VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS

Welcome to the Village of Montour Falls!

Welcome to the Village of Montour Falls!

As the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes Region Montour Falls is noted for its natural as well as its historical beauty. Surrounded by hills rising 1,000 feet, it is the focal point for seven natural glens which radiate from its borders, with more than a score of beautiful waterfalls, all located in this “VALLEY OF TUMBLING WATERS.”

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Public Notice

On December 2nd, 2021 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Montour Falls adopted a local law, subject to permissive referendum, opting out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments from locating and operating within the boundaries of the Village of Montour Falls.

Cannabis Local Law: Opting Out of Retail Sales - Local Law No. 6 of the year 2021
Village of Montour Falls, County of Schuyler

A local law adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131 opting out of licensing and establishing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments within the Village of Montour Falls.

Section 1. Legislative Intent It is the intent of this local law to opt the Village of Montour Falls out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries.
Section 2. Authority This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly authorizes cities and villages to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries.
Section 3. Local Cannabis Retail Dispensary and/or On-Site Consumption Opt-Out The Board of Trustees of the Village of Montour Falls, County of Schuyler, hereby opts-out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments from locating and operating within the boundaries of the Village of Montour Falls.
Section 4. Severability If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. Pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, this local law is subject to a permissive referendum and thus may not be filed with the Secretary of State until the applicable time period has elapsed to file a petition, or a referendum has been conducted approving this local law.

Alyssa Hammond, Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Montour Falls

Important Dates

LEGAL NOTICE:
Notice of Public Hearing
Village of Montour Falls

The Village of Montour Falls will hold a public hearing on January 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm at the Village Hall, 408 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865 for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Village of Montour Falls’ current Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project #751PR181-19 Collection System Rehab project in the amount of $750,000. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and provides resources to eligible local governments for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low to moderate-income persons. The hearing will provide further information about the progress of the ongoing CDBG project. Comments related to the effectiveness of administration of the CDBG project will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

The location of hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Emily Byers at 607-535-7367, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Emily Byers at 408 W. Main Street, Montour Falls NY 14865, until January 27, 2022.

Request for Quotes

The Village is soliciting quotes for various professional food service equipment. Click for minimum equipment specifications. Quotes must include: equipment specifications, equipment cost, shipping fees, warranty specifications, and estimated delivery time. Vendors may provide quotes for any or all of the equipment. All quotes must be received by February 4, 2022. All quotes may be mailed to P.O. Box 812 Montour Falls, NY 14865, delivered in person at 408 W. Main Street Montour Falls, or emailed to deputyclerk@villageofmontourfalls.com.

Purchases will be made according to the village's procurement policy and process. For more information regarding the procurement policy and process, please contact the Deputy Clerk at deputyclerk@villageofmontourfalls.com.

Sustainability

The Village of Montour Falls is committed to becoming a resillient and sustainable community. In 2019, Montour Falls became a certified Bronze Climate Smart Community and now it is working towards the silver certification. The village has already recieved over $60,000 of sustainability grants and will continue to strive for more. These initiatives have allowed the village to improve our infrastructure and economy while ensuring that future generations will be able live healthy, prosperous lives. Read more about our initiatives and projects by clicking the link below!

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