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.

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Monday May 4th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

Thank you Eden for responding!  Our Town dropped off 495 pounds of donations to Feed More this morning.  The WNY community is in desperate need of donations and it is to no surprise to me that our community stepped up to the plate.  Thank you to Rayzors for contributing to our drive with all the food collected from the specials they offered this past week.  Another opportunity to donate is on Saturday at Legion Drive for the Eden Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ from 1:00 – 5:00pm

Feed More of WNY is in desperate need of donations. The Town of Eden would like to help! We will be hosting a food drive on Tuesday, April 28th. We are asking residents that would like to participate to place donated items by their mailboxes before 10:00am on April 28th and we will come by and pick it up. If you would like to participate please email your address to marlene@edenny.gov or post it on this page. Feed More of WNY has asked for the following items but any non-perishable items will be welcomed:

All canned food
Unopened dog or cat food
Baby wipes
Diapers
Unopened baby formula
Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (Checks payable to FeedMore WNY or donate online at www.feedmorewny.org)

Let’s pull together as a community to help our neighbors who need our assistance right now!

COVID – 19 Update    April 16, 2020

(From Supervisor Hartman)

Good evening, I am calling to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.  First let me start by saying how proud I am of our Eden residents.  By staying home and practicing social distancing, we are saving lives and doing our part to help flatten the curve. I recognize how difficult this is and ask for your continued patience during the next few weeks as our state leaders figure out a plan to re-open.  On Tuesday, April 14^th, the Governor’s orders requiring that essential businesses provide facial masks or coverings for employees working directly with the public went into effect.  Starting tomorrow, April 17,^th the Governor is ordering any New York State resident to wear a face mask or covering in public settings where it is physically impossible to practice proper social distancing.  This would include, but not limited to grocery stores and pharmacies.  Today, the Governor also extended the New York Pause order until May 15^th.  As the weather improves during this extension, residents might be more tempted to gather.  We are asking you to follow these orders for the protection of every Eden resident. Also, the Town of Eden has extended the Local State of Emergency until May 15^th. As always, if you need something, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Town at 716-992-3408.  I hope all of you are well.  Please take care of yourselves. Thank you and have a good night.

BRUSH PICKUP is scheduled for the week of April 6^th.  Have the pile out by 7AM Monday.  Please see our new rules!!! NOTHING LARGER THAN 6” DIAMETER!    Our staff is cut because of COVID-19, so please be patient.  If you can bring your brush to the highway department it would be greatly appreciated!

Because of the current situation with the COVID-19, at this time we are unsure about our first brush pick up, but residents can stil drop off brush at the Highway Department at this time.  Thank you for your patience and stay healthy.

Please let the Town of Eden know if you are in need of daycare because you are an essential personnel or emergency services. We are coordinating efforts to help you. Please call 992-3408 (Opt. 1) or email Marlene at marlene@edenny.gov if you need this service.

Most households have received an invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.  Please respond to this invitation online, by phone or by mail.  You can visit www.2020census.gov for more information.  The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

For the health and safety of all our residents, the Town of Eden is suspending ALL recreation programs and activities until further notice.  We will post on our website (www.edenny.gov) and our facebook page (Town of Eden) further details.