Boys tennis competes again in state final four

By PHil BlACKWEll

For many boys tennis teams, getting to compete at the annual home of the U.S. Open is remarkable enough. Doing so twice is even more special. The Lakers repeated its sectional small-school and regional titles from 2022 and, by doing so, earned a return trip to the USTABillie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens for the latest team edition of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships. In last Friday morning’s semifnial, Cazenovia, who swept Plattsburgh in the regional round, faced Bronxville, from Section I and nearby Westchester County.

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What do you think are the biggest challenges in your community?

In speaking with residents and business owners over the past three months I heard many concerns expressed about our Community. The obvious involves the future of Cazenovia College, but there is widespread interest and concern over development in and around the Village. The development at Burke Meadows on Burton Street, the development of 64 apartments (Caz Barns) on Nelson Street and the prospect of development of 101 acres on Fenner Road, which is contiguous to the Village of Cazenovia, have generated significant dialogue.

Other equally important issues are the protection and preservation of our lake, protection of the village aquifer, and speeding. Like so many communities, we also face aging infrastructure, ever-increasing operating costs and a tight budget. Fiscal constraint will remain a necessary goal to keep taxes reasonable while providing essential and valued services to the community.

Finally, the vitality of our business district is being challenged on several fronts, including

“[Burton Street Elementary School Library Media Specialist] Katie McGinnis and hopefully the new principal will introduce themselves to the kiddos and share a story about starting kindergarten/going back to school,” said Wright. “We will also have snacks and crafts for families to do.” the College closure, the recent announcement by Bob Hood regarding his commercial property on Albany Street and Sullivan Street and existing storefront vacancies.

New Woodstock will wrap up the summer event schedule with an ice cream social on Aug.

Playing close to home and full of talented, experienced players, the Broncos beat the Lakers 5-0 in a format altered due to air quality still in the poor range following Quebec wildfires.

They went to a single-set race to 10 games where, in the closest match, the doubles team of Ethan Camp and Cy Laurie lost 10-5 to Jay Marshall and Alex Ladas. By a 10-0 margin, Evan Molloy and Max Reger fell to Harrison Brown and Charlie Clifford.. Up in singles, Garret Lounsbury had a 10-1 defeat to Jackson Fino and, by that same margin, Gabe Reagan fell to Max Monogenis, while top singles player Traian Cherciu ran into Patrick Kenny and had a 10-0 defeat.

We can overcome these with the collaboration of positive, open minded and hard working individuals who will support the existing businesses that want to expand and also attract new businesses that will augment all our current quality merchants.

What are your ideas for addressing these challenges?

We need to improve the way we interact with one another. We need to put aside political differences and embrace the idea that we can peacefully co-exist with those who hold differing opinions and find common ground on issues that will enhance all of our lives in Cazenovia. If we improve the morale in Cazenovia we will dramatically improve how we face challenges and issues of importance.

In closing, each resident needs to know their opinion matters and that they are protected and cared for by their local leaders. Together, we will ensure that the charm and wonderful way of life in Cazenovia is sustained for generations to come.

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