NY Forward – How to Get Involved
Transparent, open, and ongoing public engagement is a critical component of the NY Forward planning process and the development of the SIP.
-Two public meetings were held during the planning process. These interactive meetings were open to everyone to participate. The consultant team provided information on the planning process and asked for community feedback on vision, goals, and potential projects.
– A pop-up event brought information about NY Forward to the annual Canastota Community Carnival to help spread the word.
– An Open Call for Projects ended in mid-July. All project sponsors were required to submit a form describing their project to be considered by the LPC for inclusion in the list of recommended projects.
– The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives intended to represent diverse interests. The LPC oversees the planning process and the development of the SIP. LPC meetings are working meetings for committee members but are open to the public to observe.
Canastota LPC members:
Rosanne Warner, Village of Canastota Mayor (Co-Chair)
Kipp Hicks, Madison County Industrial Development Agency (Co-Chair)
Amanda Douglass, Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce
Anthony Palamara, Canastota resident
Bill McDade, Village Zoning Board of Appeals
Colleen Keane, Village Beautification Committee
Emily Sorbello, Village Beautification Committee
Marilyn Higgins, Village Planning Board
Tracy Cesario, Canastota resident
Sena Clarke, Canastota Housing Authority
Charlene Barres, Town of Lenox Clerk
Joel Arsenault, Terra Real Estate
Consultant team:
Holly Granat, New York State Department of State
Zach Becker, Empire State Development
Melissa Davis, Empire State Development
Phil Schaeffing, Stantec
Steve Kearney, Stantec
Jeremy Ryan, Village of Canastota
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Public meeting #1: Thursday, May 30, 6:00p-8:00p
Local Planning Committee meeting #2: Thursday, June 6, 6:00p
Open call for projects: June 12 – July 24, 2024
Local Planning Committee meeting #3: Wednesday, July 31, 6:00p
Local Planning Committee meeting #4: Wednesday, September 18, 6:00p
Public meeting #2: Thursday, September 19, 6:00p
Local Planning Committee meeting #5: Tuesday, October 15, 6:00p
Local Planning Committee meeting #6: Tuesday, October 29, 6:00p