Article: DEWITT CONSIDERS PROPOSAL TO PRESERVE LANDMARKS; EAST SYRACUSE LEASES FIRETRUCK TO HOPEWELL.(Neighbors East)

Byline: Jim Read Staff writer

DeWitt officials are considering a local law that could help preserve some of the town's historical assets.

A sample ordinance, developed by town historian Frank Volcko and the DeWitt Preservation and Historical Society, would establish a policy to protect historic landmarks and establish historic districts.

The program would be administered by a commission that would identify the landmarks.

Volcko presented a sample ordinance April 9 at the town board meeting. He noted the Erie Canal aqueduct, cemeteries and rail properties might be among those considered as landmarks.

"Who knows what else there ...

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