Town of Geddes, 1000 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13209 www.townofgeddes.com Summer 2020
The Geddes Town Board and Recreation Department has made the sad and difficult decision to cancel all Summer Programming for 2020.
Due to the COVID mandates and many other factors, we determined it was the best decision for the safety and health of our community. We plan on offering a Virtual Community Recreation Center and possibly more activities for the kids and adults in our community. Please like our Facebook page if you haven’t already - Town of Geddes Parks and Recreation Department. Please check back as we will begin posting more information soon! For more information, please check our Facebook page, the Town’s Facebook page, the Town of Geddes website, email the Department at [email protected] or call the Department at (315) 487-8238.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Community News • News from the Town Departments - Recycling and Garbage Guidelines • Senior Citizens Corner - Construction Debris & Brush Pickup Rules, etc.
Holiday Schedule - 2020 for Garbage and Recycling Pick ups Garbage and Recycling will not Please have garbage and recycling on the curb by 6 a.m. be picked up on the following holidays: Garbage and recycling pick up will remain on the current days and time table. ● New Year’s Day ● Labor Day ● Memorial Day ● Thanksgiving Day Recycling Hauler – ● Fourth of July ● Christmas Day Superior Waste Removal, (315) 672-3174 The garbage and recycling pick ups on these days will be a day late. If your garbage and recycling pick up is on Monday and the Holiday is on Monday Garbage/Trash Hauler – all garbage and recycling routes for the week will be a day late. If the Holiday falls on a Wednesday only Wednesday and Thursday’s route will be Superior Waste Removal, (315) 672-3174 affected. Addendum - if holiday falls on the weekend, the regular Mon- day-Friday schedule will prevail. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS: 7:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. Page 2 - Summer 2020 - AbouTown Town of Geddes Town of Geddes 1000 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13209 SUPERVISOR TOWN CLERK TOWN JUSTICES Pavilion Reservations Gerald Albrigo Alison Dorchester Daniel Mathews III John Kinsella (Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend) COUNCILORS SUPT. OF HIGHWAYS The Town of Geddes Department of Parks and Recreation began ac- Edward Weber Paul Trovato TOWN MANAGER Susan LaFex Jennifer Scott cepting reservations for the use of the pavilion at Lakeland Park and Thomas Donovan ASSESSOR Lindbergh Lawns Park on January 2, 2020. Martin Kelley Christopher Russo CHIEF OF POLICE Lakeland Park is located on Alhan Parkway, just off State Fair Blvd. Christina Quijano Victor M. Gillette The facilities available at Lakeland Park include a pavilion/electricity, Christopher Maroney CODE ENFORCEMENT David Balcer DIR. OF RECREATION restrooms, playground equipment, playing fields, tennis and basketball ATTORNEY Deborah Morrell courts. Thomas J. Cerio ENGINEER Lindbergh Lawns Park is located on Bennett Ave., just off Longbranch Dunn & Sgromo SENIOR REC. LEADER CANCELED Road. The facilities available include a small pavilion, restrooms, play- John Liberati, Jr. ground equipment, and half-court basketball. Groups or organizations reserving the pavilions understand that they OFFICE/BUSINESS HOURS are entitled to exclusive use of the pavilion, but not of all the other park (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) • Town Hall Offices 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. facilities. They are still open to the public. 1000 Woods Road, Solvay *8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to reserve the pavilion must be Town of Geddes Resi- • Highway Dept. Office 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. dents and aCANCELED $30.00 user fee will be charged. For reservations, call the 654 Terry Road, Westvale Department of Parks and Recreation at 315 487-8238. • Recreation Dept. Office 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 823 State Fair Blvd., Lakeland *9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * Fridays Only - Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend DIRECTORY Geddes Town Hall ...... (315) 468-3600 Supervisor’s Office ...... ext. 1 Clerk’s Office ...... ext. 2 Tax Office ...... ext. 2 Comptroller’s Office……………………………………………...... ext. 6 Assessor’s Office………………….……………………………...... ext. 4 Codes Enforcement Office…………………….………………...... ext. 8 Dog Controller’s Office………….….………………………...... ext. * (Emergencies)….……………………………………...... (315) 468-2521 Sewer Maintenance Office ...... (315) 488-7705 Justice Court ...... (315) 468-3613 Geddes Police (non-emergency) ...... (315) 425-2333 TOWN OF GEDDES Police Administration ...... (315) 468-3283 Highway Department ...... (315) 488-7705 Parks and Recreation Department ...... (315) 487-8238 PARK John Carno Recreation Center ...... (315) 487-8243 2020 TOWN BOARD REGULATIONS STANDING COMMITTEES & POLICIES Town Supervisor Highway In order to help keep our parks clean, safe and usable by all, Local Jerry Albrigo Ed Weber, Chair Ex-Officio Member of all Committees Email: [email protected] Law 8 of the year 2001, entitled “Park Regulations” was enacted to Email: [email protected] Martin Kelley govern park use in the Town of Geddes. Administrative & Ethics Tom Donovan The law in its entirety can found in the Town of Geddes Code Book – Jerry Albrigo, Chair Recreation / Seniors & Youth Chapter 143. Some of the regulations adopted are listed below: Susan LaFex Christina Quijano, Chair Pavilion Use: Memorial Weekend to Mid-October Tom Donovan Email: [email protected] Facilities and areas in the park shall be used only for the purposes Comprehensive Plan Martin Kelley Susan LaFex, Chair Susan LaFex designated or implicit in their character. Email: [email protected] Finance No person shall carry into and/or have possession of any glass bever- Martin Kelley Tom Donovan, Chair age containers. Chris Maroney Email: [email protected] It shall be unlawful to bring or cause to be brought any animal into any Ed Weber Susan LaFex park, recreation or playground area, except for trained guide dogs for the Zoning & Planning / Codes / Christina Quijano Buildings & Code Book Public Safety blind which are expressly exempt from all provisions of the chapter. Martin Kelley, Chair Susan LaFex, Chair Fires may not be built or allowed anywhere in park or playground Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] areas except in stoves, fireplaces, or designated areas provided for that Ed Weber Chris Maroney purpose. Chris Maroney Ed Weber Licensed motor vehicles shall be permitted only on designated road- ways, and vehicles shall be parked in areas of places so provided and MEETINGS designated. Town Board Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Motor scooters, motorcycles, minibikes, go-carts, and snowmobiles Planning Board – Last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. shall not be not be permitted. Zoning Board – 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are held at the Geddes Town Hall, Commit any act which is defined as criminal conduct under the New 1000 