Town of
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Lake Ontario Water levels Reports on the International Joint Commission plan for controlling the water level of Lake Ontario can be viewed at http://www.loranet.org/enews/leveler6.htm . For past issues go to http://www.loranet.org/levelerarchive/pastissues .
Help Wanted - Assistant to Building Inspector The Town of Huron is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an assistant to the Building Inspector. This is a part-time position (March - September) for someone willing to work flexible hours (on average, 15 hours per week).
Responsibilities Assist Building Inspector in follow-up of zoning issues: Applications, complaints and violations. Requirements Must have -
Application/resume must be submitted by 13 February 2012, must provide references. Mail: Town of Huron, 10880 Lummisville Road, Wolcott, NY 14590 E-mail: (PDF or Word Doc) rgallant@townofhuron.org
Town of Huron Historian As you may or may not know, Carol Flint, having faithfully served many years as the Historian for the Town of Huron, retired at the end of 2011. Perhaps you are the one for whom the Town is looking - someone with
This is a position appointed by the Town Board. If you are interested, please complete and submit an application to the Huron Town Clerk, in person or by mail by 13 February 2012: Town of Huron, 10880 Lummisville Road, Wolcott, NY 14590
Town of Huron Master Plan The Public Hearing of the Master Plan draft was held by the Town Board, Tuesday the 17th of January. "Thank you" to those residents taking the time to express their views and concerns. Some of the issues raised, concerned -
...to mention a few. The draft plan was revised, restoring the R-1500 designation to the Shaker Heights area. The draft Master Plan was not adopted by the Town Board, referring all the comments to the Planning Board for consideration. The draft document available for viewing by clicking on "Public Notices", will be up-dated to reflect any changes made by the Planning Board. The Planning Board's next meeting is scheduled for Monday, 6 February 2012.
Public Discussion Staff representatives of Congresswoman Buerkle will be available for public discussion at the Huron Town Hall in the afternoon from 1-3 pm -
They will also be available at the Rose Town Hall on the same days in the morning.
Board Action - Lake Ontario Water Levels The Town Board in its session Tuesday, 17 January 2012, passed a resolution accepting a letter addressed to the International Joint Commission regarding the Lake Ontario water level issue. It reads:
10 January 2012
Ms. Lana Pollock, Chair International Joint Commission 2000 L Street NW Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036
Dear Ms. Pollock:
The International Joint Commission's proposed plan for controlling water levels of Lake Ontario is of great interest and concern to waterfront property owners in the Town of Huron. The Town of Huron is located in Wayne County. The northern border of the Town is the Lake Ontario shoreline - the west border is the Great Sodus Bay and the east border is Port Bay. East Bay is also located in the Town of Huron. Needless to say, in addition to commercial property development, most of the residential development in our Town is on or around the embayments.
We understand that there are many interests to be considered in this matter. Our concern, however, is lack of consideration of the riparian rights of waterfront property owners, and the absence of provisions to mitigate property damage likely to occur under the proposed plan. For this reason we oppose the plan as presented.
Frank Bevacqua graciously took time to tour our shoreline. He witnessed first hand the unprecedented amount of erosion caused by the high water level in 2011. We are concerned that the threat to the integrity of much of the land will increase by uncontrolled high water levels. The barrier bar of Sodus Bay and the east barrier bar of Port Bay are fragile to say the least.
Concerning the public meetings planned by the working group during the week of March 12th, 2012, many if not most of the waterfront property owners spend the winter months elsewhere. If you are interested in the concerns of those most directly affected, we respectfully request that these public meetings be postponed until June or later.
We otherwise thank you for your time and consideration of our comments.
Very truly yours,
Laurie Crane Supervisor
Copy to: Mr. Frank Bevacqua
Water District Update Work on Water District No. 7 is complete. Favorable weather conditions have resulted in good progress on Water District No. 6 despite delays caused by easement issues. Property owners are again reminded that the contractors will return in the Spring to take care of reparations needed to restore property - following ground settlement during the Winter months.
Chapin Road Designated Seasonal By resolution of the Huron Town Board, Chapin Road has been designated a seasonal road, closed to through traffic from November 1st to April 1st. North Huron Road access to 10811 Chapin Road will be maintained. In the event emergency responders are needed on Chapin Road, 911 has been notified to direct emergency responders in from North Huron Road. Signs alerting the public of these changes, the closure of the Dutch Street access to Chapin Road, have been posted by the Highway Department.
Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan What is your vision for the future of Huron's waterfront? Please complete the survey by clicking on this link http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DSHA4LGYH
Water Hook-ups - Connecting to the Public Water Line In those areas being serviced with public water through the newly formed Water Districts, residents should be careful when selecting a contractor to connect their home to the water line. Be sure the contractor has proper insurance. If you are dealing with someone you don't know, be aware of the averge cost of installation and be wary of a contractor willing to lower the price, just to get the business.
Tests Results of Sodus Bay Waters The previous entry under this heading referred to the early Spring testing of Sodus Bay waters, to determine if toxins released from the dead blue-green green algae blooms in 2010, represented any threat to the public. We apologize for failing to remove the entry in a timely manner. For more recent information concerning the on-going problem click on "News".
Town of Huron Final 2011 Assessment Roll Data The 2011 Final Assessment Roll Data for the Town of Huron, can now be viewed on the Wayne County web site. Click on this link www.co.wayne.ny.us/Departments/realproptax/Roll/Huron.pdf .
Open Fire Burning Regulations The ban on open fire burning is lifted, but New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has regulated what can be burned. This regulation applies to the Town of Huron. For a Q&A and complete information go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/ Information is available under the "Open Burning Law".
Dayton Mills School - circa 1817
Public Notice: Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution To review the Resolution, click on "Public Notice" in the menu on the left. Click on the image to enlarge. 
Lake Ontario Sunset Without Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines in the Great Lakes While it cannot be said that the NYS Power Authority has abandoned their plan to place wind turbines off the shores of Lake Ontario, it appears that the momentum has stopped for the time being.
Huron Town Board Signs Resolution Opposing Off-shore Wind Farms The Town Board signed a Resolution opposing the development of off-shore wind farms - click on "news" to view the text of the resolution.
Plans for wind farms in the waters of Lake Ontario unveiled. Wind Farms, changing the view of Lake Ontario - click on "news" for details.
Amendment to Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Law becomes law: Click on "news" and then click on the underlined heading.
Partial view of Town of Huron - Lake Ontario Coastal Area - Looking west toward the Great Sodus Bay. The entire northern boundary of the Town of Huron is Lake Ontario.
Partial View of Huron's Lake Ontario Coastline
This is a partial view of the coastline looking west toward the Great Sodus Bay. The photo below shows the entire coastline from a different vantage point. Photos courtesy of Andrew Zimmerman.
Official Notices/Advertisements - the Town of Huron uses the Times of Wayne County for all official notices and advertisements. Public Notices are also published here - use the Public Notices navigation tool.
The latest News Captions - click on "News" Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Law - approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation Introduction
The Town of Huron is beautifully situated. Bordered by Lake Ontario on the north, the Great Sodus Bay on the west and Port Bay on the east, Huron remains a picturesque, rural setting with rolling hills, orchards, farmlands and vineyards blended with vast wooded areas. A hunting and fishing paradise, a place where agriculture, resort and industry come together in harmony with its natural beauty. We are in the process of developing this web page for the Town of Huron. Please bear with us and watch it grow! Town of Huron Embayments - Port Bay looking west to East Bay and further to the Great Sodus Bay
Town of Huron Embayments
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