Provided below is a listing of resources which are located within or are related to the Town of Ontario. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 315-524-7105 TOWN OF ONTARIO SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE

LOCATION:

Northwestern Wayne County, State of New York, south shore of Lake Ontario, adjacent to Monroe County on the west (See Maps)

NEARBY METROPOLITAN Cities Distance in Miles
Rochester, New York West - 15
Syracuse, New York East - 70
Buffalo, New York West - 75

POPULATION (U.S., Census Data)

COUNTY SEAT: Lyons, N.Y. 14489

Located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, the Town of Ontario is 20 miles from downtown Rochester. It borders Lake Ontario on the north and shares boundaries with the Town of Webster (to the west), Town of Walworth (to the south) and Town of Williamson (to the east).

The Town of Ontario is one of the three fastest growing communities in Wayne County based on its proximity to major employers in Monroe County Xerox Corporation's manufacturing center is 10 minutes away in Webster and at several other Monroe County sites. Tenneco's Plastic Division (formerly Mobil Chemical), is based in the Village of Macedon, 10 miles south of Ontario. Eastman Kodak Company calls Rochester home, as does Gleason Works and Bausch & Lomb. Other major employers include General Motors, Sybron, the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., and Frontier Telephone.

Ontario is home to the Ginna Nuclear Power Station operated by Constellation Energy Corporation. Several specialized business establishments also call the Town of Ontario home.

Two industrial parks and ample industrial and commercial land provide opportunities for new and expanded businesses.

Agriculture, for many years a dominant industry in the township, continues to provide local employment in some fruit growing and dairy operations. Wayne County is the nation's third largest producer of apples and other fruits.

Steady growth has continued with a current population of over 9,000 residents. New home construction continues at a steady pace. Easy access to cultural activities, educational resources, hospitals and large shopping centers in Greater Rochester and the interstate highway system is provided by NYS Route 104, a divided, 4-lane highway. Access to the New York State Thruway is also easily obtained at the Manchester, Victor, and Henrietta exits.

Both town and school district programs provide ample recreational services for persons of all ages. Ontario maintains and operates a 66 acre town park.   A boat launch is available for resident use only at a town-owned harbor on Lake Ontario.

Ontario residents are proud of their rural heritage and of the progressive community in which they reside today.  Service groups, fraternal organizations and community groups provide varied services and programs for local families and residents.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CALL: 315-524-7105

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Twin Rock Motel: 1785 Route 104, (315) 524-6411

SHOPPING

Community Shopping Center: The old Ames Plaza, NYS Route 104, Rite Aid Drugstore, McDonald's, Hai Ru Chinese Restaurant, Hess Gas Station, Fastenal Corp. Sammy's Ice Cream.

Main St.: 

Tops Retail Plaza located at the intersection of NYS Route 104 and Furnace Road (Tops Supermarket Charter One Bank,  Dollar Tree Store, Cellular One, Cutting Crew, Subway, Secor Lumber, Lyons National Bank,).

Medical care available at large hospitals located in the City of Rochester, and a regional facility in the Village of Newark (Newark-Wayne Community Hospital)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Fleet Bank - Local Branch; ATM in bank lobby: 1999 Ridge Road

Lyons National Bank - Tops Plaza: Furnace Road/Route 104

PUBLIC SERVICES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CALL: 315-524-7105 TOWN OF ONTARIO SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE

Water Utilities

ELECTRIC SUPPLIER: Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation

NATURAL GAS SUPPLIER: Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation

FUEL OIL DISTRIBUTOR(s): Several Local Vendors

LP GAS DISTRIBUTORS: Several Local Vendors

RECYCLING: Western Fingerlakes Solid Waste Management Authority: (315) 946-7650

REFUSE DISPOSAL: Waste Management, Upstate Disposal, Lilac Disposal

TELEPHONE: Town of Ontario customers have toll free calling to Greater Rochester Verizon - serves approximately 80% of township; Frontier communications serves approximately 20% of township

CABLE T.V.: Time-Warner Franchise - CHANNEL LINEUP CLICK HERE

TELEGRAPH SERVICE: Western Union

PARCEL SERVICE: United Parcel Service, Roadway Express and Federal Express

POSTAL SERVICES

Ontario, 14519 - 9 Rural Routes, P.O. Boxes, Counter Service

NEWSPAPERS

Daily: Democrat & Chronicle (AM) 

EDUCATION

For Further Information call 315-524-7105 ext. 105 TOWN OF ONTARIO SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE

Web Site: http://wayne.k12.ny.us

Wayne Central School District provides educational programs and services to 98% of residences in the Town of Ontario and to all or part of five neighboring communities in Wayne and Monroe County. Confirmation of school district boundaries is available from the town assessor or school district officials.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SERVICES

• Ranked 20th among 650 New York State school districts in Regents exam scores, Regents diplomas awarded and percentage of college-bound seniors

• Progressive programs in technology

• Modern, well-equipped, well-maintained school facilities

• Wide variety of programs for students with disabilities and other special needs

• Accelerated programs for children with special talents

• Comprehensive music, art and physical education programs

• 30% of graduates complete advanced placement courses

· Comprehensive athletic, intramural and extra-curricular programs

• Shared decision-making programs at building and district level

• Experienced, well-trained institutional and non-instructional staff