‘Future of Cazenovia’ website launched

Are you interested in the future of the Cazenovia College campus?

Do you have an idea for a future use?

A website has recently been launched to help communicate the latest news and offer a space to share ideas.

Following the December 2022 announcement of the closure of Cazenovia College following the Spring 2023 semester, community stakeholders began to meet to discuss paths forward for the campus.

The goal is to identify desirable future uses that are compatible with the village character and offset the lost economic activity that will result from the college closure. While the timing of any property sales is still unclear, the collaborative planning process that is underway will help to proactively identify positive paths forward.

The website, futureofcazenovia.org was developed with assistance from local resident Matt Cashatt.

“We are fortunate to have had many community members step up to offer assistance in various ways”, said CACDA Executive Director Lauren Lines. “The donation of time and resources by many individuals and organizations will help tremendously towards a positive outcome.”

The website provides the latest information, as well as opportu - nities to ask a question, submit an idea, or sign up to get involved. l From page 2 notto met doing theater in Syracuse in 1982 and moved to Cazenovia in the summer of 2006.

CACDA enhances economic vitality and preserves the rural, historic character of our region through education, consensusbuilding and project implementation.

Projects have included enhancements at Lakeland Park and Carpenter’s Barn, development of Creekside Park, establishment of GoCaz.com and Caz CoWorks, and significant grant funding for local infrastructure and small businesses.

For more information, visit cacda.net or contact Lauren Lines, Executive Director, at lines@cacda.net.

“After 25 years working in NYC on many Broadway shows, we wanted to raise our children in a more rural setting,” Lowenstein said. “We always loved Cazenovia and are grateful to have built a life here.”

Last December, Cazenovia College announced its decision to permanently close its doors following the spring 2023 semester.

As the time to say goodbye to the college nears, Lowenstein said he hopes to have entertained and enlightened his audiences and to have provided an outlet to students at the college who are passionate about theater.

“I have gained far more than I have given,” he said.

“I am and will always be grateful to the college and the community for the support and encouragement I have received throughout the years.”

Reserve tickets for “Seussical” online at signupgenius. com/go/30e084aaeac2aa7fd0suessical - / General seating ticket prices are $3 for Cazenovia College students, $10 for seniors (65+) and children (12 and under), and $15 for adults.

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110 years Ago – April 3, 1913

The spring removals in Cazenovia show an increase in number over last year although rented houses are very scarce. About the usual number of real estate changes have been transacted. One man in town, who was going to make a change this spring, thought he was provided for some four weeks ago, but the deal fell through at the last moment and the man and his family were left without a home. He thought at first he would have to live in a tent, but later found a few rooms in which he and is being sheltered from the cruel elements. The list of changes made this spring follows: James Morse and family moved into his house on Nelson street formerly occupied by Henry Allen. He is making some repairs on the place. Mr. Allen has moved into his newly purchased house on Sullivan street, vacated by Gardner Church, who has taken possession of his house on Liberty Street.

80 years Ago – April 8, 1943

It is a great honor that has been earned by a Cazenovia Service Man, Pvt. Joseph D. Sullivan serving with the United States tank forces in Tunisia, North Africa. Cited for “bravery in action” in helping save the life of a wounded comrade, though himself severely burned from shell fire, he has been awarded the Silver Star. The medal was pinned on his breast by Assistant Secretary of War Patterson. In so far as we know, Sullivan is the first Cazenovian to be cited for bravery in action during the war, and the first to be awarded the Silver Star. Sullivan spent several weeks in the hospital recovering from his burns but is now back in service. He is a graduate of the Cazenovia Central School in the class of 1932.

50 years Ago – April 4, 1973

“Let’s Do It,” is the slogan for a new effort to find funds to build a recreational sports center that will serve residents of