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Spafford Town Offices
will be CLOSED on
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Property owners can pay online at 
Onondaga County's website
There is a $14 fee to pay with a check online (through ACH).
The credit card fee to pay online is 3% of the tax bill.
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| Recycling Guidelines | a Transfer Station Access permit | REAL PROPERTY CHANGE REQUEST |
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April 16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Spafford, New York, on April 10, 2025, the following PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS:
- No. A-2025 titled, “A Local Law Setting Forth Property Maintenance Standards Within the Town of Spafford and Allowing for Abatement of Violations of the Same.” Said Local Law, if enacted, would provide basic and uniform standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of property for the purposes of establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants of such properties, adjoining properties and the general public. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall located at 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York for inspection by all interested persons. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 10, 2025, the Town Board determined that this proposed Local Law is an unlisted action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and a negative declaration was adopted at that time.
- No. B-2025 titled, “A Local Law to Amend Article XVI, Section 16-7(U) of the Town of Spafford Zoning Law Striking Requirement for Entry Into Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement.” Said Local Law, if enacted, will amend the Town Code as it pertains to requiring payment in lieu of taxes agreements for certain solar projects as that provision will no longer be relevant given the Town’s intention to opt out of New York State Real Property Tax Law § 487. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall located at 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York for inspection by all interested persons. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 10, 2025, the Town Board determined that this proposed Local Law is an unlisted action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and a negative declaration was adopted at that time.
- No. C-2025 titled, “A Local Law Opting Out of the Real Property Tax Law Exemption for Solar and Wind Energy Systems Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §487.” Said Local Law, if enacted, will permit the Town to opt out of the real property tax exemption under New York State Real Property Tax Law §487 for solar and wind energy systems, which would otherwise eliminate real property tax revenue generated for the Towns from these systems. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall located at 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York for inspection by all interested persons. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 10, 2025, the Town Board determined that this proposed Local Law is an unlisted action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and a negative declaration was adopted at that time.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold public hearings to consider each of the above-described proposed Local Laws at Spafford Town Hall on May 8, 2025 to begin at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.
April 10
TOWN PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm
April 4
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm
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March 27
PLANNING BOARD MEETING - SPECIAL SESSION - MARCH 29, 2025 at 10:00 am
Planning Board Chair Dennis Spina has called a Special Meeting of the Spafford Planning Board to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10 am at the Spafford Town Hall, 1984 Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
The purpose of this meeting is to set a Public Hearing for the Ackles Family Revocable Trust/Becbrust, LLC subdivision and any other business that may come before the Board.
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March 4
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 13 at 7 pm
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March 5
INVITATION TO BID AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals are now being sought and requested for one (1) new loader with the following specifications:
ENGINE: 189 SAE Gross Flywheel Horsepower @ 1,800 RPM – 360 cu.in., 6 Cylinder – Air Cleaner: Dry Type (Double Stage) – Engine Self Diagnostic System – Reversible Fan Driven by Hydraulic Fan Motor – Auto Idle – Auto Shut Down – Plug Heater
HYDRAULIC: Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump – Closed-Center(LS) Hydraulic Systems with Variable Pumps, Pilot Control with Float Spool – 2 Spools 3rd Valve – Automatic Boom/Lift-Kick-Out (Set and Adjust from inside the cab) – Return-to-Dig Position (Adjustable Electro - Magnetic Switch outside cab) – Accumulator for Emergency Pilot System – 3 Function Hydraulic Thumbwheel w/detent
BRAKE SYSTEM: Dual Pedal Braking System
CAB ROPS/FOPS: Rear View Camera – 12 Volt Power Supply
TRANSMISSION/AXLE: Full Automatic Power Shift – Limited Slip Differential Front/Rear – Differentials Hydraulic Locking Front/Open Rear – Self Adjusting Brake Disc Clearance – Transmission Oil Level Gauge – Heavy Duty Axles
ELECTRICAL: Batteries,(2) 12 vol, 100 AH, 900 CCA
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Single Lever Control with FNR – Fenders, Front & Rear – Remote Drain Ports
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS TO INCLUDE: Quote With and Without Scale – Full Machine Warranty for 3 Years – JRB Coupler – Multi-Purpose Bucket(Clam Bucket)(3.75YD) – Town has a Trade in 2022 JD 624P With 500 HRS – Bid with and without Trade
Proposals are to be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Spafford, New York 13152 no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2025. The face of the envelope shall bear the name and address of the bidder and the bid name “LOADER”.
The bids will be opened at a public meeting on April 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the meeting agenda allows. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
March 4
ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS
Town of Spafford, NY will receive Bids for the following projects listed below: Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday April 9, 2025 until 12:00 pm local time. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the following place and time:
PLACE: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York 13152
DATE: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM EST
Sealed bids may be mailed (return receipt requested) to the following address: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles NY 13152. There will be a Prebid meeting held at the Spafford Town Hall:
PLACE: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York 13152
DATE: Thursday, March 20th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM EST
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS
- 1. Culvert Replacement Project(s) Spafford Landing Road
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672642 – P/W #316 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221114 (Culvert 1)
- iii. Damage #1221115 (Culvert 2)
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. The drawing set contains plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert headwalls and pavement. This particular project involved replacing (2) culverts on Spafford Landing Road.
