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Open House Held at New Justice Building in Port Leyden - 4/25/2011
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Open House Held at New Justice Building in Port Leyden-4/25/2011
What used to be a small gas station on Route 12, Port Leyden, is now a comfortable township meeting and courthouse for the Village of Port Leyden and Town of Leyden.
PORT LEYDEN - What was a small gas station many years ago (when gas was $1.15 per gallon), and was closed for approximately 20 years, is now a spanking new Justice Building for the Village of Port Leyden and the Town of Leyden.
Bill Hammond, Port Leyden Justice for some 27 years, had an idea, discussed it with the present Justice, Anthony Cerulli, and the idea grew. With much research, asking questions of the right people, and applying to the Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) for a grant, a brand-new home for the Town of Leyden justice system came into being.
According to Justice Cerulli, this project was three years in the making and with the help of many, last Tuesday, April 19, gave them an opportunity to show off the results. The re-building of the old gas station into a very compact and comfortable civic building took some $72,000 to accomplish.
Joining Justice Cerulli in the celebration were James Tormey, Administrative Judge; Dave Gideon, Syracuse Council; Alan Scouten, Port Leyden Mayor; Rosalie White, Town of Leyden Supervisor; Senator Joseph Griffo; Jimmy Durkin, Griffo associate, Lowville; Rayan Aguam, Griffo associate, Utica; Judge Charles Merrill; Janice Belmont, former Town Justice; Bill Hammond, former Town Justice; Dave Reese, Town of Leyden Councilman; Pete Kraeger, Village Trustee; Undersheriff John LaDuc; Lewis County Legislator Jerry King; District Attorney LeeAnn Moser, as well as many concerned Town of Leyden residents. (For the full story pick up this week's Boonville Herald or call 315-942-4449 today for a subscription)
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