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13209 York State Penal Law. and are open to the public. Any conduct which constitutes a violation of this chapter will be a violation, punishable by up to fifteen (15) days in jail and/or a fine of up to $250.00. Each such violation shall constitute a separate violation punishable ABOUTOWN is a Town of Geddes Newspaper which is published three (3) times a under this section. year. Editions are available in January, May, and September. This publication is com- HELP KEEP OUR PARKS CLEAN AND SAFE, if you see anyone piled by the Department of Parks and Recreation Staff: Deborah Morrell, Director of Recreation and John Liberati, Jr., Senior Recreation Leader. Should you have any misusing the park - please let us know. To report any problems, etc. call questions, comments, or suggestions please feel to drop them a note. the Geddes Police or the Geddes Recreation Department. c/o Aboutown **Also the Town supports the county’s initiative in public parks by Town of Geddes Dept. of Parks and Recreation 823 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209 adopting a “no smoking” policy in town parks. The enforcement of this (315) 487-8238 policy is through voluntary compliance. Summer 2020 - AbouTown - Page 3 NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS: **Services performed by the Town of Geddes Highway Dept. are for residents doing the work themselves at their homes. If a resident has a contractor working for them, From the Highway Department: the contractor is responsible for removing all the construction debris. Paul Trovato, Highway Superintendent Important Changes ABSOLUTELY NO PLASTIC BAGS! (Mulch- Department and be placed on list (488-7705) ing is a better alternative) The following items WILL NOT BE PICKED To Highway Department Policy All yard waste, other than tree branches, must be UP BY OUR DEPT. Effective immediately, the Town of Geddes in paper bags, cardboard boxes, trash cans. (NO Tires, gas tanks, l.p. tanks, car parts, refrigera- Highway Department will NO LONGER accept PLASTIC BAGS) – there is a 50 lb limit for tors, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, mi- mattresses or box springs. Onondaga County has barrels and bags crowaves, t.v.’s computer monitors. initiated a $15 charge per piece of bedding. Loose raked leaves in wind rows along your The Highway Department no longer accepts Curbside pickup of YARD WASTE, GAR- front yard (do not put in roadway) will only be electronics. Please visit ocrra.org or contact the BAGE, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS & OTHER picked up from October 1st through Dec. 1st. All Highway Department for a list of e-waste recycling REFUSE is for the benefit of Geddes residents. other times of the year, rakings must be in paper options. There should be no drop-offs from non-residents to bags, cardboard boxes, or trash cans. (NO BLUE Please note: Only wind damage and Christmas residences located in the Town of Geddes. BINS). Trees will be picked up curbside from December 1st Any contractor doing remodeling or repairs on a 2. BULK ITEM PICK-UP SCHEDULE – to April 1st. Town residence is responsible for the disposal of Picked up day after garbage and recycling, ex- Please do not leave any construction debris, any debris from the remodeling/repairs. cept Lakeland and Lindbergh Lawns which will bulk items or yard waste in front of the salt barn be picked up on Monday. or in the parking lots at any time. Services performed by the Bulk items – Furniture (NOT including mat- Thank you in advance for your cooperation in Town of Geddes Highway Dept. tresses/boxsprings), clothing, large plastic toys, etc. help keeping our Town clean. Any questions call 1. BRUSH and YARD WASTE PICK-UP No full house clean outs 315 488-7705. 3. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS SCHEDULE GARBAGE Monday – Lakeland area (Including Linbergh Picked up day after garbage and recycling, ex- Lawns) cept Lakeland and Lindbergh Lawns which will Superior Waste Removal is the garbage/trash Thursday – W. Genesee St., Wilshire Rd., be picked up on Monday. hauler for the Town. If you have any garbage/trash Wynthrop Rd., Hatherleigh Rd., Chaumont Dr., No more that 3 cubic yards at one time (equal to questions, please call Superior Waste Removal at Century Dr., Southview Rd., N. Terry Rd., a pickup truck full), year round with weather per- 315-672-3174 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on week- Timberwolf Circle, Copliegh Dr., Kenyon Dr., mitting. days Westlind Rd., Westfall Dr., Stanley Dr., Clearview Construction debris is: toilets, sinks, bathtubs, 1. Do NOT put garbage out any earlier than the Dr., Horseshoe Dr., Duchess La., Watchtower La., shower doors, cabinets, countertops, sheet rock, night before. Blackstone Wy., W. Granger Rd. from S. Terry Rd wood, doors (wood & metal), windows, siding, pan- 2. All garbage must be at curbside by 6:00 a.m. to town line, Limestone La., Treeland Circle, eling, insulation, roofing, plywood and electrical. on collection day. Crabapple La., Blueberry La., Pumpkin La., No fluorescent fixtures. 3. The weekly limit on household trash is a total Spructree La., Kimberly Dr. 4. WHITE GOODS PICK-UP – of 10 trash bags and not weighing more than 75lbs. Fridays – Westvale area (Westholm Blvd. sec- Picked up same day as brush and yard waste. each tion to Avery Ave., City Line) – (subject to White good items are – Stoves, dishwashers, 4. Please use clear trash/garbage bags. change due to pick up volume and weather) clothes dryers, washing machines, hot water tanks, 5. NOT included in your trash pick-up is: con- Grass Clippings will be picked up during regular small amounts of scrap metal, etc. struction debris, yard waste, furniture, appliances, yard waste days from April 1st through December 5. CONCRETE, STONES, DIRT, ETC. and anything hazardous. 1st as is the current schedule. All grass clippings A wheelbarrow full (approx. 4 cu. ft.) will be 6. Sign-up to receive email notices of 1-day st MUST BE in PAPER BAGS, CARDBOARD picked up once a month from April 1 through No- delays in collection due to holidays, along with de- st BOXES or a container NOT TO EXCEED 50 lbs. vember 1 . Residents must call Highway Garage tails on other services offered, by visiting their website RECYCLING INFO RECYCLING (Information obtained from Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency) Superior Waste Removal is the recycling hauler for the Town. If you have any recycling Softcover books and #5 plastics accepted in the blue bin! questions, please call Superior Waste Removal at 315 672-3174. • Softcover books are any bound item that is removed before you can toss the soft-cover and 1. Do NOT put recycling out any earlier than the NOT a hardcover book. Think paperbacks, its contents into your bin. night before. phone books, manuals, workbooks, notebooks, • #5s are wide-mouthed, tub shaped plastic 2. All recycling must be at curbside by 6:00 etc. There is no special preparation necessary if containers that typcially hold yogurt, marga- a.m. the softcover book’s binding is stapled or rine, cottage cheese, etc. Check the bottom for glued. Just toss it into your blue bin. If it has a a #5 symbol to be sure. spiral, wire or plastic binding those must be
