Shape the Future of Our Community: Join the Town Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals!

Are you passionate about the future of our town? Do you want a direct say in local growth, land use, and development while serving your neighbors?

The Town is currently seeking dedicated community members to fill open seats on both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). These are paid positions, offering a meaningful way to contribute your voice and perspective while receiving compensation for your time and service.

Why Serve?

Local government works best when it reflects the community it serves. By joining a board, you will:

• Make a Lasting Impact: Help guide smart growth, protect community character, and shape long-term development plans.

• Be a Voice for Your Neighbors: Ensure local decisions are thoughtful, fair, and aligned with community needs.

• Gain Valuable Experience: Learn about local government operations, municipal planning, and civic administration.

• Earn Compensation: Receive a stipend for attending scheduled meetings and participating in board work.

Overview of Open Roles

1. Planning Board Member

• What You’ll Do: Review proposed site plans, subdivisions, and commercial developments. You will help evaluate how projects fit into the town’s long-term comprehensive plan and local regulations.

• Ideal For: Residents interested in community design, local growth, environmental considerations, and long-term planning.

2. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Member

• What You’ll Do: Consider requests for variances or special exceptions to local zoning codes. The ZBA acts as a quasi-judicial body to evaluate unique property situations fairly and within legal standards.

• Ideal For: Residents who enjoy problem-solving, objective review, and applying fair standards to specific land-use cases.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Must be a resident of the Town.

• Attendance at regularly scheduled monthly meetings (and occasional special workshops).

• Training is provided—no prior experience in planning or zoning is required, just a desire to serve with integrity and an open mind!

How to Apply

If you are ready to help shape our town's future, we’d love to hear from you!

• Submit: A brief letter of interest outlining why you’d like to serve (and a résumé if available).

• Send To: Town Clerk at gunn.tp@gmail.com or 5186 Greig Rd, Greig NY 13345

• Deadline: October 1, 2026

Questions? Contact Bob Johnson (315)634-5790 ext 2 for more details about meeting schedules and compensation.

Status of the Brantingham Lake Dam Repair

The replacement structure was fabricated and the plan was to replace the outflow box in early April before we normally begin to raise the lake level. However, due to spring rains in early April, the water level was too high for the box to be safely installed. Rather than continue to wait for the level to drop and risk missing further spring rains, it was decided to postpone the installation until the fall. The engineers agreed the temporary fix will continue to hold until then.

The current plan, subject to change based on the weather, is to begin lowering the lake level on October 1, 2026. This is two weeks earlier than normal. Once the lake reaches the normal winter level, the old outflow box will be removed, the lake level will then drop about 6" for the main lake and a bit more for the Lilly Pond. The new stainless steel structure will be installed and the lake level will rise to normal winter level.

Please thank Mr. Doug Hunt, of Northern Drywall and Painting, who volunteered to paint the small dam building on his own time and with donated materials.

Bob Johnson

Greig Town Supervisor, 315-634-5790x2 

Town Hall AED

Thanks to the Larry Virkler Memorial Fund, the Town of Greig now has an AED in place within the lobby of the Town Hall Building. The outer door to the Town Hall building will remain unlocked, allowing anyone in need to access it at any time. The AED has built-in audio instructions that describe its operation.