VILLAGE OF PALMYRA GOVERNMENT > VILLAGE of palmyra The Palmyra Village Hall is located at: 144 East Main St Palmyra, NY 14522 315-597-4849 (voice) 315-597-9606 (fax) The Palmyra Village Hall, built in 1868, was designed by the renowned New York architect Horatio Nelson White. It features first floor offices, including: Village Mayor, Village Clerk, Village Police, Village Court, Town and Village Courtrooms, and a second-floor opera house (now unused). The Village of Palmyra is governed by an elected Mayor and Board of Trustees. EXTERNAL LINK villAGE OF PALMYRA NY WEBSITE

ABOUT PALMYRA history 1917 military census historian's page photo gallery Palmyra is a town in southwestern Wayne County, New York, with a population of 7,970 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the ancient Syrian trading city of Palmyra and is located about 20 miles southeast of Rochester, NY, the nearest metropolitan area. Originally part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase of 1788, the Town of Palmyra was established in 1789 and first called Swift's Landing after its founder General John Swift. It was also briefly known as the District of Tolland, before adopting its present name in 1796. By 1800, the town's population was about 1000. The Village of Palmyra, incorporated in 1827, lies in the southwest corner of the Town. Four churches stand on the corners of Routes 21 and 31 in Palmyra NY

INFORMAL REVIEW PROCESS GOVERNMENT > TOWN of palmyra > ASSESSOR > INFORMAL REVIEW PROCESS The informal assessment review process is usually done in March, as condition of the property for assessment purposes is as of the 1st of March. The informal assessment review process allows owners to submit documentation to the Assessor for review of their property's assessment. An interior and/or exterior inspection may be requested by the owner or by the Assessor's Office. The Assessor will review the information and notify the owner of a decision. When looking for comparisons for your home please note the following: Town property compares only to Town property. Village property compares only to Village property. Look for homes of the same or similar style, for example: Ranches compare only to ranches, old style only to old style. Cape Cods, Colonials, Split Levels and Raised Ranches may be used as comparables to each other IF there are not enough of any one style to compare to. Try to stay around the same age and size. If you are not satisfied with the results, you may file a formal complaint with the Board of Assessment Review. Informal Assessment Review for Residential Properties

MEETING SCHEDULE GOVERNMENT > TOWN of palmyra > TOWN BOARD > MEETING SCHEDULE The Palmyra Town Board meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month -- As needed. Contact the Town Clerk's office to confirm, (315) 597-5521. 4th Thursday of the month -- 7 PM at the Palmyra Town Hall except for April and October when the meeting is held at the East Palmyra Fire H all, 2145 Tellier Rd, Palmyra NY, 14522. Regular Town Board meeting for November takes place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Regular Town Board meeting for December takes place on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 Meeting agendas and supporting materials are available for view in the Town Clerk's office prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes are posted online in a timely manner after Board approval. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SECTION OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS If you would like to speak at a Town Board Meeting, you must contact the Town Clerk's Office and request speaking time at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. public input is limited to topics on the meeting agenda. As a courtesy to those who attend the Board Meeting, you are requested not to interrupt the meeting, and refrain from conversation that would interfere with those attending being able to hear the Board transact its business. If in fact someone interferes with the meeting or the conversation with other spectators should require a warning and it is ignored, the person could be charged with Disorderly Conduct.

WATER/SEWER COLLECTION GOVERNMENT > TOWN of palmyra > TOWN CLERK > WATER/SEWER COLLECTION Beginning January 1, 2026, all water/sewer payments must be made directly to Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority (WCWSA), 3377 Daansen Rd, Walworth, NY 14568. Any questions with regards to billing, hookups, or any other water services should be directed to WCWSA, (315) 986-1929. Please contact the Village of Palmyra Clerk's Office, 315-597-4849, with any questions regarding Village water billing and payments. Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority 3377 Daansen Rd Walworth NY 14568 tel. (315) 986-1929 fax (315) 986-1687 toll-free (800) 410-1929 Business Hours 8:00 AM -- 4:30 PM Monday - Friday After Hours Emergencies: Call (315) 986-1929 and you will be directed to our on-call staff

1917 MILITARY CENSUS ABOUT PALMYRA > 1917 military census During the winter months of 2003, the Town of Palmyra began remodeling two rooms in the Town Hall to contain records that needed to be retained. (The remodeling expenses were covered by a grant.) They are called the Archives rooms. During the settling of these rooms, in April of 2003, almost exactly 86 years after it was created, the 1917 United States Military Census for Palmyra was found, rolled up in a box. The original document is more than 20 pages long, in very good condition, and handwritten. The Town Clerk's office decided to transcribe the document and make it available to the public for research and genealogy purposes. A hard copy is also available in the Town Clerk's Office and with the Palmyra Historian in the Palmyra Town Hall. It can be viewed at those offices during regular hours. Note: At least one page of the original document is devoted to a letter of the alphabet. Therefore, we continued this layout in the transcription. The letter "A" contains males between the ages of 18-45 whose last name begins with the letter A. This format is continued through the alphabet. Special thanks goes to Jeanne and Jack Drake who assisted in transcribing this wonderful document. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

DIRECTORY BUSINESSES CHURCHES CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATION If you own or represent a local, Palmyra-based business, church, or civic organization and would like to be included in these Directories, please complete and submit the form below. Please be thorough. These D irectories are intended to promote businesses, churches, and organizations that directly who have a "brick and mortar" presence and serve the people of the Town of Palmyra and its visitors. ADD OR UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS, CHURCH, OR ORGANIZATION LISTING Select the Directory in which the Business/Organization should appear Businesses Churches Civic Organizations Submit Thanks for submitting!

