Two On-site Components of the Sewer Project

 Are Taking Place

Soil Borings Are Being Collected

As part of the preliminary engineering work for the sewer district, Square Engineering has contracted with NW Contracting from Alden, NY to perform soil borings in various intervals throughout the sewer district. Soil boring is a technique used to survey soil by taking several shallow cores out of the sediment through the use of a drilling rig. The process for subsurface drilling includes drilling several cores that are removed from the sediment that are then placed in small individual containers and labeled as to the specific location where the sample was taken. The soil samples are essential to understanding the various soil conditions in the district so that the engineers can develop an effective plan of action for running sewer lines.

Steven Gingrich, lead driller, and Nathan Gingrich, driller, from NW Contracting are guiding the subsurface investigation process and have identified and marked all of the locations for securing the samples. They began collecting samples this week but cannot finish the work until the underground utilities have been cleared. They plan to return to Findley Lake in a week or two to finish the soil borings.

After the soil samples have been collected, a NW Contracting geologist will analyze them and provide a soil description for each of the samples. This profile will assist the engineers in designing a system that takes into consideration the composition of the soil in various locations to assure that the sewer lines will be supported appropriately and will be structurally sound.

Topographical Information Is Being Gathered For Each Property

Square Engineering has contracted with Costich Engineering from Rochester, NY to gather topographical information on each property that is included in the Findley Lake Sanitary Sewer District. When developing a topographical report, a land surveyor gathers data about a property’s structures, natural features (such as trees), and terrain. The primary purpose of this topographical survey is to measure the slope from the bottom of the property’s (ground floor) external door to the lawn/yard. The amount of the slope will determine if a grinder pump is needed. 

Greg Robinson, Senior Field Surveyor, and Tom Krochmalech, Field Surveyor, have completed measuring all of the residences/applicable structures on Sunnyside Road and are currently working on Shadyside. Other crew members from Costich will be completing Shadyside Road and the remainder of the sewer district over the next two to three weeks.

The field surveyors use a global positioning system (GPS) where a base station is mounted on a tripod with a receiver and radio sender. Each surveyor carries an instrument that records GPS data and sends it to the base station. Once the data has been gathered and recorded, it is downloaded into mapping software. The mapping software will be used by Square Engineering as they meet with each property owner and discuss the topography of their property and a plan to hook into the sewer main.

The field surveyors wear orange jackets or vests and will not be entering any residence. However, they do need to come onto each person’s property to physically measure the distance from the door sill to the ground.

If you have not already provided the town clerk with your contact information (email and/or phone number), please do so as soon as possible (townclerk@townofmina.org or 716-769-7204 office). Square Engineering would like to begin scheduling individual appointments with property owners to develop individualizeds plan for hooking into the system.

If you should have any questions or concerns about any aspect of the project, reach out to Rebecca Brumagin, Mina Town Supervisor at supervisor@townofmina.org or 716-969-7757 (cell).

Submitted by Rebecca Brumagin

Help Needed!

We have some great events happening and will need volunteers helping before and during these events.  If you are interested in helping, please reach out to each event coordinator.  Without volunteers, these events would not be possible!

Mother’s Day Wine Walk- May 10.  Nancy Sonney – Secret Cubby

Father’s Day Beer Crawl – June 14.  Lori Wagner – Twin Docks

Great Duck Race – July 4.  Lori Wagner – Twin Docks

LakeFest- July 12 & 13.  Kyle Gross – Our Own Candle Company 

PINE JUNCTION RUMMAGE SALE

Are you eager for yard sales to start? April 11th & 12th / April 17th & 18th there will be a rummage sale in our pavilion! There will be a variety of items including clothing, furniture,etc. Stop by from 11am-4pm to grab a bite to eat and do some browsing!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

IS BACK ON FACEBOOK

PLEASE LIKE AND FOLLOW THEIR

NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

We're Back! Due to "technical" difficulties, our previous FB page was disabled but we are launching our new page. Unfortunately, we need to start over with our previous 1000 followers. We are hoping you will "like" or follow and share our page with friends again. We will continue to bring you our news, events and program information.



Stay updated, support our work and continue to be part of the Community Connections Family. Thank you for your patience during this unexpected moment of transition to our new page.

