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C-NS students honored by chamber of commerce
cluding increased signage, a reinvestigation into the lowering the road “slightly” and creating a physical barrier to stop trucks from entering the parkway.
While several of the three dozen audience members at the park suggested raising the bridge, that option – which would entail laying and grading thousands of feet of new track –has been rejected as too expensive.
Any move to raise the bridge would necessitate agreement by its owner, CSX Transportation. Asked if he’s in contact with the railroad, Smith said, “CSX is hard to get in touch with, but if we’re talking about raising the bridge, CSX has to come to the table.”
Benny reported that Cnycentral had invited CSX representatives to attend the town hall, but company officials declined.
Williams pledged to contact the railroad company to encourage it to “join the conversation.”
Another institution which apparently contributes to the crashes is the new Amazon Fulfillment Center on Morgan Road.
Paro pointed out that many trucks doing business with Amazon have recently struck the bridge.
Liverpool Police Chief Jerry Unger, who attended the town hall, said “Amazon should be here, too. It’s possible they could be held liable.”
Unger pointed out that – although the bridge is located outside of the village – his officers are almost always the first on the scene of a bridge strike simply “because of proximity.”
Fisher agreed.
“Liverpool Police officers are routinely there first,” he said.
Village Trustee Christina Fadden recalled that the DOT is considering a major redesign of the parkway, a plan strongly opposed by village government, but Smith did not offer any updates about that controversial proposal.
Much discussion focused on truck drivers.
Veteran driver Frank Caputo said too many commercial drivers “don’t read or speak English, so these signs with words on them aren’t effective.”
Caputo said simple visuals such as an image of a box-truck crossed-out could work better.
Drivers may be using outdated Global Positioning Systems.
“If we can revise the software and remove Route 370 east and west both ways and take them down the Old Liverpool Road,” said Robert Donabella, “that should do it.”
The DOT’s Dave Smith suggested that some drivers neglect to secure commercial GPS systems, which might steer them away from the bridge but cost appreciably more.
Williams made one of the simplest, straightforward suggestions to halt the bridge strikes.
“Put up a traffic light,” he said. “Everyone knows that red means stop.”
Vote on LPL budget set for May 16
Liverpool community. Some accomplishments for the year include:
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Fifteen C-NS students were recently honored by the Plank Road Chamber of Commerce.
Fifteen Cicero-North Syracuse High School students recently received awards from the Plank Road Chamber of Commerce at their April 12 awards ceremony. The awards are sponsored by various Chamber members, who provide certificates and cash awards for the students.
The following students were recognized by the listed sponsoring organizations:
Bhavi Patel - Academic award sponsored by AmeriCU Credit Union
Thomas Newton - Business Career Pathway award sponsored by Holiday Inn
Eva Farone - Art award sponsored by Ardent Homes
Dylan Midlar - BOCES award sponsored by European Motor Club of CNY
Mia Huynh - Diversity award sponsored by Kruger Funeral Home, Inc.
Annalisa Emmi - Community Service award sponsored by NAVAC
Kenton Cochran - Family and Consumer Science award sponsored by Seneca Savings
Natalie Miles - Performing Arts award sponsored by North Syracuse Education Association
Brayden Shannon - Leadership award sponsored by Coast Guard Auxiliary
Johnny Lisi - School Spirit award sponsored by Kirnan Real Estate
Carter King - Boys Physical Education award sponsored by NBT Bank
Kat McRobbie-Taru - Girls Physical Education award sponsored by Vision FCU
Thomas Wills - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) award sponsored by Kishmish, Inc.
Joseph Kawola Jr. - Technology award sponsored by Pathfinder Bank
Austin Ryder - Outstanding Personal Achievement award sponsored by State Farm voters
Tuesday, May 16. The budget for the LPL will be proposition #4 on the ballot this year. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the former Wetzel Road Elementary Gymnasium, located at 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool.
The LPL Board of Trustees approved a budget proposal of $4,361,000, which carries a budget increase of 3.4 percent. A detailed breakdown and comparison with the 2022-23 budget is available on the library website at LPL.org/budget.
This year there are two vacancies on the LPL Board of Trustees. Voters will find that there is one candidate listed on the ballot, Veronica Mainville.
The LPL has had an exciting year, both inside our building and throughout the
3 The LPL2Go Van launched, bringing WiFi and library services right to our community.
The Charlie Cart, a self-contained mobile kitchen, arrived at the LPL. The Charlie Cart was made possible by funding from the NYS Assembly, with a special thanks to Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter.
3 LPL teens and tweens celebrated STEM Education with Micron.
3 Since July 2022, 182 children signed up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
3 Hearing Loops were installed in the library to further increase accessibility at the LPL.
The LPL offers a full complement of early literacy programs, along with robust programs for tweens and teens.
Live music has also returned to the LPL, thanks to the CNY Arts grant.
