Eclipse Day Safety Tips

Come for the eclipse, stay for New York—avoid traffic delays by staying an extra day or two and experiencing New York State’s downtowns. Protect your eyes--during the eclipse, it is especially unsafe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection and...

Road Safety Reminders

When walking, jogging or riding bikes, always remember to wear bright colored clothing for safety.  With all of today's distractions, it's a smart thing to do! Give yourself extra time for road work or any other work being done along roadsides this time of year.  Keep...

Road Work for 2024

The following is a list of planned road work in the Town of Williamson for 2024: Dense cold mix paving on New Road and King Street approximately in mid-May.  They will be chip sealed 2-3 weeks after being paved. Eddy Ridge Road will be fiber matted from Ridge Road...

Sunnyside Cemetery Notification

Just a friendly reminder of the rules regarding items/decorations at Sunnyside Cemetery in the Town of Williamson: ALL DECORATIONS MUST BE REMOVED BY APRIL 1st PLEASE DO NOT PLACE NEW DECORATIONS UNTIL AFTER APRIL 15th All items not removed will be disposed of.  There...

Burn Ban

The DEC burn ban went into effect Saturday, March 16th.  It ends on May 14th.  Click the link for more information: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2024/3/dec-reminds-new-yorkers-annual-residential-brush-burning-prohibition-starts-march-16

Information on Anti-icing

Anti-icing operations involve applying chemicals "just-in-time" to keep the snow and ice from bonding to the pavement surface.  It usually takes 50 to 80 percent less chemicals to avoid the bond (anti-icing) compared to the amounts needed to break the bond (de-icing)....

Water Service Line Inventory Notice

The Town of Williamson is conducting an inventory of customer waterlines in order to comply with  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.  The letter linked below will be mailed out in a blue envelope to residents in certain areas of town over the coming...

USDA Housing Programs

The USDA has programs for purchasing or repairing a home.  Income limits apply.  For more information, visit their website at:  http://www.rd.usda.gov More information can also be found here:  https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs...

RG&E Smart Meter Information

RG&E has begun installing smart meters in the Williamson area.  Information on the project can be found in the documents below: [useyourdrive mode="files" dir="1yBXBYbHQNiHRhu086gu9oLou0JjQZ9tY" account="108095156348678922163"...

Historic Barn Rehab Tax Credit Program

Click below for information on the recently enacted NYS Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit program: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/shpo/tax-credit-programs/NYSHistoricBarnRehabilitationTaxCreditBarnCreditQualificationsandInstructions.pdf  

RG&E Meter Upgrades

RG&E will be switching customers over to smart meters.  Please see the files below for more information: NYSEG RG&E Smart Meter FAQs.pdf RGE Smart Meter Installation_Postcard.pdf Sodus Smart Meter Installation Map 2023.pdf Sodus Smart Meter Toolkit...

Transportation for Veterans

Wayne County veterans are able to get transportation to and from Canandaigua, Rochester and Syracuse VA Medical Facilities through the usage of RTS Wayne. Veterans requesting service must call RTS Wayne in Lyons at (315) 946-5617 two weeks prior to their appointment...

Information for Lake Ontario Shoreline Residents

As part of a grant program, Lake Ontario Shoreline Resident Information Folders were created to provide shoreline property owners and/or residents with tools and information to help manage their property.  Folders are available in the Williamson Town Clerk's office or...

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.  This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible...

Child Care Assistance

Child Care Assistance

Child Care Assistance help parents/guardians who are striving to be self-sufficient by giving them choices in childcare arrangements and by helping them pay for quality childcare. Examples of individuals who might be eligible for Child Care Assistance include: Assist...