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New in Nelson ADA-accessible trail and boardwalk through Nelson Swamp opens By kate Hill Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 31, representatives of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Nelson joined community partners at the Nelson Town Hall Park Pavilion to announce the completion of the Chittenango Creek Boardwalk, an accessible trail project through the Nelson Swamp Unique Area. The DEC’s 979-acre Nelson Swamp Unique Area is home to more than 400 cataloged plant species, including several species of orchids, and over 100 species of breeding birds. The trail and boardwalk traverses low-lying wet meadows, deciduous woods, dark groves of cedar and pine, and Chittenango Creek as it meanders north to Lake Ontario. Extending from behind the Nelson Town Hall at 4085 Trail l Page 3
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Town of Nelson announced the completion of the Chittenango Creek Boardwalk, an accessible trail project through the Nelson Swamp Unique Area.
‘No Swimming’ signs removed from bathing areas Lyman St. residents speak By kate Hill Staff Writer
During routine sampling of permitted bathing beaches on
Cazenovia Lake late last month, Madison County Public Health (MCPH) identified elevated levels of fecal coliform in the swimming areas of Willow Bank Yacht Club
and Lakeland Park. According to Village of Cazenovia Public Works Administrator Bill Carr, the village posted signs Swimming l Page 12
CazArts students show their work in library gallery By kate Hill Staff Writer
On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Cazenovia Public Library (CPL) Gallery will host a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for the opening of an art exhibition titled “CazArts’ Painters.” The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition, which runs through Aug. 30, showcases the work of talented area artists who participated in CazArts classes taught by former Cazenovia College art gallery director Jen Pepper. CazArts is an alliance of artists, cultural organizations, and supporters dedicated to nurturing a community that promotes the creation and appreciation of the arts. Its classes are held at the Carpenter’s Barn arts hub at Lakeland Park in Cazenovia. “There are approximately 45 acrylic on paper and canvas [paintings in this show],” said Pepper. Students l Page 10
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The Cazenovia Public Library will host an opening reception on Aug. 8 for an art exhibition titled “CazArts’ Painters.” The featured artists are Anna Chernobai, Caroline Liquori, Jim Marsch, Erin Milin, Giovanna Urist, and Caroline Wazer. They created their works in Jen Pepper’s CazArts painting classes at the Carpenter’s Barn arts hub.
on proposed one-way street By kate Hill Staff Writer
On Aug. 5, the Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees held a public hearing to consider a proposed local law to amend the village code to designate Lyman Street as a one-way street in a direction of travel from west to east beginning at Lincklaen Street and ending at Farnham Street (NYS Route 13). The change was proposed during the board’s July meeting in response to concerns regarding pedestrian safety. Lyman is narrow, does not have a sidewalk, and has houses on the north side with front doors that open onto the street. During last month’s meeting, Mayor Kurt Wheeler and the trustees discussed several ideas for short- and long-term pedestrian safety measures. In addition to making Lyman one-way, the board proposed potentially designating part of the street as a walkway and eventually installing a sidewalk on the south side. After the public hearing was opened, Cazenovia Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Dan Kuper voiced his concern that making Lyman one-way would empty all the traffic down onto Route 13, a major road with a lot of truck traffic. He also stated that a sidewalk would narrow the street and make it impassable for the fire department’s ladder truck. Additionally, Kuper suggested that before changing Lyman Street, the village should wait to see how the 99‑103 Albany Street development project on the corner of Center and Albany streets impacts traffic patterns. Gil Hodges, who has owned a house on Lyman Street for 26 years but now primarily resides elsewhere, said he has never witnessed an issue on Lyman. “There is lots of walking traffic, but if a car comes, they simply move to the side,” he said. “I think if it’s not broke, don’t fix it, and I think there are other things in the village that could probably use the tax money . . .” He also stated that he did not believe making the street oneway would slow traffic. Nathan LeMesurier, who has resided on Lyman for the past seven years, said living there has become increasingly unpleasant in recent years. He stated that the street was quieter when he first moved in, but there is now a significant amount of cut-through traffic. “There are a lot of people going very, very, very quickly,”
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achievers: Cazenovia students take part in Boys, Girls State.
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sports: Cazenovia HS athletes earn NYSPHSAA honors.
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