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10 years Ago – oct. 10, 2012

P.E. Mulligan’s, one of the most historic shops on Cazenovia’s main drag, is looking for a new owner. The four floors of retail and office space located at 65 Albany St. were recently put on the real estate market, listed at $350,000. Lisa Nichols, current owner of the store and daughter of Pat and John Trush (who bought the business 39 years ago from the Mulligan family), said she made the decision to sell in hopes of having more time to concentrate on her neighboring business, Cazenovia Abroad, and prepare for retirement.

“It has been a family business, but I’ve been running the store myself for some time now, as my mother has gotten to be elderly, and my brother is ill. I’d eventually like to retire at some point,” Nichols said. “This is a preparatory step toward that goal, so we’ve decided to start and look for a new owner. P.E. Mulligan’s has been a wonderful business, and hopefully will continue to be.”

The aroma of roasting coffee is now drifting through the four corners of Nelson. The source is not a Dunkin Donuts or a Starbucks chain operation, but Tree of Life Organic Coffee – a new hand-roasted totally organic product established by Cazenovia resident Kathy Pettet, who specializes in small batch authentic roasting. “Coffee really is about a sensory experience; not about the chemicals and the caffeinated ‘Get up and go’ – it’s about slowing down and taking it all in,” said Pettet, whose new artisanal business is located in a 200-year-old Federal-style building at 3258 Route 20 East. “There are no blends, no added flavorings, just single-origin coffee. We want customers to experience coffee, understand the natural complexities and sense the subtle notes and natural aromas.”

6 years Ago – oct. , 2016

The Cazenovia Public Library and its director, Betsy Kennedy, have been singled out as the best public library and the best public library staff member in a four-county area of 63 library systems. The honors, handed out by the Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC) on Oct. 4, were given after months of public voting with library users writing up to 250 words in the best in the region. “It’s kind of like the people’s choice awards,” said CLRC Executive Director Debby Emerson. “We didn’t nominate these people, the users did… This came from the people who loved their libraries and want to see them recognized.” The CLRC, one of nine Reference and Research Library Resources Councils in New York State, serves libraries and library systems in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Onondaga Counties.

4 years ago – oct. , 2018

Lorenzo State Historic Site turned 50 this year – marking the golden anniversary of when New York state acquired the Lorenzo mansion and approximately 86 acres of land from the eight heirs of Jane Strawbridge Ledyard Remington. The heirs also gave the state the estate out buildings, complete contents of the mansion and an easement on the 13.5 acres of land between Cazenovia Lake and Route 20 to protect Lorenzo’s lake view from future development. “The vision of the Lorenzo heirs and the state of New York resulted in a monumental gift to the people of Cazenovia and CNY in 1968. From the majestic setting and cultural landscape, the campus of significant historic structures and the vast site collections - the legacy of the founding family and four successive generations of the Ledyard/Lincklaen family have come to symbolize Cazenovia’s rich history,” said Barbara Bartlett, Lorenzo site manager from 2002-2017.

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l From page 1 but in the back of my mind, [consolidation] was something we just needed to consider.”

The supervisor added that the town hired another part-time clerk this year because of its workload, and it needs to be prepared to potentially hire more people in the future.

“When we are spending $2 million to $2.5 million, we have to try to look at everything we can,” he said.

During the work session, the board ultimately decided to focus its efforts on exploring offsite options for the town offices.

Although no formal vote was held, each of the five board members was asked to state where they stood on the question of whether to remain in the Gothic Cottage or pursue an alternative location.

At the time, three board members — Zupan and Councilors Pat Race and Kyle Reger — opted for investigating options for moving, while Councilors Jimmy Golub and Kelli Johnson were in favor of staying.

The week after the meeting, Zupan explained that rather than build onto the Gothic Cottage to meet the needs of the town offices, he believes it might be best at this point for the town to put money into the building to preserve its historic integrity and for the space to be repurposed for a-low impact use, such as housing nonprofits.

He also acknowledged that if relocating the town hall doesn’t work out for some reason, remaining in the Gothic Cottage could end up being the best option.

“[Maybe] we circle back and add onto the Gothic Cottage,” he said. “Right now, we are exploring building new and seeing what the cost is and if we feel it serves the purpose of providing good service to our constituents. . . If we build new, then we are going to have to figure out what we do with the Gothic Cottage and preserve its integrity.”