- 2. Culvert Replacement Project Bacon Hill Road (South)
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672644 – P/W #390 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221117
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. In the drawing set are plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert, headwalls,
- 3. Culvert Replacement Project(s) Bacon Hill Road (North)
- a. FEMA INFORMATION:
- i. Project No. 672643 – P/W #346 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221118
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. The drawing set contains plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert, headwalls, and pave.
- 4. Road Paving, Ditch Improvements & Culvert Replacement Project for Bacher Road
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672624 – P/W #361 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221119
- b. Project Overview: The Culverts, pavement, road and drainage ditches on Bacher Road were severely damaged during hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. within the drawing set there are plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culverts, pavement and drainage.
The foregoing is a general outline of the work only and shall not be construed as a complete description of the work to be performed under the contract. Request for Information (RFI’s) will be directed to the town’s engineer of record. The last
date to submit RFI’s will be Friday March 28th 2025, by 5pm EST. Responses will be issued no later than Thursday April 3rd, 2025, by 5 PM.
ENGINEER:
St. Germain & Aupperle | Consulting Engineers, PLLC
5711 West Genesee Street
Camillus, New York 13031 | 315.488.3550
Aupperle@sa-engineers.com
On or after March 5th, 2025, copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the following location payment of $25.00 for pdf download or contact the plan house to order prints.
Syracuse Blue Print Company:
825 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 476-4084
Contact: Karen Johnson
www.syracuseblueprint.com
The project duration is +/- 150 days from the Notice to Proceed.
Bid envelope must have the project name, bid date, and bid time on the envelope.
Bids must be made in writing on the forms furnished and shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and provide insurance in accordance
with the Instructions to Bidders.
All Bids to be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Statement to be considered. The Town of Spafford is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
There is no DBE goal for this project. The SDVOB goal for this project is 6%. The MBE and WBE goals are 7% and 10% respectively.
The Town of Spafford is exempt under Section 1116 of the New York State Taz Law, and therefore, no sales tax shall be included in the bid.
The Town of Spafford reserves the right to reject any and all bibs and accept an Bid or individual item or items which may be deemed most favorable to its best interest.
All questions regarding the contract documents for this project may be directed to St. Germain & Aupperle | Consulting Engineers, PLLC, attention Richard Aupperle at Aupperle@sa-engineers.com
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EARTH DAY LITTER CLEAN UP
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 & SATURDAY, APRIL 26
OCRRA INVITES EVERYONE TO JOIN THIS YEAR'S EARTH DAY LITTER CLEAN UP
Register at www.OCRRA.org by April 15
There will be a collection site at the Transfer Station
Per regular days of operation, with a valid permit
BENEFIT
FROM THE SOLAR ARRAY! Altus Community Solar will be at the Spafford Town Hall on Saturday, March 1 9 am - 12 pm to enroll interested, eligible residents in their Community Solar program. NYSEG customers may be eligible to receive a credit on their electrical bills through this program. Interested residents should bring their NYSEG bill to this free session to learn more about the benefits and sign up.
FEB 15
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Please take notice the Town Board will meet on Thursday, February 27 at 7 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to release the bid specifications for the Culvert Work Projects on Spafford Landing Road and Bacon Hill Road. In addition, the Town Board will review and release bid specifications for the purchase of a new loader along with any and all other business that may come before the Board.
FEB. 6
The Town of Spafford is seeking an individual to serve as Dog Control Officer for the Town. Responsibilities include enforcing local dog-related laws and handling stray or nuisance animals. Letters of interest to be sent to: Town of Spafford, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152, ATTN: Town Clerk or by email to town@townofspafford.com
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FEB. 4
TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 13 at 7 pm
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NOV. 13
Effective immediately license plate numbers will be registered with the Town Clerk's office with every Transfer Station Permit purchase.
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NOV. 9
Regarding the solar array application for 1714 East Lake Road:
Planning Board Resolution (Sept. 19, 2024)
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The Town of Spafford offers guest wifi access that can be used in our parking lot:
Username: TownofSpafford-Guest Password: Spafford1
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2020 POPULATION = 1,588
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| NYS Governor Kathy Hochul (D) | ||
| U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Senior Senator (D) Kirsten Gillibrand, Junior Senator (D) | U.S. Congressional District NY 22 Representative John Mannion (D) | |
| NYS Senate District #48 Rachel May (D) | NYS Assembly District #126 Assemblyman John Lemondes (R) | |
Onondaga County Legislative District #6 Julie Abbott-Kenan (R) |
March 4
ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS
Town of Spafford, NY will receive Bids for the following projects listed below: Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday April 9, 2025 until 12:00 pm local time. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the following place and time:
PLACE: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York 13152
DATE: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM EST
Sealed bids may be mailed (return receipt requested) to the following address: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles NY 13152. There will be a Prebid meeting held at the Spafford Town Hall:
PLACE: Town of Spafford Town Hall, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, New York 13152
DATE: Thursday, March 20th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM EST
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS
- 1. Culvert Replacement Project(s) Spafford Landing Road
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672642 – P/W #316 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221114 (Culvert 1)
- iii. Damage #1221115 (Culvert 2)
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. The drawing set contains plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert headwalls and pavement. This particular project involved replacing (2) culverts on Spafford Landing Road.
