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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Manlius public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cannabis farm odors in Kirkville
Residents near a state-licensed cannabis farm on Hoag Road say the smell is overwhelming and worry about children nearby. The town is exploring zoning and legislative options but can't act retroactively against the existing farm; a proposal is expected in about a month.
2027 Fire Protection District Contracts
The town renews annual contracts with the Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius fire districts for fire and ambulance service. The Fayetteville contract alone costs about $2.4 million, paid through district property taxes. Votes were pushed to the next meeting.
Stop Sign Installations at Two Intersections
Neighbors described speeding, blocked sight lines, near-miss crashes, and a dog killed by a delivery truck to win three-way stops at Coventry Rd South/Tilton Rd and Strawmount Trail/Quarter Horse Run. Both local laws were adopted unanimously.
Town Supervisor Election
Manlius voters are getting a direct compare-and-contrast between supervisor candidates Bollinger and Koch on taxes, data centers, and other big local development issues. The winner could influence your tax bill and what gets approved next door, so this race is more than local trivia.
Road paving and salt costs
Salt is up 16% and fuel is budgeted at $5 a gallon, and the board is deciding how many miles of road to pave next year. They want a specific paving plan before committing to a number between $430,000 and $790,000.
2027 Town Budget
The B-Fund is short because the Twin Ponds project hasn't started construction, so expected building permit fees haven't come in. Budget adjustments are coming.
Unpermitted cannabis greenhouse odor complaints
Neighbors near Hoague and Poolsbrook say a cannabis grow operation built a greenhouse without permits and the smell is overwhelming their homes, with headaches and ruined outdoor activities. The town says enforcement is in motion but constrained by state appeal timelines.
Missing middle housing — county On Home LDC
County Legislator Denton presented a new $25 million county fund offering low- and zero-interest loans to build affordable 'missing middle' housing, which could benefit Manlius projects.
Quarter Horse Run speed limit and stop sign
After a family's dog was hit by a delivery truck, residents asked for a 25 mph speed limit and a stop sign on the Quarter Horse Run straightaway where kids play and wait for the bus. The board is sending the speed request to the state and set an October 28 hearing on the stop sign.