❗️Notices❗️

Legal Notice

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Title VIII Fair Housing Policy of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and,

WHEREAS, the month of April 2026 has been designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity as Fair Housing Month.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Preble hereby declares and proclaims April as Fair Housing Month in the Town.

E. Nathan Shirley, Town Supervisor

The Town Supervisor is the designated Fair Housing Officer of the Town of Preble. If any individual or family feels that they have been discriminated against in obtaining suitable housing or housing accommodations of their choice, they can call 607-749-3199 Wednesday and Thursday from 5PM to 9PM.

Equal Housing Opportunity

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NEW for 2026: Supervisor Office Hours 
Every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm

Residents are welcome to stop in during office hours to chat with Nate and Michelle about town related questions or ideas. These hours are for informal discussions and are not a public meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Town of Preble, Cortland County, New York, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide Program and Grant Administration Services for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program, funded by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR).

The program is funded by a $600,000 NYS CDBG award and will rehabilitate owner-occupied housing for low- and moderate-income households.

MWBE firms and Section 3 Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. In accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, priority will be given, to the greatest extent feasible, to low- and very-low-income persons and to businesses that employ such persons.

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

A complete copy of the Request for Proposals is available from the Town of Preble upon request and is also available for download here:

RFP for 2025 CDBG Grant for Town of Preble

Proposals shall be emailed to:
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Questions may be directed to Michelle Baker, Deputy Town
Supervisor, at 315-680-0666 or
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The Town of Preble reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

By Order of the Town Board
Town of Preble

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Community Engagement Committee – Now Forming!

The Town of Preble is launching a new Community Engagement Committee, and we’re looking for residents who want to help bring our community together.

This committee will work with the Town Board to share ideas and recommendations on parks, recreation, seasonal events, volunteer coordination, youth and family activities, and ways to strengthen connections across Preble. The goal is to support simple, meaningful opportunities that enhance quality of life for residents of all ages.

The Town Board will appoint five residents who submit an application. If you’d like to get involved and help shape community engagement in Preble, we encourage you to apply!

Applications are available at the Town Hall Office or downloaded here.

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Preble Town Clean-Up 2026

Preble residents may bring the following items to the site of the Highway Garage/ Salt Shed at 6684 Rt. 281 (Just north of the Mountain View Restaurant)

HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION
FRIDAY April 24th from 7:30 - ‘til 3:30 pm (Closed 12:00 – 12:30)
SATURDAY April 25th from 7:30 am ‘til 3:30 pm (Closed 12:00 – 12:30)
CLOSED SUNDAY

There will be no fee for these items:
- White goods, steel, iron, tin,
- Small bundles of yard waste, less than 7’ long and 4’ in diameter
- Other refuse at the discretion of the attendant.
Nails to be removed or bent over
- Nails, Screws and other sharp object are to be in an enclosed container

LOADS MUST BE SEPARATED
MIXED LOADS WILL BE PULLED TO THE SIDE TO ALLOW SEPARATED MATERIALS TO BE UNLOADED

Under NO circumstances shall the following items be brought:
- Hazardous materials or their containers
- Paint cans with ANY liquid left in them
- Household garbage, (i.e. Food wastes)
- Tires

Any questions should be directed to the Highway Department at 749-2710 Monday – Thursday from 6:00 to 3:30 or leave a message with a call back number
NO ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER April 25th, 2026

Jeffrey Griswold, Highway Superintendent