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Neighbors doubt duplexes

Nichols Supermarket honored for community contributions Proposed townhouses at Vine

and Brow streets cause concern By Russ Tarby Contributing Writer The Liverpool village Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Aug. 28 about a proposed project at 103 Vine St. where a developer hopes to build four two-family residential townhouses. Developer Michael Dougherty of Park & Vine Holdings and Taber Rowlee of the Rowlee Construction Company of Fulton outlined their plan to construct the twostory townhouses at the corner of Brow and Vine streets. The design of the duplexes was described by Dougherty as “upscale but traditional.” Each rental unit would include two bedrooms and two bathrooms with balconies on the back. A basement garage capable of housing two cars would be located beneath each unit. Dougherty estimated that the rental fee for each unit would fall somewhere between $2,600 and $2,800. “These are definitely higher-end units,” he said. As the public hearing continued several Brow Street neighbors expressed doubts about locating eight rental units there. Their concerns ranged from parking to garbage to snow removal. Duplexes l Page 11

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State Sen. John Mannion presents Mike Hennigan, owner of Nichols Supermarket, with the Senate’s Empire Award for outstanding contributions to the community. On Aug. 24, State Sen. John Mannion presented Nichols Supermarket in Liverpool with the New York State Senate Empire Award, which recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to their communities. As one of the few remaining independently owned grocery stores in Onondaga County, Nichols has grown to employ approximately 100 people. For decades, Nichols Supermarket has supported youth sports and community functions such as the Liverpool is The Place Summer Concert series. The store also provides a retail outlet for local

bakeries and food producers. “Nichols Supermarket is part of the fabric of Liverpool and Central New York,” said Mannion, (D-50TH District). “It’s a place where customer service matters, employees work hard and are treated well, and the quality and variety of products can’t be beat. The New York State Senate Empire Award is reserved for businesses who have made the highest contributions towards the betterment of their communities.” Nichols Supermarket was acquired in 1959 from Charles Nichols, who had a good reputation in the Liverpool com-

munity and the store’s name remained unchanged. Since then, it has expanded eight times. Mike Hennigan, owner of Nichols Supermarket, said, “The Hennigan Family and those that work with us for three generations have been proud to serve Central New York, and we value our customers greatly.” Nichols prides itself on providing options for consumers, cutting meat in the store every day, and working with local businesses, including DiLauro’s Bakery on Syracuse’s Northside and Harrison Bakery on the city’s West End.

Middle school summer program celebrates with food trucks

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Liverpool Central School District students attending the Middle School Summer Program had a productive and engaging time as they immersed themselves in an international experience. During the program, students researched various countries, learned about sports and leisure from around the world, prepared and enjoyed culinary creations, and created cutting boards and a cookbook to use and share with their families as they continue to cook at home. To wrap up an amazing summer of project-based learning, the students took part in an international food truck event. Each student enjoyed Mediterranean Halal food from Pita Dream and European food from Sassy Sauce, made possible by the Parent Teacher Organizations at Morgan Road Middle, Soule Road Middle, Liverpool Middle, Elmcrest Elementary and Long Branch Elementary.

Public meeting to discuss Brewerton revitalization, grants The town of Cicero will hold a public meeting to discuss the Brewerton Revitalization. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Brewerton Fire Department, 9625 Brewerton Road. Updates on the upcoming Route 11 streetscape and bridge replacement

projects will be provided. The public meeting will include review of the town of Cicero’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), which is funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (EPF LWRP) administered by the New York State Department of State.

Also, the towns of Cicero and Hastings have teamed up for a Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant opportunity for the Hamlet of Brewerton. A joint public engagement session for the DRI application will be held. Come share your thoughts to help repare the best application. In addition to beneficial public

projects, this grant allows for “private sponsors” as well. New development and rehabilitation of existing downtown buildings to generate economic growth are eligible activities. Reach out to kfiorello@ cicerony.gov if you would like more information regarding the grant opportunities or have questions about the meeting.

C-NS Blue golfers speed out to 3-0 start

by Phil Blackwell Once again, Cicero-North Syracuse fields two golf teams in the 2023, with the more established Blue squad dead-set on trying to topple Baldwinsville from its perch atop the SCAC Metro division. Yet the Northstars nearly got derailed by Liverpool on Aug. 25. The rivals met at Foxfire and went shot for shot – except for Drew Kippen, who carried C-NS Blue past the Warriors 196-199. Over nine holes, Kippen shot a two-under-par 34, which was five shots clear of Liverpool’s duo of Brady Michaud and Owen Salanger – and nearly double the eventual winning margin. Nate Bustin also shot 39 for the Northstars, but more was needed with three Warriors golfers – Dom Osbeck, Owen Michaud and Joe Gravante – each finished at 40. Superior depth won out as C-NS Blue had four different players – Kaeden Hacker, David Schmidt, Luke Deinhart and Quinn Empey – each post 41. C-NS Blue went 9-5 a season ago and finished second to the undefeated Bees in the Section III Class AA fall tournament, a gap it hoped to make up early this season. The Northstars opened Aug. 24 with a 196-252 romp over B’ville’s newly-established White team at Arrowhead Golf Course as Kippen matched par with a nine-hole 36, Hacker adding a 38 as Schmidt got a 39. Andrew Matysak, with a 41, and Deinhart, with a 42, rounded out a top-five individual sweep. Liverpool would get into the win column last Monday, edging West Genesee Blue 206-207 at Foxfire, led by Owen Michaud’s 39 and Osbeck’s 40. Salanger’s 41 was equaled by four Wildcats golfers, but Brady Michaud and Alex Kirkby both posted 43 to help the Warriors hang on for the win. Then Liverpool challenged B’ville Red and lost 190202 on Wednesday at Timber Banks. Brady Michaud shot a strong 38, trailing only Alex Blum (36) and Owen Frechette (37) from the Bees. Salanger shot 39, with Osbeck and Owen Michaud each posting 40. When C-NS Blue faced WG Blue Tuesday at Westvale, the Northstars pulled it out 193-197, with Kippen’s 34 followed by a 36 from the Wildcats’ Alex Cammarata and 38 from Jonathan Lape. It took 39s from Hacker and Nate Bustin, plus a 40 from Schmidt and 41 from Cooper Stimson, to help the Northstars hang on. The younger C-NS Green squad began 2023 on Aug. 24 meeting the main B’ville Red team at Greens at Beaumont, taking a 190-245 defeat. Blake Wise and Joe LaFrance both shot 46 to lead C-NS Green, with Cooper Pallotta adding a 48. Andrew Dolson had a 52 and Brody Snyder contributed a 53. Aiden Motala (34) and Billy Shipman (35) both broke par for the Bees. In Wednesday’s 199-237 loss to WG Blue at Beaumont, C-NS Green would see LaFrance post a 41, but four Wildcats topped that effort, led by 38s from Lincoln Christopher and Andrew Banish. Wise shot another 46 and Dolson improved to a 48.

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