Summer 2021 Employment Applications for the Town of Eden Recreation are now available at https://edenny.gov/recreation/

Next Recreation Advisory Board meeting is January 5th at 6pm.  Meeting will be held online only through Go To Meeting.  The agenda can be found here. 

Eden Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 5, 2021 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/175057709

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Access Code: 175-057-709

The Eden Recreation’s Wreath Contest had 13 wreaths entered.  They variation of designs and materials used and final submissions were beautiful.  Employees of Town Hall, the Recreation Advisory Board and The Wreath Barn voted on the wreaths.  The winners of the natural category were Laura Scheu with 1st place and Cassidy Smith won 2nd place.  In the artificial category Lindsi Archabald and Natalia Andrews Gage tied for 1st place.  In the overall category, Becca Cerne won 1st place.  Each of the winners will receive a gift certificate for one ham or whole turkey donated by a Friend of the Eden Recreation Department. All entries can be viewed at edenny.gov/recreation.

The Town of Eden is converting all the streetlights to LED. This project will begin today and continue until the middle of January (weather pending). After the project is complete, streetlight outages can be reported to the Supervisor’s office (992-3408 opt. 1).

The Eden Recreation Advisory Board currently has an opening.  Information about this volunteer position can be on the Town website at https://edenny.gov/recreation-advisory/.  You can find the new member application at https://edenny.gov/new-member-application/.  This should be submitted by January 4^th.  If you need an application mailed or emailed to you please forward the information to amy@edenny.gov.

The next scheduled Town Board meeting is Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7pm. Click here for the updated agenda. This meeting will be held virtually only on Go To Meeting.  See the link below to access the meeting.   A public hearing for Renewal of Special Use Permits will be held at 7:30pm.

The Town of Eden is updating our police practices and procedures in compliance with the recent New York State Police Reform Bill requirements.  Our Police Reform and Reinvention Committee is looking for public comments and/or concerns regarding the police protection services in our community.  A public comment session will be available during this Eden Town Board meeting on December 9^th.

You can join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/627969445.  You can also dial in using your phone at 1-408-650-3123, access code 627-969-445.

Bulk Garbage Pickup is the week of December 8th. Only 2 items outside of your garbage tote will be picked up.

The time is now…

The Town of Eden had 64 new cases this past week.  That means that in the past two weeks, we have had 105 new cases.  This is over a 100% increase from the first 8 months of the pandemic combined for our town.  If you compare to other zip codes from our area, you will see we are the worst.  I have been in communication with the County and we can’t pinpoint a single reason and therefore we must consider this to be widespread.

I am urging residents to only celebrate Thanksgiving with members in their households this year.  I realize for some; this sacrifice is great.  However, this is the necessary steps we must take to help save lives.  Together we can get through this. Please continue to wear masks, wash hands, social distance and support our local businesses as best we can.

Please have a safe and as happy as you can Thanksgiving.  Remember, a vaccine is near and we must be strong a little longer.  #Edenstrong

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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday’s garbage pick up will be on Friday and Friday’s regular garbage pick up will be on Saturday. 

The next bulk pickup ( allowing 2 extra items outside of your tote) will be the week of December 6th.  

Route 62 will be closed from First to Second Street starting on Wednesday, November 11th. Both lanes will be closed during the day and will reopen at night.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF EDEN, NEW YORK

The Regular Meeting of the Eden Town Board will be held at the Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York at 7:00 PM on the 12^th Day of November, 2020.

No Meeting will be held on November 11, 2020.

Emily Hawkins, Town Clerk

This week (Nov. 3rd-6th) is bulk garbage week. Only 2 items allowed outside of your garbage totes. It is also recycling week.

The next Recreation Advisory Board meeting is Monday, November 2nd at 7pm.  These meetings are held at the Eden Town Hall in the second floor conference room.  The meetings are open to the public.  Click here for the agenda. 