MAIN STREET RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

10363 Main St, Findley Lake, NY

500 sq/ft of retail or office space

1 bathroom

Will remodel to suit tenant

Available Immediately

Call (330) 715-6780

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is holding a boater safety course at the Mina-Findley Lake Community Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As of January 1, 2025 a person at least 14 years old may operate a PWC only if he or she has passed a boating safety course approved by the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation and carries the state boating safety certificate on board the PWC. You must be at least 10 years of age to register for the class.

"Saving My Mind ...

One Glass At A Time"

Our Annual Mother's Day Wine Walk will be held Saturday, May 10th, 1-5PM in our quaint town of Findley Lake. Stroll, Sip and Shop while enjoying the small-town atmosphere. Wineries, Local Vendors, Food, Music and Shopping at our established businesses. Tickets can be purchased at Secret Cubby and Toast Wine and Spirits. PRICE of Event: in person in advance $25 or online $28.52; $30 the day of the event. Registration will be held this year in the Fire Hall with tables of donated gift baskets, gift certificates and awesome outdoor and garden items for our Chance Raffle, all proceeds benefit Findley Lake Forward which in turn promotes our community events.

You may stop at Secret Cubby May 8th & 9th, 10am-5pm and pre-register.

We are looking for cash donations for the Wine Walk to use to purchase items for our Chance Auction. Please bring your donation to the Secret Cubby, cash or check written to FINDLEY LAKE FORWARD, we will provide a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you in advance for your generosity to help make the Wine Walk a huge success again this year!

PINE JUNCTION PRESENTS

July 5 Findley Lake Nature Trails

20th Annual Race Around the Lake

and Fun Walk.

Meet at Gazebo.

Sign in starts at 6:30 am, Race 8 am.

Register at: runsignup.com or 

bigwhitetrailer.com

Click on website and it will take you to the registration.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

LAKEFEST!

July 12th & 13th

PINE JUNCTION NEWS

5th Annual Don't Tell Shirlee (or Lonnie)

Concert in the Pines!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

This year is for all the Country Music Fans out there you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are limited so grab them now! Make sure to check Pine Junction's Facebook page for exciting lodging opportunities at Peek'n Peak and Bison Trace Luxury Camping. Special Guest Mark Mackay as the opening act.

VIP Tickets are SOLD OUT! General Admission Still Available!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Make sure to check Community Connections Facebook Page for scheduled events.

• Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 8:45 AM Zoom Yoga.
• Every Tuesday Mahjong and Mexican Train (dominos) at 1:00pm in the Community Tea Room.
• Tuesdays 9-10AM COFFEE HOUR in the Communi-Tea Room
• Friday Nights 5PM Community Center Gym Pickle Ball no experience necessary!

Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here: CLICK HERE FOR NEW COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FACEBOOK PAGE

April 11 Community Connections Bingo at 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room in the Findley Lake Community Center. RSVP required 716-769-2473

April 11 & 12 Pine Junction Rummage Sale 11AM-4PM See notice above or check their Facebook page.

April 12 The Camp at Findley Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast 8AM-10AM. Egg hunt will be held at 10AM. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

April 17 Community Connections, explanation of "Back to Basics" with Sarah Parker, RN. 1PM in the Tea Room.

April 17 Findley Lake Library Book Club at 6PM. "God Of The Woods" by Liz Moore.

April 17 & 18 Pine Junction Rummage Sale 11AM-4PM See notice above or check their Facebook page

April 19 Please join Findley Lake Nature Trails for Earth Day/Findley Lake Community Clean Up. We will meet at the Gazebo at 9AM. Findley Lake Nature Trails will provide trash bags. Thank you!

April 19 Findley Lake Library Easter Shindig 11AM-1PM. Indoor/Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, Snacks and lots of fun!

April 20 Easter Egg Hunt for kids at the Findley Lake Church. Easter service starts at 10AM. All are welcome. See flyer above.

April 22 Community Connections "Back to Basics" with Sarah Parker, RN. 10:30AM-11:30AM after Coffee Hour. In the Tea Room.

April 24 Community Connections "Fraud Presentation" with Tom Di Zinno, Senior Investigator Chautauqua County Sheriff at 1PM. RSVP 716-769-2473

April 25 Community Connections Bingo at 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room in the Findley Lake Community Center. RSVP required 716-769-2473

April 26 Findley Lake Library Earth Day Celebration & Plantstravaganza at 11AM.

April 27 Bingo at 1PM at Cooler Bar & Grill Benefiting Small Town Shelter.

May 3 Findley Lake Library Spring Craft Fair at the Fire Hall 10AM-4PM

May 8 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.

