CAZENOVIA — On Oct. 2, the Cazenovia Town Board approved its tentative budget to make it the preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

According to Supervisor Bill Zupan, the preliminary budget proposes increasing the real property tax rate by three cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

The current town tax rate for properties outside the village is $1.55 per $1,000 of assessed value.

“So, on a $300,000 house, you’re going to be paying $9 more,” Zupan said.

The supervisor thanked Councilor Kyle Reger and Town of Cazenovia Bookkeeper Elizabeth Merrill for their help in getting the budget submitted on time.

The preliminary budget is available for public viewing at the town offices and on the town’s website.

The town board will hold a budget work session on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

A public hearing as to the adoption of the proposed 2024 Town Budget is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the town offices.

In other news

The town will hold a public outreach session regarding the comprehensive plan on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room at the Cazenovia Public Library.

According to Reger, there will be a brief summary of the plan to date and an opportunity for community members to offer input.

Reger said he thinks the more feedback that is received, the more successful the plan will be.

The town board also approved the use of Ridge Road, Ten Eyck Avenue, Lincklaen Road, and Syosset Drive for the Annual Cazenovia Pumpkin Run 5K/Spooky Sprint, a fundraising event for the Cazenovia High School Class of 2025. The race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.

The November town board meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 6, a week earlier than normal, at the town hall.

For more information on the Town of Cazenovia, visit towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org or call the town office at 315-655-9213.