Town Agricultural and Land Use Resources

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Brookfield

Canastota, Village of

Cazenovia (includes New Woodstock)

Cazenovia, Village of

Chittenango, Village of

DeRuyter

DeRuyter, Village of

Earlville, Village of

Eaton

Fenner

Georgetown

Hamilton

Hamilton, Village of

Lebanon

Lenox

Lincoln (includes Clockville)

Madison (includes Bouckville)

Madison, Village of

Morrisville, Village of

Munnsville, Village of

Nelson (includes Erieville)

Oneida, City of

Oneida Indian Nation

Smithfield (includes Peterboro)

Stockbridge

Sullivan

Wampsville, Village of

Municipalities and Resources

Brookfield

• Town Website: https://brookfieldny.weebly.com/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, brookfieldassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/213/Brookfield
• Comprehensive Plan: https://brookfieldny.weebly.com/comprehensive-plan.html
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19647/Brookfield-Annex
• Other:
  • Town of Brookfield Historical Society https://www.facebook.com/BrookfieldHistorySociety/
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Brookfield Trail System (three state forests) https://brookfieldny.weebly.com/brookfield-trail-system.html
    • Brookfield Railroad State Forest https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8243.html
    • Charles E. Baker State Forest https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8225.html
    • Beaver Creek State Forest https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8255.html
    • Gorton Lake State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8207.html
    • Go So Mad Recreation Map: https://www.gosomad.com/

Cazenovia (includes New Woodstock)

• Town Website: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, bfitts@townofcazenovia.org
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/214/Cazenovia
• Comprehensive Plan: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content/Generic/View/7:field=documents;/content/Documents/File/3177.pdf
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content/Generic/View/41
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19645/Cazenovia-Town-Annex
• Other:
  • Cazenovia Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content/Generic/View/7:field=documents;/content/Documents/File/666.pdf
  • Cazenovia Community Planning Documents: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content/Generic/View/7
  • Cazenovia Climate Action Plan: https://towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org:10079/content/Generic/View/7:field=documents;/content/Documents/File/1953.pdf
  • Climate Smart Community Bronze Report: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/?type=1336777441&tx_sjcert_certification[certification][__identity]=60
  • Cazenovia Preservation Foundation: https://www.cazpreservation.org/
  • Cazenovia Public Library and Museum: https://www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org/
  • New Woodstock Free Library: https://newwoodstocklibrary.org/
  • Lorenzo House Historic Site: https://www.friendsoflorenzo.org/
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Go Caz (outdoor activities): https://www.gocaz.com/
    • Cazenovia Lake: https://villageofcazenovia.com/parks-and-recreation/ and DEC boat launches: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23887.html#Sullivan
    • Helen McNitt State Park: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/201/details.aspx
    • Chittenango Falls State Park: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/130/details.aspx
    • Chittenango Creek: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/71484.html
    • Delphi Falls County Park: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2312/Delphi-Falls-Park
    • Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/69633.html

(in Cazenovia) Village of Cazenovia

• Town Website: https://villageofcazenovia.com/
• Comprehensive Plan: http://www.villageofcazenovia.com/downloads/Cazenovia_2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://villageofcazenovia.com/planning-and-zoning/
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19644/Cazenovia-Village-Annex
• Other:
  • Climate Smart Community Bronze Report: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/?type=1336777441&tx_sjcert_certification[certification][__identity]=79

DeRuyter

• Town Website: https://www.deruyternygov.us/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Steve Harris, deruyterassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/215/DeRuyter
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• https://www.deruyternygov.us/code-enforcement.html

https://www.deruyternygov.us/town-laws-policies.html

• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19642/DeRuyter-Town-Annex
• Other:
  • DeRuyter Free Library: https://deruyterlibrary.org/
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • DeRuyter Reservoir: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/69520.html
    • DeRuyter State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8219.html
    • Three Springs State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8105.html

(in DeRuyter) Village of DeRuyter

• Town Website: https://www.deruyternygov.us/village-government.html
• History: https://www.deruyternygov.us/history.html
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19641/DeRuyter-Village-Annex
• Other:

Eaton

• Town Website:https://www.townofeaton.com/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, eatonassessor@twcny.rr.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/216/Eaton
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.townofeaton.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/administration/page/2325/2019-comprehensive-plan.pdf
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19639/Eaton-Annex
• Other:
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Leland Pond: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61642.html
    • Eaton Brook Reservoir: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/60511.html
    • Go So Mad Recreation Map: https://www.gosomad.com/

