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Community Development Agency

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The Town of Erwin Community Development Agency (CDA) has a long history of planning, development, grant writing, and housing/business rehabilitation. Beginning as the Urban Renewal Agency after the Hurricane Agnes Flood of 1972, the Agency has been responsible for the Forest Drive, Creekside, and Jay Allen Drive residential developments. The CDA provided the original Forest Drive building for the Forest View Gang Mills Fire Department, provided a pumper truck for the Coopers-Plains Long Acres Fire Department, business loans, housing rehabilitation funds, and flood damage prevention measures.

The Community Development Agency (CDA) has secured over $46 million in grant funding that has ensured orderly development in Town. Grants have covered infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment plant expansion and improvements, new wells, and water extension to the northern portion of the Town previously not served by municipal water including the hamlets of Long Acres and Coopers Plains. This $6.3 million expansion has not only guaranteed safe, reliable water to this section of Town and has paved the way for the orderly development envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. The CDA provides planning consultant services to the Town of Erwin Planning Board, reviewing proposed development to ensure compliance with Town laws and Comprehensive Plans.

Read Our Mission Statement

Establishment of Community Development Agency

CDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rita Y. McCarthy
CHAIRMAN
Jody M. Allen
VICE CHAIRMAN
Douglas R. Cole
MEMBER
Frank J. Acomb
James W. Kuhl
Jeremy A. Shepard
ATTORNEY
Thomas P. Smith, Harris Beach

Publications

Publication Published File Link
Report on Internal Controls 09/11/23 View File
Organizational Chart 09/11/23 View File
Board Committees 09/11/23 View File
Management Letter from EFPR Group 09/11/23 View File
Investment Report Letter 09/11/23 View File
Property Acquisition Policy 09/11/23 View File
Sitel End of Program Audit Report 09/11/23 View File
Report on Operations CDA 2022 03/07/24 View File
Measurement Letter from EFPR Group 03/28/24 View File
Measurement Report CDA 2023 03/28/24 View File
Report on Operations CDA 2023 03/28/24 View File
2023 Financial Statement- Community Development 03/28/24 View File
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Upcoming Roadwork Notice
07/26/24

The New York State Department of Transportation will start a project on Thursday, August 1, affecting motorists in our area:

- Mill & Fill Pavement Repair & Single Course Overlay

Project Duration: Approximately 12 business days

Affected Areas:

State Route 415: Between Main Street in Campbell and West Water Street in Painted Post. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with flagging.

State Route 960M: Between State Route 415 and Interstate 86 in Coopers Plains. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with flagging.

Exit 42 Ramps: Closed for about 1 day during the Milling phase (exact date to be announced).

Stay informed with variable message boards, temporary work zone traffic control signs, and real-time updates at www.511ny.org.

Thank you for your patience and drive safely! 

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07/26/24

The Town of Erwin will be paving the following roads the week of July 29, 2024:

  • Acorn
  • S. Oakwood Drive
  • Whispering Pines
  • Greenridge Drive

All roads will remain open during this period. Some minor delays may be experienced. We appreciate your patience!

Storm Debris Pick Up
07/24/24

Due to the recent storm, we are scheduling a special one-time brush and yard waste pick-up. 

Date: Monday, July 29th

Time: Have your debris at the curb by 7 AM.

Important: This pick-up is outside of our regular schedule, so don't miss it!

Reminder: You can also drop off yard waste at our collection site on Route 417 during regular hours: Saturdays: 9 AM - 12 PM

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Storm Debris
07/18/24
Residents can put yard waste from recent storms at the curb for collection. You can also drop off waste at the collection site (Route 417) during regular hours, Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. For drop-offs outside these times, please call the Highway Department at (607) 962-0821. Please check back for the official collection date.
A huge thank you to our Highway Department for their hard work and extended hours over the past couple of days.
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Mulholland Road
07/16/24

Paving of Mulholland Road will occur on Tuesday, July 16th. Motorists may experience some minor delays during the work. Mulholland Road will remain open during the work period. Use Caution.

Brush Drop Off
04/30/24

The Town of Erwin brush drop off will to residents open Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00 am until Noon. The drop off site will be open every Saturday from May 4, 2024 until October 26, 2024.

Kinsella Park Painted
04/29/24

Kinsella Park pavilion looks great thanks to 10 Reach volunteers from Victory Church. Thanks everyone for painting the tables and pavilion!

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Smith Hill Bridge is closed as of 3/25
03/26/24

Steuben County has released this notice: "The bridge on Smith Hill Road over the Cohocton River between Curtis Coopers Road and Dyke Road in the Hamlet of Coopers Plains and Town of Erwin, will be closed to all through traffic beginning March 25, 2024 until the completion of the bridge replacement project in November of 2024. The signed off-site detour will consist of Curtis Coopers Road, County Route 4, State Route 415 and Barringer Road."

Keep Your Pipes Safe!
02/05/24

Think before you flush.  Flushable wipes not so flushable.  How to keep your pipes safe.

Flushable wipes notice.pdf (erwinny.org)

Announcement
01/12/24

Following a nationwide search, the Town has appointed a Deputy Town Manager.  Melissa Greenthal will replace Rita McCarthy as Town Manager when Rita retires in July after 33 years of service to the Town.  More information will follow when Melissa joins the Town in February.

Ames Plaza Update
01/22/24

The Applicant has submitted a revised concept site plan and has committed to no “overnight parking”, no one sleeping in vehicles. It was determined that the revised plan complies with the Town of Erwin Zoning. The next steps are that the applicant must complete a traffic study and submit a full preliminary engineering package to the Planning Board. The Planning Board schedule and agendas are posted on the Town’s website and Facebook page. A deadline for completing the demolition of the former Ames building has been established.

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