Supervisor Hartman was honored to join Senator Gallivan in recognition of Army Captain John J. Levulis to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

October 27, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jim Ranney O: 716.656.8544 C: 716.256.9001

 SENATOR GALLIVAN HONORS EDEN SOLDIER 

 ARMY CAPTAIN JOHN LEVULIS POSTHUMOUSLY NAMED TO THE VETERANS’ HALL OF FAME  

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) is naming Army Captain John J. Levulis to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.  Levulis is an Eden native who served with the 10^th Mountain Division in Afghanistan.  In 2015, Captain Levulis died of injuries suffered in the crash of his military Humvee while traveling to an Army base in New Jersey.

Senator Gallivan joined members of Captain Levulis’ family and representatives of Newell Faulkner American Legion Post 880 in Eden, in announcing the honor Tuesday.

“Captain Levulis represents the best our nation has to offer,” Senator Gallivan said.  “He served with pride and distinction as an infantry platoon leader with the 10^th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, was decorated for his actions in Afghanistan and gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to a grateful nation. Naming Captain Levulis to the Veterans’ Hall of Fame is not only appropriate, it will ensure that his courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

“I thank Senator Gallivan for nominating John.  It is comforting to know that he is being remembered and will have his name listed with fellow veterans from across New York State,” said Julianne Viviano, Captain Levulis’ widow.

“Our family misses John very much, but we are pleased to know that his memory lives on.  We are grateful to Senator Gallivan and thankful for the outpouring of love and support we continue to receive from the community,” said Barbara Levulis, Captain Levulis’ mother.

Captain Levulis attended Eden Central High School, was a 2012 summa cum laude graduate of Niagara University and a ROTC cadet.  Levulis was assigned to the 10^th Mountain Division at Fort Drum and served as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Afghanistan.  He was the recipient of numerous awards and medals, including the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Campaign Medal, Airborne Wings and the Meritorious Service Medal.

In May 2015, Levulis was traveling with three other Fort Drum soldiers in a military convoy en route to Fort Dix, New Jersey when their Humvee was struck by a civilian vehicle on New Jersey Turnpike.  Captain Levulis suffered serious injuries and died a few days later.  He was 25.

A foundation created in Captain Levulis’ memory provides college scholarships at Niagara University and Eden Central High School.  The foundation also supports community and veteran organizations and projects.

New York State previously designated a portion of state route 75 in the Town of Eden the “Captain John J. Levulis Memorial Highway.”

The New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame honors and recognizes outstanding veterans who have distinguished themselves in military and civilian life.  Each honoree’s photograph and biography will become part of a special on-line exhibit commemorating the contributions of these exemplary New York veterans.  The NY State Senate will introduce this year’s full slate of inductees on Veterans Day, November 11.

Early Voting in the Town of Eden is being held at the American Legion Post 880 only. Early Voting takes place October 24th – November 1st. It is open Monday – Friday from noon-9pm and Saturday-Sunday from noon-6pm.

Halloween is a highly anticipated event each year for residents of all ages.  While this is not a town sponsored event, trick-or-treating is a time-honored tradition.  This year we hope to be able to have this event on October 31, 2020 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.  Please note that the CDC guidelines consider Halloween to be high-risk.  Families will need to decide on their own if and how they would like to participate.  Below are recommendations from the CDC on how to participate safely:

Make trick-or-treating safer

• Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters.
• Give out treats outdoors, if possible.
• Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take.
• Wash hands before handling treats.
• Wear a mask.

Wear a mask

• Make your cloth mask part of your costume.
• A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask.
• Do NOT wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can make breathing more difficult.
• Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing

Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you

• Indoors and outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a long time.

Wash your hands

• Bring hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Parents: supervise young children using hand sanitizer.
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home and before you eat any treats.

If CDC guidelines or State regulations change from now until Halloween, we will update you.  In the meantime, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Clarksburg at New Oregon Road remains closed at this time due to an accident involving a propane tanker this morning.  The Clarksburg bridge will remain closed indefinitely.

Thursday October 15, 2020 is the last day to pay Eden Central School taxes without penalty. The Town Clerk’s Office is open the following hours:
Tuesday 8am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-12pm and 4pm-6pm
Thursday 8am-6pm

Payments by check can be left in the locked drop box at either entrance to Eden Town Hall.