(in Eaton) Village of Morrisville

• Town Website: https://www.morrisvilleny.com/
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.morrisvilleny.com/boards_and_committee/comprehensive-master-plan/
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19629/Morrisville-Annex
• Other:
  • Morrisville Public Library: https://morrisvillepubliclibrary.org/

Fenner

• Town Website: http://www.townoffenner.com/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, fennerassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/217/Fenner
• Comprehensive Plan: http://www.townoffenner.com/comprehensive-plan.html
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: http://www.townoffenner.com/zoning-regulations-and-local-laws-regarding-land-use.html
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19638/Fenner-Annex
• Other:
  • Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center https://www.thefreecenter.org/
  • Nichols Pond County Park: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-87

Georgetown

• Town Website: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1613/Town-of-Georgetown
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, georgetownassessor@twcny.rr.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/218/Georgetown
• Comprehensive Plan:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19637/Georgetown-Annex
• Other:
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Texas Hill State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8108.html
    • Morrow Mountain State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8159.html
    • Muller Hill State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8156.html
    • Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/69633.html

Hamilton

• Town Website: https://www.townofhamiltonny.gov/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Rochelle Harris, mcassessor@hotmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/219/Hamilton
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.townofhamiltonny.gov/about/pages/comprehensive-plan
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.townofhamiltonny.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5581/f/uploads/zoning_districts.pdf

https://www.townofhamiltonny.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5581/f/uploads/zoning_law_for_the_town_of_hamilton_2009.pdf

• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19636/Hamilton-Town-Annex
• Other:
  • Climate Smart Community Bronze Report: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/?type=1336777441&tx_sjcert_certification[certification][__identity]=73
  • Hamilton Public Library: https://www.hamiltonlibrary.org/
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Lebanon Reservoir: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/60453.html
    • Go So Mad Recreation Map: https://www.gosomad.com/

(in Hamilton) Village of Hamilton

• Town Website: https://hamilton-ny.gov/
• History: https://hamilton-ny.gov/village-history/
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://hamilton-ny.gov/codes/
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19635/Hamilton-Village-Annex
• Other:
  • Climate Smart Community Bronze Report: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/?type=1336777441&tx_sjcert_certification[certification][__identity]=72

(in Hamilton) Village of Earlville

• Town Website: https://www.villageofearlville.com/
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.villageofearlville.com/codes
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19640/Earlville-Annex
• Other:
  • Quincy Square Museum: http://www.quincy.earlville.net/
  • Earlville Free Library: https://earlvillefreelibrary.org/

Lebanon

• Town Website: https://www.townoflebanonny.gov/

• Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, lebanonassessor@twcny.rr.com

• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/220/Lebanon
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.townoflebanonny.gov/government
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19634/Lebanon-Annex
• Other:
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Lebanon State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8186.html
    • Earlville State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8216.html
    • Lebanon Reservoir: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/60453.html
    • Go So Mad Recreation Map: https://www.gosomad.com/
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html

Lenox

• Town Website: http://lenoxny.com/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Tom Cardinal, assessor@lenoxny.gov
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/221/Lenox
• Comprehensive Plan:
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• Zoning Map: http://lenoxny.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Zoning-Map.pdf
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19633/Lenox-Annex
• Permits and Fees https://www.wampsvillecny.org/permitsandfees.html
• Other:
  • Great Swamp Conservancy: https://www.greatswampconservancy.org/
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Skate Park http://lenoxny.com/skate-park/
    • Old Erie Canal Towpath: https://www.tourthetowpath.com/

(In Lenox) Village of Canastota

• Village Website: https://canastota.com/
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://canastota.com/directory/codes/
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19646/Canastota-Annex
• Codes: https://canastota.com/documents/
• Other:
  • Canal Town Museum: https://www.canastota-canal.com/
  • International Boxing Hall of Fame: http://www.ibhof.com/
  • Canastota Public Library: https://www.canastotalibrary.org/

(in Lenox) Village of Wampsville

• Village Website: https://www.wampsvillecny.org/index.html
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19655/Wampsville-Annex
• Other:

Lincoln (includes Clockville)

• Town Website: https://townoflincoln.org/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Matt Spendley, LincolnNYassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/325/Lincoln
• Comprehensive Plan: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/02ae46eb-7c87-4dd0-887e-f1852ad7529a/Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/02ae46eb-7c87-4dd0-887e-f1852ad7529a/84.pdf
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19632/Lincoln-Annex
• Other:
  • Oxbow Falls County Park: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-88

Madison (includes Bouckville)

