8am - 4pm*Until further notice. We are closed Monday October 12th for Columbus Day
Due to the growing concern with the COVID-19 virus and guidance provided by the New York State Governor, we may require additional procedures such as signing in to each department, temperature checks, and/or various health questions. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update our protocol as warranted. Please contact the Department that you need to speak with directly by using the numbers listed below: See additional Information below.
The Farmington Town Board meets at least two times a month.
The next Town Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 13th at 7:00 pm. This will more than likely be a virtual Town Hall and in person meeting where staff and residents can call in and listen to the board meeting. More information will be provided as we get closer to the meeting date. Please note that the public is limited to fifteen not including staff at this time in person and residents can also call in to the meeting.
The Public Works committee meets at 7:30 am and Town Operations committee meets at 9 AM both in the Town Hall on Tuesday of the Town Board meeting day. These meetings are also virtual with the above contact information.
As a reminder sewer and water bills be paid on line.Fees for this recent bill will be credited in the next quarters bill for all of those that pay on line.
Normally Draft agendas and resolutions are posted on this site the Friday before each Town Board meeting and updated the day of the board meeting.
Planning Board and Zoning Board agendas are normally available five days prior to the meeting date. Meetings start at 7pm unless other wise listed on the Town calendar.
For information about an agenda item, contact the Supervisor Office at (315) 986-8100 extension 2.
Beaver Creek Park Construction Pictures
Construction is progressing well as mother nature has been cooperative. All three fields are being prepared for topsoil, the berms along the perimeter are almost finished and awaiting topsoil. The foundation for the bathrooms and maintenance building has been poured with some blocks installed. There is a slight delay in receiving the block for the walls.
REMINDER: To help keep up with the quickly changing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, below are some important resources related to the economic impacts for businesses and workers…
SBA has approved a statewide disaster declaration for New York. Eligible small businesses may now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) online at: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
DOL has been working hard to keep up with the new demand for Unemployment Insurance and has institute new rules that include extended ours and restrictions about when to file based on your last name: https://labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/2020/march-17-2020-1.shtm
DOL is also reminding businesses of its Shared Work Program that can provide an alternative to laying off employees during business downturns by allowing workers to work a reduced work schedule and collect partial unemployment insurance benefits for up to 26 weeks. Instead of cutting staff, you able to reduce the number of hours of all employees or just a certain group: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/employerinfo/shared-work-program.shtm
Town Clerk's Office Wednesday evenings suspended until further notice!
NEW COVID HOURS as of Monday, August 24th, 2020:
The Town Clerk’s Office is open from 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.
Michelle Finley and her Deputy Town Clerks, Jennifer Goodell and Sarah Cerniglia, will be on hand to assist with dog licenses, marriage licenses, handicapped parking permits, hunting licenses and all other matters they normally attend to.
*Please utilize the brown drop box (located to the right of the Town Hall main door) when able. Envelopes are outside the box if needed.
Anyone with questions may contact Michelle Finley at (315) 986-8100, option 1.
Ontario County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers
Twenty EightHot Meal Routes
Pickup and Delivery times fluctuate between 11 am and 1 pm (Clifton Springs Route 4 pm to 5 pm)
Pick up sites dependent upon route
Mileage reimbursement provided upon request
Training provided including the AAA Driver Improvement Course
Hot Meal available for volunteers
Valid Driver’s License and current insurance required
Volunteers deliver one day a week or as much or as little as desired
For more information contact Tarah Shedenhelm, Volunteer Coordinator, at 585-396-4046
Farmington Memorial Day Service pictures above
How to reach us
The Town of Farmington has recently changed telephone and Internet service providers, taking advantage of fiberoptic technology. Because of the change some town departments now have new e-mail addresses. What follows are the main departmental addresses:
* Building Department - ddelpriore@farmingtonny.org
* Director of Development / Planning rlbplans@gmail.com
* Highway/Parks - dgiroux@farmingtonny.org
* Water & Sewer - rmacdonald@farmingtonny.org
Welcome to our Web site!
This is the official Web site for the town of Farmington, New York, the gateway to the beautiful Finger Lakes Region. Located on the state Thruway, the town is home to roughly 11,000 residents and boasts miles of rolling hills and farmland as well as a growing commercial hub, mostly centered on the community's major highways, Routes 96 and 332. This site contains information about the town's many assets as well as information about local government contacts and happenings. Can't find needed information? Call the Town Hall at (315) 986-8100.
Historian's Hours
The Town Historian has office hours on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Veterans luncheon is promoted and organized by the Farmington AMVETS Post 332 and will be held at the Mertensia Lodge on the second Wednesday of each month, any questions please feel free to call the Town Hall at 315-986-8100 or Post Commander Ed Hemminger at 585-261-4502 / edhemminger@gmail.com.
The above pictures were taken on Veterans Day meet and greet of local Vietnam Era Veterans at the Mertensia Lodge. Thanks to the volunteer committee. "The Town of Farmington is not a part of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense."
