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Town of Cicero unveils splash pad Old L’pool Road busi-

nesses plan renovations By Russ Tarby Contributing Writer

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On Sept. 5 the Town of Cicero held a soft opening to announce the completion of its splash pad. By Janelle Davis

s September began with relatively high temperatures, many were looking for a way to

cool off. For those in the Town of Cicero, the town’s new splash pad facility was opened just in time. After a daunting journey to break ground, the Town of Cicero celebrated a soft opening for the splash pad on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from noon to 6 p.m., held at Joseph F. William Park on Lakeshore Road. “It was a great turnout, it has been all week, and we expect it to be through the weekend. We lucked out with the beautiful weather this week,” said Teresa Roth, Cicero’s director of parks and recreation. Initially the town had planned to open much sooner, with plans to have the splash pad running this past spring, but the opening

was pushed back as contractors waited on National Grid to move a gas line. In addition to delays in construction, the town anxiously waited three weeks for the pad to cure and two weeks for the sod to establish before they could open the splash pad. Thanks to a $250,000 grant, construction has finished, and families can enjoy a day at the beach at Oneida Shores, and then head over to the splash pad. “Families have been wading in the waters of Oneida Shores, then going over to the splash pad,” Roth said. “Parents have been enjoying it too.” Chelsea Marnell is among those who live nearby. “Living so close, my family always hoped they would build a splash pad at Oneida Shores,” Marnell said. “My boys are very excited and we can’t wait to check it out.” Soon, families will be able to

walk over to a new playground later in the fall. Roth said that the town is in the process of building a playground adjacent to the splash pad. It will be more accessible for those with disabilities. Roth added that the town also plans on adding additional landscaping, benches, and picnic tables in the future. When all is said and done, the town plans on a grand opening in June of 2024 with plans to include activities, contests, food vendors, music, and a ribbon cutting. Roth said the town will keep the splash pad open through September, weather permitting. She also shared that they may be able to open it on warm weekends this fall. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Restrooms will close at 4 p.m. For additional information and days it may be open in the fall, check the town’s Facebook schedule for updates.

Senior center to host pop-up thrift shop By Kathryne Rakowski

All are invited to come shop at the Pop-Up Thrift Shop to be held at the Town of Clay Senior Center on Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. until the vendors sell out. The senior center is located at 4948 Route 31 in Clay and this free event will be held indoors. Seniors who are registered at the senior center will be organizing their own tables with a variety of goodies at very low prices for shoppers to enjoy. “You never know what you will find when you go thrifting,” shared Senior Citizen Coordinator Chrissy Clancy. “One person’s junk, as we call it, is another person’s treasure.” The event, held annually in September and April, is a good way for people in the community to come out and find some unique and inexpensive items, while also supporting the seniors who will be selling their goods. Each seller keeps his or her own profits, although that’s not what the day is really about for those participating. “Everything is priced so inexpensively, they’re not trying to make money,” Clancy said. “It’s more about socializing and feeling productive. At this stage in their life of downsizing, it’s also good for them to know their items will go to a place where they will still be loved.” Clancy went on to say that it also promotes one of their often-used mottos at the senior center: re-use,

Sixteen businesses along Old Liverpool Road will undertake various renovation projects with the help of grants awarded by the town of Salina derived from $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided by the federal government. ARPA is also known as the COVID-19 stimulus package. Town officials decided to make $1 million of its ARPA money available to businesses located along Old Liverpool Road. “This is a great way to improve our streetscape and make that business corridor much more attractive,” said Town Supervisor Nick Paro. ARPA is a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill signed by President Joe Biden to help local governments with public health and economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. “These are all town-funded grants,” Paro said. “We created our own grant program and funded it with ARPA funds for this year.” The grant recipients had to individually apply for the assistance. Recipients must match any money awarded with 25 percent of their own funds. So if a business is awarded $100,000, $75,000 will come from the town and $25,000 from the applicant. The Old Liverpool Road improvements will include enhancing exteriors, creating new streetscapes and landscaping. For instance, a new outdoor patio is planned at Santangelo’s restaurant at 673 Old Liverpool Road. The SugarTop Bakery at 408 Old Liverpool Road will install new doors and replace its roof. The Gardenview Diner at 650 Old Liverpool Road will update its façade and replace an old fence. Kirnan Real Estate at 300 Old Liverpool Road will enhance its landscaping. Old Liverpool Road businesses which were awarded grants, as provided by the town supervisor’s office: G&V Auto Care 112 Old Liverpool Road - siding/paving Pacific Health Club 604 Old Liverpool Road - front façade and paving Gardenview Diner 650 Old Liverpool Road - exterior update, fence replacement Liverpool Plaza 658 Old Liverpool Road - new front façade/ paving Amore 659 Old Liverpool Road – paving PB&Js 663 Old Liverpool Road - deck cover, landscaping Santangelo’s 673 Old Liverpool Road - new patio Sam’s Properties, LLC 721 Old Liverpool Road – paving Kirnan Real Estate 300 Old Liverpool Road – landscaping SugarTop Bakery 408 Old Liverpool Road - new doors, roof Lakeview Plaza 642 Old Liverpool Road - façade/roof Lakeview Bowling 715 Old Liverpool Road - front façade/ paving Liverpool Physical Therapy 718 Old Liverpool Road front façade Lakeshore Plaza 911 Old Liverpool Road - new front façade/paving Hope Café 920 Old Liverpool Road - new front façade, patio, landscaping Chuck Taylor’s Body Shop 941 Old Liverpool Road - paving, new garage doors

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The Town of Clay Senior Center will hold a pop-up thrift shop Sept. 22.

repurpose and recycle. The seniors, who love thrifting themselves, are eager to host this event for the community. Shoppers who come out will have about 25 tables to look through and are sure to find a variety of vintage and useful items. Shoppers should plan on bringing cash for their purchases. The Town of Clay Senior Center offers a variety of events and services for seniors to keep them independent, engaged and connected. For more information, or to view their calendar of events, visit facebook.com/townofclayseniors/.

At the former site of Le Moyne Manor, 629 Old Liverpool Road, prominent Central New York developer Dave Muraco is in the process of constructing four apartment buildings one of which will offer first-floor commercial sites for retail shops. Muraco bought the landmark property in 2016 andf had the landmark restaurant and hotel demolished in 2018. Meanwhile, last month the state notified the town that application for a $2 million grant was approved. The money comes from the state’s Restore New York Communities Initiative, which provides municipalities with assistance for the revitalization of properties and the redevelopment of blighted structures. The $2 million awarded to the town of Salina will help Pascarella Development to transform the old Will & Baumer candle factory site at 100 Buckley Road into a blend of apartments and businesses. The total cost of the mixed-use project featuring up to 250 apartments is reportedly $15.5 million. “It’s a perfect public/private partnership to see a longabandoned brownfield turned into beautiful community of apartments, a restaurant and brewery, right at the gateway to Salina,” Paro said.

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