The Town of Marcellus has been participating
in a countywide hazard mitigation planning effort to reduce losses to natural hazards and make
our community more disaster-resistant.
Please go to http://www.ongov.net/planning/haz.html to learn more about
this project, and to view the November 2009 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan.
You may also review our community annex to this plan at our town hall,
or download the Executive Summary and Annex here.
Don't Forget the Permit
Open Burning
Important Notes:
1) The open burning of residential waste is prohibited in all communities
statewide.
2) On-site burning of limbs and branches is prohibited between
March 15th and May 15th.
3) A permit is required for the open burning of tree limbs and branches.
4) Limbs over 6-inches in diameter may not be burned in an open fire.
Taking a step to reduce harmful air pollutants and help prevent wildfires,
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has
extended restrictions on the open burning of residential waste effective
October 14. 2009. The open burning of residential waste will be prohibited
in all communities statewide, regardless of population, with exceptions for
burning tree limbs and branches between May 15th and March 15th of the following year.
"While bygone generations burned their garbage, that practice now must
end. Decades ago, garbage didn't contain plastics, foils, batteries, paper
bleached with chlorine and other materials used today,"
Commissioner Grannis said.
In addition to releasing pollutants, open burning is the largest single
cause of wildfires in New York State. Data from DEC's Forest Protection
Division show that debris burning accounted for about 40 percent of
wildfires between 1986 and 2006 - more than twice the next most-cited
source. In 2006 alone, debris burning triggered 98 wildfires in the state.
Burn Permits are required for all open burning except recreational fires,
as defined:
Recreational Fire. An outdoor fire burning materials other than
garbage, rubbish or refuse where the fuel being burned consists of a
total fuel area of three (3) feet or less in diameter and two (2) feet or
less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or
similar purposes and excluding the burning of materials for the sake
of disposal. The minimum required distance of a recreational
fire from a structure shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
Burn permits are free and may be obtained at the town hall.
Click here for more information
Bans on open burning due to dry conditions will be posted here.
Click here for information on when a permit is required for open burning
Building Permits are required to be obtained prior to the construction
or installation of any structure or solid fuel heating appliances in the
Town. This includes decks, fences, additions, sheds, pole barns,
any swimming pool capable of holding water over 24-inches in depth
and the replacement of any existing structure.
Click here for more information on swimming pool regulations
New installations of outdoor wood fueled boilers has been prohibited.
Limeledge Water District Public Access Schedule
The Town of Marcellus, Village of Marcellus and OCWA have agreed on the
following schedule for allowing residents of the Limeledge Water District
to access the public water system. During the week of November 30th, the
Rockwell Reservoir will be shut down and the village water system and the
Limeledge Water District will be supplied with OCWA water. Flushing of the
Limeledge system will occur during this period. OCWA will begin setting of
meters in the Limeledge Water District on December 7th. Residents of the
district should call OCWA customer service as soon as possible at
455-7061 to schedule an appointment to have their meter set. If Limeledge
WD residents have any questions please call the town offices at 673-3269.
Limeledge Water District Stray Current Investigation
Read the results here. Requires Adobe Reader
Wind Energy Ammendment to the Zoning Ordinance June 3, 2006
Click here
Stormwater Management Program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC) is overseeing a federally mandated program to control
stormwater runoff and protect waterways. Permits are required for
stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
(MS4s) in urbanized areas and for construction activities disturbing one
or more acres. The Town of Marcellus has been automatically
designated as a regulated MS4.
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Departments
The Town of Marcellus,
established in 1794, is
located approximately
10 miles southwest of
the City of Syracuse.
Marcellus is a small
rural community of
35 square miles
characterized by large
open space areas with
active agricultural uses
& areas of concentrated
residential development.
The Town of Marcellus
is known as a
"Bedroom Community"
due to its proximity to
the City of Syracuse
and largely residential
population of 6,400.
Some major attributes
of the Town are a
sense of "small town
character", scenic land-
scapes, outstanding
school district, vast
agricultural lands, and
unique environmental
settings that support
many outdoor
recreational activities. ~
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Your Town Board
Left to right:
Councilor Kevin O'Hara (2010-2013)
Councilor Donald G. Sherman (2008-2011)
Supervisor Daniel J. Ross (2010-2011)
Councilor Thomas Lathrop (2010-2013)
Councilor James A. Sheridan (2008-2011)
Town Supervisor
Daniel J. Ross
Town Board Meetings
are held at the Town Hall, 24 East Main Street,
at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday of each month
(unless it is a holiday, see our
calendar
for dates).
Town Board Meeting Minutes & Agendas
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Hall
Contact Information
Marcellus Town Hall
24 East Main Street
Marcellus, NY 13108
Phone:
315-673-3269
Fax:
315-673-9102
E-mail:
Click here to email
Hours:
9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Mon-Fri
A program of Loretto in
cooperation with
St. Joseph's Hospital
Health Center that
helps frail seniors
remain in the community
with supportive services.
Visit their Web site
