Welcome to
the Village of Wolcott
JULY 14 2020 Village Board of Trustees Meeting
We will return to in-person meetings beginning July 14 2020 with a few changes
- This meeting will begin at 7:30pm instead of the normal 7:00
- All CDC social distancing rules will be obeyed
- Any new business brought forth from the public will be limited to 3 minutes of presentation.
Thank you in advance for your understanding
We will return to in-person meetings beginning July 14 2020 with a few changes
- This meeting will begin at 7:30pm instead of the normal 7:00
- All CDC social distancing rules will be obeyed
- Any new business brought forth from the public will be limited to 3 minutes of presentation.
Thank you in advance for your understanding
Official Press Release from
Wayne County Public Health
Regarding COVID-19 Testing
Wayne County (Lyons, NY) – Wayne County Public Health, with support from Finger Lakes Community Health, will be hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 testing event for Wayne County residents on Saturday, June 27th, from 9am to 1pm. The testing will take place at Wayne County Public Health at 1519 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489. The tests being provided will provide results related to active COVID-19 infection, and will not be able to inform anyone if they have previously been infected with COVID-19.
Pre-registration is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED as testing is limited. Please use this link to complete your pre-registration: https://tinyurl.com/WayneCountyCOVID19Testing
This testing event is for any Wayne County resident who has been working as an essential employee, or are newly working as part of the Phase 1, 2, or, 3 reopening, even if they are asymptomatic. (Ex: grocery store employees, salon workers or hairdressers, restaurant workers, etc.). Pre-registration closes the evening of Wednesday, June 24th. Any further questions should be directed to Wayne County Public Health by calling 315-946-5749, emailing wcph@co.wayne.ny.us, or messaging Wayne County Public Health through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/waynecountypublichealth).
Pre-registration is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED as testing is limited. Please use this link to complete your pre-registration: https://tinyurl.com/WayneCountyCOVID19Testing
This testing event is for any Wayne County resident who has been working as an essential employee, or are newly working as part of the Phase 1, 2, or, 3 reopening, even if they are asymptomatic. (Ex: grocery store employees, salon workers or hairdressers, restaurant workers, etc.). Pre-registration closes the evening of Wednesday, June 24th. Any further questions should be directed to Wayne County Public Health by calling 315-946-5749, emailing wcph@co.wayne.ny.us, or messaging Wayne County Public Health through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/waynecountypublichealth).
A MESSAGE REGARDING CENSUS 2020
The Village of Wolcott Board of Trustees would like to urge all households in the Village of Wolcott to expeditiously fill out their 2020 Census forms. One of the results of a census is the determination of allocation for Federal and State aid to municipalities such as ours. This years census is very simple and quick to complete. So please take a few minutes to fill your 2020 Census out. You can do so online , by phone or by mail just by clicking the following link: 2020 Census
The Village of Wolcott Board of Trustees would like to urge all households in the Village of Wolcott to expeditiously fill out their 2020 Census forms. One of the results of a census is the determination of allocation for Federal and State aid to municipalities such as ours. This years census is very simple and quick to complete. So please take a few minutes to fill your 2020 Census out. You can do so online , by phone or by mail just by clicking the following link: 2020 Census
COVID-19 UPDATES
FORWARD NY LOAN PROGRAM
New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF)The New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE. The NYFLF targets the state’s small businesses with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (90% of all businesses), nonprofits and small landlords that have seen a loss of rental income. The NYFLF is specifically timed to support businesses and organizations as they proceed to reopen and have upfront expenses to comply with guidelines (e.g., inventory, marketing, refitting for new social distancing guidelines) under the New York Forward Plan.
Pre-application for the New York Forward Loan Fund will be open on May 26, 2020 at Noon Eastern Daylight Time. Priority will be given to industries that have been reopened. This is not a first-come, first-served loan program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as regions and industries reopen.
Pre-application for the New York Forward Loan Fund will be open on May 26, 2020 at Noon Eastern Daylight Time. Priority will be given to industries that have been reopened. This is not a first-come, first-served loan program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as regions and industries reopen.
- Small businesses and nonprofits must employ 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees;
- Small businesses must have gross revenues of less than $3 million per year;
- Nonprofits must provide direct services and have an annual operating budget of less than $3 million per year; and
- Have not received a loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020.
A highlight from one of Governor Cuomo's recent updates was the announcement of a website that anyone could access to see the most current and factual numbers regarding infection rate, death rates and the opening process for our state. To view this website please click HERE.
some helpful links from Congressman John Katko
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/cyber-guide
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/small-business-resource-guide
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/seniors
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/resources-veterans
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/small-business-resource-guide
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/seniors
https://katko.house.gov/coronavirus-information-and-resources/resources-veterans
The latest Executive Order from the Governor:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 202.17
Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency
"WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and
WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are expected to be continue;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to issue any directive during a disaster emergency necessary to cope with the disaster, I hereby issue the following directives for the period from the date of this Executive Order through May 15, 2020:
• The directive contained in Executive Order 202.16 related to issuance of no-action or no-filing letters is modified to require such letters be issued by the Attorney General.
• Effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining, social distance.
Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency
"WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and
WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are expected to be continue;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to issue any directive during a disaster emergency necessary to cope with the disaster, I hereby issue the following directives for the period from the date of this Executive Order through May 15, 2020:
• The directive contained in Executive Order 202.16 related to issuance of no-action or no-filing letters is modified to require such letters be issued by the Attorney General.
• Effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining, social distance.
| Executive Order No. 202.17 |
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR HENNER REGARDING CURFEW
Per my executive order effective April 2, 2020 and lasting until further notice, the curfew for the Village of Wolcott will be 8:00pm every night. I have made this decision based upon the large number of underage individuals gathering and roaming the Village These individuals are in complete disregard of the orders of Governor Cuomo to stay at home to help slow the spread of the covid-19 virus. Anyone caught violating this Executive Order and/or parents of the violator will be dealt with according to Chapter 88 of the Village code.
In the event you are not familiar with Chapter 88 Please click on the following link
Per my executive order effective April 2, 2020 and lasting until further notice, the curfew for the Village of Wolcott will be 8:00pm every night. I have made this decision based upon the large number of underage individuals gathering and roaming the Village These individuals are in complete disregard of the orders of Governor Cuomo to stay at home to help slow the spread of the covid-19 virus. Anyone caught violating this Executive Order and/or parents of the violator will be dealt with according to Chapter 88 of the Village code.
In the event you are not familiar with Chapter 88 Please click on the following link
| chapter_88_curfew.pdf |
VILLAGE ELECTIONS POSTPONED
May 4, 2020 - A new date has been determined for Village elections. Village of Wolcott elections will take place on Tuesday, September 15 2020. The ballot that was originally submitted to Wayne County Board of Elections will be utilized at that time. We look forward to seeing a great turnout for elections at that time,
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PLEASE VISIT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES ON BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS DURING THE COVID -19 OUTBREAK
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REMINDER TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS
AND VISITORS TO THE VILLAGE OF WOLCOTT
CURFEW IN EFFECT
Residents should be aware of local code 88 and all of its chapters
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a minor to be or loiter or remain in, on or upon a public place within the Village between the following hours (also known as the "curfew hours"):
Beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and extending until 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on all other nights and extending until 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
AND VISITORS TO THE VILLAGE OF WOLCOTT
CURFEW IN EFFECT
Residents should be aware of local code 88 and all of its chapters
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a minor to be or loiter or remain in, on or upon a public place within the Village between the following hours (also known as the "curfew hours"):
Beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and extending until 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on all other nights and extending until 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