What goes in the trash? Trash this Paper: Trash this Glass: • Corrugated cardboard with wax, plastic, or • Dishes & drinking glasses styrofoam • Ceramics (plates or mugs) • Frozen food boxes • Window & auto glass • Paper plates & cups • Mirrors • Paper towels, tissue, toilet paper • Pottery & clay pots • Egg cartons (paper or styrofoam) • Light bulbs • Non-paper envelopes (Tyvek) - Fluorescent bulbs: Please do not place in • Hardcover books the trash or Blue Bin. • Metallic paper (including cards with silver / - RESIDENTS should make an appointment gold trimming) for OCRRA’s next Household Hazardous Waste Day. Trash this Plastic: - BUSINESSES should follow NY state re- • Plastic food trays (frozen food trays, candy quirements, see the DEC website for info. trays, cake, cookie containers) Search under “fluorescent bulbs”. • Styrofoam (coffee cups, packaging materials, trays) Trash this Metal: • Hard plastics (tableware, toys) • Latex paint cans (dry out paint and remove lids) • Motor oil bottles (or any bottle that contained a - To dispose of oil based paints, stains, and hazardous material) varnishes make an appointment for OCRRA’s next • Plastic bags (NOTE: CLEAN plastic bags can Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. be recycled at most grocery and retail stores) • Scrap metal. Take to a scrap dealer. Page 4 - Summer 2020 - AbouTown From the Geddes Police Department: From the Town Supervisor Office: Victor M. Gillette, Chief of Police Jerry Albrigo, Town Supervisor As summer approaches, people tend to the water, you will need to apply more On March 17th, Governor Cuomo is- crews. Trash and recycling are running as drive faster. Traffic enforcement is one of often. Large hats and sunglasses are help- sued an Executive Order calling for all of usual schedule but for the safety of these the Geddes Police Department’s top pri- ful. New York to be “On Pause”, with this workers please place non-recyclable orities and we are committed to having Hydrate: Order a state of emergency was declared waste double-bagged or bagged in cans. safe roads. Our traffic programs are con- The heat means it will be a lot dryer. in the Town of Geddes. PLEASE NO LOOSE GARBAGE IN ducted on an ongoing basis, however, if Remember to constantly hydrate through- In adhering to the Executive Order, CANS. Doing so will not only protect the you have a specific area that you feel out the day. Heat exhaustion and heat the Town of Geddes had to change it’s health of the people employed to collect needs attention, please call the police de- rashes are side effects of dehydration. way of conducting business during this your trash, but also help to maintain partment at 315 468-3283. Wear a Helmet: state of emergency. Town offices are clean property. Our speed display signs will be de- Don’t forget to wear a properly fitted open and operating, but public access is Our Police Department has a tempo- ployed to areas of the town where speed- helmet while riding your bicycles, scoot- restricted to all Town facilities. This in- rary suspension of its extended services ing has been an issue. The signs are a ers, rollerblades and skate boards. Be cludes the Town Hall, John Carno Recre- due to the restrictions with social distanc- very popular traffic enforcement tool and careful while playing outside! ation Center and Highway Garage. The ing. The officers will continue with their are being used in many neighborhoods. Water Safety: Town departments have limited staff normal 24 hour patrolling and responding We will continue to hand out SLOW In the hot weather, a dip in the pool available to assist residents due to the to calls for emergency service but will DOWN lawn signs that are very popular feels amazing. Unfortunately water ac- Governor’s mandated staff reductions, so handle non-emergency complaints, where with local residents. You can receive a tivities can be dangerous. Do not enter please be patient as we are giving urgent a report is to be generated or police ad- lawn sign by stopping by the police de- deep pools if you don’t know how to and essential matters first priority, and re- vice of a situation by phone. We ask for partment during regular business hours. swim. Never leave children unsupervised sponding to non-urgent matters as soon residents to dial 911 and ask for the Lakeland residents be aware of the near water. Learn CPR and you can help as possible. The only exception to this is Town of Geddes and an officer will call new STOP SIGNS recently posted at the friends and family stay safe near water. the Town Courts, which NYS has man- you regarding your compliant. The Ad- intersections of Ontario Ave and These safety tips should help you to dated to be completely closed. Also, in ministration and Office will be closed to Lakeside Rd and Ontario Ave and Beach be safe in the warm weather months accordance with social distancing re- public, but staff are available to speak by Rd. Officers will be monitoring these in- ahead. quirements, all town playgrounds are phone during normal business hours of tersections for violators. Congratulations to Officer Michael closed to the public and access to the bas- (8:30am to 4:30 pm). The Police Here are a few safety tips to keep you Sheppard who recently completed his ketball courts are prohibited. The Parks Department’s Medication and Sharps Safe and Happy through the hot summer Field Training and is now out patrolling and Recreation programs and events are Disposal receptacles will not be in use at months. the streets of Geddes. canceled at this time. Registrations for this time. For all copies of police reports Sun Safety: In closing, I would like to say that it any programs will not be accepted until call 315-468-3283 during business hours It is important to remember sun safety. has been an honor to serve the residents further notice. or email the following Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes be- of Geddes over the past 42 years. I will We understand during this time of NY [email protected] or fore going outside. You should reapply be retiring at the end of August 2020. ON PAUSE that folks are taking the op- [email protected]. You can every couple of hours and if you are in ENJOY THE SUMMER AND BE SAFE !! portunity to clean up their yards and get- access Motor vehicle accident reports ting rid of home goods but we would like through CRASHDOCS.ORG to remind folks that our Highway Depart- We will continue posting updates From the Code Enforcement / ment is operating with limited crews at through our website and Facebook as we this time and our pickup schedules are move through these trying times and we Fire Marshall's Office: not running as usual. It is requested that will continue to take safety precautions to David Balcer, Code Enforcement Officer/Fire Marshall residents scale back the amount of bulk help protect Town of Geddes employees item and brush that is placed at curbside. and residents. We appreciate all your pa- Hopefully when this addition of the quired to have this secondary means al- It may not be picked up right away. We tience and continued support. Town’s newsletter is released we are past ready installed to make the conversion understand this might be frustrating but Be safe and be well. the pandemic and getting back to normal. easier. we’re doing the