- 2. Culvert Replacement Project Bacon Hill Road (South)
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672644 – P/W #390 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221117
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. In the drawing set are plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert, headwalls,
- 3. Culvert Replacement Project(s) Bacon Hill Road (North)
- a. FEMA INFORMATION:
- i. Project No. 672643 – P/W #346 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221118
- b. Project Overview: The Culvert, headwalls and pavement at the Spafford landing stream crossing were severely damaged during Hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. The drawing set contains plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culvert, headwalls, and pave.
- 4. Road Paving, Ditch Improvements & Culvert Replacement Project for Bacher Road
- a. FEMA INFORMATION
- i. Project No. 672624 – P/W #361 | Disaster # 4625DR
- ii. Damage #1221119
- b. Project Overview: The Culverts, pavement, road and drainage ditches on Bacher Road were severely damaged during hurricane Fred. These damages were reviewed and approved by F.E.M.A. within the drawing set there are plans to remove all damaged items and provisions for the new culverts, pavement and drainage.
The foregoing is a general outline of the work only and shall not be construed as a complete description of the work to be performed under the contract. Request for Information (RFI’s) will be directed to the town’s engineer of record. The last
date to submit RFI’s will be Friday March 28th 2025, by 5pm EST. Responses will be issued no later than Thursday April 3rd, 2025, by 5 PM.
ENGINEER:
St. Germain & Aupperle | Consulting Engineers, PLLC
5711 West Genesee Street
Camillus, New York 13031 | 315.488.3550
Aupperle@sa-engineers.com
On or after March 5th, 2025, copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the following location payment of $25.00 for pdf download or contact the plan house to order prints.
Syracuse Blue Print Company:
825 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 476-4084
Contact: Karen Johnson
www.syracuseblueprint.com
The project duration is +/- 150 days from the Notice to Proceed.
Bid envelope must have the project name, bid date, and bid time on the envelope.
Bids must be made in writing on the forms furnished and shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and provide insurance in accordance
with the Instructions to Bidders.
All Bids to be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Statement to be considered. The Town of Spafford is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
There is no DBE goal for this project. The SDVOB goal for this project is 6%. The MBE and WBE goals are 7% and 10% respectively.
The Town of Spafford is exempt under Section 1116 of the New York State Taz Law, and therefore, no sales tax shall be included in the bid.
The Town of Spafford reserves the right to reject any and all bibs and accept an Bid or individual item or items which may be deemed most favorable to its best interest.
All questions regarding the contract documents for this project may be directed to St. Germain & Aupperle | Consulting Engineers, PLLC, attention Richard Aupperle at Aupperle@sa-engineers.com
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These plans are as of March 3, 2025
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These plans are as of July 16, 2024
BACON HILL ROAD NORTH CULVERT REPLACEMENT
BACON HILL ROAD SOUTH CULVERT REPLACEMENT
- Dog License Application Please include a copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate.
- Marriage License Preliminary Application This form is for your convenience. You may complete the form ahead of time and bring it with you but you both must appear in person to apply. Please bring your birth certificates (with raised seal); current identification (driver's license); original divorce documents (if applicable) and $45 cash or check. The license is $40; the additional $5 provides you with ONE certified copy of your marriage certificate. (Normal cost is $10)
- Sporting License Application (NYS DEC) This form is for your convenience. You may complete the form ahead of time and bring it with you but you must appear in person to purchase a NYS DEC Sporting License. Proof of your legal residence is required at the time of purchase.
- Accessible Parking Tag Application This form is for your convenience. You may complete the form ahead of time and bring it with you to obtain the parking permit. Proof of Town of Spafford residency is required.
- Voter registration forms or register online with Onondaga County
- Absentee ballot applications or use Onondaga County's online application
- Passport applications
- Reflective address signs (sold on behalf of Borodino Fire Dept.) $12 for the sign + $3 for angle brackets
he Town of Spafford offices are part-time.
The office is open Tuesday through Thursday as well as Saturday mornings. Please check below for specific department hours. Not all Town officers have set office hours. You are welcome to contact Town officials to arrange an appointment.
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THE SPAFFORD TOWN COURT HAS NO SET OFFICE HOURS.
