April-June 2024 Newsletter
From the desk of Randy House - Mayor
Spring is here...a season to enjoy family, friends and the outdoors!!
Code Enforcement
Please contact Ed Cusato, Codes Officer at 315-243-9568 for all building permits or code enforcement complaints.
NYS Brush Burning Prohibition runs March 16th - May 14th to protect NYS communities and prevent wildfires. The Village of Central Square Local Law Chapter 164 "Open Burning" limits the type of fires allowed within the village district.
With Spring right around the corner, a reminder to residents - a swimming pool permit is required for all pools with water depths of 24 inches or more. The State Building Code requires they be enclosed by a 48-inch-high fence with self- closing gates. Please contact the Village Code Enforcement Officer for additional permit requirements.
From the desk of George McCormick - DPW Supervisor
REMINDER: "flushable" wipes can NOT be disposed of into the sewer. Lines are getting clogged, are in violation of our village law and can carry up to a $1,000 fine per incident. Other items to avoid disposing down the sewer line are diapers (baby or adult), gloves, cigarette butts, pharmaceuticals, grease, oil or wax, paper towels, cleaning rags or mop strings. Let's all do our part and dispose of these items in the proper manner. Spring brush and leaf pickup begins between April 1st - 15th and ends approximately May 1st - 15th.
From the desk of Rebekah McGraw - Summer Recreation Director
The Village of Central Square and Town of Hastings are proud to present our 2024 Summer Recreation Program July 8th-26th, weekdays, 9am - noon daily. I will be serving as the director for the fourth year and am excited to grow the program! Campers will make endless crafts, play a multitude of games, and enjoy events and presentations from people in our community. This program is free of charge. Check our Facebook page "Summer Recreation - Central Square/Hastings" for upcoming registrations and employment opportunities! Please email summer.rec.cs.hastings@gmail.com with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS Be sure to add these to your calendars!
April 4 - Winter Guard & Drumline Community Show from 7:30-8:45pm at PV Moore HS (fee)
April 6- Craft & Vendor Show from 9am-3pm at Central Square Middle School
April 8 - Solar Eclipse Viewing Party from 12-5pm at Van Lieu Park (art/crafts/games/face painting, etc.)
April 13 - Senior Citizen Dinner - FREE from 12-2pm at Central Square Middle School (RSVP by 4/1 - Lori 315-668-7438)
April 14 - Bar Bingo from 1:30pm at Central Square American Legion (downstairs - $5 a card)
April 16 - Veteran Social from 11am-1pm at Central Square American Legion
April 17 - Local Author Discussion with Jim Farfaglia from 1-2:30pm at Central Square Library
April 20 - BUNCO! game begins at 1:30pm at Central Square American Legion (upstairs). Doors open at noon.
No experience necessary - $15 - Register in advance to secure a seat (Sunshinejo – 315-952-9884)
May 18 - Craft/Vendor/Yard Sale at 8:30AM - 6PM at Central Square American Legion (reserve a spot for $15)
May 21 - School Elections
May 27 - Memorial Day Parade at 9am (line up at 8:30)
June 1 - Redhawk 5K & Fun Run - Register by 5/18/24. Email: JBecker@cssdapps.org or CMorey2@cssdapps.org
June 6 - Run for Fallen – ends at Veterans Park (across from Legion) https://newyork.usarunforthefallen.org/
June 14- Veteran Event at Paul V Moore High School (more to follow)
June 18 - Village Elections
June 25 – State/local Primaries
July 1 - Mammogram Van from 10am-4pm at Central Square American Legion
ONGOING EVENTS
Mondays from 1-3pm at Central Square Library "Chicks with Sticks: Knit and Crochet Group!"
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-12pm at Divine Mercy Church - the Scotty is open.
Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm at Central Square American Legion - Line Dancing (upstairs - $10)
Fridays starting Mid-May from 6-9pm at Central Square American Legion Car Cruisin & Clam Bake with Live Music!
Every 4th Tuesday at Central Square Library (weather/holiday permitting) a representative from the Oswego County Office for the Aging will be at the library to discuss various services for senior citizens in Oswego County. No appointment necessary.
Summer Recreation Program Announced
Summer Recreation Program will be held 7/8/24-7/26/24 from 9am-Noon
History of the Recreation Program
The recreation program was first officially run (Organized) in 1947 by Coach Bill Hoeppel. In 1948 the program was sponsored by the Men’s Club. There is little information or documentation on its early years. Later on the program was picked up and sponsored as a combined effort with the Town of Hastings and The Village of Central Square working together.
However, one event which is well documented was the second annual Pet Show held July 22, 1949. The Central Square recreation commission had a good turnout of children and pets at the second annual pet show, held in the auditorium of the high school. Prizes were awarded to the boys and girls plus special awards. Steve Glenn took first place with a 69 year old parrot, William Glenn second place with his turtle and Millard “Mudd” Murphy took third with his duck (Quack Quack). For the girls, Dorothy Goldsmith took first with a beagle dog, Patty Kimberly second with a toy bull and third to Mary McMahon and Susy Newman for their baby chicks.
Special awards went to the following pets and owners; Smartest Linda Dunham’s Water Spaniel, Largest was William Hegarty’s Chow, Smallest to Mary Coville’s mud turtle, Prettiest to Betty Frank’s cat and Dumbest to Priscilla Hoeppel’s Cocker Spaniel.
Director: Rebekah McGraw
The Village of Central Square and Town of Hastings are proud to present our 2024 Summer Recreation Program July 8th - 26th, weekdays, 9am - noon daily.
Rebekah McGraw will be serving as the director for the fourth year and she is excited to grow the program! Campers will make endless crafts, play a multitude of games, and enjoy events and presentations from people in our community. This program is free of charge. Check our facebook page "Summer Recreation - Central Square/Hastings" for upcoming registrations and employment opportunities! Please email summer.rec.cs.hastings@gmail.com with any questions.
Themes - Marvelous Music, Farm Fun, & Natural Nature