Dryden Dispatch

Coalition seeks Dryden Underground Railroad information

A local anti-racism coalition is requesting any information on the history of the Underground Railroad in the Dryden area. The Dryden Groton Plus Human Dignity Coalition is a group started […]

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Dryden seeks information for heat pump grant
Varna sewer project moving along
Dryden’s Freese Road bridge project under review by the state
Dryden approves new position for Dryden Fiber
Library coming soon to Freeville
Update on plans for Dryden Rail Trail
Update on Dryden’s Southworth Homestead renovation
Dryden Village awaits DOT approval on proposed apartment complex
Dryden firefighter to teach, train firefighters in Malawi this summer
Dryden’s streambank restoration project currently underway
Dryden Town Board makes adjustment to billboard overlay district law
Construction to replace Genung Road bridge in Dryden set for 2025
Freeville officials look to potentially abolish village justice position
Students at Dryden Central School District win sustainability grant to replace utensils
Freeville United Methodist Church celebrates 175th anniversary
Varna Fire Company dedicates Little Free Library to late Jim Skaley
Dryden Town Hall sign
Town of Dryden’s adopted 2024 budget includes a tax decrease
Democrats victorious in town of Dryden general election
Freeville Set for Annual Tree-Planting Event
Awarded bid brings Varna sewer project to fruition
Incumbent town supervisor faces challenger in general election
Dryden superintendent selected as Appalachian Leadership Institute fellow
Freeville reveals railroad junction historic marker
Local developer to build cottages in Freeville
Dryden Fiber project enters phase three
Christian School settling in for first year
Dryden High School graduate participates in FLX summer internship program
Varna fire dept. vehicles
Varna fire to purchase breathing apparatuses through grant
firetruck
Fire departments receive FEMA grant
Beth cutting clay while working in her studio.
Pottery-making business soon to open in the village
A rendering of Ezra Village, a 749-unit apartment complex proposed for the village of Dryden. If approved, the apartment complex would spread across 42 acres in close proximity to Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Over 700 unit apartment complex proposed for the village
an aerial view of the plant
Upgrades and engineering study at wastewater plant
The location in the town of Dryden where a prefabricated steel-truss pedestrian bridge is anticipated to begin construction during autumn this year.
Town inches closer to Rt. 13 pedestrian bridge construction
House by road
Second Wind starts second fundraising campaign for Dryden House
Freeville
Freeville amends land-use codes
Dan Ryan (right), an art teacher with the Dryden Central School District, recently received the Art Educator Recognition award at the Gala for the Arts at the Everson Museum in Syracuse. Also pictured is William Jones, coordinator for the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation Arts-in-Education department.
Teacher receives prestigious art educator award
Town of Dryden officials broke ground on its Dryden Fiber project last spring. With broadband fibers installed around the Dryden Rail Trail and the eastern side of Dryden, town officials are hoping federal broadband funding awarded to the state can be used to install backbone fiber in other areas of Dryden.
Town hoping for ‘big impact’ from federal broadband funding
Brady Atkinson, principal Sarah Powell, and superintendent Josh Bacigalupi
Over 100 students graduate from Dryden High School
Dryden Town Hall sign
Town hires broadband marketer, installation coordinator for Dryden Fiber
an electric Nissan charging
Climate Smart Communities Task Force
Youth Opportunity Fund celebrates 20 years as a foundation
Dryden resident Lisa Harris recently won three gold awards through this year's Human Services Indie Book International competition.
Local writer receives ‘gold awards’ for her work
sign of dryden
Villages adopt 2023-24 budgets
Groton Avenue Park in the village of Freeville.
Freeville receives grant funding for park improvements, upgrades
Railroad Street in the village of Freeville.
Freeville seeking residents feedback on village street speed limits
an electric Nissan charging
School district’s proposed budget set for public vote
The new crosswalk on Game Farm Road was implemented on April 12. Following four-year process, it connects the Dryden Rail Trail and East Ithaca Recreation Way.
New crosswalk on Game Farm Road connects the trails
Emma Frisch holding the book she recently co-published
Freeville resident co-authors book of recipes, rituals and crafts
an electric Nissan charging
Coffee shop in the village officially open for business
a closed gate at the front of an empty lot in Dryden
Town’s abandoned landfill could become site for renewable energy