Please call 315-673-0710 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 am - 2 pm
Thursdays & Saturdays 9 am - 12 Noon
Tuesdays 9 am - 2 pm
- Town Supervisor Monthly Financial Reports ROSTER OF TOWN OFFICIALS
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When Can the Public
Speak at Meetings
Regular Board Meeting - The public has the right to attend and listen to the Board deliberations. The public may participate only at the invitation of the Board.
Public Hearing - The public is invited to speak. The Board is not obligated to answer questions or render a decision.
Public Information Meeting - A presentation is given to the public in order for the public to gain information on a specific project or topic. Following the presentation, the public is given the opportunity to ask questions. The presenter may discuss follow up-up action.
The Town Board Meeting Minutes are posted after review and acceptance by the Town Board, typically one month after the meeting.
Scott Boat Launch - Located at the south end of Skaneateles Lake
Residents of Spafford are welcomed with "Scott resident" status; which means there is no fee.
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The Town of Spafford regulates short term rental of your home. Annual registration with the Codes Office is required. Details and the application are available on the Building & Codes page
Commercial use of the Borodino Landing REQUIRES A PERMIT. Details and the application are available on the Building & Codes page
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When Can the Public Speak at Meetings
Regular Board Meeting - The public has the right to attend and listen to the Board deliberations. The public may participate only at the invitation of the Board.
Public Hearing - The public is invited to speak. The Board is not obligated to answer questions or render a decision.
Public Information Meeting - A presentation is given to the public in order for the public to gain information on a specific project or topic. Following the presentation, the public is given the opportunity to ask questions. The presenter may discuss follow up-up action.
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Spafford and 911
When you have an emergency and dial 911 in the Town of Spafford, your call is received by Onondaga County Emergency Communications Center in Onondaga Hill. They will route your call to the appropriate dispatch center. In the case of fire and medical related emergencies, Onondaga Fire Control dispatch then notifies via pager, cell phone text and siren the Borodino and Spafford Fire Departments. Our volunteers get the call and respond to their respective fire stations. These people then respond to your residence with the equipment appropriate to the nature of your emergency. In the case of medical issues, an ambulance is also simultaneously dispatched to your location. These respond from Skaneateles (SAVES), or Marcellus (MAVES). Having enough volunteers is critical in keeping this system functioning smoothly. Please consider joining the fire department!
Reflective House Number Signs
Red, green, or blue signs with reflective house numbers are available for $12; (hardware is available for additional $3). The numbers are reflective and help first responders find your residence quickly. See the town clerk or a fire fighter to get one.
Recycling and waste transfer (updated 2025)
On Wednesdays and Saturdays you can bring your trash and recycles to the transfer station on Stanton Road. There is an annual charge for use of the transfer station. The fee is $60 and is payable to the Town Clerk. The access permit is valid through January 31st, regardless of date of purchase. Blue bins for recyclable items are available at the Town Hall.
Electronics, hazardous materials, yard waste and construction/demolition debris are not accepted.
Disposal of items with Freon or other coolant require an additional $10 fee prior to drop off.
Each permit holder may drop off a total of eight (8) tires each year on specified days.
Disposal of any mattress requires an additional $25 fee prior to drop off.
Scrap metal is accepted on a schedule which is available, along with the full list rules, on the Town’s website and at the Town Hall.
Hunting and fishing
NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation hunting and fishing licenses are available from the Town Clerk’s office.
Dog Control and Licensing
NYS requires all dogs be licensed by the municipality in which they reside. Dog license fees in Spafford are $7.50 for spayed/neutered dogs; $15.00 for unspayed/unneutered dogs. Senior citizens receive a 50% discount on dog license fees. The Dog Control Officer does not handle cats or wildlife concerns. There is no leash law in Spafford. There is a Nuisance Dog Law, the text of which can be found on the Town’s website.
Building & zoning - see Building Dept. for full details
The Town’s Zoning Code and Sub Division Regulations are posted on the Town’s website.
Permits are required for construction and/or demolition activity within the Town.
Commercial use (to launch barges or boats for shoreline work) requires an Operating Permit.
Short term (temporary) rental properties are required to register annually with the Codes Office.
School districts serving the township
Skaneateles Central School District, Marcellus Central School District, Homer Central School District, Tully Central School District
Swimming and boat launch - NOTE: There are no amenities at these locations.
SKANEATELES LAKE ACCESS: Borodino Landing is found at the end of Bockes Road. The width of the public area is limited to the road width; the properties on either side are privately owned.
The public area is available for swimming and fishing. Commercial use by contractors for work on land or water on Skaneateles Lake and its watershed is regulated by the Town and requires an Operating Permit.
OTISCO LAKE ACCESS: Otisco Lake Causeway, at the intersection of West Valley Road and Churchill Road, is owned by Onondaga County Water Authority. The NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation has a boat launch just south of the Causeway with parking for fourteen (14) vehicles.
