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Community Meeting On County Interest in Purchasing Reisman & Sigety Halls

9/17/2025

 
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Thank you to every one of the 107 neighbors (80 people in person, 27 on Zoom!) who attended last night’s community information meeting, and to those who helped organize, moderate, and gather the comments and questions. Your presence and contributions show how deeply this issue matters to Cazenovia.

About the approach…
This meeting was designed to provide information that was verifiable and available in the public realm at the time. We also chose to gather voices, not to provide immediate answers. We know many of you wanted responses in real time. However, by separating the listening from the information we could share, we avoid speculation, defensiveness, or partial explanations. 

The goal was to ensure every concern...large or small...was heard and given a public forum.
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What was heard…
Dozens of questions and perspectives were shared, reflecting concerns about transparency, land use, equity, safety, economics, and the overall character of our community. This input provides the foundation for a better-informed response from both residents and local leaders.

Next steps…
  • Our growing community of organizers (including you) will carefully review and analyze all comments. 
  • We know that folks would like petitions, outreach, etc. Please hold on for a day or so, until we can coordinate with care.
  • A more thoughtful summary will be prepared so we can identify shared priorities and areas where more information is needed.
  • We will continue pressing for transparency and accountability from the Village, Town, County, and 9 Fresh.

Meeting Documentation 
  • Video recording of the meeting
  • Community Meeting Transcript
  • Community Meeting Comments - text & summary
  • Comment & question cards

Moving Forward
We will reach out again in the coming days with a summary of the meeting’s input and proposed next steps. This is the beginning of a community-driven process, and your ongoing participation will shape what comes next.

​With gratitude and resolve,
​Laura Reeder and Rebecca Downing

NOTE: If you'd like to receive emails about this matter, please email [email protected] and we will add you to our list.

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