Happy New Year — Village Meeting Tonight 7 p.m.

Happy New Year, Cazenovia Voices Coalition!

Thank you for staying engaged, informed, and committed to a transparent civic process during a year of significant change in our community. A quick and important update:
Planning for the future uses of the former Cazenovia College campus is now moving forward in earnest.

• 9 Fresh now owns the main campus properties
• Madison County owns the Reisman and Sigety buildings
• The Town of Cazenovia owns the Jephson campus

With ownership clarified, decisions about use, zoning, and long-term impact are no longer abstract, they are happening now.

• Village Board Meeting: Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
• Town Board Meeting: Monday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Village formally requested that both the County and the Town adhere to established zoning processes as plans move forward. This is an important step, and one our coalition strongly supports.

What comes next for Cazenovia Voices:
Our work now centers on ensuring that zoning processes are not treated as technical formalities, but as public processes that include meaningful community engagement. Decisions of this scale require openness, clear communication, and opportunities for residents to be heard.

Trust must be built...through transparency, participation, and respect for the people who live here.

We encourage coalition members to attend meetings when possible, stay informed, and continue asking thoughtful questions. Your presence matters, and this next phase will shape Cazenovia for decades to come.

With appreciation and resolve as the new year begins,
Laura Reeder