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Moses issues statement following release of toxicology test results By kate Hill Staff Writer
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On Sept. 15, the Cazenovia Area Senior Association presented a luncheon for more than 60 seniors at the Brewster Inn.
Senior association presents Brewster Inn luncheon, schedules three upcoming social events By kate Hill Staff Writer On Sept. 15, the Cazenovia Area Senior Association (CASA) held a luncheon on the porch of the Brewster Inn overlooking Cazenovia Lake. CASA offers educational and recreational activities, including monthly luncheons, special events, and trips, to all seniors ages 55 CASA
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Following a report from the Madison County Sheriff ’s Office stating that Bradley Moses, a candidate for Madison County judge, had fentanyl, Delta-9 Carboxy THC (marijuana), and alcohol in his system the night deputies responded to an emergency at his residence, Moses issued the following statement: “I am not a perfect person and I accept responsibility for the events that occurred on the weekend of July 30th. This situation has opened my eyes to the fact that I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. From the moment I was released from the hospital I have taken, and continue to take, steps to address my issue with alcohol. I immediately, and voluntarily, signed up for outpatient treatment. I also voluntarily joined a twelve step program which I regularly attend. The positive impact that has had on my health and my relationships has been extraordinary. “I want to recognize and thank the EMTs and other first responders that came to my home that evening. Without them this incident could have ended much more tragically for all involved. These are people that take time out
of their own lives to help others in need. I am eternally grateful for them, all they did that evening and all they continue to do every day. “As it relates to the Judicial race, I am the most qualified candidate. When the Republican and Conservative parties made their choice based on legal experience, qualifications and temperament, they chose me. All of those reasons still exist today. Unfortunately, there are those that have sought to use this incident to try to destroy me and my family for their own personal gain or their own agenda. I recognize I gave them that opportunity. This incident does not define me and it does not erase my life’s work. Good people make mistakes and I have been strengthened by the outpouring of support and compassion from so many across Madison County and beyond. Judges bring their life experiences with them to the bench. This is now a part of my story and will be for the remainder of my life. Regardless of the outcome of the political contest, this entire ordeal has made me a stronger person and I will continue to work to be a better father, husband and a better member of our community.” As previously reported, Moses l Page 3
Town updated on Joint Youth Rec Program, amends waste district agreement By Kate Hill Staff Writer
During the Sept. 12 Cazenovia TownBoardmeeting,CouncilorKelli Johnson reported on the conclusion of the Cazenovia Joint Youth Recreation Program, which ran for five week-long sessions throughout the summer. The annual program, which is based at Lakeland Park, serves children from Cazenovia, Fenner, and Nelson. Johnson informed the board that this year’s program had 58 participants from the Village of Cazenovia, 125 from the Town of Cazenovia, 34 from the Town of Fenner, 23 from the Town of Nelson, and 18 who were visiting for the summer. Each week had 60 available openings. Johnson pointed out that the number of registrants per session generally decreased as the summer progressed. Week one had 60 kids, week two had 57, week three had 59, week four had 47, and week five had 40. “They have some ideas for next year about how they might put more in the first [four] weeks and maybe not do that fifth week,” John-
son said. “They are playing around with that.” The councilor also reported that the program, which was led by Director Kristen Brink, ended up with a little surplus, which will be put towards next summer’s equipment needs. Additionally, she reported that the program was not forced to cancel a single time due to blue-green algae blooms and that the kids only had to spend one day at Cazenovia College due to inclement weather.
In other news
The town board authorized an amendment (the first) to the intermunicipal agreement (IMA) between the Town of Cazenovia, the Town of Nelson, and the Village of Cazenovia for the Route 20 Water District. The three municipalities entered the original IMA relative to the supply of water and management, maintenance, operation, billing, construction, and financing for the Town of Nelson Route 20 Water District and the Town of Cazenovia Route 20 Water District on Feb. 11, 2019. According to the original IMA, the terms of the agreement may be
amended from time to time upon agreement by all involved parties. “The parties have acknowledged large changes to the relative assessed values in the Town of Cazenovia, such that the originally contemplated pro rata share of each participating municipality in the payment of indebtedness for the two districts has created unexpected outcomes. . .” the resolution states. The involved parties are now seeking to amend the IMA to reflect each town’s “current and fair” prorata share of the balance of the total project cost and project indebtedness for the two water districts. “Each of the [towns] shall bear their pro-rata share of the balance of the Total Project Cost and Project Indebtedness based upon the percentages determined by dividing the sum of the total assessed value of all properties within each Town’s District into $17,505,331, being the sum of the total assessed value of all propertieswithinbothDistricts,”the amended IMA states. The adjusted pro-rata share of the total project cost for the Cazenovia District is 25.65 percent and the adjusted pro-rata share of the total project cost for the Nelson District is
74.35 percent for Tax Year 2023. During the town board meeting, Town Attorney John Langey attributed the fluctuation in the relative taxable values contained within the CazenoviaDistricttoGHDengineering firm moving out of the building at 1 Remington Park Dr. off Route 20. “Because we had that drop in assessed values [when] GHD left, this [amendment] is an attempt to try to put it back in place. . .” said Langey. “We think this is going to resolve this issue for a few of those owners in the Town of Cazenovia, because the burden ended up shifting onto our residents. Nelson is aware of this; they are aware that it is going to shift back towards them, and they’re OK with it.” Town Supervisor Bill Zupan added that if the GHD building “comes back online” next year and the new car wash opens in Cazenovia, the IMA could be amended again to reflect those changes. At the time of the Sept. 12 board meeting, the Nelson Town Board had already approved the proposed amendment to the original IMA. According to the resolution,
the Cazenovia Town Board’s authorization of the amendment is contingent upon the approval of the new terms by the Village of Cazenovia. During the meeting, the board also adopted a resolution modifying the October and November town board meeting dates due to NYS Law as it relates to meeting for budget and adoption processes. The next two meetings will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 at the New Woodstock Firehouse (2632 Mill St., New Woodstock) and Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at the Cazenovia Town Office (7 Albany St., Cazenovia). The Cazenovia Town Board typically meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org or call the town office at 315-655-9213. Village of Cazenovia found objects: A ring and portable speaker at Lakeland Park, a journal book on Albany Street, cash on Forman Street, a walker and a vest left at Kinney Drugs, several pairs of glasses, several sets of keys, and several cell phones. Please contact the Cazenovia Police Department at 315-655-3276 to claim.
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