Dear Manlius Town Resident,

The Manlius Facility Study Group invites you to a public forum on November 12, 2026, to discuss the condition of Town facilities. There will be two forum meetings: 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Each forum will be held in the Manlius Town Board Room located at 301 Brooklea Drive in Fayetteville. You can attend in person or virtually online at https://manliusny.portal.civicclerk.com The forum videos will be available streamed live on facebook.com/TownOfManlius and written comments can be sent to info@townofmanlius.gov.

Who is invited?
Any resident living in the Town of Manlius including the Villages of Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa is invited to learn about the Study Group’s work, ask questions, or present their opinion about Police Station or Town Hall Building.

What is the Study Group’s purpose?
The Manlius Town Board appointed a Facility Study Group composed of 10 Town residents to examine the adequacy of the Police Station and Town Hall Building. The Study Group has reviewed multiple studies of the Police and Town Hall facilities conducted since 1999, toured each facility, met with Police and Town department heads and personnel, and hosted information tables at the Fall Village Festivals during September. The Study Group issued a preliminary report on October 8th which is available on the Town Website.

Why are the forums being held?
As part of the Study Group’s effort to gather information from the community, the forums are intended as listening sessions to answer questions about Study Group preliminary findings and hear residents’ opinions concerns, and priorities about the Police Department or the Town Hall.

How else can residents voice their opinion?
The Study Group has created a survey with the assistance of the Maxwell School at SU. Whether or not you attend the forum, you can access the survey at the following sites to provide feedback. https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/.SV...

What follows the forums?
The Study Group will continue gathering information by analyzing the information from the survey and hosting a session on December 10 with former Town officials to explore the concerns they had with Town facilities and what inhibited their efforts to address building issues.

When will the final report be issued?
The Study Group will complete its work after the New Year with a final report to the Manlius Town Board. Any decisions about facility repair, rehabilitation, or replacement are exclusively at the discretion of the Manlius Town Board.

On behalf of the Facility Study Group,
Craig Dudczak, Co-Chair


About the Process

The Town of Manlius has completed several studies over the years examining the condition, functionality, and long-term needs of Town facilities. These studies have identified challenges related to accessibility, meeting space, office space, public safety operations, and the ability of Town facilities to meet future needs.
At the same time, many residents expressed a desire to be involved earlier in the conversation before options were developed and decisions were made.
In response to that feedback, the Town has established the Town Facility Study Group.
The purpose of the Study Group is not to determine what should be built or where it should be located. Rather, the group will help the Town better understand community priorities, gather meaningful public input, and develop recommendations regarding future public engagement and next steps.
The goal is to create a process that is transparent, collaborative, and informed by both technical information and community perspectives.
What Will the Study Group Do?
The Study Group will:
  • Review existing studies and background information
  • Help identify community priorities and values
  • Participate in public engagement efforts
  • Help gather and interpret community feedback
  • Recommend approaches for future public engagement
  • Develop a final report summarizing its findings and recommendations
The Study Group will serve in an advisory role only and will not make final decisions regarding any future facility project.
Why Are We Doing This?
One of the most common themes we heard from residents was that they wanted opportunities to provide input earlier in the process.
This effort is designed to create those opportunities.
Rather than beginning with a specific proposal or predetermined solution, the Study Group will focus first on understanding community priorities, gathering ideas, and identifying the questions that should guide future discussions.
The Town believes that better decisions are made when residents have multiple opportunities to participate, ask questions, and share their perspectives.
Community Engagement
A major focus of the Study Group's work will be community engagement.
Planned activities include:
  • A Community Big Ideas Workshop
  • Outreach at community festivals and events
  • Stakeholder conversations
  • Additional engagement opportunities identified by the committee
Residents will have multiple opportunities to participate throughout the process.
Information about upcoming events and opportunities for involvement will be posted on this page.
Transparency and Public Updates
The Town is committed to keeping residents informed throughout the process.
Following each meeting, a public summary will be posted that highlights:
What We Learned
Key information discussed or reviewed.
What We Heard
Community feedback and emerging themes.
Key Questions
Issues that require additional discussion or exploration.
What's Next
Upcoming meetings, engagement opportunities, and next steps.
These updates are intended to provide residents with an accessible way to follow the process as it evolves.
Proposed Timeline
June 2026
Kickoff Meeting and Project Overview

Meeting: June 15th - 5:30pm at Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

July 2026
Review of facility needs, community priorities, and engagement planning

Meetings:

July 7th - 5:30 pm at Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

July 23rd - 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

August 2026
Community Big Ideas Workshop and review of initial community input

Meetings:

August 6th - 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

August 19th - 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

September 2026
Community outreach activities and festival engagement

Meeting Date: TBD

October 2026
Review of community feedback and development of key findings

Meeting: October 7th - 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall Boardroom

November 2026

Public Forum - 11/12: 11 am & 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall

December
Former Elected Official Round-Table - 12/10, 5:30 pm, Manlius Town Hall

How Can I Participate?
Even if you are not a member of the Study Group, there will be many opportunities to participate.
Residents will be encouraged to:
  • Attend public engagement events
  • Participate in community conversations
  • Provide feedback during outreach activities
  • Review project materials and updates
Community participation is a critical part of this process, and we encourage all interested residents to stay involved.

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