November 2020 Newsletter
(WATER/SEWER BILL ENCLOSED)
Reminder our drop box can be used for payments.
Village Office 315-834-6634
DPW 315-834-6411
Court 315-834-8634
Police 911
Website: villageofweedsport.org
Village Laws can be viewed on our website. Click on About and then “Village Laws”
MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Tom Winslow 315-834-9132
Chad Platten (Deputy mayor) 315-834-7086
John Clark (Trustee) 315-952-0017
Francis Gross (Trustee) 315-246-8502
Steve Sims (Trustee) 315-834-8697
Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month generally at 6:00 p.m. (Except for the November meeting that will be on Thursday November 12)
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Village Office & DPW will be closed on the following days:
Veterans Day Wednesday Nov. 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Thursday Nov. 26, 2020
& day after Friday Nov. 27, 2020
Christmas eve Thursday Dec. 24, 2020
Christmas Day Friday Dec. 25, 2020
New Year’s Friday Jan. 01, 2021
Martin L. King Monday Jan. 18, 2021
Presidents Day Monday Feb. 15, 2021
REFUSE
Regular pickup is on Monday. Refuse collection will be picked up on Tuesday’s when the holiday is on a Monday. Garbage must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day; no materials may be placed at the curb before 7:00 p.m. of the day preceding the pickup day.
Bags are limited to 33 gallons and 35 pounds in weight. Empty containers shall be removed from the curbside, or other area designated by the Village of Weedsport for pickup, by the occupant of the premises before the end of the day on which collection is made from the premises. Local Law 173, Section 6A.
Bag tag stickers may be purchased at the Village Office, Town of Brutus, Shurfine, and The Pit Stop. Large item stickers may be purchased at Village Office only.
RECYCLING CENTER
The Recycling Center is open Thursday’s 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thurs Dec. 24, 2020 recycling will be closed. The Village recycling center does not accept electronic equipment. No Freon containing products.
CHIPPING & LEAF PICKUP
The last chipper day was held in October. This service will begin again the 2nd Tuesday in April 2021, through October 12, 2021. Please do not put any brush out until then. Leaves will be collected on Friday’s until snow begins or November 20th whichever comes first. No grass clippings will be picked up. Leaves will be picked up in biodegradable bags only. Do not rake leaves to the road, they will not be picked up.
TROLLEY PARK
The Nellie A. Kinney pavilion and bathrooms are closed for the winter. The park will reopen May 1, 2021. No smoking or Alcohol is allowed in the park. Please pick up your dog waste!! It is greatly appreciated when concerned citizens help keep an eye on the Park and report questionable behavior that may be going on. This is your park to enjoy.
SNOW
The “No Overnight Parking” law will be enforced October 15-April 15. Vehicles may not be parked on any street from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. please move your car by these times to avoid a ticket. There is NO overnight parking in the municipal parking lots; tickets will be issued to violators. The Village is not responsible for mailboxes damaged during plowing, and will not be repaired or replaced, however every effort will be made to avoid any damage.
SIDEWALKS/ SNOW
Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after a snowfall, per Village Law §178-8. Do not make kids walk in the streets. Remove snow from your driveway and sidewalks onto your property, not into the street or on your neighbor’s property.
SNOWMOBILES
Snowmobiles are not permitted to drive around the Village and are NOT allowed on any sidewalks. Homeowners with a snowmobile may only enter and exit from their homes to the trails around the Village. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed to travel through Trolley Park. If you observe violations of this law, please notify the Sheriff’s Department (315-253-1222).
BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspector is generally available at the Town of Brutus offices Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. If you need a Building Permit application visit villageofweedsport.org and click on Code Enforcement and Building permit application.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Support your local DMV Office and help keep your taxes down. Renew your driver’s license at the Cayuga County Office. Questions: 315-253-1241
- The Weedsport Free Library invites you to stop in and explore the services available to area residents. Website: www.weedsportlibrary.org The library is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Phone 315-834-6222 Fax 315-834-8621.