Updates

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 3/22/2024  Hey everyone--  Apparently, the snow we ordered for December and January may finally make it here tonight. The temperature dip for the past few days took some adjustment, but when the sun is out, it feels better.  Getting Ready for the Eclipse  No one knows if the weather will cooperate to let us see the eclipse, but the word is that the rooms in Wilmington have been fully booked. The mystery is-how many visitors will simply drive up for the day? No one knows that either.  The town is not hosting an event. Whiteface will [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 3/8/2024  Hey everyone--  I saw some Robins yesterday in the yard. Really. A few weeks ago, I thought I heard some, but that was still February.  Remember that Day Light Savings begins this weekend. I still have some clocks that need adjusting, but I find getting myself adjusted more of a challenge.  Town Board Meeting  The Town Board will have its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. The agenda will be posted on the town website and at the regular locations around town, but two items on the [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 3/1/2024  Greetings:  Short report this week.  Wind Storms  Thanks to the Highway and Parks Department for the clean up after that wild wind the other night. When the forecast shows temperatures dropping from 50 degrees to single digits, the wind will be big. Thought the roof was going to come off our house.  Spring Planning  Large March snowstorms are somewhat common, so winter isn't over yet. But the board is thinking spring and summer. The town is planning additions to the playground equipment at the park targeted towards toddlers, and it decided to remove the wooden [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/23/2024  Greetings-  A few of us were in NYC for the NYS Association of Towns annual meeting. I took a crash course in governmental accounting and reporting, which, though well presented, is quite a maze for the uninitiated. One thing is certain: towns continue to be strong advocates for their citizens. Towns are nearer the ground. There are 933 towns in New York, and I came away seeing that as an association there are many issues on which we agree.  NYS Grants  NYS announced a $60 million grant called "Restore New York". Applications for grants officially [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/16/2024 Greetings- I had an excellent lunch on Tuesday at the Methodist Church Friendship Hall. Chicken Breast with peppers and melted cheese, roasted potatoes, spinach, and a brownie. There was good conversation too (wildlife, travel, etc.). After the brownie, it was not easy rush back to the office. My thanks to everyone and I look forward to a meatloaf lunch very soon.  Help for Neighbors with Winter Fuel Bills The Jay, Wilmington and AuSable (JWA) fuel fund was set up to provide extra help to residents with their fuel bills. Applicants for this extra help must [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/9/2024 Greetings- Hope all have enjoyed the nice weather this past week, with the sun out and blue skies. But I won't get fooled again. Years ago, I came home from living in California and bragged how the California weather had followed me-70 degrees and sunshine in February and March. Wrong!  Ice Rink Which leads smoothly to the next update. The nights had been cold enough to maintain the ice this week, but maybe not over the weekend. It will be checked tomorrow morning and if skateable the skate area will be open.  Housing Update The [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/2/2024  Greetings-  Thanks to all for helping with my first month as supervisor. The learning curve would have been steeper without the help and patience of the department heads, town employees and other town supervisors.  More calendar information. The weather has not been helpful for skating, or much winter fun, except for helping conserve the amount of firewood.  Public Meetings  There is a special meeting called for February 6, 2024, at 5:00 pm to discuss the changes to the Short-Term Rental law proposed by the committee who worked on this last year. The board will go [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 1/19/2024  Ice Skating  The cold weather and breaks from the winter storms has let the Parks Department employees (J, A and B) get the rink into shape and open. There are night lights for evening skating.  We ask that all skaters be courteous to other skaters and for cooperation so recreational skaters can share the ice with those who want to play hockey. And don't throw snow on the ice-it has been difficult enough to clear snow that dropped from the sky!  Volunteers  Thank you to those who have contacted me about their interest in volunteering. [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 1/12/2024  Greetings Everyone--  Weather  There are winter storm warnings issued for tonight and tomorrow. We will pass on any updates this weekend via the town Facebook page. Wilmington got its first accumulating snow last weekend and on Tuesday and Wednesday heavy snow, then wind gusts, then rain. The rain made the roads look clear, but the water was hitting cold surfaces and icing up.  So, thanks again to the highway and parks department for keeping on top of the changing conditions and making sure the highways, sidewalks and town properties are maintained during these swings in [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 1/5/2024  Greetings! This is my first report to you as Town Supervisor. It has been a good first week and I thank everyone for the kind welcome I received.  Well, to business.  January's Calendar  The first town board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9th at 7 p.m. There will be a public hearing on the additional Veteran's exemption proposal made in December. Then there will be the organizational meeting, followed by the regular meeting for town business.  A special meeting will be scheduled for January 18th at 7 p.m. to review and discuss the proposed [...]