Also, please bring donations for the annual basket of food for the Salvation Army. All seniors are also invided to a Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 16, 6pm at the Varna Community Center. Come early , bring a friend, and enjoy conversation. During the past few months the Varna Community Association, with participation from Varna residents, business owners, the Varna Volunteer Fire Company, and the Tompkins County Planning Department, has created a Community and Commercial Revitalization Plan for Varna. This effort was initiated as part of a process to secure grant funds for improvements to facades in two designated commercial revitalization zones in the hamlet.
Grant money is to be used to improve the appearance of properties and building facades.
The plan also addresses public safety including traffic calming measures such as speed reduction, no passing zones, a neighborhood watch program, and support for fire prevention programs. In addition, the plan has sections on community beautification, improved public transportation, and how to increase public awareness and foster community connections. The Dryden Town Board accepted the plan and passed it on the the Dryden Planning Board for consideration as part of a new General Plan for the Town. The Varna plan lists goals and objectives to address needs in the hamlet, but it will take community participation to meet these goals. The hamlet of Varna, NY is a unique spot, but it is not the only Varna around.