best we can with small We anticipate an influx of permits when Here are some reminders for the sea- this occurs and we will do our best to son: We will address all written com- review and release them on a timely man- plaints submitted to our office. Com- ner. Check with our office or the Town plaints are kept confidential. Basketball From the Assessor's Office: website on what projects require a Build- hoops should not be set up in the road Christopher Russo, Assessor ing Permit. One project that gets over- right-of-way. Recreational fire pits are al- EXEMPTIONS 457-2036 OR register online at looked as requiring a Building Permit is lowed, but all regulations need to be Please be advised, the Assessor’s of- WWW.TAX.NY.GOV and click on basement remodeling. Basements are de- complied with, including most impor- fice has completed the processing of all “Register for Star”, and follow the in- signed as utility/storage space. Turning tantly that it is cleaned seasoned wood applications for exemptions, including structions. them into habitable spaces requires a that is burned. The same you would use but not limited to, the Basic STAR, En- To find out more information and/or Building Permit for code compliance to in an indoor fireplace. hanced STAR, Senior Citizens with Lim- eligibility requirements for any exemp- be met. The main concern is the second- As always, we are happy to answer ited Income, Persons with Disabilities tions or if you would like to confirm we ary means of egress out of the basement any questions. Call 315-468-3600 Ext.8 and Limited Income, Veterans, Volunteer have received your exemption paper- must be met. When N.Y.S. adopted the or email us at Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance work, please call our office at (315) 468- current code, all new houses were re- [email protected]. Workers, Business and Clergy Members. 3600, Extension 4. If you feel you may be eligible for any GRIEVANCE exemptions you must file an application Grievance Day this year is the fourth From the Town Clerk's Office: with the Assessor’s office by March 1st Tuesday in June. This year Grievance Alison Dorchester, Town Clerk to affect the following September School Day will be on Tuesday, June 23rd, Hi, this is Alison Dorchester, the registration and absentee ballot applica- bill, January Property bill and May Vil- from 4pm to 8pm. Applications will be newly Elected Town Clerk. The recently tions are also available in our office. lage bill. available the first week in May at the appointed Deputy Town Clerk is Melissa The Geddes Town Hall is currently The Town of Geddes Assessor’s Of- Assessor’s office. Once an application is Tokaryk. We are both here to serve you closed to the public due to COVID-19. fice, as a courtesy, will mail out all re- submitted to our office you will be given at all times. Melissa, or myself are in on a daily basis. newal applications for exemptions in a time to appear in front of the Board of The Town Clerk’s office offers a vari- We can still process most transactions via September 2020. When applying for the Review, to present your complaint. The ety of licensing and permits including: US mail, email or fax. If you have any Enhanced Star exemption, please provide tentative assessment roll is available for marriage license; dog licensing; hunting questions, please feel free to call us at a copy of your Federal Income Tax re- review in the Assessor’s office. Please be and fishing license; gaming license; (315) 468-3600, Ext 2. Stay home, stay turn for 2019 with the completed applica- advised the Grievance form is available peddler’s permits; disabled parking per- safe and hope to see you soon. tion. When applying for the Senior Citi- online at: https://townofgeddes.com/de- mits; and favor cards for Veterans. Voter zen with Limited Income exemption partments/assessors-office/ please provide a copy of your MOST RE- BIG THANK YOU CENT Federal Income Tax (2019 or The Assessor’s Office would like to From the Dog Control Office: 2020) with the completed application and extend a big thank you to Melissa the end of the year Social Security Ben- Tokaryk for her 14 years of loyal, dedi- Diana Fadden, Dog Control Officer efit Statement. Any owner, who pres- cated and professional service to the tax Hey there pet parents; Ms. Diana your license price; all dog licenses are ently receives the Basic Star, turning 65 payers of the Village of Solvay and the Fadden, writing from the Dog Control under $20. by December 2021, may be eligible for Town of Geddes. We wish her the best of department. Licensing CAN be done by mail - you the Enhanced Star. All applications for luck at the Town Clerk’s Office. Our dog license numbers are at an all don’t even need to come to the office! exemptions must be filed by our annual A WARM WELCOME time high, let’s keep up the good work! Any license questions can be an- taxable status date, MARCH 1st. The Assessor’s Office would like to Licensing your dog is a STATE law; swered by me, Ms. Diana Fadden, in the There have been some changes to the welcome Ally Grim to the position of As- all dogs in New York State need to be Dog Control department. If I am not STAR Exemption Program. If you are a sessment Clerk. In addition to being a licensed to the home it lives in. available either of our Town Clerks can new owner or do not already have a New York State Notary Public, Ally All you need to do to license your dog answer licensing questions as well. STAR Exemption on your primary resi- brings excellent customer service skills is hand in a current rabies certificate to Please ask for Allison or Melissa. dence, you may qualify for a STAR Re- as well as high energy and enthusiasm. our Town Clerk at 1000 Woods Rd. Thanks for taking the time to read lief Check. In order to apply, you will Having a background in real estate al- If you can get us a spay or neuter cer- this! need to contact New York State Depart- lowed for an easy transition to our office. tificate, you get a HUGE discount on ment of Taxation and Finance at (518) We wish her the best of luck. Summer 2020 - AbouTown - Page 5 Town of Geddes Department of Parks and Recreation John Carno Recreation Center • 823 State Fair Blvd. • Syracuse, NY 13209 OFFICE TELEPHONE: 315-487-8238 / 315-487-8243 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise stated. Town residents will be given preference. (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend - • Register by calling the Recreation Department at 315-487-8238, or by stopping by Fridays Only: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) the office located in the John Carno Recreation Center, 823 State Fair Blvd., Lake- Email: [email protected] land, during office hours. • Registration fees must be paid prior to the first class/program by mail or in person. NO REFUNDS will be made after classes/programs begin. RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF: • All programs and classes are on a first come first serve basis. Class sizes are limited, and we reserve the right to combine or cancel classes. DEBORAH MORRELL - Director of Recreation • The department does not carry medical insurance for program participants. JOHN LIBERATI, JR. - Senior Recreation Leader • Registrants are responsible for their own transportation.
