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The census is a constitutionally mandated count of everyone living in the United States, regardless of their citizenship status. Conducted every ten years, the census is one of the nation’s most important programs. New Yorker’s fair share of federal funds for programs, as well as our congressional representation in Washington, D.C. all depends on an accurate and fully counted census response. Billions of dollars for New York State are at stake.

There are three ways to respond to the 2020 Census:

• online- visit https://my2020census.gov
• phone- (844) 330-2020     
• by mail- mail in the form you should have received in March or April from the Census Bureau.

The census consists of just 10 basic questions: name, number of people living or staying the the home on April 1, 2020; whether the residence is a house, apartment, or mobile home; telephone number; sex; age; date of birth; Hispanic origin; race; and relationship with other household members.

The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The information you provide is used only to produce statistics.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the timeline to complete the census has been extended to October 31, 2020.

Starting August 11, the Census 2020 will begin a new phase – the follow-up interviews with non-respondents. A strong response before this date best positions New York for a complete final count.

New York State’s response rate to date has been 57.3%. It’s a little better for Oswego County and Parish, but we’re a long way from a complete response. If you haven’t responded yet, it’s not too late to help us get there!

June 24, 2020 — As Central New York has reached Phase 3 of the State’s reopening process, the Parish Village & Town Office Building (Gym) will re-open on Monday, June 29, 2020 to resume necessary business.

In so doing all protocols set forth by the Department of Health are to be adhered to. Upon entering the building everyone is to comply by the wearing of masks  and maintain social distancing. Cleaning & disinfecting practices are in effect. For your safety and those around you, your attention to these requirements is appreciated.

At all times REMEMBER TO: wash your hands and cover your face in public.

We want to continue to keep our employees and the public safe during the remainder of this difficult time and thank you for your understanding & cooperation.

Village Mayor,

Kathryn Perkins

Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders issued on March 12, 2020 and subsequently, suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Parish Town Board and Village Board have scheduled a Zoom Meeting for Thursday, June 11, 2020, to be held electronically via Zoom teleconference instead of a public meeting open for the public to attend in person. The Zoom meeting will begin at 7:00 pm or shortly after.

Please note that the village gym will not be open for the public to be physically present at this meeting. The Zoom accommodations are intended to provide for the public’s right to know how the town’s business is being conducted while still maintaining both group size limitations and physical distancing considerations currently in effect.

Members of the public may listen to or view this joint town-village board meeting by going to the web site:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82324282204 or to
https://tinyurl.com/ParishTownAndVillageJune2020

The meeting ID is 823 2428 2204. There is no password.

The public may also dial in to listen to the meeting at 929.205.6099.

The meeting ID is 823 2428 2204

Note that this is a long distance phone call, and charges may apply.

Minutes of these meetings will be transcribed and posted on the town’s website, www.townofparish-ny.us.

Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Parish Town Board has scheduled a Zoom Meeting for Thursday, May 21, 2020, to be held electronically via Zoom teleconference instead of a public meeting open for the public to attend in person. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm or shortly after.

Please note that the village gym will not be open for the public to be physically present at this meeting. The Zoom accommodations are intended to provide for the public’s right to know how the town’s business is being conducted while still maintaining both group size limitations and physical distancing considerations currently in effect.

Members of the public may listen to or view this Town Board Meeting by going to the web site:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86917005182

The meeting ID is 869 1700 5182. There is no password.

The public may also dial in to listen to the meeting at 929 205 6099.

The meeting ID is 869 1700 5182

Note that this is a long distance phone call, and charges may apply.

Minutes of these meetings will be transcribed and posted on the town’s website, www.townofparish-ny.us.