Hammondsport Receives National Honor

Glenn H. Curtiss Memorial Elementary School in Hammonmdsport is one of 304 National Blue Ribbon Schools this year.
The U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the recognitions, Thursday, Sept. 9. All the schools (254 public and 50 private) will be honored at an awards ceremony, Nov. 15 and 16, in Washington D.C.
Superintendent Kyle Bower said this is the first year Hammondport was named a Blue Ribbon school.
“It’s the result of hard work over many years,” he said. “Staff, parents, and the community are meeting the needs of students.”
Bower added Hammondsport was honored despite a decrease in enrollment over the last five years. He explained this means teachers can give more individual attention to students.

WANTED!

Part-time Police Officer, up to 20 hours per week, flexible hours required, weekends included. NYS certified and experience required.
Send letter of interest and resume by September 3, 2010 to:

Village Clerk
Village of Hammondsport
P O Box 425
Hammondsport, NY 14840

Village Office

Please note that the Village clerk’s Office will be closed from August 16 through August 20.

2010 “Music in the Park”

The Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce has announce the schedule for the 2010 “Music in the Park” series. Performances are held, rain or shine, from 6 – 8 pm in the Hammondsport Village Square.

JULY 1st ~ Southern Tier Jazz Band

JULY 8th ~ The Electro Kings (swing, boogie blues)

JULY 15th ~ Moose River Band

JULY 22nd ~ Hickory Project (Bluegrass/Folk)

JULY 29th ~ Town Pants

AUG 5th ~ Dee Specker & Bobbie Henrie (tres swing)

AUG 12th ~ Alec Smith & Co. (eclectic jazzy blues)

AUG 19th ~ Abagail Payne

AUG 26th ~ Buford & the Smokin’ Section

Additional concert on June 24th featuring the Corning Community Band.
Sponsored by the Hammondsport Rotary Club

*Village Ordinance prohibits alcohol in the park

June 6 – 7
Hammondsport’s Village Wide Yard Sales
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure….
The annual Village Wide Yard Sale offers the opportunity to profit from a little “spring cleaning” or pick up a needed item at a bargin price. If you are hosting a yard sale be sure to let the Chamber know and we will add you to our Yard Sale Treasure Map.
Sponsored by Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce: 607-569-2989

The Yard Sale will be followed by a "Special Trash Pick-up Day: June 7th. Items left by the curb will be removed.

Chamber of Commerce donates "Pet Waste Stations"

The Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce appreciates the good work that the Town of Urbana and Village of Hammondsport do in maintaining our recreational areas. We all enjoy our parks and local business owners also appreciate their value in attracting visitors and new residents. So, we've offered a little help.

Occasionally, pet owners forget to pick up after their pets. Pet waste in our parks is unsightly, unpleasant, and unhealthy. We beleive pet owners are generally responsible folks and, given the opportunity, they'll do the right thing. Therefore, the Chamber of Commerce has offered to donate "pet waste stations" for three local parks: Hammondsport's Village Square; Depot Park; and Champlin Beach. These stations will include signage, pet waste bags, and dispensers. Perhaps this won't eliminate the problem, but we feel these stations will reduce the problem, the same way that supplying garbage cans reduces litter.

John Jensen, President
Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Dates:

March 27: Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Village Square 11:00 am

May 10: Village Clean Up Day

June 5 & 6: Village Wide Yard Sale

June 7: Village Trash Pick up Day

June 13: Finger Lakes Porsche Club