Codes Enforcement

Bob Herrmann, CEO

A few things to keep in mind as we move into Spring!

• Upon completion of your construction projects, don't forget to contact the Codes Office with updates on project completion and for final inspections.

• Spring marks the beginning of pool opening season! Make sure your pool has been inspected for electrical and safety barriers, that alarms work, etc.

• Be sure that your house numbers are clearly visible from the front of your home or office. It is crucial that emergency personnel such as EMS or the Fire Department can easily locate your residence in an emergency. House numbers should consist of Arabic numbers, with each character measuring no less than 4" in height, with a minimum stroke width of 1/2".

• Annual Burn Ban is in effect from March 16 - May 14. Visit the NYSDEC's website for more information.

rherrmann@townofskaneateles.com

315-685-0833

The First Skaneateles Town Historian

Beth Batlle, Town Historian

  The first person to become the Historian for the Town of Skaneateles was Alzina Loveless. She was appointed in 1968. A native of Skaneateles, she and her husband, Harold, lived in the small white house situated on the “V” shaped piece of land formed by the joining of Clapp Road with Franklin Street. The house had been built by her father, Mark Clapp, in 1910. When the Syracuse to Auburn trolley was built, the tracks ran along the west side of the little house.

    As a native of the town, Alzina was a natural for the Historian’s position. After her job as a telephone operator, she had taught students at the Peach Blow school located a short distance from Mandana, and then, besides raising her family, she went on to teach fourth grade students at the village school.

     In addition to being a member of the Skaneateles Historical Society, she also served as its president and wrote many historical papers. She was also a member of the Skaneateles Grange, the Daughters of the American Revolution and as a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

    Then in 1976 she was named chairman of the Bicentennial Commission for Skaneateles. Among other accomplishments, she raised $10,000 that was used to renovate the Barrow paintings and the Barrow Art Gallery. 

    Alzina retired as Town Historian in January of 1980. And the well-known Historian passed away in 1989 at the age of 85 and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery.

SAVES

Jerry Schinaman

SAVES was very busy in 2023 responding to 1,045 calls. SAVES personnel also conducted 31 First Aid and CPR classes, a 20% increase over 2022. The 2023 classes were attended by 180 students, also a 20% increase over 2022.

We are continuing our annual fund-raising drive. Your support and contributions assist in funding our daily operations, purchasing new equipment, and providing training to the members of the community. Contributions may be made through the SAVES website or by mailing contributions to SAVES at 77 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY.

We have recently replaced our squad car with a new and improved version. At times there may be a third responder present when a call is received. The third responder will take the squad and assist the ambulance crew as necessary. While the patient is transported to a hospital the squad is then used for response to a call received in the ambulance crew’s absence. The squad is equipped with emergency care equipment but cannot transport a patient.

Instructions regarding CPR and AED use are offered the third Saturday of each month. First Aid classes are offered as needed. During First Aid classes, techniques for controlling traumatic bleeding are included. Call SAVES,

315-685-5217, for more information or to sign up. There is a fee for classes.

We are always looking for volunteer members. If you may be interested in volunteering, or you are not sure, stop in and see us. Personnel are always willing to conduct a tour of our facilities and discuss volunteering opportunities.

If you need our help, call 9-1-1, do not call SAVES directly. We also recommend preparing lists of medications for family members which can be accessed by first responders in an emergency.

Have a great summer.

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A Free Safety App for our Commnity!

News from the Ecumenical Food Pantry

Cindy Gadra

News from the Parks Department

Sue Murphy

Walking Path Update:

We are pleased to announce the walking path will have a new facelift starting at the end of March or beginning of April. We will keep you updated on closures when we know. Please sign up for text messaging so you will be up to date. We thank you in advance for your cooperation, and apology for any inconvenience it may cause some.



Farmers Market - 25th Season starts on May 23rd, with new hours!

Mandana Boat Washing Station/Parking - Opens May 24th

Swimming at Clift Park - Opens June 20th TENTATIVELY

Employment Opportunities - Work with the Parks Department!

Just Some Park Reminders...

• Please clean up after your pets at all parks. If the winter continues to be mild, sport teams, once again, will be in the park and pet waste isn’t appreciated. There are plenty of mutt mitts available for use.

• No riding bikes on tennis courts, baseball/softball fields.

• There may be some closures around the Parks for repairs, please watch for cones and/or vehicles on the path. We try to do the repairs as fast as we can so not to inconvenience anyone, but sometimes it is unavoidable.

•  Driving around the Austin Park Track is prohibited. Only service or emergency vehicles are permitted.

• Want to be in the know about the parks? Waterfront? Playday? and farmers market? Sign up for the Town’s text messaging service. A text is sent out if that are changes, updates, immediate information that needs to be passed. Go to www.townofskaneateles.com and sign up today! 



• Reserving courts, fields, and park areas can be done from the comfort of your home. Signing up for a program? All the forms and waivers are all online to make signing up or reserving so much easier.

Town Of Skaneateles

24 Jordan Street

Skaneateles, NY 13152

(315) 685-3473