Town of Romulus, New York

Author: Michael Joslyn

Town of Romulus Re-Opening Update

Effective Monday, June 8, 2020 and in keeping with Executive Order 202 and its amendments, “Re-Opening New York” guidelines, guidance from the Finger Lakes Region Control Room, and any local, state, or federal directives, the Romulus Town offices will resume normal business operations.

Pursuant to Executive Orders 202.17 and 202.18 and to ensure the health of our staff and visitors, the following restrictions will be in place:

  • All visitors over the age of 2 and medically able to tolerate a face-covering are required to cover their mouth and nose with a cloth face-covering or mask.
  • Everyone is asked to maintain a minimum social distance of 6 feet from other individuals.
  • Visitors will be allowed open access to the lobby and board room but must be escorted for all other areas of the building.

Please do not visit the Romulus Town offices for any reason if you have any of the symptoms currently associated with COVID-19.  A list of those symptoms may be found here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

These restrictions will be in place at least until June 19, 2020.  We will re-evaluate these based on the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room’s and New York State’s re-opening directives and modify them, as necessary.

Thank you for your help and understanding.

Romulus Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – June 23

The Romulus Zoning Board of Appeals will be meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00PM at the Town Offices. The public may attend (up to the occupancy limit that will allow proper social distancing).

Please note that masks are mandatory and the public may not enter any part of the building other than the lobby and the board room. Social distancing guidelines must also be observed.

Romulus Planning Board Meeting – June 1

At this time, the Romulus Planning Board meeting for Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00PM will be held at the Town Offices. There will be an abbreviated agenda for discussion to allow action on several submitted requests, but no other business will be conducted and there will be limited comment or discussion. The public is asked not to attend unless it is absolutely necessary.

Please note that masks are mandatory and the public may not enter any part of the building other than the lobby and the board room. Social distancing guidelines must also be observed.

Joint Assessment Group – 2020 Grievance Day

Joint Assessment Group
Lodi – Ovid – Romulus – Varick
Post Office Box 355
Ovid, New York 14521

Grievance Day for 2020
Due to “Social Distancing Requirements” the following will be observed:

1. Call the Joint Assessment office no later than May 25, 2020 for an appointment.

2. Fill out the required form (RP-524) available from the Joint Assessment office by mail or online at www.tax.ny.gov.

3. Masks are required for appointments.

4. NYS law provides that a completed form (RP-524) may be delivered to the assessment office by mail and will be reviewed by the Board of Assessment Review without attendance by the property owner.

5. Although this is, by rule, an open meeting, seating will be limited to comply with current NYS health regulations.

Any questions, please call (607) 869-9689.

Town of Romulus Grievance Day is June 2, 2020.

Town of Romulus Spring Dumpster Days

The Spring dumpster days for the Town of Romulus will be as follows:

Thursday, May 28th from 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Friday, May 29th from 8:00AM – 4.00PM
Saturday, May 30th from 8.00AM – 4:00PM          

Town of Romulus residents only.  The town will accept a driver’s license as proof of residency.

The dumpsters will be located at the Log City Road Transfer Station.  Should you need directions, please contact the Romulus Town Hall at (607) 869-9326.

The following items will NOT be accepted:

  • Electronics
  • 55-gallon drums
  • Paint cans containing wet paint (we will accept take them if they are empty and dry)
  • Hazardous materials
  • Propane tanks
  • Asbestos
  • Medical Wastes
  • Radioactive waste
  • Gasoline, oil, or solvents, and their containers
  • Pesticides
  • Yard waste
  • Shingles or other construction debris
  • Business wastes

The following items will be accepted with the listed restrictions:

  • Tires – a maximum of 5 per household.  Tires must be dismounted from the rims.
  • Appliances if the freon has been removed and red-tagged by a specialist.

Please remain in your vehicles.  Town employees will unload your vehicles to help ensure social distancing is being observed.  Please note that we require each individual to wear a mask and practice social distancing if there is an issue and you are required to get out of your vehicle.

Notice to Willard Post Office Customers

From the United States Postal Service and the Willard Postmaster:

May 4, 2020

Dear Willard Post Office Box Customer:

Effective May 9, 2020, the Willard Post Office Box lobby will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday for customers to retrieve mail from their Post Office Box.

The new hours are being put into effect because of concern for the safety and security of our Post Office Box customers and the Willard Post Office facility.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (607) 869-2841. Thank you,

Darlene Kay
Postmaster

Romulus Town Board Meeting – May 20, 2020

At this time, the Romulus Town Board meeting for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 6:00PM will be held at the Town Offices. If so, there will be an abbreviated agenda for passage of resolutions to allow the Town government to continue to function, but no other business will be conducted and there will be no comment or discussion. The public is asked not to attend unless it is absolutely necessary.

We are working to add an online meeting capability that will allow us to hold virtual meetings that may be attended electronically from the safety of your home. If possible, the May 20 Town Board meeting will be our first virtual meeting. We will keep you posted as we progress.