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Eden Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
Eden Library Family Picnic Wed., July 15
What's Up with the Purple Boxes in the Trees?
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), along with other federal and state agencies, is setting baited traps in ash trees across upstate New York in an effort to search for possible infestations of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a tree-killing beetle. The public will soon be seeing the purple prism traps deployed in treelines throughout New York, with a concentration in areas adjacent to neighboring states and Canadian provinces that have already detected this potentially devastating invasive species.
It has been documented that a main route that enables this insect, as well as other invasive species, to spread is from moving firewood from one place to another. That is why in 2008, New York adopted regulations that ban untreated firewood from entering the state and restricts intrastate movement of untreated firewood to no more than a 50-mile radius from its source ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html ).
New York has more than 900 million ash trees, representing about 7 percent of all trees in the state, and all are at risk should this invasive, exotic pest become established. Many communities are at particular risk because ash was widely planted as a street tree after Dutch elm disease killed many urban trees.
“The EAB is a significant threat to New York State’s ash trees,” said State Forester Robert K. Davies. “While the EAB has not yet been positively documented within New York State, it is getting closer each day, so we must remain vigilant in monitoring our resources so that if detected, an appropriate response can be employed to protect our trees.”
DEC’s approach to monitoring for the insect is two-fold. First, traps to attract and catch the EAB are being hung in ash trees within a 100-mile radius from previously documented EAB locations in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, and central Pennsylvania. During June, traps will be placed in Western New York areas including Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, Wyoming, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Livingston, and Monroe counties and in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties along our northern border. Second, DEC will be monitoring "high-risk sites" compiled by state forest health experts. These areas will include campgrounds, major highway corridors, wood industries, and locations with large ash populations. Altogether, nearly 6,000 traps will be deployed across the state.
The bright purple, prism-shaped EAB traps are made of sticky-coated corrugated plastic and contain scented lures. After 45 days, the traps will be inspected and samples collected. After 90 days, the traps will be collected and removed from the tree. If visitors encounter an EAB trap hanging in an ash tree while at a park or state forest, please help the survey effort by leaving it in place.
DEC is participating in the survey with the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, the state Office of Parks, and Recreation and Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and other volunteer organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and land trusts.
The EAB (photo: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7253.html ) is a small but destructive beetle that infests and kills North American ash tree species, including green, white, black and blue ash. Damage is caused by the larvae, which feed in tunnels called galleries in the phloem just below the bark. The serpentine galleries disrupt water and nutrient transport, causing branches, and eventually the entire tree, to die. Since its discovery in southeastern Michigan in 2002, the EAB is responsible for the destruction of over 70 million ash trees in the U.S. The beetle has been moving steadily outward from its first discovered infestation in Detroit, Michigan, and has now been found in 12 states and two neighboring Canadian provinces.
The EAB has metallic green wing covers and a coppery red or purple abdomen; it is small enough to fit easily on a penny. Adult beetles leave distinctive D-shaped exit holes in the outer bark of the branches and the trunk. Other signs of infection include tree canopy dieback, yellowing, extensive sprouting from the roots and trunk (called “epicormic shoots”) and browning of leaves. Infested trees may also exhibit woodpecker damage from larvae extraction. Individual, infested trees can be saved by applying specific insecticides but this treatment is neither practicable nor environmentally appropriate to consider for infested forests or large groups of trees.
While susceptibility to the EAB cannot be eliminated, steps that can be taken to slow its advancement include: ? Adhering to firewood regulations ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html ) by not importing untreated firewood to New York from any other state or country and refraining from moving firewood more than 50 miles from its source. (Buy firewood where you plan to use it); ? Checking ash trees for any signs of EAB damage; and ? Reporting suspected EAB damage to DEC Forest Health at 518-402-9419. For more information, visit USDA’s EAB page at
www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emerald_ash_b/index.shtml and http://www.emeraldashborer.info
Music on Main Street Summer Concert Series
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Relay for Life of Eden-A Celebration of Hope
New Business Comes to Eden!!
Come and enjoy!
8259 North Main St.
Eden, NY
Locally Owned and Operated by
Randy and Kim Schmitz
Congratulations Randy, Kim & Family
We wish you the best!
