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Dryden school debuts upgraded kitchen and cafeteria
Dryden Elementary School overcame challenges during renovations to its kitchen and cafeteria, with meals temporarily prepared at the middle/high school and delivered to classrooms. Despite delays, the new facility, featuring top-tier equipment, opened successfully. The ... more
Dryden denies Etna Fire Dept. contract amid debate
The Dryden Town Board renewed fire contracts for Dryden, Varna, and Freeville fire departments but denied Etna’s $248,000 proposal for 2025. A clerical error allowed for a second public hearing, where Etna supporters voiced concerns ... more
Dryden to hold second hearing tonight on Etna Fire Department contract
The Dryden Town Board will hold a second public hearing tonight regarding its decision not to renew the fire service contract with the Etna Fire Department. Officials cited concerns over inconsistent response rates and financial ... more
Dryden mayoral candidate prioritizes housing advocacy
Trevor Cross, a Cornell postdoctoral associate and housing advocate, is running for mayor of Dryden, driven by his passion for affordable housing and community engagement. Cross, who recently spoke with The Tompkins Weekly, has been ... more
Dryden adopts 2025 budget; 4% increase in tax levy
The Dryden Town Board approved its $13.58 million budget for 2025, featuring a 4% tax levy increase totaling $394,219. This marks a decrease from the 9.5% rise seen in the 2024 budget. Finance Director Amanda ... more
Dryden adopts 2025 budget with 4% tax levy increase
The Dryden Town Board approved its 2025 budget totaling $13.58 million in spending. The budget includes a 4% tax levy increase, amounting to $394,219, a drop from the 9.5% hike seen in 2024. Despite rising ... more
Dryden Road sidewalk closure prompts traffic detours
A section of Dryden Road in Ithaca's Collegetown will see pedestrian and traffic disruptions on December 10 and 11, according to city officials. The north sidewalk will be closed mid-block, while the south sidewalk remains ... more
Pickup truck crashes into Dryden home, no injuries reported
Early Saturday morning, a pickup truck crashed into a house in Dryden, causing significant damage but leaving everyone unharmed. Dryden Fire-Rescue and Dryden Ambulance responded to the scene around 4:30 a.m. after alarms were triggered ... more
Dryden man dies following fiery two-vehicle crash
A 63-year-old Dryden man has died from injuries sustained in a fiery two-vehicle accident near the intersection of West Dryden Road and Sheldon Road on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred around 6 p.m., prompting response ... more
Cortland man dies following bus crash in Dryden
A Cortland man has died after a bus crash in the Town of Dryden on Wednesday, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Welch, 63, was pronounced dead at Guthrie Cortland Hospital following the ... more
Cornell, Ithaca, and TC3 students unite for Welcome Students Weekend in downtown Ithaca
Hundreds of students from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) gathered on Sept. 14 for Welcome Students Weekend, an event designed to introduce them to downtown Ithaca and its vibrant culture ... more
70-year-old Dryden man pleads guilty to sexually abusing adopted daughter
In a somber courtroom scene on Monday, 70-year-old Michael A. Phelps of Dryden pled guilty to second-degree attempted course of sexual conduct against a child, a class E felony. The plea, part of a deal ... more
TC3 Maintains Budget and Grows Enrollment Despite Funding Challenges
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) presented its 2024-25 budget, keeping tuition stable and increasing enrollment, despite a lack of state funding. The budget was discussed at the Tompkins County Legislature's Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee ... more
Audit finds issues with Dryden’s Neptune Hose Company disbursements
An audit of Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. revealed that some disbursements were not properly supported or authorized. The audit, covering January 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, found that 20% of ... more
Dryden Planning Board reviews $16M affordable housing proposal
The Dryden Planning Board reviewed a $16 million affordable housing proposal by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) on May 23. The plan aims to transform a vacant corner in Varna into a 59-unit housing complex ... more
Dryden village residents told to boil water until further notice
Residents of the Village of Dryden have been placed under a Boil Water Order following a significant water main break at the intersection of West Main Street and Mill Street on Friday afternoon, May 3 ... more
Dryden schools shut down early Friday due to social media post, officials say
All schools in the Dryden Central School District were closed on Friday as officials took precautions after threatening statements about the district surfaced on Thursday afternoon. Superintendent Joshua Bacigalupi emphasized the importance of safety, stating ... more
Dryden Fiber looking for executive director
The Town of Dryden has taken a significant step forward in its Dryden Fiber broadband project by unanimously approving the creation of an executive director position. The announcement came during the Town Board's meeting on ... more
TC3 offers financial aid for students in unpaid internships through state funding
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) is set to offer financial support to students engaged in unpaid or low-paid internships, thanks to $116,000 in state funding secured over the next three years. This initiative, part of ... more