Nature Preserves
Otisco Preserve – Willowdale Road
Hinchcliff Family Preserve – Covey Road
Ripley Hill Nature Preserve – Ripley Hill Road
High Hickory Nature Preserve – Richard Road
High Vista - Vincent Hill Road
Cemeteries & grave plots
There are three (3) active cemeteries in Town: Borodino Cemetery on East Lake Rd; Spafford Cemetery on Cold Brook Rd (between St. Rte 41 and Willowdale Rd) and Cold Brook Valley Cemetery on Cold Brook Rd near Allen Gay Rd. Plots may be purchased through the Town Clerk’s office. Each plot is 4’ x 10’ and accommodates one casket or two cremations.
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2025
TAX RATES PER THOUSAND OF ASSESSED VALUE
2025 TOTAL COUNTY/TOWN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Town (General Fund) $0.910600 HOMER SCHOOL DISTRICT = $ 13.532243
Town Highway Fund $0.982900 MARCELLUS SCHOOL DISTRICT = $ 17.213533
Fire $0.498700 SKANEATELES SCHOOL DISTRICT = $ 8.200845
Total Town = $2.392200 TULLY SCHOOL DISTRICT = $ 15.981274
County = $3.307500
TOTAL TOWN & COUNTY= $5.699700
per thousand of assessed value
2024 TOTAL COUNTY/TOWN = $10.989900
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Nature preserves are open to the public, dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Visit our website www.CNYLandTrust.org to learn more about all our preserves, including those in the Town of Spafford.
To the Men and Women from the Town of Spafford
who have served our Country
Ackles, Ronald – Korea
Ackroyd, William B – WWII
Adams , John J – Viet Nam
Adams, Timothy – Revolutionary War
Albro, Stephen – Revolutionary War
Allen, William B – American Civil War
Ames, Samuel – WWI
Anderson, George – American Civil War
Anderson, John – American Civil War
Annunziata, Daniel W – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Anthony, George – American Civil War
Applebee, Stephen – War of 1812
Ayer, John L – WWII, Korea
Baker, Gerry A – WWII
Baker, Robert G – Viet Nam
Barber, Samuel – War of 1812
Bartlett, Edward – WWII
Bartlett, George – WWII
Bartlett, Thayer – WWII
Bass, John Rodney – Viet Nam
Bassett, Richard – Korea
Beelar, John – War of 1812
Belcher, Harvey L, Jr – Viet Nam
Bell, Oscar R – WWII
Bendall, John H – WWII
Bentham, Charles S – Viet Nam
Blood, Asa – Revolutionary War
Blunden, Thomas – American Civil War
Bockes, Alan – WWII
Bockes, Hoyt – WWII
Bockes, Keith E – WWII, Korea
Bockes , Stanley C – Korea
Borchert, Robert F – Viet Nam
Bourque, Ronald R – Viet Nam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Bowman, Robert A – Viet Nam
Bradley, Daniel – American Civil War
Brantley, William R – WWII, Korea
Breed, Allen – Revolutionary War
Brenneman, Jerry H – WWII
Brenneman, Wesley H – Viet Nam
Brenneman, James F – Viet Nam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Brown, Edward, Jr – WWII
Brown, Harold L – WWII
Brown, Michael V – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Brown, William H – American Civil War
Burdick, Thompson – Revolutionary War
Burdick, Thompson, Jr – War of 1812
Burdick, Ira W – American Civil War
Burghardt, Arthur – WWII
Butler, John H – WWII
Call, Frank – WWI
Call, John – WWII
Call, Robert – WWII
Calvert , John F – WWII
Carlile, John – Viet Nam
Carlson, Russell C – WWII
Carlton, Donald J – WWII
Carver, David – War of 1812
Carver, David – American Civil War
Carver, Erastus H – American Civil War
Case, Kelly – War of 1812
Case, George W – American Civil War
Case, Sidney – American Civil War
Chave, Andrew
Churchell, James – Revolutionary War
Churchell, John – Revolutionary War
Churchill, John M – American Civil War
Churchill, Ernest – Spanish-American War
Clark, Merrill W – Viet Nam
Clark, Asa – American Civil War
Cleveland, Solomon – Revolutionary War
Clifford, Joseph C – WWII, Korea
Clingerman, Arlie E – Korea
Cobb, Robert T – WWII
Cole, Leonard T – WWII
Cole, Stanley C – WWII
Cole, Bradley L – Viet Nam
Cole, Harley R – Viet Nam
Cole, Stanley T – Viet Nam
Cole, Terry – Viet Nam
Collard, Martin W – Viet Nam
Collins, George – American Civil War
Colton, Gideon – Revolutionary War
Cone, Elihu – Revolutionary War
Cooper, Morgan – WWII
Cooper, James – WWI
Cooper, William – WWI
Cooter, Myron – WWII
Cooter, Daniel M – Viet Nam
Cooter, Michael R – Viet Nam
Cormack, Douglas – Viet Nam
Craig, Herbert L – WWII
Craig, Howard K – WWII
Craig, Laverne W – Viet Nam
