Town of Dryden - September Newsletter

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NY FORWARD GRANT - YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED

The Village of Dryden and the Dryden Business Association are applying for a NY Forward Grant. This program is to invigorate and enliven downtown areas in small and rural communities. They would be awarded funding for $2.25 million or up to $4.5 million, and they are asking for your input!

SHARE YOUR TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENCES

Do you face obstacles in accessing transportation, or does the lack of transportation or safety limit where you can go? Would you like to share your experiences or ideas for solutions to help improve access to transportation and thus your quality of life? Sign up by 9/13 to be selected for one of six focus groups to share your transportation needs in Tompkins County.

The Town Board meets at Town Hall on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:00pm and holds other special meetings if needed.

Meetings in September

September 8th - Abstract Meeting
September 15th - Business Meeting

TOWN CLERK'S CORNER

Haven’t received your lifetime sporting license yet? The Clerk’s Office will print it for you free of charge! The free lifetime replacement period will begin August 29, 2022 and end on November 1, 2022.

Have you gotten a new dog that is not yet licensed with us? NYS requires dogs over the age of 4 months to be licensed. A valid rabies certificate as well as a certificate of spay/neuter is required. Fees are:

Spayed/Neutered: $11.00/dog/year ($10.00 Town/$1.00 State Surcharge)
Unspayed/Unneutered: $23.00/dog/year ($20.00 Town/$3.00 State Surcharge)
Replacement License Tag: $3.00

If you find a stray dog or have questions about dog control, please call our Dog Control Officer, Jason Leonard, at (607) 342-8477.

Feel free to call us at (607) 844-8888, Option 3, with any questions.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NEWS

The summer season has been busy at the Highway Department, as we have been improving roads (including paving and ditching). We appreciate all of the patience and support we have received from the community!

If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at (607) 844-8888, ext 240.

Rick Young
Highway Superintendent

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VARNA SEWER PROJECT UPDATE

We have now received full funding for the $4.8 million sewer upgrade through Varna, including the $1.25 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the NY Office of Homes and Community Renewal, and the $3,063,000 zero percent short-term loan from the NY Environmental Facilities Corporation. We anticipate sewer work to commence sometime this fall, while water main replacement is delayed until next year due to the unavailability of pipe.

ADVISORY BOARD UPDATES.

Advisory Board Vacancies - GET INVOLVED!

Are you interested in filling a current or future vacancy on one of Dryden's Volunteer Boards? Please complete the "Volunteer Board Application" found HERE and return it to the Town Clerk via email or US Mail at: 93 E. Main St., Dryden, NY 13053. Applications for future Volunteer Board vacancies will be kept on file to be submitted with the annual board appointments in January.

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First Responder Night at Montgomery Park

Wednesday, September 14th from 6pm - 7:30pm

Meet Dryden's First Responders: Dryden Police, Dryden Ambulance, Dryden Fire Department, TC3, and the New York State Police

Receive safety tips from the professionals, and see how you can help in your community!

Special Guest! James Turner will be performing a magic show and making balloon animals for the kids!

Hot dogs and water will be available

Ellis Hollow Fair

Southworth Library

The Southworth Library is open to the public for computer use, browsing, and material circulation! They have 5 mobile hot spots available to lend out for two weeks at a time. Hours are Monday and Wednesday from 2pm-7pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am-5pm, and Saturday from 10am-2pm.

VIEW THE SEPTEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR HERE

National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Celebrate with our Library BINGO Sheet

Books & Brew
September 15th at 6pm at Hopshire Farm & Brewery
"Cakes, Pastries, and Desserts"
Books Available at the Library

Teen Takeover: Movie Night Edition
September 16th from 6-8pm at the Library
Open to Youth Going Into Grades 6-12
Enjoy a Movie, Pizza, and Snacks with Friends!
Register HERE

NEW - I Survived Book Club
Starts September 21st at 3:30pm at the Library
Geared Toward Independent Readers in Grades 3-5
I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916 by Laura Tarshis
Register HERE

Jennie's Book Club
September 20th at 9:30am at Dryden Lake Park
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
Borrow a Copy at the Library

Paint Like the Masters - Adult Art Class
September 7th at 11am at the Library
Learn Skills and Techniques to Discover Your Own Style
All Materials Provided
Register HERE by September 2nd

Basic Computer Skills Class
2 Sessions of Basic Computer Skills
Designed for Those with Little to No Computer Experience
Call or Visit the Library to Sign Up (607) 844-4782
More Information HERE

Visit the Southworth Library Website to learn more about what programs, clubs, and resources that the library has to offer for both children AND adults!

Homestead Heritage Fair Day

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If you are part of a community group and have events coming up that you would like to include, have photos that you would like to share, or would like to receive this monthly newsletter, please send an email to:

Cassie Byrnes
Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor
secretary@dryden.ny.us

TOWN OF DRYDEN ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor Jason Leifer
supervisor@dryden.ny.us
Deputy Supervisor Daniel Lamb
dlamb@dryden.ny.us
Councilperson Loren Sparling
lsparling@dryden.ny.us
Councilperson James Skaley
jskaley@dryden.ny.us
Councilperson Leonardo Vargas-Mendez
lvargas-mendez@dryden.ny.us
Town Clerk Bambi Avery
townclerk@dryden.ny.us
Highway Superintendent Rick Young
ryoung@dryden.ny.us

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