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Welcome to Hamilton, NY
Nestled in the heart of Central New York, Hamilton is a picturesque village known for its rich history, vibrant community, and connection to Colgate University. Recognized as one of the friendliest towns in the country, Hamilton offers a charming blend of historic architecture, locally owned shops, and a thriving arts and culture scene.
The village has even made its mark in film as the backdrop for the 2017 movie Pottersville. Several of its landmarks, including Hascall Hall (formerly the Old Biology Hall at Colgate University), the Adon Smith House, and the United States Post Office, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Named after Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, the town reflects a legacy of intellectual and civic engagement. Whether you're visiting for a short stay or looking to explore more of Central New York, Hamilton welcomes you with its small-town charm and rich history.
Explore Hamilton websites at thisishamiltonny.com and Hamilton Visitors' Guide
Arts, Sports & Community Spaces
Arts, Sports & Community Spaces
Community Centers
The Bell Tree
20 North Main Street, Earlville, New York 13332
https://belltreecny.org/
An indoor play-space and community center.
Community Activity Center
377 Sherrill Rd
Sherrill, NY 13461
They have gym use, bowling lanes, pool tables and other playing tables (maybe ping-pong and foozball), they have a snack bar, can hold birthday parties in various areas. Regularly hold youth bowling leagues, football leagues, other sports and leagues. Reasonable pricing.
https://sherrillny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Clubs, Pottery, Golf and More!
Go SoMad (Recreation Information for Southern Madison County)
Highland Forest (xc skiing, hiking, mountain biking)
Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain
Osceola Tugg Hill XC Ski Center
Snow Valley Riders Snowmobile Club
Other
The Spot Dance Center (Hamilton, NY)
Schmitt Sisters Dance (Earlville, NY)
Waterman's Martial Arts (locations in Sherill, NY and Hamilton, NY)
Parry’s Gymnastics (Hamilton, NY)
Head Over Heels Athletics (Deansboro, NY. Offers cheerleading and tumbling classes)
Plank Hamilton (Hamilton, NY. Offers yoga, barre and pilates classes)
The Zen Den (Hamilton, NY. Pilates and Yoga classes)
Hamilton Summer Recreation (check the Village of Hamilton Recreation website in late Spring)
Libraries, Museums, and Theater
Cazenovia Public Library and Museum
Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Recreational Facilities at Colgate
Sports
Colgate Athletic Events
-Current faculty/staff may receive up to three (3) complimentary general admission tickets.
Colgate Athletics Sports Camps
Colgate Mens Basketball Camps (for kids 8 years and up)
Upstate Raiders Field Hockey Camps (for kids 8 years and up)
Colgate Soccer Camp (for kids in pre-K and up)
Colgate Swim and Dive Camps (for kids 6 months old and up)
Sports Leagues (for kids and adults)
Oneida Parks and Recreation (offers sports leagues, recreation and afterschool programs)
Hamilton Hoops (youth basketball)
Elevate Sports Complex (located in Westmoreland, NY. Offers multiple youth sports leagues and additional recreation programs for adults).
Accelerate Sports (located in Whitesboro, NY. Offers multiple sports youth leagues and additional recreation programs for adults).
Banking
Banking
Finding a Vehicle
Finding a Vehicle
Chittenango, NY
Hamilton, NY
Friendly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hamilton
Norwich, NY
Oneida, NY
NYE Automotive
Rome, NY
Syracuse NY
Drivers Village, New ( Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge/Jeep, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen ) & Used cars
Utica, NY / Yorkville, NY
Housing
Housing
Benefits for Current Faculty (scroll down to the bottom of the page)
Public Services & Health Resources
Public Services & Health Resources
Government & Municipalities
New York State voter registration information
Health Care
Bassett Health Center, Hamilton-Madison, Hamilton NY
Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown NY
Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton NY
Community Memorial Urgent Care, Hamilton NY
MVHS (Mohawk Valley Health System), Utica, NY
Oneida Health Hospital, Oneida NY
Wellnow Urgent Care, Oneida NY
Wynn Hospital, Utica NY
All classes below are free to Colgate employees and employee spouses/domestic partners
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
Resources for Families & Pets
Resources for Families & Pets
Facebook groups: search for “Parents of 13346” and “Hamilton, NY Areas Parents of Babies, Toddlers, and PreSchoolers”
Adult Education and Community Service
Colgate University Lifelong Learning Program
Upstate Institute and COVE
109 Lathrop Hall
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
https://www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning
Collaboration between Colgate University and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields
The Hamilton Club
This social club was founded in 1938 for the purpose of promoting “good fellowship and understanding among members, their families and associates.”
