The Syracuse Town Council made quick work of approving a number of resolutions and ordinances associated with Polywood’s expansion during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21. This was the first time the council met in person since the state shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution closing Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach for the Fourth of July weekend during its regular monthly meeting held via Zoom Tuesday evening, June 16.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and a utility bill goes to collection, it …read more.

  Syracuse — It took the Syracuse Town Council just 16 minutes to complete it’s business Tuesday night, Jan. 21, during its first meeting of the year. Mike Noe, town manager, requested the council approve Police Chief Jim Layne to be appointed to the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to replace Dan VanLue who recently passed away. …read more.

Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock bags with approximately 600 cigarette butts she …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved spending $12,350 to install a seawall at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once the council got to old business, Schrock …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit against Inframark LLC related to the construction project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its meeting Tuesday night, June 18. Inframark will pay the town $75,000. Once payment is received both parties will execute a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. Mike …read more.

SYRACUSE — A variety of traffic issues were discussed during the Syracuse Town Council meeting held Tuesday night, May 21. Town Manager Mike Noe presented a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation stating it agreed with the town establishing “no left turn” from Railroad Avenue onto SR 13. Later in his report, Noe told …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council President Larry Martindale’s first order of business during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 16, was to proclaim April 26 Arbor Day in Syracuse. The council also approved an additional appropriation moving $20,000 between the cummulative capital improvement fund to professional services. Tax abatements for PolyWood, PW Reality …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Syracuse Town Council approved rezoning a tract of land from public use to agricultural so Wawasee Community School Corporation can pursue a solar project. The decision was made during the council’s regular monthly meeting held Tuesday night, March 19. The tract of land is owned by the school corporation and includes the bus …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council Shopko is closing. He will be working …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday evening, Feb. 11, unanimously approved $38,000 for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire department. The truck currently in service, a 2004 two-wheel-drive Chevrolet pickup, was donated to the department about 12 years ago. The new truck, a 2019 four-wheel-drive Dodge RAM, is …read more.