Crandall, Leslie G – WWII, Viet Nam
Crelot, Robert – Viet Nam
Crill, Raymond K – WWII
Crill, Jon F – Viet Nam
Curtis, William J – WWII
Davis, Albert H – WWII
Davis, Janice I – WWII
Davis, Elias – Revolutionary War
Davis, Lewis – American Civil War
Davis, Porter – American Civil War
Davis, Van Buren – American Civil War
Dedrick, William – War of 1812
Dennie, Richard A, Jr – WWII
Dennison, Roger – Viet Nam
Dorris, James R – WWII
Doty, Willard – American Civil War
Droppa, Gus F – WWII
Droppa, Harold J – WWII
Drumma, William – WWII
Dugan, John R, Jr – Viet Nam
Durbin, Edmon – American Civil War
Durbin, William – American Civil War
Dye, George C – WWII
Dye, Beverley L – Viet Nam
Dye, George C, Jr – Viet Nam
Dye, Charles T – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Dye, Frances M – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Dye, Robert E – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Easton, Clifford – WWII
Eddy, Edgar Alonzo – American Civil War
Eibert, Gordon H – WWII
Eibert, Robert S – Viet Nam
Enos, Charles H – American Civil War
Fesko, Joseph – WWII
Fesko, Andrew – WWII
Fesko, Andre J – Viet Nam
Filkins, D – American Civil War
Finn, W. Howell – WWII
Fisher, Amos – Revolutionary War
Fisher, William E – American Civil War
Fleming, Donald D – Viet Nam
Foster, George J – American Civil War
Fowler, Edward J, Jr – Korea
Frazee, Harold D, Jr – WWII
Fulton, Robert – Revolutionary War
Gale, John – Revolutionary War
Gale, Samuel – War of 1812
Gallagher, William F – WWII
Gay, Ronald – Viet Nam
Goff, Martin – American Civil War
Gourley, Robinson B – WWII
Graham, Winthrop – Revolutionary War
Grandy, Phillip L – Viet Nam
Green, John – Revolutionary War
Greenhalgh, Russell W – WWII, Korea
Grinnell, Harris C – WWII
Grinnell, Ernest – WWI
Hall, Howard F, Jr – Viet Nam
Hanlon, Lawrence M – Viet Nam
Hanlon, Louis – Viet Nam
Hardy, James O – WWII
Harrington, Horatio – American Civil War
Hartquist, T. William – Viet Nam
Hartsch, Albert J – WWII
Harvey , Frank P – WWII
Harvey , Glenn A – WWII
Harvey , Francis L – Viet Nam
Harvey , Joel V – Viet Nam
Harvey , Mark F – Viet Nam
Hayden, William – WWII
Henricksen, Rodney J – Korea
Heyde, Marshall B – WWII, Korea
Heyde, Jay M – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Hier, William R – Viet Nam
Hinds, George L – American Civil War
Hiscock, James – Revolutionary War
Holland, William E – WWII
Holmes, Samuel – Revolutionary War
Homer, Robert – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Hoover, Michael
Hopkins, Raymond F – WWII
Howley, William T – Viet Nam
Hubbard, Lester D – WWII
Huber, Elmer J – WWII
Hudson, Frank – WWII
Hull, Edward – Korea
Hutchens, Phinias – War of 1812
Hyde, Eliphalet – Revolutionary War
Hyde, Oliver – Revolutionary War
Ingraham, Nathan – WWII
Jackson, Elias – Revolutionary War
Judge, Jesse L – WWII
Jumper, Max E – WWII
Kaminska, William T – Viet Nam
Karlik, Paul – WWII
Karlik, William – WWII
Keller, Henry F, Jr – WWII
Kemp, Albert A – American Civil War
Kiefer, Frederick T – Korea
King, Dale – Viet Nam
Kish, Stephen A – WWII
Klock, Stephen A – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Knapp, Peter – Revolutionary War
Kurtz, Edward F – WWII
Kurtz, Stanley G – Viet Nam
Lanning, Austin G – WWII
Lanning, Jeffrey C – Viet Nam
Lanning, Austin – WWI
Lanning, Ellis – WWI
LaPlant, Edward J – Korea
Lathrop, Lucretia Roundy – American Civil War
Leader, David R – Viet Nam
Lederman, Curt D – WWII
Legg, Otis – American Civil War
Legg, William W – American Civil War
Legg, Montgomery – WWI
Lewis, Joseph – Revolutionary War
Lieber, Harvey – WWII
Littlehales, Edward F – WWII, Korea
Lockwood, Raymond – WWII
Logan, Joseph W – Korea
Lukens, Edwin W – WWII
Lynch, William M – WWII
Lyon, William Henry – American Civil War
Main, Frank G – WWII
Main, Horace J – WWII
Main, Grover – WWI
Manley, Jesse – Revolutionary War
Manley, Luther – Revolutionary War
Mantey, Robert J – WWII
Marsellus, John
Marshall, Phinias B – American Civil War
Maxson, Reuben – Revolutionary War
McCausey, James – American Civil War
McChesney, John D P – WWII
McChesney, Donald S – WWII
McChesney, Donald – WWI
McClaude, Frederick C – WWII
McHale, Thomas B – Viet Nam
McKay, Fredrick – American Civil War
McKenty, Robert C – Viet Nam
Melvin, Jabez – War of 1812
Mills, Isaac – War of 1812