Race, who has been clear about his position on the town offices since the start of the discussions years ago, said he believes moving to a new location is the best functional, fiscal, and long-term option.

“The Gothic Cottage is a 200+/- year old house that was never intended to be a public office space,” he said. “And, if we put an addition on the house — to the tune of million(s) of dollars for a new meeting room — the ‘core’ of the office will still be a 200+/- year old house. I don’t believe this is a viable way to go. That being said, I love the Gothic Cottage and fully appreciate its historical value and importance to the community. I am not opposed to the town retaining ownership and stewardship of the building and figuring out a way to repurpose its use. This would be a good thing for the true — in my opinion — preservation of the Gothic Cottage.”

Reger said his decision to support exploring potential offsite locations is the result of careful consideration and numerous consultations.

“As we look towards the future, the town needs to have the flexibility to accommodate the potential growth of staffing and space requirements,” he said. “I would like to ensure the town provides a safe, efficient work environment for all staff, the various boards, and volunteers that serve our community. Creating a municipal space with upgraded amenities, with a focus on health and safety, will promote greater public engagement and will aid in retaining/attracting valued staff members. Regardless of the outcome of the exploration process, I would like to see the preservation and protection of the magnificent, historic home that is the Gothic Cottage.”

Golub, like Zupan, noted that the board’s decision to pursue options for moving does not necessarily mean staying at the Gothic Cottage is off the table.

“But it’s certainly a blow for those of us that want to stay,” Golub said. “I disagree with this but respect the reasons. . . I believe the Gothic Cottage is ‘on brand’ for Cazenovia. We can address the weaknesses and concerns and at the same refurbish the building, leaving this historic building as a legacy to future Cazenovians.”

Johnson remarked that as the newest member of the board, she is still trying to understand the requirements of the project and is looking forward to a documented process addressing some of the concerns that have been shared, such as storage, safety, and workflow.

“I firmly believe our community, which is consistently recognized for its sense of place, deserves more than a ‘big box’ town hall,” Johnson said. “Given an opportunity to envision how the business of the town hall may look over the next 50 years, we are capable of creating something that is ‘on brand’ with Cazenovia, much like our public library, which is a wonderful model of adaptive reuse.”

During the board’s Oct. 3 regular monthly meeting, Cazenovia resident Anne Ferguson offered her input on the town’s consideration of the future of its offices.

Ferguson began her statement by remarking on the idea that a potential village/town consolidation should be considered when evaluating the town’s options.

She said she believes this “new requirement” is a responsible addition to the criteria for the town hall.

“I think you guys would be remiss if you didn’t consider that possibility for the next 25 years,” she said. “But it is a game changer. This is a requirement that was not stated for [any] of the plans that have been developed over the last 12 years, so this is a new project in that sense.”

Ferguson then offered three recommendations to the board.

She first encouraged the board to document its objectives and requirements for the town offices and adopt a formal and objective process for evaluating the options.

She stated that although the board members might think they agree on all the requirements, she believes that if they were each given a sheet of paper and asked to write down 10 requirements of the project, their lists would all be different.

“Similarly, what are the agreed-upon assumptions?” she asked. “Are we assuming

that a consolidated government would not be accommodated with both the village and town’s existing buildings? If so, that’s one of the things that there should be consensus on, and it should be known as such before we start looking at plans.” Ferguson next suggested that the board consider applying now for a grant to complete preservation work on the Gothic Cottage. “All of the windows and the plaster work can be done regardless of whether we stay or leave,” she said. “Call it Phase I. Work with [the Cazenovia Area Community Development Association] now to apply for a grant for the preservation work that would be required under any scenario. It doesn’t have to be the Big Bang; we can do it in pieces.” She also said that even if the town applied now, it would be two years before the funds would be received. Lastly, Ferguson encouraged the board to hire a consultant now to determine the best and most feasible uses for both the Gothic Cottage and the Village Municipal Building (90 Albany St.) if the town offices end up moving offsite. “If we are talking about the potential for consolidation down the road, then there will potentially be two empty buildings requiring plans,” she said. The next town board meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Cazenovia Town Office. 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.