Freeville Firetruck from the front
Freeville fire department seeks volunteers
The W. B. Strong Fire Company in the village of Freeville.
Freeville to hold public hearing on tax exemption for volunteer firefighters, medics
Republican and Democratic candidates for Dryden.
Village candidates provide insights
the Dryden village sign shown as drivers would see it entering on Route13 South
Village plans to reapply for NY Forward grant
firetruck
Town grants tax exemption for volunteer firefighters, medics
Town puts ad out on Freese Road Bridge, hopes for offer
Elementary schools hold ‘Dryden has Heart’ event
Amy Dickinson looks to bring eatery to Freeville
New Dryden Town Board member brings public safety experience
Skaley remembered as a Varna community advocate
Schumer visits Dryden: Tompkins County needs to ‘make their voices heard’ on broadband internet service
Two projects for Dryden Rail Trail receive completion timelines
Multi-family housing complex in development in Dryden
Dryden says goodbye to family man Edward Bell
Coffee shop, event space coming soon to Dryden
Freeville author writes her first-ever memoir
Freeville Station Park
Tenant-led petition moves to state appellate division
Freeville’s Station Park receives beautification award
Local karate competitors take in training, teaching
Ribbon cut on new Etna Lane bridge
Second Wind begins construction on Dryden House
Freeville Station Park
Shaolin Kung Fu school looks to expand
Game Farm Road crosswalk could be installed by end of year
Etna Lane bridge construction nears completion
Freese Road Bridge will be ‘a one-lane bridge’
Freeville Station Park
Cavanaugh dubbed DCSD’s Employee of the Year
Library to offer free computer training
Progress being made on Dryden Village Hall
Dryden village to apply for NY Forward grant
Students write stories based on Izzy books
Freeville Station Park
Traditions & Beyond Quilt Show returns this October
Freeville’s Station Park highlights village history
Habitat holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for home in Dryden
INHS to build two homes in Freeville next spring
Freeville Station Park
Former Dryden tenants petitioners in lawsuit
Dryden receives $3 million for Varna sewer project
Plans for Freese Road Bridge still in the works
Game Farm Road crossing plan moves along
Freeville Station Park
History of baseball in Freeville on display at Southworth
Dryden’s new comprehensive plan close to becoming official
Dryden town clerk appointed president of state town clerks group
Freeville Station Park
Open Gate Garden and Art Tour returns in Dryden
Dryden community remembers Gina, Bard Prentiss
Dryden secures federal funding to complete Rail Trail
Town breaks ground on Dryden Fiber Project
Dryden library seeks funding from community
New family-owned grocery store coming to Dryden
Dryden village officials close to adopting 2022-23 budget
Sapwood Farm receives state recognition
Freeville Station Park
Dryden establishes affordable, workforce housing committee
New mechanic shop opens at former Whyte’s location
Freeville reflects on life of Jim Krebs
Freeville Station Park
Town of Dryden discusses broadband with village officials
Pilot program for Dryden municipal broadband in development
Dryden, Groton address school bus driver shortage
Land Trust easement protects 64 acres in Dryden
Freeville Station Park
Dryden moves forward with construction plans for Village Hall
Freeville looks to create deer management program
Dryden receives funds to replace Genung Road bridge
Freeville Station Park
Dryden in initial stages of Freese bridge replacement
Town of Dryden opts in, villages of Dryden and Freeville opt out of marijuana sales
Second Wind raising funds for upcoming Dryden house
Dryden school district back in person after virtual week
Bed frame manufacturer renovates facility in Dryden
Varna water project hits snags
Freeville Station Park
Dryden bridge project will ‘move forward’ after much debate
Dryden residents re-elect trio to Town Board
Freeville wraps up LED project
Candidates vie for Dryden town supervisor seat
Freeville Station Park
New section of Dryden Rail Trail to open soon
Dryden Historical Society
Dryden Historical Society comes full circle
Dryden’s Green Team increases sustainability
Freeville Station Park
Dryden social workers help students adjust
Freeville celebrates local producers at fiber fest
Dryden to adopt new source water protection program
Freeville Neighborhood Watch protects community
Hayden’s Acres closes on another successful season
Freeville Station Park
Village of Freeville unveils first-ever logo
Dryden Rail Trail Task Force gives updates
Tconnect on-demand travel service comes to Dryden
Lonnie Park shares musician’s journey through pandemic
Resident brings others into world of knife-making
Whyte’s Auto Services permanently closes
Jarmazing thrives at new Freeville location
Art exhibit honors late painter Betty Hurst