Winter 2025 Newsletter

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Contact the Town Clerk:

Julie Stenger, Town Clerk

Town of Skaneateles

24 Jordan Street

Skaneateles, NY 13152

315-685-3473

jstenger@townofskaneateles.com

Town Supervisor

Chris Legg

Looking ahead, 2026 will bring old and new. For those old enough or too young to remember the Bicentennial in 1976 celebrating the 200^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 250^th anniversary introduces a new term, the Semi quincentennial.

Jan 1, 2026, starts the new fiscal year. In the 2025 zero-based line by line review of the 2026 budget, the Town Board and department heads carefully examined requirements while finding new efficiencies and revenues that resulted in a 2026 tax levy increase of only $730.41, just over .01% (one hundredth of a percent). In a time of rapidly increasing costs, the Town is exercising good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. This budget is not an arbitrary cutting of services. It supports increased staff personnel costs along with timely equipment and infrastructure maintenance to continue to provide excellent services. The $7.9M Town budget is available on the Town website at the Town Board tab.

As an example, shifting the Transfer Station to free glass recycling rather than paying for single-stream recycling disposal, continuing market rate sales of cardboard and metal, and reutilization by the volunteer Swap Shop reduced disposal costs further in 2025. It helps offset increased personnel costs in 2026. Your separation of items for recycling makes it possible.

Town Department Holiday Closures

December 23, 2025 -

Transfer Station closed at 11:30 am

All other Departments closed at 12:00 noon

December 25, 2025 -

All Departments Closed

December 26, 2025

Town Hall Closed - Transfer Station Open

January 1, 2025 All Departments Closed

News from the

Outreach Office

Jacque McConnaghy

& Jean Babbles

Spread Joy this Holiday Season!

As the holiday season approaches, we remember the power of community and the importance of caring for our neighbors. We believe that everyone deserves to experience the comfort and joy of the season.

Last year the Skaneateles Outreach office helped 120 households with holiday cheer. This included families with children and senior citizens, touching the lives of 250 of our neighbors. This was made possible by the generosity of members of our community.

Many families and senior citizens in our community are facing difficult circumstances and with your support we can ensure that the spirit of the Holidays reaches those in need.

Ways to help:

· Provide gift cards/gas cards or stocking stuffers.

· Making a financial contribution.

Please note that 100% of your tax-deductible contributions go to programs.

The Town Budget covers administrative costs.

315-283-4281, 315-685-0427

outreach@townofskaneateles.com

Or mail contributions to:

Skaneateles Outreach

24 Jordan Street

Skaneateles, NY 13152

With gratitude and best wishes for a

wonderful holiday season!

Jacque McConnaghy

Jean Babbles

Skaneateles Outreach

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News from the Food Pantry

Linda Miller &

Karen Fenner

During this season of giving, the board of directors of Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry expresses its immense gratitude for the consistent and generous support of the Food Pantry by the Skaneateles community. Rising food prices affect everyone. We purchase staples to keep our shelves and refrigerator well-stocked, and we face a growing demand for assistance.

Your incredible support makes our work possible.

We especially appreciate the outpouring of food and monetary donations from many community organizations, churches, and individuals throughout these past few months. With your help, we look forward to successfully sustaining this effort in 2026.

A few announcements for the weeks ahead...

Holiday Week Schedule:

For Christmas and New Year’s weeks only, the Food Pantry will be open on Tuesday, December 23^rd & Tuesday, December 30^th, morning (9 a.m.- 11 a.m.) & evening (6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

The Food Pantry will be closed on

Christmas Day, December 25^th & New Year’s Day, January 1^st.

Food Pantry Inclement Weather Closings:

If the Skaneateles Central School District is closed due to weather on a Tuesday or a Thursday, the Food Pantry also will be closed.

If Skaneateles Central School District’s after-school activities are canceled on a Thursday due to deteriorating weather conditions, the evening food pantry also will be canceled.

Ways to Support the Food Pantry this

Holiday Season and in 2026:

● Donate non-perishable food and/or household basics to

Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry using our Amazon Wish List.

It’s seamless for you, the donor, since it gets delivered directly to us.

● Mail a check to Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry,

P.O. Box 901, Skaneateles, NY 13152

● Donate nonperishable foods directly to the Food Pantry. Set items on the counter in the hallway if the door is open; please use the donation box outside, if the door is locked.

● Volunteer your time; there are several ways to help.

Our Regular Food Pantry Hours:

Tuesday morning: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Thursday evening: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Emergency requests are taken outside of these hours. Please contact the pantry about qualifying guidelines for receiving assistance.

Our Location:

819 West Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles

(The School Bus Garage)

The entrance is on the north side of the building.

How to Contact Us:

By Telephone: 315-685-5048

By E-mail: skanpantry@gmail.com

Our Facebook page and Instagram account have up-to-date information. Please follow us and stay informed!

Mottville Volunteer Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years

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Members of the Mottville Volunteer Fire Company at their 100 year celebration.

2026 Transfer Station

Permits on Sale Now!

2026 Transfer Station permits are $100 per household for up to 2 permits, a third permit is an additional $10. Residents must have the 2026 tags by February 1, 2026.

Residents can purchase the 2026 tags at the Town Hall, 24 Jordan Street or online at:

https://www.townofskaneateles.gov/transfer-station-permit/

For more information on the Town of Skaneateles Transfer Station call the Town Clerk’s office at 315-685-3473 or visit our website.

2026 Transfer Station Application

2026 Transfer Station Rules & Regulations

Anyela's Vineyards named Conservation Farm of the Year Environmental Steward Award

The Onondaga County Soil and Water District selected Jim and Patti Nocek, the owners of Anyela’s Vineyards, for the 2025 Conservation Farm of the Year Environmental Steward Award for the Skaneateles Lake Watershed. Onondaga County Soil and Water District will present the award later at Anyela’s. The award recognizes their operation for implementing best management practices continually since before their groundbreaking in 2000. Most notable is their management of their 26 acres of trellised vines to control nutrients and surface water on their property within the watershed. They minimize tillage and chemical use. As excellent stewards, they annually host as site in Onondaga County ON Farm Fest and participate in numerous agricultural organizations.

Our Story | Anyela's Vineyards