Scott Bartowski - Recreation Attendant Programs and classes through the Recreation Department are Katherine Lobello - Recreation Attendant added throughout the year and are not necessarily advertised Megan Sierotnik - Recreation Attendant in the AbouTown newspaper. For updates and program/class Jack Allen - Recreation Attendant listings, please check the Town of Geddes website or call the Cole Ladouceur - Recreation Attendant department at 315-487-8238 during business hours. RecreationRecreation ProgramsPrograms // NewsNews
The Geddes Town Board and Recreation Department ADULT MEN’S has made the sad and difficult decision to BASKETBALL cancel all Summer Programming for 2020. Due to the COVID mandates and many other factors, we determined it was the best decision for the LEAGUE STANDINGS safety and health of our community. Thursday Evenings Final Standings We plan on offering a Virtual Team ...... W .... L Community Recreation Center and possibly more Sehr Legends ...... 6 ..... 1 activities for the kids and adults in our community. Wally’s...... 5 ..... 2 Please like our Facebook page if you haven’t already - Town of Geddes Parks and Recreation Department. Chiefs ...... 4 ..... 3 Syracuse Thunder ...... 3 ..... 4 Please check back as we will begin posting LL Chili Dog Killers ...... 2 ..... 5 more information soon! Rosie’s ...... 1 ..... 6 For more information, please check our Facebook page, League Champs – Sehr Legends Playoff Champs – Sehr Legends the Town’s Facebook page, the Town of Geddes website, Playoff Runnersup – Wally’s email the Department at [email protected] or call the Department at (315) 487-8238. 2019-2020 YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES SPECIAL THANKS: Redmond, Charles Cassidy, Maura Florida: Coach Clark, Popp, Khaya Konkel, Yusuf Dixon, Jocelyn Straub Danielle Gersbacher, Teagan Altheblah, Owen Fuller, Ada - to all the parents and volun- Notre Dame: Coach Primiano, Carrigan, RJ Glowacki, Evan Donnelly, Adam Rutkowski, teers who gave their time and ef- Alana Primiano, Rowen Zingaro, Owen Jackson, Connor Ahmad Ibrahim, Owen Davidson fort to make the Youth Basketball Grobosky, Gabriel Proctor, Fogarty, Francis Clark, Marcus Syracuse: Coach Seitz, Hayden Leagues a great success!! Connor Rudinger, Gehrig Satalin, Waller Jr. Platt, Stockton Sobotka, Sophia - to Westhill School District, Griffin Connelly, Ethan Freund, Plyter, Luke Campanella, Dominic Cherry Road School and their staff Braelyn Kaltenbach Grade 3/4 Sampo, Mason DeBerjeois, Tyler for allowing us use of their facili- N. Carolina: Coach Altheblah, Fowler, Noah Seitz, Emily Straub, ties, enabling us to run our pro- Matthew Pease, McKenzie Ohio State: Coach Ellis, Nick Liam Mulderig gram!! Lefever, Chrystian Grenton, Ellis, Sophie Gallardo, Lamere Xavier: Coach Marinelli, Ilyana CONGRATULATIONS: Somayah Altheblah, Quest Kelly, Grenton, Matthew Taylor, Mat- Bouie, Shane Davis, Jeromiah Malachy Morse, Atticus Jaquint thew Headd, Mackenzie Dwyer, DeVaul, , Cassius Robinson, Anto- - to all who participated in the Wake Forest: Coach Sisson, Brian Rogers, William Beerman, nio Freeman-Martinez, Jacob League for a good season! Hayden Green, Henry Gordon, David Satalin, Will Tyszka Besaw, Joseph Marinelli, Jack Maggie Gordon, Kaylee Shelley, Duke: Coach Gaines, Jackson Carruth, Adrien Marceau, Emma YOUTH BASKETBALL Peyton Pautz, Charles Sisson, Pratt, Lyla Gaines, Tyler Pratt, Fuller GRADES 1/2 & 3/4 Dominick Cimilluca Brayden Hoegler, Dylan Green, Oregon: Coach Burke, Liam Pittsburgh: Coach Headd, Henry Schmidt, Caleb Sellers, West, Alaina Lefever, Kwame Grade 1/2 Malik Thomas, Catherine Headd, Andrew Rewakowski, Shaelyn Zulberti, Jameson Burke, Brady Indiana: Coach Cassidy, Lux Eliana Fowler, Lucas Austin, Will Morse Fraser, Mason Venditti, Katelyn O’Neill, Gavin Connors, Caleb Carruth, Ben Tyszka, Jack Wills, Iowa: Coach Altheblah, Clark Connors, Donavon Ballard, Tom Gallardo, Danny Allen, Julia Rayquan Mitchell Durant, Michael Valenti, Brianna Tarolli, Emmett McMahon Page 6 - Summer 2020 - AbouTown RecreationRecreation ProgramsPrograms // NewsNews FINGER LAKES GAMING AND RACETRACK TRIP Come and enjoy the day at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack in Farmington, NY. Watch the thoroughbred racing action or visit the gam- ing floor. Must be at least 18 years of age and must bring a valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, etc.) Food and beverages are available at the Vineyard Buffet, Terrrace Dining Room, Paddock Room or Platinum Grille. The casino no longer offers bus incentives. Reservations are required and limited. Wednesday, August 2020 10:15 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Arrive at casino approximately 11:30 a.m. and depart at 5:15 p.m. Bus Pickup Points: (starting at 10:15 a.m.) Solvay/Geddes Youth Center – Geddes Town Hall, Solvay(please park behind the Youth Cen- SENECA/NIAGARA ter) John Carno Recreation Center, Lakeland Cost: $20.00 per person (non-residents will be charged an additional $2.00) CASINO TRIPS Checks are payable to the Town of Geddes and must be received at Enjoy the day at Seneca/Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, USA least two (2) week prior to the trip. A bus incentive is subject to the Casino’s discretion (slot dollars and Reservations are required and limited and may be made by calling food voucher). the department at 315-487-8238. Must be at least 21 years of age and must bring a valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, etc.) Food and beverages are available at the casino and surrounding restau- rants. SENIOR CITIZENS Reservations are required and limited. Seneca/Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, NY USA “FALL” CARD PARTY Thursday, September 2020 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Seniors 55 and over are invited to attend our annual Spring Card Party. Arrive at the casino at approximately 11:30 a.m. and depart at 6:00 Each table will determine what type of card game they will play and how p.m. they will distribute the table prizes. Prizes will be furnished by the Bus Pickup Points: (starting at 8:00 a.m.) Solvay/Geddes Youth Recreation Department. You must bring your own cards. Center – Geddes Town Hall, Solvay(please park behind the Youth Cen- John Carno Recreation Center ter) John Carno Recreation Center, Lakeland st Thursday, October 1 , 2020 Cost: $34.00 per person 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (non-residents will be charged an additional $2.00) Lunch- bring your own or order out during the party (coffee & tea to Checks are payable to the Town of Geddes and must be received at be provided) least two (2) week prior to the trip. