Town of Wheatland Fall 2018 electronic newsletter. Eagle Carvings in Freeman Park Like many other municipalities, the Town of Wheatland has endured the destructive effects of the emerald ash borer. Our highway department has removed many trees that could present a potential safety hazard along the road right of ways or within the boundaries of town owned land. This effort is undertaken as time and money permits while ensuring that all spoils are disposed of per New York State guidelines. |
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When it became apparent that an ash tree at the entrance to Freeman Park (a town owned park at 845 State Street in Mumford) was diseased, Chuck Hazelton, our highway Superintendent brought the issue before the Wheatland Town Board for a discussion. He noted that the tree was anywhere from 75 – 100 ft. tall and perhaps just as old as it was high. He thought it might present an interesting opportunity to do something creative. The Town Board was “on board” with his idea. From there, the project took shape and the work began in late June and early July. The skeleton of a tree was reduced to a height of about 16 feet. From there, Black Creek Carving, specifically Ric Letourneau, discussed various designs with Chuck and sharpened his chain saw. The Town Board selected a design that would highlight the eagles known to be nesting about the rural areas in our Town. Ric began his custom design woodcarving on the tree about the second week of July. Approximately eight days later, with much saw dust and sweat (the hottest days of the summer) being created, the first phase of the project was completed. The final phase will consist of two additional steps. The first will be to imbed a Freeman Park sign into the front of the tree. The second will be to place a plaque (also in the tree) recognizing the “Two Mary Anns” who have spent years donating their gardening skills and love of Mumford to beautify the park with flowers. That would be Mary Ann McGinnis and Mary Ann O’Dell. The Town Board and I thank them both profusely for using their friendship and skills to help beautify our community. We also thank the neighbors and residents who endured the chain saw noise and sawdust while this project took a dead tree and brought it back to life through a sculpture. Our expectation is that this sculpture should endure another 40 – 50 years. Please visit Freeman Park and enjoy the sculpture when you have a chance or visit the Town Website and view photos in the Town Photo Gallery. Wishing all a wonderful Fall Season! - Linda Dobson, Town Supervisor |
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Recent News, Notices & Articles |
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New Town of Wheatland Logo The Wheatland Town Board has approved a new logo as part of an ongoing branding and marketing initiative to develop broader recognition and community awareness for the Town. The new logo provides a contemporary look and feel in a form that is compatible with today's electronic media (note that the square white border is not part of the logo). The former Town logo served its purpose very well for many years and will be gradually phased out over time. |
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Moments in Wheatland History This article includes information about gypsum mining operations in the hamlet of Garbutt. Gypsum mining was a thriving business in this area from the late 1800s up until the time of the Great Depression. Click here to read more about gypsum mining in Garbutt... |
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Nomination period CLOSING for the Community Hall of Fame The "Salute to Excellence" Committee has been collecting nominations for consideration of induction into the 2018 class of the Town of Wheatland Community Hall of Fame. The nomination period will be closing on September 18. Know someone (past or present) who has made a significant contribution to the Town of Wheatland? Be sure to submit a nomination..... |
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Community Night Tuesday September 18, 2018 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Wheatland Senior Center Town of Wheatland Municipal Building 22 Main St, Scottsville NY |
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Wheatland Recreation is hosting the annual Wheatland Community Night event, providing residents and interested others with the opportunity to connect with various organizations about their programs, activities and opportunities. This year's event includes the following organizations: - Scottsville Library
- Boy Scouts
- Girls Scouts
- American Legion
- Wheatland Chili Board of Education
- St. Mary's Youth Group
- Scottsville Athletic Association
- Wheatland Recreation
- Community Gospel Church
- Lions Club
- Collamer Jones Karate
- Scottsville Fire Department
- Mumford Fire Department
- Scottsville Rotary
- Genesee Country Village & Museum
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Recreation Programs Information Fall 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 "Fall 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 extension 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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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. |
