Shared Village Officies (2006 LGAA)

Village of Lacona
County: Oswego County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (315) 387-5564

Until 2006, all daily operations for both the Villages of Lacona and Sandy Creek were performed in a small room in the Sandy Creek Fire Hall. Lacona had no physical office and shared many staff with Sandy Creek. After 22 years, this space could not effectively serve the public nor provide a safe, secure environment for staff or records.

A vacant building in Lacona became available and the Villages were optimistic that the structure would serve their needs. Purchasing the building would also save a building that is deeply rooted in local history from possible demolition. The building was purchase and rehabilitated, and after applying for and being denied grants, a grass roots approach was taken to achieve the goal. Lacona paid $30,000, Sandy Creek contributed $50,000 and $75,000 was obtained through a legislative initiative grant from the state senate. With help from private donations, many volunteers, BOCES students, their instructors, and weekend detainees from Oswego County Public Safety Center, the Villages were able to complete their project.