How to Get Involved / Schedule of Events

Transparent, open, and ongoing public engagement is a critical component of the NY Forward planning process and the development of the SIP.

Two public meetings will be held during the planning process. These interactive meetings are open for all to participate. The consultant team will provide more information on the planning process and ask for community feedback on vision, goals, and potential projects.

 A pop-up at a local summer event will share information about the NY Forward planning process with a wider audience and help spread the word.

The Open Call for Projects will run from late May to mid-late July. All project sponsors are required to submit a form describing their project to be considered by the LPC for inclusion in the final list of recommended projects. Office hours will be held on [insert dates] for interested sponsors to discuss ideas.

The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives intended to represent diverse interests. The LPC oversees the planning process and the development of the SIP. LPC meetings are working meetings for committee members but are open to the public to observe.

Chittenango’s LPC members:

Louis Cianfrocco, Co-chair (Mayor of Chittenango)
Kipp Hicks, Co-chair (Madison County IDA)
John Bonura
Scott Baldwin
Peg Engasser
Dana Kent
Allison Lehr
Carrie Montroy
Jackie Mower
Ashton Nelson
Ryan Powell
Ross Reylea
Deb Rose
Melissa Stanek
Jacob Tanner
John VanDeusen

Schedule of Events

Open Call for Project Drop-In Office Hours: July 9, 4-6pm at the Canal Museum, 717 Lakeport Rd
Open Call for Projects Webinar: July 10, noon – 1pm (Click here to register for webinar)
Open Call for Projects Closes: August 22, 4pm
Pop-up Event: TBD
Local Planning Committee Meeting #3: August 20 2025 3pm – 5pm Canal Museum Lakeport Rd
Public Meeting #2: September TBD
Local Planning Committee Meeting #4: September 23 2025 3pm – 5pm Canal Museum Lakeport Rd
Local Planning Committee Meeting #5: October 15 2025 3pm – 5pm Canal Museum Lakeport Rd
Local Planning Committee Meeting #6: October 29 2025 3pm – 5pm Canal Museum Lakeport Rd
NY Forward projects award announcement: first half of 2026