People of Copenhagen have October 21 deadline to petition to save their fire department

LEWIS COUNTY- People from the village of Copenhagen, NY who would like to prevent their fire department from being dissolved have until October 21 to petition a referendum.

As previously reported, the village board voted in favor to disband the department on September 21, but according to a public notice from Village Clerk, Lori Wheeler, residents have 30-days to petition against the resolution since it is held to permissive referendum.

In order for a petition to be successful, a certain number of signatures are needed.

It was reported previously that 20% of the number of village residents who participated by voting in the last general election, which was in March.

Any questions should be forwarded to the Village of Copenhagen Clerk Lori Wheeler at 315-688-4229.