May 10 Findley Lake Mother's Day Wine Walk. 1-5PM. See flyer above.

May 25 Pine Junction Drafts and Crafts Festival 11AM-5PM featuring live music with Small Town Revolution from 2-5PM. MORE INFO CLICK HERE

June 12 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.

June 14 Findley Lake 2nd Annual Father's Day Beer Crawl. See flyer above.

June 15 Iroquois Archery Club Car Show at Pine Junction 11AM-4PM, Claudia Hoyser Acoustic 11AM-1PM; The Myron Elkins Band 1-4PM. Details in flyer above.

June 27, 28, 29 Around The Lake Yard Sale 9AM-3PM

June 28 Boater Safety Course at the Mina-Findley Lake Community Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/226793

June 28 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Theory of Evolution 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

June 28 & 29 NY Free Fishing Days, no license required but all rules and regulations must be followed.

July 4th Hold the Date for Findley Lake Duck Race, Fireworks and more!

July 5 Findley Lake Nature Trails 20th Annual Race Around the Lake and Fun walk. Meet at 6AM at the Gazebo.

July 5 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Two For Flinching 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

July 10 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.

July 12 & 13 Findley Lake LAKEFEST. Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Tasting, Crafts, Art Gallery, Vendors, Raffles. Saturday 11AM-10PM; Sunday 11AM-7PM.

July 19 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Suns of Beaches 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

July 23 Pine Junction's 5th Annual Don't Tell Shirlee Concert in the Pines. With the Eli Young Band. TICKETS HERE

July 26 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Hellz Bellz 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

July 27 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival INFO HERE

August 2 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Taylor Remaid 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

August 9 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Dirty Shirley 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

August 14 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.

August 16 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Crush 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.

August 22-24 Peek'n Peak Country Music Weekend.

August 29, 30 and 31 Labor Day Weekend Findley Lake Harvest Festival

September 28 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.

November 1 Findley Lake Library Fall Craft Fair in the Fire Hall 10Am-4PM.

November 11 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.

November 22 & 23 Secret Cubby of Antiques Vintage Christmas.

December 6 and 7th Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village.

January 17, 2026 Annual Tree Burning hosted by Alexanders.

Links to the Town of Mina Upcoming Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

Laws, Forms, and Resolutions can all be found on the Town of Mina Web Page. Town of Mina Home Page http://www.townofmina.info/

Minutes, Board and Zoning Board Meeting Packets & Agendas (not necessarily in order by date due to edits check date of report)

http://www.townofmina.info/minutes--agendas.html

Town of Mina Publications

http://www.townofmina.info/publications.html

Forms, Budgets and Laws

http://www.townofmina.info/forms-budgets-laws.html

Legal Notices and Resolutions, Special Use Requests.

This is where notices are recorded for meetings, resolutions.

http://www.townofmina.info/legal-notices--resolutions.html

Links to other local, county and state information:

Findley Lake Community Foundation Information - https://findleylakecf.org/

Findley Lake Forward Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556008632813

Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

New York State Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide

https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/fishguide.pdf

Jack'n Sherri's Twin Docks Dam Cam - Live camera link

Link to Twin Docks Cam

Community Connections Website https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Company Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FindleyLakeVolunteerFireDepartment/

Findley Lake Watershed Foundation Website https://www.findleylakewf.org/

Alexander Findley Community Library Website https://www.findleylibrary.org/

Findley Lake and Mina Historical Society http://findleylakehistory.weebly.com/

Link to New Facebook Page

NY Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/26958.html

Findley Lake Nature Trails Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556878222611

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://www.tourchautauqua.com/

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://mychq.org/

Clymer Central School District https://www.clymercsd.org/

Sherman Central School District https://www.shermancsd.org/

Please check Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

or on Visit Findley Lake Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/visitfindleylake

Hard copies of the Tapestry will be available to those who do not receive the Tapestry electronically at Community Connections at Findley Lake in their office in the Community Center. These will be available from 10am to 3pm Monday-Friday.

Please contact The Tapestry at

TapestryFindleyLake@gmail.com

or write Town of Mina

Attn: The Tapestry

PO Box 38

Findley Lake, NY 14736

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND MEMORIES, STORIES, PHOTOS, COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS, EVENTS TO tapestryfindleylake@gmail.com

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(not all of the back issue links are available at this time they will be available shortly. If you are looking for a specific Tapestry please email tapestryfindleylake@gmail.com and a link can be sent to you directly. Thank you.)