Category Archives: Town Board News

Councilor Contemplations – July 2021

The Town submitted a proposal to NYS for funding to support activities in 2022 for Climate Smart Communities and Comprehensive Planning. We will hear in December if this matching grant is funded.

Councilor Contemplations – June 2021

Terms of Office for Town Clerk & Highway Superintendent
There will be a new item on the ballot in November! Please take note that the Town Board has recommended extending the Terms of Office for the Highway Superintendent and the Town Clerk from two years to four. This requires that voters to flip over the ballot in November where these questions are asked and vote.

Councilor Contemplations – May 2021

The Town of Manlius has more boards than the Town Board. Zoning Board of Appeals Kyran ‘KP’ Kelly stepped down as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Judy Salamone was appointed the newChair. Board of Assessment Review Grievance Day for property tax assessments is always the fourth Tuesday in May. The Board of Assessment […]

Councilor Contemplations – April 2021

The Town held a Public Hearing regarding the Skyridge Water District improvements on both April 14th and 28th . The Hearing was continued to May 12th . Attendance was high at both sessions.

Councilor Contemplations – March 2021

by Sara Bollinger – Manlius Town Councilor Thanks to Marie Margosian and Linda Bailey of the Manlius Historical Society fordecorating the Town Hall display case for Women’s History Month. The Board heard from several residents, in person and via email, both in favor and not in favor of allowing shelters for chickens, rabbits and goats in […]

Councilor Contemplations – February 2021

Snowfall is still a little below average, but with more than 30” in February we have almost caught up. We appreciate the work of our Highway Department! A few Highway team members have been impacted by COVID, so the remaining members are covering multiple shifts. The town is divided into three routes, each of which takes about four hours to plow, depending on the weather.

Councilor Contemplations – January 2021

Happy New Year! Be positive; test negative. We will get through this eventually. For now, stay safe: wash your hands, wear a mask and keep your distance from people not in your ‘pod’. For current information about testing and vaccines go to https://covid19.ongov.net/.