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling the depart- Reservations are required and limited and may be made by calling nd ment at 487-8238 and must be received by Tuesday, October 2 the department at 315 487-8238. AARP SMART del LAGO RESORT DRIVER COURSES & CASINO TRIP Come and enjoy the day at the del Lago Resort and Casino located in Take the 6-hour classroom refresher course specifically designed Waterloo, NY for drivers age 50 and over. Auto insurance discounts in most A bus incentive is subject to the Casino’s discretion (slot dollars and states – consult your insurance agent. Class size is limited and a food voucher). minimum number of participants is required. Pre-registration is Must be at least 21 years of age and must bring a valid government necessary and can be made by calling the department at 315-487- issued photo ID (driver’s license, etc.) 8238. Food and beverages are available at the Farmer’s Market Buffet, John Carno Recreation Center Smashburger, Moe’s, Ciccino’s Pizzeria. 823 State Fair Blvd., Lakeland Reservations are required and limited. Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Wednesday, October 2020 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (one day course) 10:15 a.m. to 5:30p.m. Instructor: Jay Guss Arrive at casino approximately 11:30 a.m. and depart at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17th & 18th, 2020 Bus Pickup Points: (starting at 10:15 a.m.) Solvay/Geddes Youth 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (two day course) Center – Geddes Town Hall, Solvay (please park behind the Youth Cen- Instructor: Jay Guss ter) John Carno Recreation Center, Lakeland Cost: $20.00 (with AARP membership card) Cost: $20.00 per person $25.00 (non-members) (non-residents will be charged an additional $2.00) Payable to: AARP (checks only – payment must be received Checks are payable to the Town of Geddes and must be received at prior to class) least two (2) week prior to the trip. Mail payment to the Geddes Recreation Department, 823 State Reservations are required and limited and may be made by calling Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209 the department at 315-487-8238. 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GYMNASIUM HOURS Summer Word Search at the JOHN CARNO RECREATION CENTER Gym Hours are subject to change, due to classes, special activities, etc. Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. *Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays Closed *The Lakeland Senior Citizens use the Recreation Center the second Wednesday of each month. Non-Residents will be charged a user’s fee ($5.00) during supervised/recreational gym. For more information, call the department at 315-487-8238. CommunityCommunity NewsNews Solvay Tigers Auxiliary Submitted by: Carolyn Femano The Solvay Tigers Auxiliary is We are a service organization which is held on Saturday nights membership to the center to exer- looking to increase their member- that supports the Solvay-Geddes at the youth center. By joining the cise and have use of the pool. ship. Our membership is now Community Youth Center and auxiliary and helping to sell re- Please call Carolyn Femano at open to include people from the programs for the youth of our area. freshments at bingo once every 488-7194 or Judy DeLucia at 468- Town of Geddes, Camillus, We earn money by selling refresh- five weeks you can earn a free 1906 for more information. Onondaga and the Village of ments at Solvay Tigers Bingo Solvay. Lakeside Fire Department, Inc. Organized 1949 * 1002 State Fair Blvd. • Syracuse, New York. 13209 submitted by John Dantuono, Secretary As we welcome the change the chance of fire or injuries. * Keep children and pets at If your gas grill should go out, from winter to spring/summer sea- Please follow these simple tips least three feet away from the grill turn off the propane tank and sons and more carefree time to for a safe grilling season. area. burner control, open the lid and spend outdoors with friends and * Propane and charcoal grills * Never leave the grill unat- wait five minutes before re-light- families let us not forget to keep should only be used outdoors. tended. ing. fire safety in mind. Whether it is a * The grill should be placed * Keep your grill clean and free Have a safe and enjoyable sum- picnic at a local park, or a back- well away from the home, deck of grease buildup. mer, and always remember: yard bar-b-que we need to con- railings and out from eaves and WORKING SMOKE AND CO tinue safe practices to minimize overhanging branches. DETECORS SAVE LIVES! Page 8 - Summer 2020 - AbouTown CommunityCommunity NewsNews
Solvay Public Library 615 Woods Road, (Corner of Woods & North Orchard) Village of Solvay, New York 13209 - Telephone 315-468-2441 for details or directions. To view our Event Calendar with a listing of our programs, online catalog, and databases go to www.solvaylibrary.org. Also, find us on Facebook.
