Marathon Residents Gear Up for Spring; Town Board Welcomes New Officer

The Marathon Town Board convened for its meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, where a change in leadership for building code enforcement was announced. The Board officially accepted the resignation of Building Code Officer Jordan Betts. Following this, the Board unanimously appointed Mr. William Stell of Richford to fill the position. Mr. Stell comes with experience, currently serving as a Certified Building Code Officer for the towns of Lapeer and Richford, as well as the Village of Newark Valley.

Looking ahead to vital community services, the Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) recently faced a setback in its efforts to secure funding for a new $4.1 million EMS facility. MAVAC did not receive NY Forward funding for the project. While this news was described as "heartbreaking" by MAVAC Chief John Tillotson, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to the community. MAVAC leadership affirmed their determination to explore other funding opportunities to cover the reported funding gap, which is estimated to be over $1 million.

Village residents are also reminded of an important deadline concerning utility accounts. All water and sewer accounts that are not paid by the close of business on Thursday, May 21, 2026, will become a lien on the associated real property. Unpaid balances will subsequently be added to the June 1, 2026, tax bill.

Beyond these administrative and service updates, community activities continue to enrich life in Marathon. The Marathon Garden Club recently enjoyed its first trip of the year to Cornell Labs of Ornithology - Sap Sucker Woods on Friday, May 8th. Additionally, the Marathon Central School District community recently approved the 2026-27 school budget, reflecting ongoing local support for education.

Sources:
- wordpress.com
- marathonvillage.org
- 607newsnow.com

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