Gabby Cosentino For Seneca Falls Town Board

06/05/2026

The 8:30 a.m. meeting was a challenge for not only me, but also my dog, Pickle! 🐶 My bloom energy drink helped for sure. We’re definitely night owls around here, especially since my full-time job usually has me working evening shifts.

This morning's meeting focused on organizing and planning grant applications for our town. There’s so much work that goes into these projects—from writing the applications to making sure we're ready to manage and see them through if funding is awarded. I’m constantly impressed by the dedicated people who put in so much time and effort to make our community better.

After the meeting, I met with Chief Snyder, who helped me with some computer work. As someone who is supposedly “so Gen Z,” it’s a little embarrassing to admit I needed the help! 😂

The rest of the day was filled with phone calls, conversations, and meetings. I checked in with Jeremy, talked with Missy, attended an evening meeting before work, and probably bothered more than half the departments in town along the way.
One thing is for sure: it’s pretty cool to be involved and working alongside so many great people who care about our community. ❤️

Some days are packed with meetings, phone calls, and problem-solving—but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Grateful to work alongside so many people who care deeply about our town and its future.

Between my meetings I was able to go for a nice long walk with my dog Pickle. I walked him, he walked his new tennis ball 🎾 🥰🤣

06/05/2026

A $10 million repair backlog now threatens one of Seneca Falls’ most important historic sites, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Women’s Rights National Historical Park has landed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2026 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Plac...

06/03/2026

Sunday : Councilman Puylara & I met up to go over the agenda for the board meeting this month. It’s nice to discuss the agenda, ask each other questions about our committees. We met at Parker’s & the new front windows were open as well at the gelato cart! 10/10

Monday: Chief, Missy & I met with a few convention days committee members! If you’re interested in joining this committee or being involved please reach out! This is our towns branding & we should all work together to make it amazing

Tuesday: after the town Board meeting councilman Puylara & I headed over to the high way department to look at some machinery/ talk with Jeremy. I also had the opportunity to talk to him about the cemeteries in town! Cemetery committee is always looking for new members! Reach out if you’re interested in joining any committees!

05/29/2026

Sign-up today for Arts Day coming up Sunday June 28th from 11am - 2pm at Seneca County Community Garden

05/29/2026

!!! Great way to be involved!

We would love to have some new volunteers for Canal Fest this year! Come and help us make this community event a success. Take a look at the pic to see all the areas you could help out with. You can volunteer for a few hours each day or as many hours as you can all weekend. And then spend the rest of the time enjoying the great events. Just call us at 315-215-1610, email us at [email protected] or go to the website
https://www.senecafallscanalfest.com/canalfestapplications

Come and have fun and help us make Canal Fest a success in 2026!

05/29/2026

Today is officially 50 days until the 178th annual Convention Days: Unfinished Resolutions on July 17-19, 2026 – let the countdown begin! ⏳

Women’s Rights National Historical Park was thrilled to commission local Seneca County artist, Karen Haas, for this watercolor painting, which will also be used for the 2026 Convention Days poster image.

In the artist’s own words: “This watercolor painting is reflective of the passing of the fight for Women’s Rights from the first generation, here in Seneca Falls in the 1840s, through to today, a young girl just starting to understand how important this fight still is today. The Wesleyan Chapel overlooks the scene from outside, as the woman passes on the resolution paper to the young woman. [Karen Haas] hopes this painting is reflective of her hopes, dreams, and aspirations for herself, her daughter, and for women everywhere who simply want the freedom to choose how they live their lives, from beginning to end.”

Follow along as we countdown to the 2026 Convention Days: Unfinished Resolutions event and announce the featured speakers, community partners, ranger programs, and special weekend activities. Learn more about Convention Days and watch for upcoming program announcements on our website: https://www.nps.gov/wori/planyourvisit/convention-days-2026.htm

Photo: Watercolor painting by Karen Haas commissioned by Women’s Rights NHP for Convention Days 2026: Unfinished Resolutions. A woman from 1848 (on the left) hands a document to a young girl (right) with the Wesleyan Chapel visible in the window.

05/29/2026

🌿 Fawn Season Reminder 🌿

This time of year, we get a lot of calls from kind-hearted folks who find fawns alone and worry they’ve been abandoned. But don’t worry — this is totally normal behavior for deer! 🦌

👉 Mother deer often leave their fawns hidden in tall grass or quiet areas for hours while they forage. The fawn’s stillness and lack of scent help keep it safe from predators. Unless the fawn is visibly injured, crying out, or in immediate danger, the best thing you can do is leave it be.

If you’re truly concerned, reach out to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance. One of our amazing local partners is Red Barn Rescue & Rehabilitation — check out their work and give them a follow on Facebook! 💚

Thank you for caring about our wildlife — and for giving nature a chance to do its thing! 🌾

05/27/2026

🚨 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AND SIGN THE ERA:

https://www.sign4era.org/about/

Honored to have spoke and heard so many amazing speakers today.

“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of s*x" - directly from the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

“As a woman born & raised in the birthplace of Women’s Rights this event feels extra special; not only is our town historic for declaring that "all men and women are created equal," but also for witnessing the birth of the Equal Rights Amendment 103 years ago.

I am one of the youngest elected officials in New York State & my campaign slogan was “it’s cool to care” this applies to all of us in this room. It’s cool to care isn’t just a slogan; it’s how we make things better. We make things better by being involved, having hard conversations & showing up for one another. As Americans, today we show we care by commemorating and advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment, and by continuing the fight for the things it represents.

So here’s to the ERA- Equality of Rights shall not be denied by any state on account of s*x. Thank you”

Most of these photos were taken by my Aunt Lisa- special shout out to her for always showing up for me! 🫶

05/26/2026

Happening today

A replica of a suffrage-era automobile will roll into Seneca Falls next week as part of a national push to have the Equal Rights Amendment formally recognized as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney is expected to arrive May 26 at First Presbyterian Church of...