The MOST Summer Library Program * Friday Crafts- On Fridays from allowed to use our facility. Call the li- Summer Hours: will bring a 45-minute interactive demon- 4:00 – 4:45 children ages 5 – 14 will be brary for more information on how to (June 21 to September 6) stration. able to make crafts that they can take schedule a room for your meeting or Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Zoo to You-Monday, August 20 at home. All supplies are provided! group. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Fri- 1p.m. * Book Club- Did you know Solvay * Public use scanners and a photo- day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays Live animals from the Rosamond Library has an adult book club? New copier. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are closed Gifford Zoo will visit the library. members are always welcome! Call the * The Library is home to the archives library for meeting times or to join. of the Solvay Process Company and has Sundays. Ongoing Library Programs Be sure to check our Facebook page * Rapid Reads and Fast Flicks- No special collection material related to the as well as our website and online calen- We would love to hear your ideas for more waiting for bestselling book titles remediation of Onondaga Lake. The Lo- dar regularly for updated library news. future programs and activities held at the and popular DVDs! With Rapid Reads cal History room also houses archives of These are great ways to know about up- library. Please call the library or stop in new books and Fast flicks DVDs on our the Solvay Union Free District and some coming library events and program infor- and let us know what you would like to shelves you can borrow these new, popu- local history materials. Use of the room is mation. see at your library! We are looking for lar titles without having to put them on possible by appointment only. adult, teen, and children’s program and hold. * Artist of the Month- We welcome Summer Reading Program activity ideas. Library Services local artists to display their work in the Please note: Due to the Coronavirus Be sure to check our website and library. If you would like to share your emergency, all programs could be sub- online calendar regularly or stop by the * Do you have an eReader? You can creative talents with our community by ject to change or cancellation. The fol- library for updated calendars and news. download books to read or listen to for exhibiting your work, please contact the lowing schedule must be considered It’s a great way to know about our new free from our online catalog. You will library. programs, upcoming library events, pro- need to download some free software in tentative only. Friends of the Library All children entering grades K-12 are gram descriptions, schedules, and library order to access our books. invited to join our summer reading club news. All programs are free and open to * Computer and Tech Help- The li- The Friends of the Solvay Public Li- and attend the many programs and events the public. brary has 14 computers available for pub- brary was established in 2004. They pro- we’re planning during June, July and Au- * Children’s Story Time- On Tues- lic use with printing capabilities. We vide vital support to the library and its gust. The following programs are set and days from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. children provide free WiFi service if you’d like to programs, and advocate for the library in ready to go this summer: ages 2 ½ to 5 can come with their parent come in with your own device and con- our community. Moreland the Magician-Thursday, or caregiver for story time. Children will nect to the Internet. We also offer free Help support the ongoing programs July 9 at 10:00 a.m. hear a story, make a craft to take home, one-on-one tech assistance by appoint- and book collection at Solvay Public Li- Moreland the Magician will use a and enjoy a small snack. ment. If you need help with computer brary by joining the Friends of the Li- wide variety of magic tricks to celebrate * Library Wednesday Movie- The 1st basics including using the Internet, how brary organization. Active members at- the fun of reading. and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 to set up an email account, fill out an tend monthly meetings every third Thurs- Dan the Snakeman-Monday, July 20 p.m. Pack a picnic dinner from home or online application, or help with down- day at the library and/or volunteer at at 6:30 p.m. [Please note: this will be an your favorite takeout restaurant and head loading books onto your eReader, call the book sales, programs, and fundraisers. evening program] to the library for a movie night! library at 468-2441 to make an appoint- Unable to attend the meetings or commit Dan Chase, the ‘Snakeman,’ will * Chair Yoga at the Library-every ment. your time to volunteering? Inactive present live reptiles to teach about wild- Wednesday at 4pm. Learn to stretch and * Library Community Room and members contribute with membership life and the environment from all around relax at your local library. Meeting Rooms- The library has a vari- dues. Membership forms are available the world. * Game Day- Children ages 5 – 14 ety of meeting spaces for your commu- at www.solvaylibrary.org, at the library, Dinosaur Dig-Thursday, July 30 at 10 can join us every Thursday from 4:00 – nity group and clubs. Our spaces are or can be mailed to you by calling the a.m. 4:45 p.m. for game day. We have a vari- ideal for a special program, workshops, library at 315-468-2441. Two Paleontologists will present their ety of gaming activities including board or a committee meeting. We have wire- Join them at their next meeting as they traveling Fossil Museum and show how games, computer games, card games, and less access, a digital projector, and other plan and prepare for their next fundraiser and where to dig for dinosaur fossils. more! Play one of the games we have or equipment for meeting use. Due to mu- and annual book and bake sale. MOST Science Show-Monday, Au- bring your own game to share. nicipal laws paid, private tutors are not gust 13 at 10:00 a.m. Solvay-Geddes Community Youth Center 1010 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13209 • (315) 488-3666 • [email protected]
Defensive Driving Class Please note: Due to the NYS “On Pause” mandate, all of our programs could be subject to change or cancellation. September 9, 2020 ...... 9:00am – 3:30pm All schedules must be considered tentative only. October 13 and 14, 2020...... 9am-12pm both days November 4, 2020 ...... 9am-3:30pm Swim lessons $60 each 6 week session – (reduced fee for members) (Please call 315-488-6639 for details and enrollment) Please call for class information, dates and registration form