Moon, William H – American Civil War
Morton, Leslie R – Viet Nam
Mott, William M – Viet Nam
Mulvihill, John E – WWII, Korea
Myers, David P – Viet Nam
Myers, Douglas R – Viet Nam
Nash, Orville E – WWII
Nash, Sarah L – Viet Nam
Nesbit, James – American Civil War
Nesbit, William Henry – American Civil War
Nightingale, Donald – WWII
Nightingale, Richard – WWII
Nightingale, William – WWII
Nightingale, Ellis – WWI
Nightingale, Merson – WWI
Nodine , Raymond – Korea
Nodine , Roger L – Viet Nam
Norris, Howard
Norton, Moses – War of 1812
Norton, Parmenus – American Civil War
Norton, Perry – American Civil War
Norton, Seymour – American Civil War
Norton, Willard – American Civil War
Oler, Albert – Viet Nam
Olmsted, Jere – Revolutionary War
Osborne, Orville, Jr – WWII
Osborne, Orville – WWI
Owen, Daniel – Revolutionary War
Owen, Timothy – Revolutionary War
Palmer, Gilbert – Revolutionary War
Paratore, Joseph C – WWII
Parker, Samuel – War of 1812
Parsons, Robert S – WWII
Parsons, Michael F – Viet Nam
Parsons, Peter G – Viet Nam
Parsons, Robert S, Jr – Viet Nam
Patten, George A – American Civil War
Patterson, Ebenezer – Revolutionary War
Patterson, Francis H – American Civil War
Pennock, J Winthrop – WWI, WWI
Peterson, Phillip A – Viet Nam
Phippens, George – American Civil War
Piper, Wendell C – Korea
Pirnie, Peter – Viet Nam
Plotchko, Paul – WWII
Pollock, Jacob – American Civil War
Popgorzelski, John T – WWII
Potucek, John – WWII
Powers , Paul – WWII
Powers, Robert D – WWII
Prentice, Frederick B – WWII
Pressey, Benjamin – Revolutionary War
Prindle, Samuel – Revolutionary War
Prior, Robert G – WWII
Pynn, John N – Korea
Pynn, Michael J – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Quigley, Michael L – Viet Nam
Randall, Freeland E – WWII
Randall, Silas – War of 1812
Reardon, Bert – WWII
Redmond, Gary W – Viet Nam
Rennie, Jody Vinzant – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Rice, James B – WWII
Ripley, George W – American Civil War
Roberts, Wade B – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Rogalia, Charles J, Jr – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Root, Walter – WWII
Roselle, Durwood E – WWII
Roselle, Ralph E – WWII
Roser, Floyd H – WWII
Roser, Larry G – Viet Nam
Roth, John – Grenada
Roundy, Asahel – War of 1812
Roundy, Charles Weston – American Civil War
Russell , Ceylon E – WWII
Russell , David E – Viet Nam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Ryan, John W – Viet Nam
Sadowski, Robert F – WWII
Sage, Henry – American Civil War
Saunders, Roy W – Viet Nam
Sawtell, William – WWII
Scheu, Donald A – WWII
Scott, William – WWII
Seaman, Glenn W, Jr – Korea
Seeley, Samuel G. – War of 1812
Shadle, Robert H – Viet Nam
Shaner, John R – WWII
Sharpe, J Robert – WWII
Sharpe, James A – Viet Nam
Shepherd, Carl – WWII
Shoemaker, Earl – Korea
Sirois, Wayne D – Viet Nam
Sitar, Andrew A – Korea
Slater, Carl F – WWII
Smith, Albert B – WWII
Smith, James E – WWII
Smith, Walter B – WWII
Smith, Job – Revolutionary War
Smith, Lewis – War of 1812
Springstead, Allen E – Viet Nam
Springstead, Leland E – Viet Nam
Stanton, Arthur J – Korea
Stanton, Calvin P – American Civil War
Stanton, Samuel H – American Civil War
Stebbins, Menzer – American Civil War
Stevenson, Paul H – Viet Nam
Stringham, James – American Civil War
Sweeney, John J – Viet Nam
Sweet, Floyd M – WWII
Sweet, Harold A – WWII
Sweet, Jack C – WWII
Sweet, Lyndon K – WWII
Tallcott, Richard E – Viet Nam
Thompson, Harold B – WWII
Thompson, William – WWII
Thompson, Bernard R – Korea
Thompson, Harold D – Viet Nam
Tierney, Harvey E – WWII
Tinkham, Russell – War of 1812
Tournier, Louis E – Korea
Town, Isaac – Revolutionary War
Town, Oren – War of 1812
Tracy, Joshua
Trachimowicz, Thomas E – Viet Nam
Trompeter, Richard A – WWII
Tryon, Craig L – Viet Nam
Unckless, John A – American Civil War
Unckless, John – American Civil War
Vaccaro, Joseph M – Viet Nam
Vanbenschoten, Edwin S – American Civil War
Vanpatten, Aaron N – American Civil War
Vassar, Murray C, Jr – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Venezia, David
Volcko, Andrew – Viet Nam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Wakefield, Frank – WWII
Wall, Richard H – Viet Nam
Wall, Robert A – Viet Nam
Wallace, Benjamin – Revolutionary War
Wallace, Napoleon B – American Civil War
Wallace, Samuel – American Civil War
