SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, told the Syracuse Town Council there is a 28.6 percent water loss occurring on a regular basis. The state requires water departments to be under 20 percent when it comes water loss. Merchant made his report during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, April 18. Merchant told …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, superintendent of public works, made several requests during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. A leaf vacuum purchased in 1995 as used is now beyond repair. Merchant asked to purchase a used unit for $15,000. New units cost around $55,000. The leaf vacuum will come with …read more.