Bingo ADULT AQUA CLASSES Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 – 10:45am $60.00 each 6 week session (reduced fee for members) Saturday Evenings at 7pm, Wed. Evening 6:00 – 7:00pm Kitchen opens at 5pm $30.00 each 6 week session (reduced fee for members) Admission is $5.00 which includes 8 regular games, Tues. & Thurs. 1:00 – 1:45pm Special games extra $60.00 each 6 week session (reduced fee for members) Last game pays $1,000.00 PIYOCHI Fridays 10:00 – 11:00am Average pay out weekly is $4,000.00 $30.00 each 6 week session (reduced fee for members) Please call for dates and registration form
For more information, For more information, please call 315-488-3666 or please call 315-488-3666 Email us at [email protected] Summer 2020 - AbouTown - Page 9 SeniorSenior CitizensCitizens CornerCorner Lakeland Senior Citizens submitted by: Mary Ann Zalewski Hello folks. Our Lakeland Kirbys will have to be resched- tertained by Golden Memories. and possibly Borado’s in Seniors group has kept in touch uled until later in the year. Both our January and Febru- Brewerton. with each other by phone and On the bright side we met in ary lunch outings were very We have several volunteers internet. January, February and March. well attended. We ate at the willing to make phone calls to I am sure that a lot of our In January we had Deacon Bob Western Ranch and Jammers. keep our members up to date. “put off until tomorrow” chores Fangio from Holy Family While no one can predict the They ar e: Pat W., Chr is W., are either completed or being Church in Westvale speak to us future, we are hopeful that we Fran S., Liz L., Elaine P. Betty worked on. Sadly due to the about staying healthy and keep- will be able to resume some B., and Fran D. Thanks to all monster holding us hostage, we ing positive. semblance of normalcy in the of you. are all disappointed that we In February we had our an- near future. And remember the more we couldn’t enjoy the outings and nual meet the Town officials In the upcoming months we maintain social distancing, wear meetings we had scheduled. meeting. It was well attended hope to have John Wilson, the our masks in public and stay in- So far we missed belly danc- and we had pizza. Rock Shadows Band at our an- side as much as possible we can ing at our April meeting and At our March meeting Chief nual picnic in July and beat this invisible enemy. John Wilson’s entertainment at Gillette spoke to us about Jeaneane singing for us in Au- Wash your hands and stay our May meeting. Two lunch phone scams as we ate sliders gust. We have scheduled safe. outings at Mona Lisa’s and from Fair Deli and we were en- lunches at Kirby’s, Tassones Geddes Senior Citizens submitted by: Conni Walker The Geddes Seniors started tricked. Chief Gillette encour- Our February meeting was signaled it was time. 2020 with some great pro- aged us not to give out personal our “soup luncheon”. The We voted to have our Christ- grams. In January, the Westhill information to people we don’t members could sample any of mas Luncheon on Thursday, High School cast members of know and to report these scams twelve delicious soups made by December 3, at The Empire Bye Bye Birdie came to give us to the police. Another crime our members, accompanied by Room catered by Daniella’s. a sneak preview of the musical. that is happening is bogus con- fresh Italian bread with cookies Mark your calendars!! With just two weeks of rehears- tractors. “Good deals” on home and cupcakes for dessert! Joe Our April meeting was can- als under their belts, the acting repairs might not be as good as Mangen, President of the Lake- celled due to the stay at home skills and voices were incred- they seem. We should get refer- land Seniors, and his wife order to avoid the Coronavirus. ible. We marked our calendars ences and estimates for home Marie joined us for lunch. We We hope all of our members, to be sure and attend a perfor- repairs, products and services. had some wonderful entertain- friends and neighbors are stay- mance, February 27-29. Cakes Chief Gillette handed out bro- ment provided by COMFORT ing safe and healthy. We miss and cupcakes made by the chures with additional informa- ZONE. Renditions of “All you, and hope that we will be members were enjoyed during tion on how we can reduce our Shook Up”; “Great Ball’s of able to get together soon! their performance. vulnerability by being careful, Fire”, “Dream”, “Run Around Our tentative meeting dates We also had the Town of alert and being a good neigh- Sue”, “You’re Cheating Heart” are: May 28, June 25, and July Geddes Chief of Police, Victor bor. and many more, had us swaying 23 - our annual picnic. Gillette, who spoke to us about Our Travel Club has some in our seats and singing along. If you are not currently a how to safeguard against special events in mind for the Joe joined the group on several member, and would like to join crimes. Senior citizens are more year. We discussed trips to of the numbers, as “Mr. Tam- us, we meet at Robinson Me- vulnerable to certain crimes, in- Washington D.C., Albany, bourine Man” and vocals. It morial Church, 126 Terry Road cluding financial fraud-identity Niagara-on-the-Lake, musical was a great musical trip down on the 4th Thursday of the theft, and bogus charitable do- performances and plays. More memory lane! We didn’t really month. Please call President nations. Many of these crimes to come on those outings as de- want the performance to end, Addie Silvia , 315-458-0288 for are not reported as people are tails are confirmed. but “Good Night Sweetheart” more information. embarrassed about being Solvay Senior Citizens submitted by: Sharon Marr, Publicity Happy 2020 to everyone! He was very informative. Children from the ages of 8 to Letchworth State Park. In Oc- We started the New Year with Talked about things happening 16, who danced. We were quite tober we are hoping to visit Del Det. Bruce Burg, of the Solvay and hope fully will happen this impressed by them. They did Lago Casino to see a Neil Dia- Police Dept. as our speaker. He summer for the Village. He’s many different kinds of Irish mond Show. spoke about things happening hoping to have the Solvay Field dances. Future plans include Flu in the Village. Talked about Days this year, but, at this time Due to the Coronavirus, we Shots, our Harvest Dinner and some senior programs and had all we can do is hope. have had no meetings or trips. Christmas Party. a question and answer period. March, which was our last Our trips are on hold for the Hope everyone is staying Seems things are going good meeting, we were entertained time being. Right now we are home, till this is all over. Stay for the Village. by the Rince Na Sonas School looking to September for our safe and healthy. We are all in February we had our Mayor of Irish Dance. There were 8 1st trip of the year, to this together. Derek Baichi as our speaker.