GENEALOGY REQUESTS GOVERNMENT > TOWN of palmyra > TOWN CLERK > GENEALOGY REQUESTS We offer genealogical research services for birth, death, and marriages that occurred in the Town of Palmyra NY. Requests may be made in writing or by calling (315) 597-5521. New York State requires towns to maintain vital records dating back to 1882, but the Town of Palmyra has maintained many records dating further back. We will only have the record if: The birth occurred in the Town of Palmyra The death occurred in the Town of Palmyra The marriage license was purchased here in this Town Clerk's office Please be advised that unless the following time requirements have been met, you must provide documentation showing that you are a direct descendant of the person whose record you are requesting. Birth record must be on file for at least 75 years and the person of record must be deceased Death record must be on file for at least 50 years Marriage record must be on file for at least 50 years and both parties to the marriage are deceased

PALMYRA HIGHWAY FAQ GOVERNMENT > PALMYRA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT > FAQ Before contacting the Palmyra Highway Department directly, check here to see if your questions has already been answered. What should I do if my mailbox is damaged by snow when my road was plowed? Where do I push the snow when my driveway is plowed? What should I do if my vehicle was damaged on a Town road? Who do I call to report a dead deer? Q: What should I do if my mailbox is damaged by snow when my road was plowed? A: Please report any damage to the Highway Department at 597-5532. Q: Where do I push the snow when my driveway is plowed? A: Do NOT push snow into the road. Pile it away from the road edge to allow access to your mailbox and avoid problems with visibility when entering or exiting your driveway. Q: What should I do if my vehicle was damaged on a Town road? A: Contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department at (315) 946-9711 (non-emergency) or 911 (emergency). Q: Who do I call to report a dead deer? A: If the location is a local road, call 315-597-5532 for the Town Highway Department. If the location is a county road call Wayne County at 315-946-5600. Highway FAQ 1 Highway FAQ 2 Highway FAQ 3 Highway FAQ 4

UPDATE INFORMATION GOVERNMENT > TOWN of palmyra > assessor > UPDATE INFORMATION INFORMAL REVIEW – TOWN WIDE UPDATE/REVAL YEAR 2022 Town of Palmyra Preliminary Assessments (Open this .pdf document and use Ctrl+F to search) 2022 Village of Palmyra Preliminary Assessments (Open this .pdf document and use Ctrl+F to search) 2022 Assessment Notifications (Open this .pdf document and use Ctrl+F to search) If you disagree with your assessment, you may schedule an informal hearing - by phone. Or you may request a review by email or USPS mail. You must submit a “Statement of Facts” for email and USPS mail. All requests must be made NO later than March 15, 2022. At the time of you your appointment you must provide an opinion of value and offer any additional information which you believe may affect the value placed on the property. Your information may include but is not limited to: 1. Recent sales (arms length – not estate, foreclosure, private sales or sale between relatives) 2. An independent appraisal of your property 3. Date-stamped photographs showing the problems or items you wish considered 4. Any additional information you feel would help establish the property's current value. Under Informal reviews on this site there is a review sheet to assist you. If your complaint is about the taxes and not your property, the Assessor does not determine taxes. Please remember all reviews must be requested or appointments made NO LATER than MARCH 15, 2022 You may mail or drop off photos or additional information to: Assessor's Office, 1180 Canandaigua Road, Palmyra, NY 14522. You can call the office at (315)597-2184 to schedule an appointment (by phone). For reviews by email: Please send your “statement of facts” to email assessorclerk@palmyrany.com You must put in the subject line the address of the property as well as the Parcel ID/Map #. For example: 123 Town of Palmyra Road - 64111-11-123456, or in the case of vacant property ‘vacant’ Town of Palmyra Road - 64111-00-123456. Please DO NOT send pictures in the initial email. Printed pictures are preferred and all pictures must be date stamped. If you must email them, please let us know in your initial email that you have pictures so we can let you know when and how to email them. We do not want to fill our in box. You may drop printed pictures off to the office or in the drop box and we will put them with the file and email review (please place them in an envelope with your property information on the outside). If the assessor has any questions about your documents, information or photos she or the secretary will email you for additional information. Meetings and email review occur till the end of March during the Assessor's hours. No value changes will be disclosed during the informal hearing. You will receive notification of a decision by mail around May 1st. Please remember all reviews must be requested or appointments made NO LATER than MARCH 15, 2022

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NEW YORK STATE GOVERNMENT > NEW YORK STATE NY GOVERNOR Kathy Hochul (D) State Capital Albany NY 12224 tel (518) 474-8390 email website The Town of Palmyra is represented in the New York State Legislature by: NY ASSEMBLYMAN BRIAN MANKTELOW (R) - 128TH DISTRICT DISTRICT OFFICE 10 Leach Rd Lyons NY 14489 tel (315) 946-5166 email website ALBANY OFFICE Legislative Office Building Room 629 Albany NY 12248 tel (518) 455-5655 NY senator pamela helming (r) - 54th district DISTRICT OFFICE 425 Exchange St Geneva, NY 14456 tel (315) 568-9816 fax (315) 789-1946 email website ALBANY OFFICE Legislative Office Building Room 517 Albany, NY 12247 tel (518) 455-2366 EXTERNAL LINKS New York State - The official New York State government website New York Governor New York Comptroller New York Attorney General New York Senate New York Assembly