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of Fortscapes Property Notice of Formation Maintenance LLC, a Doof LLC. mestic Limited Liability 8170 Thompson Rd LLC Company (LLC). Arti(LLC) filed Arts. of Org. cles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY with the Secretary of (SSNY) on 9/14/2022. State of New York Office location: Madison (SSNY) on Sept. 7, County. SSNY designat- 2022. Office location: ed as agent of the LLC County of Madison. upon whom process SSNY is designated as may be served and agent of LLC upon SSNY shall mail process whom process may be to the LLC at c/o 8170 served. SSNY shall mail Thompson Rd LLC, copy of process to: 4260 E. Hill Road, West 6225 Sullivan Rd., OneiGeorgetown, NY 13072. da, NY 13421. Purpose: Purpose: any business any lawful purpose. permitted under law. CR-296958 CR-297371

NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION

WENTWORTH NORTON, Notice of Formation of HoneyBee Boutique, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 9, 2023. Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 4915 Brown Road, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/22/22. Office: Madison County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Chaifetz & Chaifetz LLC, 1501 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10036. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CR-296872 Munnsville, NY 13409. Purpose: any lawful purpose. CR-297192

Notice of Formation of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NOTICE OF FORMATION Services, PLLC.

OF LIMITED LIABILITY Arts. of Org. filed with COMPANY. Secy. of State of NY NAME: Jay Home Solu- (SSNY) on 9/7/22. Office tions LLC. Articles of or- location: Madison Counganization were filed ty. SSNY designated as with the Secretary of agent of PLLC upon State of New York whom process against it (SSNY) on 08/21/2022. may be served. SSNY Office location: Madison shall mail process to: County. SSNY has been 3227 US Route 20,designated as agent of Cazenovia, NY 13035. the LLC upon whom Purpose: practice the process against it may profession of Nurse be served. SSNY shall Practitioner in Women�s mail a copy of the pro- Health. cess to the LLC, 5965 CR-297753 Stockbridge Falls Rd., Munnsville, NY 13409. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR 296838

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Jay Home Solutions LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/21/2022. Office location: Madison County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 5965 NOTICE OF FORMATION Stockbridge Falls Rd., LEGAL NOTICE OF LIMITED LIABILITY Munnsville, NY 13409. NEW WOODSTOCK FIRE

COMPANY. Purpose: For any lawful DISTRICT: Official notice NAME: 2118 Conley purpose. of Public Hearing to the Road LLC Articles of Or- CR-296838 Voters of The New ganization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 23, 2022. Office location: Madison County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2118 Conley Road, Chittenango, New York 13037. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR-298064 Notice of Formation of Oxbow Automotive LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/29/2021. Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 5815 Oxbow Road, Canastota, NY 13032. Purpose: any lawful purpose. CR-296582 Woodstock Fire District. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Town Law Section 181 [3][a] a Public Budget Hearing will be held by the Commissioners of the New Woodstock Fire District on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Woodstock Fire Station, 2632 Mill Street, NewWoodstock, NY. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the regular October monthly meeting of Board of the New Woodstock Fire District has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Please note that CDC guidelines for personal protection are to be followed by attendees as may be applicable on the date of the Public Hearing. Date: September 13, 2022. New Woodstock Fire Commissioners. Walter Starkweather, Chairman. Barbara Westcott, Secretary. CR-297587

Notice of Formation

of QuirkyDigs, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 20, 2022. Office location: County of Madison. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CEDAR RANCH LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on SeptemSSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 2730 W. Hill Rd., Hamilton, NY 13346. Purpose: any lawful purpose. CR-297648 ber 29, 2022. Office location: Madison County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 5770 Merry Street, Verona, New York 13478. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR 298452

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: CEDAR RANCH LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 29, 2022. Office location: Madison County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 5770 Merry Street, Verona, New York 13478. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR-298452

Notice of formation of SCReynolds Consulting, LLC.

Arts. of Org. filed with Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/26/2022. Office location: Madison County. Princ. office of LLC: 1551 State Route 173, Chittenango, NY 13037. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be

Notice of formation of SCReynolds Consulting, LLC.

