Town of Homer: Community

The Town of Homer has a separate Fire District with its own Board of Commissioners, who contract with the Village of Homer Fire Department to provide coverage for the Town.

Emergencies: Call 911

Non-emergency phone: 607-749-3121

Please see the Village of Homer website for more information regarding the Fire Department.

https://www.villageofhomerny.gov/services/fire/

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Genealogy and Cemeteries

Birth, Death and Marriage Records

The Town Clerk is the custodian of all birth, death and marriage records for the Town of Homer from 1882 until the present. For information, you may contact the Town Clerk’s Office.

Original birth records for the Town of Homer are now posted online.

Cemeteries

Atwater Cemetery, Route 41
Contact: Gwen Stiles (607) 756-9385
East Homer Cemetery, East Homer-Baltimore Rd.
Contact: Janice Stafford (607) 756-8747
Glenwood Cemetery, Route 281
Contact: Village of Homer Office (607) 749-3322
Homer West Hill Cemetery, Route 90
Contact: Duane Reynolds (315) 496-9425

Local History and Genealogy, Onondaga County Public Library

The Onondaga County Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department is a respected research center with extensive collections on genealogy and local and state history. They specialize in the history of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York State, the New England States, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Librarians and materials are available to help answer a wide range of information needs from family history and genealogy to in-depth research on people, places and events in the Syracuse area.

A wealth of data is available in their One of a Kind Databases, as well as access to Local History and Genealogy Databases such as HeritageQuest Online and Ancestry Library. Some of these databases are available online from home, while others must be used at the library (some at downtown Syracuse NY, with others available at local branches).

You must have a valid Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) card to access these materials. Nonresident OCPL cards may be obtained at the Service Desk on the Lobby Level at 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse NY.

More information is available by calling the library at 315-435-1900 or visiting www.onlib.org.

Cortland County History

Cortland County has a very active historical society which offers a substantial research facility covering birth and death records, information about various homes, families and businesses and other local history. You can visit their website for more information.

Cortland County Historical Society

Library

Phillips Free Library
37 South Main Street
Homer, NY 13077
607-749-4616
circ@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Hours:
Monday, Friday: 10 – 6 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 2 – 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 – 2 pm

Philips Free Library Website

Parks, Sports & Recreation

The Town of Homer supports the Village of Homer Parks and Recreation programs at villageofhomer.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The Village of Homer parks can be used by town residents.

Albert J. Durkee Memorial Park
Located on Route 11, 1/2 mile north of the center of the Village. Durkee Park has a pavilion, picnic facilities, fishing spots, and a playground with newly installed equipment in a beautiful and quiet setting for the whole family to enjoy.

Harry A. Calale Park
Located on West Road (Route 281) before Prospect Street. This facility is used for softball, tee-ball, football and lacrosse.

George Vernum Memorial Park
Located on Main Street next to Homer Fire Station. This facility provides a lighted basketball/tennis court, box lacrosse games, and off street parking.

Griggs Memorial Field
Located on Hudson Street behind Newton Water Works, this facility has playing fields for baseball and softball. It is the home field of Homer Little League and Tee-ball.

Newton Park Located on the corner of Cayuga Street and Bartlett Avenue, three blocks west of Main Street. This park has a neighborhood recreation area with swings, spring rides, a slide, and a tee-ball diamond.

Newton Water Works Park Located on West Road (Route 281) near Route 41. This picturesque picnic area is used extensively by local organizations for group gatherings.

Dwyer Memorial Park is nearby in Little York, NY
Little York Lake Road
Phone: 607-753-9377 Hiking Trails, Wading Pool, Boat Launching, Ball Diamonds, Play Ground, Pavilions to rent
Owned by Cortland County Home of the Cortland Repertory Theatre(CRT)

Homer Center for the Arts

“We are a community of artists, art lovers, music makers, and creators. The Center for the Arts is well known for hosting national music concerts, but we also feature film screenings, a community theater program (Center Players) and showcase artwork by regional, national, and international visual artists in the art gallery. The Center also hosts classes, workshops and programs throughout the year, and…” Read More

Center for the Arts Events Calendar

Homer Events “On the Green”

Events put together by the Village of Homer Recreation Department where the popular open area in the heart of Homer is used for various events open to the community such as music and movies.

Homer Music & Movies "On the Green" Updates

Schools

Homer Elementary School

Grades K-2
Address: 9 Park Place, PO Box 500, Homer, NY 13077

Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Office: 607-749-1250
Nurse: 607-749-1252

Homer Intermediate School

Grades 3-6
Address: 58 Clinton Street, PO Box 500, Homer, NY 13077

Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Office: 607-749-1240
Nurse: 607-749-1132

Homer Junior High School

Grades 7-8
Address: 58 Clinton Street, PO Box 500, Homer, NY 13077

Office Hours: 7:20 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Office: 607-749-1230
Counseling Office: 607-749-1135

Homer Central High School

Grades 9-12
Address: 80 South West Road, PO Box 500, Homer, NY 13077

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Office: 607-749-7246
Vice Principal: 607-749-1219
Nurse: 607-749-1211
Cafeteria: 607-749-1216
Principal: 607-749-1208
Guidance: 607-749-1209
Athletics: 607-749-1213
Music: 607-749-1258

Homer Central Schools Website