Model sustainable community where residents provide educational programs on new approaches to saving the environment. Demonstrates feasibility of design meeting basic human needs, such as shelter, food production, energy, social interaction, work and recreation, while preserving natural ecosystems.

Responsible for applications and environmental reviews of subdivisions, site plans, changes of zone, planning studies, research, code changes, date collection and analysis, presentations, historical records, and the library.

Promotes and serves the commercial horticulture industry and community and urban forestry. Provides educational opportunities and resources for municipalities, landscapers, and others in the green industry based upon BMP's and Cornell University recommendations.

Assists homeowners in applying to participate in the Home Performance with Energy Star program from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which is designed to make energy bills more affordable and homes more comfortable.

Offers a comprehensive collection of reference and circulating law books and a collection of materials encompassing all facets of land use, including planning, conservation and preservation, water management and local development.

Offers an intensive course of study designed both for those who have a personal interest in the subject as well as those individuals interested in working in the field of Interior Design and Decorating. Career opportunities for interior decorating students include: Assistant to Building Professionals; Interior Designers; Contractors; Architects and Starting your own business. A student may work as a sales representative or employee for wallpaper, paint, carpet, lighting, furniture or fabric stores, office furnishings or space planning suppliers. The program is composed of eight required courses and two elective courses. Course offerings include: Design Concepts, History Interiors and Furnishing, Color, Drawing I, Drawing II, Decorating and Design Applications, Materials, Business Procedures for Interior Decorators, Rendering, Lighting, Interior Decorating Resources, AutoCAD 1, Outdoor Spaces & Landscape Design and Resources: Tools of the Trade. Courses vary each semester. Day and evening courses are offered. Also offered is a career seminar to see if interior decorating is a career for you. Call for detailed information.

Provides detailed environmental analysis of all proposed projects and makes specific recommendations to the Town Board. Develops and implements environmental improvement and protection projects including erosion control, wildlife habitat improvement, drainage projects, shellfish seeding programs, woodland restoration, and public awareness programs on the need for recycling.

* Preserves and protects the public from diseases, environmental hazards and health risks through direct services and enforcement of health codes.

* Monitoring, processing and investigation of complaints regarding:

• Food protection
• Air quality in homes including issues such as mold, carbon monoxide and radon
• Lead poisoning prevention and hazard assessments
• Public water systems
• Individual sewage and water testing recommendations
• Public health nuisances
• Prevention of vector borne diseases
• Smoking restrictions and sales of tobacco products to minors
• Mobile home parks sanitation
• Tanning facilities, body art and tattooing facilities
• Recreational water use / bathing beaches

* Plan approvals of realty subdivision and promotion of smart growth principles.

* Weights & Measures

Offers economic development loans for commercial development/maintenance, housing rehabilitation loans for rental properties, and loans to help with water and sewer issues. Helps to identify other funding sources to help build the local business economy, including providing demographic and statistical data, identifying commercial sites and buildings, coordinating reviews and help with understanding and complying with local zoning and code laws.

Offers economic development loans for commercial development/maintenance, housing rehabilitation loans for rental properties, and loans to help with water and sewer issues. Helps to identify other funding sources to help build the local business economy, including providing demographic and statistical data, identifying commercial sites and buildings, coordinating reviews and help with understanding and complying with local zoning and code laws.