Welcome to Aurora, NY

Village of Aurora - 456 Main St Aurora, NY 13026

Office: 315-364-7293 ~ DPW: 315-364-5239

Email: villageclerk@auroranewyork.us

There are plenty of Covid test kits available in the village office. Call (315) 364-7293 or email villageclerk@auroranewyork.us

If you think you have received incorrect bills or meter readings from NYSEG, please see below under NY INFO.

Upcoming Meetings

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS - All meetings are held at the firehouse meeting room, 456 Main St, unless otherwise noted.

Community Preservation Panel meeting on February 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda

Planning Board meeting on February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing Notice

Local Law #2 of 2023 - Fire and Ambulance Worker Exemption

Village Info

See recent Patrick Tavern event photos here and here

EXCITING NEWS! The Village is applying for a NY Forward grant with assistance from the Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development. This is part of the State Downtown Revitalization Initiative which now includes funding "to invigorate and enliven downtowns in New York’s smaller and rural communities". Thank you to all who attended the public hearing and provided input. And a special thank you to all who submitted letters of support on our behalf.

Public Hearing Presentation here

Grant application here

Adopted 2022/2023 Budgets

General Fund

Water Fund

Sewer Fund

Final Comprehensive Plan HERE (Adopted December 15, 2021)

Appendix A

Appendix B & C

Village Zoning Law

Contact the Clerk, Treasurer, or CEO via email or phone (315) 364-7293. Generally, the village office is open from 10-4, Monday-Thursday, but calling ahead to make an appointment is appreciated. To contact the code enforcement officer, call the village office on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 1-4.
2021 Annual Water Quality Report (completed May 31, 2022) here
Harmful Algal Blooms: Community Science Institute reporting page, here
Do you have questions about your small business or are you looking to start a business? Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) offers free and confidential assistance. Please join Meg Goloub, CEDA's Small Business Development Specialist, at Patrick Tavern in Aurora for one of her remote office sessions. Get help with pre-planning, start-up, and restructuring. A meeting with Meg is also an effective way to get connected with resource partners for outreach and funding. Email mgoloub@cayugaeda.org or call (315) 252-3500 x 232 for more details and scheduling.

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Please access our county's Vaccine website or contact the clerk's office for assistance with vaccinations/boosters

Schedule

All Village meetings are open to the public and are held on Wednesdays at the Aurora Firehouse Meeting Room, 456 Main St., unless otherwise noted. Many meetings are held via Zoom, with the link in the agenda. To view upcoming agendas and minutes from previous meetings, go to the Boards page.

Community Preservation Panel (CPP) - 1st Wednesday
Planning Board (PB) -2nd Wednesday
Board of Trustees - 3rd Wednesday
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) 4th Wednesday, as needed

Please Note: Applications that require CPP, PB or ZBA review must be received in the office at least 10 days prior for code/zoning consideration.

Ongoing Activities

The Tuesday Mobile Market brings fresh produce, delicious breads, and great prepared meals, along with home goods and gifts, to Patrick Tavern. Want to get early word of what’s available?? Need some help ordering? Email lschwab@wells.edu or call/text (315)-246-1130.
For updates on Aurora Historical Society news and displays, call or text (315)-246-1130 and visit the Village of Aurora Historical Society’s Facebook page.
The Aurora Free Library is open 4 days a week; it sponsors many events and offers a monthly village newsletter.
Wells College Information, Events Calendar, and and alert about a phone scam here.