If you have any questions or have not received your bill please call 716-992-3408 Option 4

Thank you,
Emily Hawkins, Collector of Taxes

Brush Drop off

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Monday,  October 5th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  

Waste Management will continue to pick up bulk garbage on Saturday (September 12th).

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Tuesday September 8th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

The Town of Eden along with Congressman Jacobs, Legislator Mills and Mitch Martin from Senator Gallivan’s office had the opportunity to honor Eden’s longtime Police Chief and Lieutenant, Michael Felschow and John McCarthy respectively.  Chief Felschow has been serving the town for 46 years and has been Chief for the past 11.  He was presented the “Key to the Town” at the Town Board Meeting last Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  Lieutenant McCarthy has been with the Eden Police Department for just over 40 years.  The last 14 years he has served as Lieutenant.  Both men were given proclamations by the Town, United States Congress, New York State Senate and Erie County Legislature.  We thank both men for their commitment and dedication to the Town of Eden and wish them well in their retirement.

Pictured (left to right): Mitch Martin (from Senator Gallivan’s office), Congressman Chris Jacobs, Councilman Byrnes, Councilwoman Wilhelm, Councilman Sam, Chief Michael Felschow, Lieutenant John McCarthy, Supervisor Hartman, Councilman Ventry and Legislator John Mills.

The 2020-21 hunting licenses & deer management permits will go on sale beginning August 10, 2020, at the Town Clerk’s Office, during normal business hours.

The chances of receiving DMP’s remain the same throughout the entire application period, which runs from August 10 through October 1, 2020.

The Town of Eden was excited to present Castle Redevelopment Group with their portion of the New York Main Street grant.  This grant helps support the revitalization of Main Streets across New York state.  Caste Redevelopment Group was able to improve retail space along with two apartments.  The site was originally deemed unsafe.  With the vision and financial commitment of Anthony Sinicki and his business partner, John Migliore, they were able to save the building and help revitalize Main Street.

If you have not completed the 2020 Census, please respond at my2020census.gov.

Why is the census so important? The results are used to determine how much funding local communities receive for key public services and how many seats each state gets in Congress. State and local officials also use census counts to draw boundaries for congressional, state legislative, and school districts.

The July 8, 2020 Town Board Meeting will be held at the Town Hall at 7pm.  The meeting will also be available online via GoToMeeting. Information can be found below to call in/attend the meeting. The  updated agenda can be found here.  A public hearing is scheduled for the Mixed Use Design Standards at 7:30pm.

Eden Town Board Meeting – July 8, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/190592653

You can also dial in using your phone. 
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Access Code: 190-592-653

Garbage update:
This week (week of June 29th) is Recycling week.

Next week (week of July 6th) is Bulk Garbage week. Reminder: Bulk Garbage week is always the first full week of the month and is the only time you are allowed items (2 items) outside of your garbage tote.

Good Evening, this is Supervisor Hartman calling in regards to the Eden Senior Parade taking place tomorrow night.  Starting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Main Street will be closed from the corner of East Church Street to Schoolview and Schoolview to Jennings for about 20 minutes.  Jennings Rd can be used as an alternative route during this time. We hope you can help celebrate our graduates by coming out and supporting Eden’s graduating Class of 2020. Residents can line up along the parade route to cheer them on. We ask that you please maintain proper social distancing or wear a facial covering where distancing cannot be achieved. Congratulations to the Eden Class of 2020. Thank you and have a great night.

Need to renew your fishing license? The Town Clerk’s Office is ready to help you. Call 992-3408 option 4 to make an appointment to renew!

Primary Voting and Special Election to fill a vacancy in Congressional District 27

The Early Voting period will be June 13, 2020 – June 21, 2020.  The polls will be located at the American Legion Post 800 at 2912 Legion Drive, Eden for Early Voting only.  The polls will be open Monday – Friday, noon – 9pm and Saturday – Sunday, noon – 6pm.

Primary Voting/ Special Election Day will be June 23, 2020.  The polls will be located at their usual locations (East Eden Fire Hall, Eden Town Hall and Eden Middle/High School) and open 6am – 9pm.  Please check your voter registration card for you polling location.

