The USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Program and Home Repair Loans and Grants programs have been announced. Those interested in learning more about these funds should click here for further information.The USDA Rural Development provides direct loans to persons with very low income who cannot obtain credit from other sources.The home must be located in an eligible rural area.
Matthew Sterling a local Boy Scout, has taken on the task of setting up boxes throughout the valley in support of the Soles 4 Souls program. This is a part of his Eagle Scout project. He has received permission from the Village Board of Trustees to place one of these boxes in the Village of Ilion Municipal Building. On behalf of Mayor Cushman and the entire Village Board, there are wishes for Scout Sterling's success with this project. Please consider donating lightly used shoes/footwear for this project. The box will remain in the Municipal Building until February 28th.
On December 8, 2009 Mayor Cushman joined with State Farm Agent Scott Grates for the official ribbon cutting for the new business located at 62 Central Avenue. Joining with Agent Grates and Mayor Cushman were Trevor and Connor Grates along with Kelly Grates and Village of Ilion Trustee John Stephens. For more information on the business please check the website at http://www.insurethevalley.com .
The Village of Ilion is proud to be the home of the Remington Arms Company. Throughout the history of the Village and the Remington Arms Company, cooperation and support has remained a key quality of the relationship which has endured many years. To continue this, Mayor Cushman recently met with Plant Manager Jim Rabbia to re-emphasize the support of the Village administration and to pledge his assistance for the future when needed. Please check out more information regarding Remington Arms at the following two sites:
Russell Park was the scene for the Village of Ilion's first annual All Scouting Event on Saturday October 10, 2009. The day was filled with activities and demonstrations. A special ceremony was held in conjunction with the All Scouting day.The Village congratulates Keith McMahon for attaining the highest award in scouting that being his Eagle Scout award. His project was the sign which is now on State Route 51 near the entrance of the Marina and RV Park. It welcomes travelers to the Village and provides the logos of various civil organizations.For more pictures and information on the day's activities please click here. If you would like more information regarding Troop 8, the local boy scout troop please check out their website at http://sites.google.com/site/troop8ilionny/.
Prescription Drug Discount Program for Residents
Located at 78 West Street in the Village of Ilion, the Ilion Free Public Library has something to offer people of all ages.Please click here to be taken to the library's website.For upcoming events throughout the summer please.
A final concert of this summer season was held by the Village of Ilion Civic Band at the Marina and RV Park on August 6th.Band members from all over the valley provided musical arrangements which were enjoyed by many.For more information on the band please click here. A special proclamation was presented that evening declaring that day to be Civic Band Day in the Village in recognition of the services and contributions of the band on behalf of the community.