Arts. of Org. filed with Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/26/2022. Office location: Madison County. Princ. office of LLC: 1551 State Route 173, Chittenango, NY 13037. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to above address. Purpose: any lawful activity. CR-298144

TOWN OF CAZENOVIA

OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

Zoning Board of Appeals

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Cazenovia will be held on October 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM, at the Town Office Building, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, to consider the applications of The Maples of Madison County, LLC DBA Madison County Distillery, LLC. Property is located at 2412 Route 20 East. Tax Map Number 107. -1-28.1. Zoned Rural A with the Wellhead Protection Overlay and the Commercial Overlay. ZBA File #s 221444 & 22-1445. Proposed Major Special Use Permit - ConstrucNotice of Formation of BLUE SKY PLANNING PARTNERS LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) 08/29/22. Office location: Madison Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10215 Skaneateles Tpke, Brookfield, NY 13314. Purpose: any lawful activities. CR-297032 tion of a storage barn to support activity for the Distillery Proposed Area Variance - Construction of the ancillary structure in front of the primary use structure All interested parties wishing to appear at said hearing may do so in person or by other representative. Communications in writing relating thereto may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to, or at said hearing. Copies of the applications of Area Variance and Special Use Permit are available for public inspection at the Town

TOWN OF CAZENOVIA OFFICIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Board of Appeals

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Cazenovia will be held on October 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM, at the Town Office Building, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, to consider the applications of The Maples of Madison County, LLC DBA Madison County Distillery, LLC. Property is located at 2412 Route 20 East. Tax Map Number 107. -1-28.1. Zoned Rural A with the Wellhead Protection Overlay and the Commercial Overlay. ZBA File #s 221444 & 22-1445. Proposed Major Special Use Permit - Construction of a storage barn to support activity for the Distillery Proposed Area Variance - Construction of the ancillary structure in front of the primary use structure All interested parties wishing to appear at said hearing may do so in person or by other representative. Communications in writing relating thereto may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to, or at said hearing. Copies of the applications of Area Variance and Special Use Permit are available for public inspection at the Town Offices during business hours. Thomas Pratt, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Cazenovia Dated: September 23, 2022 CR-297815

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF CAZENOVIA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW SPECIAL BOARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Cazenovia Comprehensive Plan Review Special Board will meet at the Town of Cazenovia Town Hall, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, New York, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. to continue their review to update the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Cazenovia. Dated: October 4, 2022 Connie J. Sunderman, Town Clerk Town of Cazenovia CR-298423

LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 3, 2022, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the

LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 3, 2022, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the TOWN OF NELSON PLANNING BOARD CHANGE OF MEETING DAY FOR OCTOBER 2022 MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Nelson Planning Board s Octo� ber 2022 meeting date has been changed to Wednesday, October 19th at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Town Office located at 4085 Nelson Road, in the Hamlet of Nelson. Dated: September 29, 2022 Keli Perrin, Chairperson Town of Nelson Planning Board CR-298218 date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Cazenovia, New York, October 3, 2022. /s/Connie Sunderman Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 2022. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF CAZENOVIA, MADISON COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF MOUNT PLEASANT WATER DISTRICT, IN THE TOWN OF CAZENOVIA, MADISON COUNTY, NEW YORK. Specific object or purpose: Mount Pleasant Water District improvements Maximum estimated cost: $750,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $750,000 bonds (to be reduced by grants-in-aid received) SEQRA status: Unlisted Action. Negative Declaration. SEQRA compliance materials on file in the office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during normal office hours by appointment. CR-298448

EVERGREEN CEMETERY

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Cazenovia Evergreen Cemetery will close for the winter season on Friday, October 28, 2022. Dated: October 6, 2022 Susan Dady Village Clerk Village of Cazenovia CR-298543

SLICK SCAPES & GROUNDSKEEPING LLC.

Filed 5/20/22. Office: Madison Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 1331 Salt Springs Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave , Ste 202, Bklyn, NY PUBLIC NOTICE 11228. Purpose: GenerVILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA al. NOTICE is hereby given CR-297657 that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia, at a regular meeting held on October 3, 2022, duly adopted, subject to permissive referendum, the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS OF THE VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM BE IT HERBY RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-C of the New York General Municipal Law, that the Village Treasurer be, and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer from the principal and accumulated interest in the Village of Cazenovia Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for expenditure in fiscal year 2022-2023 the sum of $11,454.00 for the purchase of a new police cruiser vehicle and accessories. This resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum, as provided by law. DATED: October 4, 2022 Susan Dady, Village Clerk CR-298466

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