We are expecting Western NY will be able to move into Phase 2 reopening tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  Below is a link that will give information on what businesses and industries will be allowed to open during this phase.  We still remain in NY Pause and ask that everyone continue to practice safe social distancing along with wearing proper face coverings when 6-feet distance cannot happen.  The fact that we are able to continue to move through phases, shows that we are doing a great job keeping the virus at bay.  If we continue to move in this direction, Phase 3 will be expected to begin on Tuesday June 16, 2020.  We encourage all businesses to visit the link below for guidance on their reopening plans.  All businesses will be required to have a plan and sign an affirmation to the state that the plan is completed and available to your employees and the public.

 https://forward.ny.gov/phase-two-industries

Week of June 1st Garbage Service:
Regular garbage, recycling and bulk pickup

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  
• No Televisions or computers
• No Tires

As part of the New York State Main Street Grant, the Town of Eden was able to improve our streetscape by adding a few additions around town this year.  With the help of the Eden Community Foundation, we were able to double our grant funding from $15,000 to $30,000 giving an even greater enhancement to our downtown area.  Through the efforts of the Eden Community Foundation, the Eden Garden Study Club, and the Town of Eden, we were able to replace all hanging baskets and ground containers allowing us to use a greater variety of flowers.  Thank you to our local farmers, Agles, Henrys, and Zittels for storing the flowers. We have more improvements on the way, we look forward to sharing them soon.  While we are in difficult times, one thing will always remain the same, our community coming together to brighten the Town of Eden.  Thank you to all who assisted.

This week Erie County distributed one-time use surgical masks to all towns and villages.  The Town of Eden was given enough for about half our population.  We would like these to get to our vulnerable and at-need residents.  If you are in need of a mask, they will be distributed outside of the Eden Town Hall on May 26^th from 10am-2pm.

Due to the COVID – 19 Pandemic Memorial Day Ceremonies in the Town of Eden have been cancelled.  This includes the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery.

In solidarity with all Towns in Erie County, the Town of Eden churches along with both fire halls will ring their bells in remembrance of our fallen heroes at 9:00am on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020.

Newell Faulkner American Legion Post 880 Honor Guard will follow the ringing of the bells with a 21-gun salute and taps at St. Mary’s Church in East Eden and at 10:00am at the Evergreen Cemetery in the Field of Honor.  Residents may join the ceremonies but we ask that you follow proper social distancing and not gather after the ceremony.

“As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one.” –Beth Pennington

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  

This week Erie County distributed one-time use surgical masks to all towns and villages.  The Town of Eden was given enough for about half our population.  We would like these to get to our vulnerable and at-need residents.  If you are in need of a mask, they will be distributed outside of the Town Hall on May 26^th from 10am-2pm.  The masks are also available for pickup at the Town Hall, May 18^th-May 22^nd and May 26^th-29th from 10am -2pm.  Please call 992-3408 when you are in the parking lot and we will bring a mask out to you.  Only 1 mask per resident in your household. 

It is with great sadness that the Town of Eden is cancelling Summer Recreation Camps for the year 2020.  This includes day camps, mini camps, and swimming lessons.  Given the challenge of an undetermined opening timeline, safety requirements for both children and staff, and significant financial uncertainty, we have made the difficult decision to close.  Our seasonal employees and participating families need adequate time to make alternate plans for the summer. Other recreational programs are still being evaluated.  We will continue consideration of these as we work through phases set forth for reopening.

We recognize how this may put a great burden on families who rely on Eden’s summer recreation camp as a low-cost program for their children.  This decision was not made lightly.  We must put the safety of our community first.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Supervisor’s office with any needs you may have.

The Hometown Heroes Banners will be going up very soon.  During this pandemic we have realized all of the heroes in our daily lives.  We are honored to be able to present a new year of Eden’s finest.  Unfortunately, we will be unable to hold our regular Memorial Day Services this year, please take a moment to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Pictured here is Phil Muck and his wife Martha as he is surprised with his banner.  The smile on his face says it all.  Thank you to Karen Ferguson from the Women’s Auxiliary and the Newell-Faulkner American Legion for their continued support and work for this program.  Also, a special thank you to the Captain John J. Levulis Memorial Foundation for their support of this program.