Wallace, Santa Anna – American Civil War
Walsh, William F – WWII
Walsh, William D – Viet Nam
Warburton, Jack D – Viet Nam
Weeks, Donald – WWII
Weeks, David A – Viet Nam
Weidner, Joseph M – Viet Nam
Welch, Gerald A – Viet Nam
Wentworth, Henry – Revolutionary War
Weston, Henry – American Civil War
Wiers, Carl F – Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf
Wilber, James – American Civil War
Wilcox, Lucy – WWII
Wilcox, Richard H – WWII
Wilcox, William – WWII
Wilcox, George – Spanish-American War
Wiley, Charles A – WWII, Korea
Williams, Cleon L, Jr – WWII
Williams, Samuel – American Civil War
Williamson, Cornelius – War of 1812
Wise, Adam
Wise, Richard A – WWII
Withey, Barbara – WWII
Withey, Elwyn – WWII
Woodmansee, Walter C – WWII
Woodworth, Perry F – American Civil War
Worth, John J – American Civil War
Wyatt, James M – Viet Nam
Thank you.
Additions/corrections may be sent to website manager
Features:
* Concrete launch ramp and floating boarding dock
* Paved parking area
* Accessible-designated parking for one vehicle with trailer and one passenger vehicle;
* Separate site entrance and exit
* Designated boat preparation area
* Invasive species disposal bin
* Solar-powered safety lighting
* Wheelchair-accessible portable toilet
SPAFFORD FIRE COMMISSIONERS Chairman Tim Wise Members: Eric Brayman Perry Warner Debbie Brown Michelle Williams-Swing Treasurer: David Miller Secretary: Ann Warner | BORODINO FIRE DEPARTMENT Website 2500 Nunnery Rd., Skaneateles, NY 13152 SPAFFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT Website660 Route 41, Homer, NY 13077 SPAFFORD FIREMAN'S AUXILIARY Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (July & Sept mtgs are the 2nd Wednesday) at Spafford Fire House (corner of NYS Route 41 & Cold Brook Road) |
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FOOD ASSISTANCE
- MEALS ON WHEELS in Skaneateles 685-5607
- Food Bank of Central New York http://www.foodbankcny.org/
- SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Alice Webster Coordinator for Onondaga County
To find out if you qualify, and to download applications:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/apply
NUTRITION SERVICES
PEACE, Inc. in coordination with the Onondaga County Dept. of Aging & Youth provide senior dining sites in the relevant locations listed below. Most meal sites also include a recreational, educational, or entertainment program along with the meal.
- Marcellus United Methodist Church, 1 Slocombe Ave, Marcellus
- Otisco Lake Community Center, 2223 Amber Road, Amber
- Skaneateles YMCA, 97 State Street, Skaneateles
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TRANSPORTATION
- Centro Bus Schedules http://www.centro.org/schedule.htm
- Onondaga County List of Senior Transportation Services
- FISH of Skaneateles 315-685-8440
- Laker Limo 315-685-3030
a designated schedule to preset destinations such as: Auburn, Skaneateles and
Syracuse. Please call at least two days ahead for a reservation.)
- Call-A-Bus Customers must be pre-registered to use the Call-A-Bus service. Call 442-3434 for
registration forms between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
http://www.centro.org/schedules/cab.htm
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Nov, 12, 2024
Motor Equipment Operator - Full-Time Position
The Town of Spafford is seeking applicants for a full-time Motor Equipment Operator. Two (2) years driving experience and CDL-B license preferred. Highway experience helpful but not necessary. Must be able to drive standard shift.
Résumés are to be sent to the attention of Highway Supt. Jody Fisher at Town of Spafford, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152 or via email to jody@townofspafford.com.
Motor Equipment Operator - Part-Time Position
The Town of Spafford is seeking applicants for a part-time Motor Equipment Operator. Two (2) years driving experience and CDL-B license are required. Highway experience helpful but not necessary. Must be able to drive standard shift.
Résumés are to be sent to the attention of Highway Supt. Jody Fisher at Town of Spafford, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152 or via email to jody@townofspafford.com.
We do not accept credit or debit cards for transactions at the Town Offices
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