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Upcoming Town Meetings & Events Planning Board Meeting Tuesday September 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recreation Commission Meeting Tuesday September 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday September 20, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Planning Board Meeting Tuesday October 2, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Town Board Meeting Thursday October 4, 2018 @ 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 Labor Day, September 3, 2018. Town Clerk's Office - Will you be away for the upcoming November elections? If so, be sure to apply for an absentee ballot. Application forms are available from the Monroe County Board of Elections or from the Town Clerk's Office and must be completed and returned to the Board of Elections. The Board of Elections will then mail a ballot to the applicant, which must be filled out and returned before the specified deadline identified by the Monroe County Board of Elections. The Town Clerk's Office is always glad to answer your questions. ***A reminder for dog owners*** ALL dogs in the Town that are four months old or older must be licensed annually through the Town Clerk’s office. Please be sure to renew your dog's license each year. 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. The Town of Wheatland is committed to "provide all of the Town’s citizens and businesses with the utmost quality of basic services, directed at publicly expressed community needs, at the least possible cost". The Town provides a broad set of important services and functions for residents and businesses across various categories of operations, such as: Town-Wide, Town Outside of Village (TOV) and Special Districts. Highway & Parks Department - Fall is a busy season for the Town Highway Department, finishing up road maintenance and improvement projects, in conjunction with preparation for snow and ice control operations in the upcoming winter season. Building Department - Considering an addition or upgrade to your home or other improvements to your property? Check out a summary of the Town's building permit requirements. Assessor's Office - View the 2018 Final Assessment Roll on the Town Website. You can check your property's assessment, market value and related information. The Assessment Roll is 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 - Thanks to all the participants, sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year's 5K Race a record success. This year, the “SkivStrong” 5k Challenge Race recognized the memories of long time Scottsville residents and community contributors Mike Skivington and Jill Skivington Jacket. Race results are now available. There are many race photos on the Town of Wheatland Facebook page. See you all next year! 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 Lisa Bates - Building Department Office Manager |
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As the Building Department Office Manager, I am responsible for many daily department activities, including helping keep the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal on track with their schedules while also serving the public with walk-in requests. I additionally serve as the recording clerk for the Town Zoning Board of Appeals and the Wheatland Recreation Commission. |
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I have lived in the Village of Scottsville with my husband for 14 years and am very engaged in the community: I am an active member of the Wheatland Chili PTA, the Beautify Scottsville Committee, the Wheatland Chili Recreation Commission and help out as Catechist for St. Mary’s Church. On my down time I enjoy gardening, baking and fun activities with my husband and daughter. See what I like about Wheatland on the Town's Website. Welcome to the Building Department! The Building Department is a resource for the Town of Wheatland regarding development and construction information, as well as providing enforcement of the New York State Building Code and relevant regulations specified in the Town Code. The Building Department issues various permits, provides enforcement of the New York State Building Code, relevant Town Code and conditional approvals from other municipal Boards. Building Department and Fire Marshal Staff conduct plan reviews and construction inspections for new building construction, alterations and additions of existing buildings and occupancies. The Building Department also serves as the development liaison to the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and other Boards and Committees of the Town. Read more details on the Town's Website. The Building Department has regular office hours from 9AM to 2PM Monday through Friday with evening hours on Monday from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. The Building Department can also be reached by phone at (585) 889-1553, or send an email. |
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What I "Like" About Wheatland |
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A Quote from Nancy Berl My name is Nancy Berl and I have been a resident of Scottsville for 28 years. My husband Greg, and I raised our three daughters here and enjoy volunteering in the community. |
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"I feel Wheatland is a great, friendly place to raise a family! My kids always felt safe and knew if they needed something they could knock on the neighbor's door and ask for help! That's why my daughter has the coordinates of her bedroom tattooed on her foot. . . And when there is an illness or tragedy everyone shows up to help in some way. There's no place like home!" 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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