‘Special Districts’ are a thing in local government you may not have heard about in the past. There may be special districts for lighting, sidewalks, drainage, fire protection, water or other infrastructure that benefits some residents but not all residents. In these instances, only those residents who receive the benefit pay for the infrastructure.
Read MoreCategory Archives: Town Board News
Councilor Contemplations – August 2020
Check out all the updates from the Town Board. There are so many ways to get involved by sharing your concerns and support.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – July 2020
Town of Manlius seeks your input as the comprehensive planning begins and for the public safety advisory committee. Updates on many zoning applications in this month’s councilor contemplations.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – June 2020
Councilors attended a Black Lives Matter rally in the Village of Manlius, organized an educational presentation in Village of Fayetteville called Facing Racism. COVID-19 updates, 3Gi Inland Port information, and new developments in this month’s Councilor Contemplations.
Read MorePride flag raised over Manlius town hall
Last week, following a proclamation unanimously supported by the town board, the town of Manlius raised the Philadelphia Pride flag over town hall as a symbol of the town’s support of the LGTBQIA community.The flag was raised during a brief ceremony held Thursday morning and will be raised again for the month June in subsequent […]
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – May 2020
Updates on community events, solar projects, sustainability, mental health month, support independent redistricting and grievance day.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – April 2020
The Town Hall has been closed to the general public, but we are still working! Please call or email if you need something. Some of our staff are working from home, but they will respond promptly to your requests. Socially distanced in-person meetings are possible if necessary.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – March 2020
The first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in New York March 1st. At an amazingly fast pace COVID-19 became a public health crisis with daily news briefings at the County, State and Federal level. The Town of Manlius authorized an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Villages of Manlius, Minoa and Fayetteville to share personnel in case critical personnel become ill at a Special Meeting March 16th.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – February 2020
Power to the People!
The big story this month was the outpouring of resident engagement regarding a proposed apartment complex near the Megnin Farms subdivision. Heather and Katelyn met with a neighborhood group early in February. The Town received dozens of letters and more than 100 people attended the Public Hearing on the 24th. The developer withdrew the application the next day.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – January 2020
Councilors are busy forming two new Committees: a Sustainability Committee and a Comprehensive Plan Committee.
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