• Town Website: https://www.townofmadisonny.org/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Steve Harris, madisonassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/326/Madison
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.townofmadisonny.org/permits-forms
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19631/Madison-Town-Annex
• Other:
  • Southern Madison Heritage Trust: http://www.smht.org/index.html
  • Chenango Canal Association: http://www.chenangocanal.org/
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Madison Lake: https://www.townofmadisonny.org/madison-lake
    • Lake Moraine: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/60471.html
    • Go So Mad Recreation Map: https://www.gosomad.com/

(in Madison) Village of Madison

• Village Website: https://www.facebook.com/VillageofMadison/ :
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19630/Madison-Village-Annex
• Other:

Nelson (includes Erieville)

• Town Website: https://www.townofnelson-ny.com/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, nelsonassessor1@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/327/Nelson
• Town Historian: https://nelson-ny.org/index.php/town-info/history/historian
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.townofnelson-ny.com/index.php/add-a-zba-meeting-agenda-pdf/nelson-comprehensive-plan-2018-update-final-draft/viewdocument/136
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://nelson-ny.org/index.php/town-departments/zoning
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19660/Nelson-Annex
• Other:
  • Erieville Nelson Historical Society: https://www.facebook.com/ErievilleNelsonHeritageSociety
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Morrow Mountain State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8159.html
    • Stoney Pond State Forest: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8111.html
    • Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/69633.html
    • Nelson Swamp Unique Area: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8150.html

(City of) Oneida

• City Website: https://www.oneidacityny.gov/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Rebecca Lennon, rlennon@oneidacityny.gov
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/328/Oneida
• Comprehensive Plan: 2005: https://www.oneidacityny.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/planning_amp_development/page/2369/oneida_comprehensive_plan_2005.pdf
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19659/Oneida-Annex
• Other:
  • Oneida Parks and Recreation: https://cityofoneida.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=17281
  • Oneida Public Library: https://www.oneidapubliclibrary.org/
  • Madison County Historical Society: https://mchs1900.org/
  • Cottage Lawn Farmers Market: https://mchs1900.org/cottage-lawn-farmers-market/
  • Community Gardens: https://www.oneidacityny.gov/community/page/community-gardens
  • Oneida Improvement Committee: https://www.improveoneida.com/
  • Oneida Chamber of Commerce: https://www.oneidachamberny.org/page/page/8868157.htm
  • Oneida Community Mansion House: https://www.oneidacommunity.org/

Oneida Indian Nation

• Nation Website: https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/

Smithfield (includes Peterboro)

• Town Website: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2476/Town-of-Smithfield
  • Town Tax Assessor: Brian Fitts, smithfieldassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/329/Smithfield
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2493/Zoning-Board-Codes-Enforcement-Planning-
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19658/Smithfield-Annex
• Other:
  • Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark: https://www.gerritsmith.org/
  • National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum: https://www.nationalabolitionhalloffameandmuseum.org/

Stockbridge

• Town Website: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1633/Town-of-Stockbridge
  • Town Tax Assessor: Tanya Pifer, stockbridgeassessor@gmail.com
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/331/Stockbridge
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2779/Permits-and-Fees
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19657/Stockbridge-Annex
• Other:

(in Stockbridge) Village of Munnsville

• Village Website: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1660/Village-of-Munnsville
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15837/Village-Local-Laws
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19661/Munnsville-Annex
• Other:

Sullivan

• Town Website: https://www.townofsullivanny.gov/
  • Town Tax Assessor: Tanya Pifer, tpifer@townofsullivan.org
• County (Historical) Writeup: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/332/Sullivan
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.townofsullivanny.gov/building-planning-and-zoning
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19656/Sullivan-Annex
• Other:
  • Town Parks and Recreation Facilities: https://sullivan.recdesk.com/Community/Facility
  • Sullivan Free Library, Bridgeport: https://www.sullivanfreelibrary.org/
  • Chittenango Canal Museum and Town Historian https://www.townofsullivanny.gov/historian
  • Outdoor and Recreation:
    • Oneida Lake: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/41034.html and boat launches: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23887.html#Sullivan
    • Old Erie Canal Towpath: https://www.tourthetowpath.com/
    • Chittenango Creek: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/71484.html

(in Sullivan) Village of Chittenango

• Village Website: https://www.chittenango.org/
• Comprehensive Plan: https://www.chittenango.org/comprehensive-plan
• Laws around Land Use and Zoning: https://www.chittenango.org/codes-permits
• Hazard Mitigation Plan: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19643/Chittenango-Annex
• Other:
  • Parks and Recreation: https://www.townofsullivanny.gov/parks-and-recreation
  • Sullivan Free Library: https://www.sullivanfreelibrary.org/
  • Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum: https://chittenangolanding.org/
  • Chittenango Creek Walk: https://www.chittenango.org/attractions/parks-trails

Last updated January 5, 2024