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VILLAGE ELECTION RESULTS

Congratulations to incumbent Laurie DeNardo and newcomer Robert Carson who won the September 2020 Village Election.  DeNardo was named on 217 ballots, and Carson on 174. Both won four-year terms (actually three-and-a-half due to the pandemic). Finishing third was Kristin VanHorn with 156 votes, while Peter Widynski was fourth with 142.

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Zoning Code Update Project

The Village of Watkins Glen invites all residents and stakeholders to kick off the Village’s Zoning Code Update by participating in an online Public Workshop on Wednesday, September 16^th  at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely through an online application, Zoom, which can be accessed by all attendees through the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96405669928 (the link and additional connection information is also available on the Village webpage). A Zoom account is not required to attend. 

Click HERE for more information (PDF; 206KB)

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Sidewalk Dining Extension

The New York State Liquor Authority and the Village of Watkins Glen is allowing businesses to expand their available outdoor space temporarily.   If you are a Village business that sells food/alcohol and are interested in expanding your outdoor space onto Village Sidewalks, please complete the Municipal Extension form below along with the required documents and return it to our Code Department @ codeenforcement@watkinsglen.us. Forms can also be submitted to the Village Office Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm.

Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Thursday, June 4, 2020, all licensees in regions that have entered phase 2 of reopening and which have on-premises service privileges under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) may resume outdoor, on-premises service of alcoholic beverages and/or food. This guidance shall continue until July 3, 2020 but may be extended or reduced depending upon the circumstances.

New York State Liquor Authority Guidance: https://sla.ny.gov/new-york-state-liquor-authority-guidance…

Municipal Extension Form: https://sla.ny.gov/…/licensee-certification-for-temporary-e…

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Village of Watkins Glen Court Update

WATKINS GLEN VILLGE COURT

HONORABLE STEVEN M. DECKER

303 N FRANKLIN STREET

WATKINS GLEN, NY 14891

PH-607-535-9717

Email- villagecourt@watkinsglen.us

 

June 3, 2020

 

Update on Village of Watkins Glen Court proceedings.

 

The Village of Watkins Glen Court will now be open on Thursdays from 8am-2pm beginning on June 11, 2020 for the purpose of fine collection and filing of Small claim and Civil Matters.  NO EVICTION filings or hearings can be heard until August 20, 2020 per an executive order signed by the Governor.  All Criminal and Vehicle and Traffic matters are still administratively adjourned and no new date for those matters has been scheduled.  The New York State Court System will notify defendants charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies of their new court date when it is scheduled.  All persons charged with simple traffic violations have been sent correspondence from this court of the procedure for their charges.

 

The Village of Watkins Glen Court can now have In person Small claim and Civil proceedings.  These matters that have been previously filed with the court will be scheduled and the participants will be notified of the new date of the proceeding.  Anyone wishing to file a new small claims or civil matter may do so on Thursdays beginning on June 11, 2020.  Paperwork and instructions on those filings can be found on the NYS Courts website under the DIY section.  Again, NO EVICTION petitions can be filed at this time.

 

The Village of Watkins Glen Court will have a capacity limit during this phase of reopening to 10 persons at one time and all persons appearing in Court must have a face covering on or they will not be allowed to enter the Municipal Building.

 

Anyone with questions is asked to call or email the court.  Thank you for your patience and stay healthy.

                                                                                               

 

                                                                                                                Honorable Steven M. Decker

                                                                                                                Village of Watkins Glen Justice  

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Mayor's Letter to the Public-6.1.2020

Please click the document below to view the Mayor's lettering to the public regarding the Phase 2 announcement.

Mayor's Letter to the Public-6.1.2020 (PDF; 30KB)

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NYS Department of Financial Services Complaint Portal:

NYS Department of Financial Services Complaint Portal

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Winter Storage Available

Starting in October Clute Park will offer storage available for boats and travel trailers for $200.00

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Leaf Bags are available to Village Residents at the Village Office

Please DO NOT place dirt, rocks, stones, bricks, etc. in the bags. Any bag weighing more than 30 pounds will not be picked up by the Village Crews.