PO Box 105
Hamilton, NY 13346
hamiltonclub.ny@gmail.com
The Hamilton Rotary Club
Rotary's primary objective is service to the community, workplace, club and the world
PO Box 243
1 Payne St Hamilton, NY 13346
https://rotary7150.org/clubinfo/hamilton
Elder Care
Elder Care
New York State Veterans Homes
4207 NY-220
Oxford, NY 13830
https://apps.health.ny.gov/nysvets/web/
Crouse Community Center
101 South St
Morrisville, NY 13408
https://www.crousecommunity.com/adult-day-health/
Pet Care
Dog Boarding
For the Love of the Dog
1859 Poolville Rd Hamilton, NY 13346
315-691-4015
Waterville Animal Resort (Pet Boarding)
7383 Madison Street
Waterville, NY 13480
315-841-4999
www.watervilleanimalresort.com
Dog Grooming
Corner of the Sky Grooming
2273 Quarterline Rd Hubbardsville, NY 13355
315-691-3617
Faithful Friends Dog Grooming
66 Utica Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
315-824-3647
Hamilton Car and Pet Wash
5001 Wings Way
Hamilton, NY 13346
315-824-3601
Veterinary Services
Tassel Hill Veterinary Clinic
7265 State Road 20 Madison, NY 13402
315-893-1800
Waterville Vet Clinic
7383 Madison St Waterville, NY 13480
315-841-4021
Miscellaneous Support for Pets
Clare Sparber (530.902.3141) is available for dog and cat sitting, dog walking, home visits, and feeding
Hamilton Animal Hospital
2316 New York 12B
Hamilton, NY 13346
315-824-5412
Schools & Programs for Kids
Schools & Programs for Kids
Child Care
All the below providers are licensed with New York State.
Cazenovia, NY
Clinton, NY
Earlville, NY
The Bell Tree & Roots Nursery School
Fayetteville, NY
Creative Environment Day School (plus before/after school care)
Hamilton, NY
Manlius, NY
Morrisville, NY
Children’s Center at SUNY Morrisville
Norwich, NY
Norwich YMCA offers pre-school/nursery School
Sherburne, NY
Tri-Valley (Rome/Oneida/Whitesboro)
Tri-Valley YMCA offers before/after school care
Max A. Shacknai Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE)
Max A. Shacknai Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE)
The COVE sponsors Colgate student volunteer teams in local school districts. Colgate faculty and staff who are interested in connecting their children to these programs can email cove@colgate.edu.
Elementary & High Schools
Cazenovia Central School District
Chittenango Central School District
Clinton Central School District
Hamilton Central School District
Colgate HS Tutoring (Middle School and High School Tutoring)
Sidekicks (pairs Colgate students with 2nd - 4th graders for 1:1 mentoring)
Friends First (pairs Colgate students with 5th - 12th graders for 1:1 mentoring)
Mighty Knights (homework help and mentoring for 4th - 5th grade students)
Hamilton Elementary Tutoring (Colgate students push into Elementary classrooms to assist teachers)
Hamilton Outdoor Group (4th and 5th grade)
Hamilton Outdoor Grads (6th grade)
HCS Coding Club (after school program for 3rd-5th grades)
Liberty Kids (The HCS reading teacher selects children who need extra reading support for this reading club, for 2nd - 4th grades)
Madison Central School District
Green Earth Gang: (2nd and 3rd grade) They offer environmental awareness lessons in the classroom.
Madison Tutors: Secondary tutoring. Tutors will push into study halls.
Madison Mentors (M&M's): 2nd-5th 1:1 mentoring. Colgate students travel to the school during the school day to meet with their mentee.
Madison Crafts: After school crafting club 3rd and 4th grade
Madison Elementary: K-5th, Colgate tutors push into classrooms for classroom assistance.
Ophelia's Girls: Club for middle school girls. They work to inspire adolescent girls to believe in themselves through group discussions
Morrisville-Eaton Central School District
Morrisville Eaton Elementary Tutoring: Colgate tutors assist with homework club on Tuesdays
Morrisville Eaton Secondary Tutoring: Colgate tutors assist with homework help after school on Tuesday and Thursdays
Sherburne-Earlville Central School District
Colgate High School Tutors: Secondary tutoring during lunch and study halls
Waterville Central School District
Summer Programming
Colgate University’s summer programming
Local YMCA's
Rome Family YMCA
301 W. Bloomfield Street
Rome, NY 13440
Part of Tri-Valley YMCA
Oneida Family YMCA
701 Seneca Street
Oneida, NY 13421
Part of Tri-Valley YMCA
68-70 North Broad Street
Norwich, NY 13815
Support & Community Networks
Support & Community Networks
Travel & Transit
Travel & Transit
Ground trasporation at Colgate and the Villiage of Hamilton
Colgate Cruiser
Green Bikes
On-Demand Shuttle Service
Pick-up & Drop-off Locations
Off-campus
Syracuse International Airport: baggage claim area B, near the fuselage display
Syracuse Regional Transportation Center: outside the front door
Utica Boehlert Transportation Center: in front of the building, near the bus stop
On-campus
Frank Dining Hall
Donovan’s Pub
‘65 Arena
Colgate Bookstore
Leonard's Transportation (Canastota, NY) -taxi service
Bookings can be made via text/phone call at 315-273-8524 or via email at LeonardsTransportationLLC@gmail.com
Fees: Travel Fee: $15.00, Weekday Cost per Mile: $2.00, Weekend Cost per Mile: $2.50, a trip to the Syracuse Airport to the Colgate Inn would be $115 (weekday) / $140 (weekend).
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