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Town of Wolcott, NY

Established 1807

Departments

Town Supervisor

The Town Supervisor oversees town operations, budget management, and policy implementation. They act as the head of the Town Board, ensuring that town services run smoothly and efficiently. The Supervisor represents the Town of Wolcott as a member of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors. 

Lynn Chatfield

Town Supervisor

Town Clerk & Tax Collector

The Town Clerk is responsible for maintaining legal documents, files, and forms, serving as the custodian of vital records. The Clerk ensures access to important town documents and records for residents and government officials. The office issues marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, dog licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, handicapped parking permits, and certificates of residency. The Town Clerk collects town and county taxes from January to March. They also offer notary services for town residents.

The Town & County Taxes are collected from January 1st – March 31st each year. After March 31st and unpaid taxes get returned to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office in Lyons, NY. 

Jessica Freer

Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Megan Stankevich
Deputy Clerk
Town Clerk Office Hours
Regular Hours
October 1st- May 31st
9am – 5pm Mon – Wed
9am – 3pm Thu
Summer Hours
June 1st – September 30th
8am – 3pm Mon – Wed
8am – 1pm Thu

Animal Control

The Town Supervisor oversees town operations, budget management, and policy implementation. They act as the head of the Town Board, ensuring that town services run smoothly and efficiently. The Supervisor represents the Town of Wolcott as a member of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors. 

Gary Mettler

Animal Control Officer

  • Cell: 315-576-3963
Tammy Mettler
Deputy Animal Control Officer

Assessment

The Assessor is responsible for determining the value of real property within the town, which is used to compute property tax bills. This includes assessing homes, businesses, and land to ensure fair and accurate taxation. Assessors must be certified by New York State and undergo ongoing training to maintain current knowledge. They also manage property tax exemptions, such as the STAR program for homeowners, and keep detailed records of property assessments, ensuring consistency and uniformity across the town.

The Board of Assessment Review will meet on May 27th, 2025, between the hours of 4pm & 8pm at the Wolcott Town Hall to hear and examine all complaints in relationship to assessments on the application of any person believing themselves to be aggrieved. 

2025 Tentative Assessment Roll

Amber Roberts

Assessor

Kelsey Roberts
Assessor's Clerk
Assessor Office Hours

Regular Hours

9am – 3pm Mon – Tues

1pm – 4pm Wed

9am – 1pm Thu

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with New York State Building Codes as well as local housing, building, and zoning regulations. This includes inspecting properties, issuing permits, and addressing violations to maintain safety and proper development standards.

Ray Hauss

Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Office Hours

Regular Hours
11am – 2pm Tue & Thu

Courts

The Town Courts provide a wide range of legal services to the Town of Wolcott, assisting its legislative body and departments with judicial matters. They handle cases involving local violations, traffic infractions, small claims, and other legal disputes. The courts ensure that justice is served fairly while upholding local and state laws. The Town Justices preside over cases and work closely with town officials and residents to resolve legal issues.

Larry Mattle

Town Justice

Roger Misso

Town Justice

Mary Anne McConkey
Court Clerk

Debra Sloan

Court Clerk
Court Hours

Tentative Hours

11am – 4pm Mon – Thur

Highway

The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining 48.7 miles of town roads and also contracts with Wayne County to plow and maintain 27 miles of county roads during winter. In addition to road care, the department oversees five abandoned cemeteries: Park Cemetery, Joiner Cemetery, Wheeler Cemetery, Harnden Cemetery, McArthur/Carter Cemetery, and Blind Sodus Cemetery. The department ensures safe, navigable roads year-round and manages the upkeep of these historical sites to preserve them for the community.

Zachary Decker

Highway Superintendent

Chris Bauer
Deputy Highway Superintendent

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals function and duties include interpreting the ordinance, deciding appeals from administrative decisions and granting variances (special permits).

Jack Whitaker

Chairman

Roger Pritchard
Member
Sharon Roberts
Member
Cindee Mieden
Member
Lynn Hurley-Pritchard
Secretary

Town Offices

  • 6070 Lake Ave. Wolcott , NY 14590
  • 315-594-9431
  • wolcotttownclerk@rochester.rr.com

Town Clerk Office Hours

Regular Hours
October 1st- May 31st
  • 9am - 5pm Mondays - Wednesdays
  • 9am - 3pm Thursdays
Summer Hours
June 1st - September 30th
  • 8am - 3pm Mondays - Wednesdays
  • 8am - 1pm Thursdays

Town Assessors Office Hours

Regular Hours
  • 9am - 3pm Monday - Tuesdays
  • 1pm - 4pm Wednesdays
  • 9am - 1pm Thursdays
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Town Highway Barn

Electronics Recycling Event

The Town of Wolcott will be hosting an Electronics Recycling Event in collaboration with Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Open to ALL Wayne County residents 

For any questions, please call 315-946-7200

Items Accepted:

  • Computers and servers
  • Televisions of any type
  • Monitors & computer accessories
  • Fax machines, scanners, and printers (weighing less than 100 lbs.
  • Cables and cords
  • VCRs, DVRs, DVD players
  • Digital music players
  • Cable or satellite receivers
  • Video game consoles
  • Cameras and video cameras
  • Cash registers
  • Household applicances (no large appliances like stoves, washers, dryers, or dishwashers)
  • Industrial or commercial equipment
  • Security cameras
  • Telephones of any type
  • Calculators
  • GPS units
  • Motor vehicle small parts
  • Small freon-containing appliances (mini-fridges, ACs, dehumidifiers)
  • No longer accepting fluorescent bulbs
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Town Highway Barn

Town of Wolcott Spring Clean-up Day

Residents of the Town of Wolcott may bring unwanted items to the Town Highway Barn at 12681 Red Creek Rd, Wolcott, NY. Please bring ID showing residency. 

For any questions, please call 315-594-2214

The following restrictions will apply:

  • No cans, drums, or containers which have been used for chemical spray material, industrial, agricultural, or residential hazardous materials.
  • Any container over 5 gallons must have ends cut off and be crushed.
  • No junk or abandoned vehicles.
  • No household garbage.
  • Only clean tires accepted with no wheel weights
  • No electronics will be accepted.
  • Loose items must be bagged.
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Town Highway Barn

Town of Wolcott Fall Clean-up Day

Residents of the Town of Wolcott may bring unwanted items to the Town Highway Barn at 12681 Red Creek Rd, Wolcott, NY. Please bring ID showing residency. 

For any questions, please call 315-594-2214

The following restrictions will apply:

  • No cans, drums, or containers which have been used for chemical spray material, industrial, agricultural, or residential hazardous materials.
  • Any container over 5 gallons must have ends cut off and be crushed.
  • No junk or abandoned vehicles.
  • No household garbage.
  • No electronics will be accepted.
  • Loose items must be bagged.