Special Notice From
Eden Town Clerk, Mary Jo Hultquist, Passport Acceptance Agent
Planning to travel outside of the United States?
Travel requirements are changing. Are you ready?
On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. Government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry.
Want to learn more about the new travel requirements?
Need to apply for your
Passport?
Here are the items you will need to submit when applying for your passport book or passport card:
Passport application form
Birth Certificate
Two color 2" x 2" photos
Passport fees
Please call if you have any questions:
Mary Jo Hultquist
Town Clerk
(716) 992-3406
Apply now to be ahead of the crowd and avoid extra fees!
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Western New York Storm Water Coalition and what it means to the Town of Eden
Most of the information regarding this effort may be found at the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning's Website for the purpose of enhancing public knowledge and awareness of stormwater pollution and providing information to individuals and households to prevent stormwater pollution and protect water quality.
The Town of Eden is now in the process of reviewing the areas that may fall under the MS4 regulations. The MS4 regulated areas are divided into three separate areas in the Town of Eden. One area is bordered by the Northwest corner of the Town and US Route 20. The second area extends along Route 62 through the North and Central areas of the Town. The third area is in the Northeast corner of the Town, and extends South along East Eden Road.
The Town of Eden is seeking comments regarding the prevention of pollution to stormwater on any proposed design plans and construction projects in the regulated MS4 areas in the Town.
Please click on the link to obtain the "Comment/Complaint Form for Stormwater Issues in the regulated MS4 areas" and either email back to the Town of Eden, to Attention: Honorable Supervisor Glenn Nellis, or drop off at Town Hall where additional copies are available, or mail to the address listed below:
Town of Eden
2795 East Church Street
Eden, NY 14057
Att: Honorable Glenn Nellis
Link to Outfall Mapping Site-Displaying all areas applicable.
Listed below is a link to the WNY Stormwater Coalition Stormwater Management Plan, Western New York Stormwater Coalition Stormwater Management Plan for Public Review
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Status Updates on Waterline Projects in Eden
Update on Proposed Water District Project No. 5 - The Town Board received and continues to receive numerous valuable comments from the public regarding proposed WD No. 5) and is carefully considering all comments. In addition, the Board and its financial consultants continue to actively seek all possible funding sources and programs which will result in the lowest possible costs to homeowners in the proposed district. However, at this time it is uncertain if any cost reductions or grants are available. The Town Board anticipates receiving a final financing plan within the next 8 weeks, at which time the affected property owners will be notified of any intended next steps.
Update on Proposed Water District Project No. 6 & 7 - Due to high project costs, and based on public input,the Eden Town Board does not anticipate moving forward on these two water districts.
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Survey Results and FAQ on Waterline Project in Eden
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ATTENTION EDEN RESIDENTS-
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!
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Eden Library Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation for Eden Library:
| Winter Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
*Summer hours run from Memorial Day Weekend UNTIL Labor Day.
| Summer Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
The Eden Library is now equipped for wireless internet access
... in addition to the computers in the
library that are available for the public to use as well.
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Attention Eden Residents-
New Metro Link #216 Bus Route
The Shuttle will run Monday thru Friday of each week. On its way to the McKinley Mall, the Shuttle is scheduled to pass through Eden at 6:01, 9:01 and 11:41 AM and 1:01 and 4:31 PM and will pick up passengers at Pontiac/Sandrock Road, The Randall Insurance Agency, Eden Shur Fine and Webster Road. The Shuttle will leave the McKinley Mall at 6:41, 9:50 and 11:10 AM and 2:40 and 5:20 PM.
On its way to Gowanda, the Shuttle will pass through Eden at 7:20, 10:29 and 11:49 AM and 3:19 and 5:59 PM and will pick up passengers at the same 4 locations listed above.
For Sunday and/or Holiday bus schedules, please contact nfta.com or call 855-7211.
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Cell Phone Recycling - old cell phones & their batteries are now being accepted for recycling at the Town of Eden Police Department, 2795 E. Church St., Eden, NY
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We welcome this input as it allows us to move forward with greater confidence based upon the information received from our residents.
More information will be forthcoming when all results have been reviewed.
Supervisor Glenn R. Nellis
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Town of Eden Business Revolving Loan Fund
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