GENESEO — The revision of the Village's sewer rents law that passed on Oct. 2 will not come into effect until February 2018. Notices have been sent out with the most recent water bill to warn people of the upcoming change. "We found discrepancies that could cause problems," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "With that background in mind, we are going to hold off and keep it the same as it was." Under the existing Sewer Rents policy, any … [Read more...]
Rutigliano Asks for Funds to Sterilize Geneseo Cats
GENESEO — Village Board Trustee Mary Rutigliano proposes that the Village set funds aside to help lower the cat population in Geneseo. Rutigliano proposed that the board consider bringing in vets who would be willing to spay and neuter stray and abandoned cats throughout the village. "The cats didn't ask for this," said Rutigliano. "They are here because of human irresponsibility and human neglect." She hopes that funds will be set aside … [Read more...]
VFW Plaque to Honor Geneseo’s Civil War Dead
GENESEO — The VFW plans to install a permanent plaque commemorating the Geneseo men who fought and died in the Civil War. They are looking to get a plaque made naming all 35 men at the war memorial in Geneseo's Village Park. "The VFW is tracing the war history of the Village," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "It is important to look back to the 1800's and the Geneseo men who fought." Among Geneseo's Civil War dead is General James S. … [Read more...]
Healthy Campus Grant Coordinator to Attend Geneseo Chat
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles and Mayor Richard Hatheway are hosting a Community Chat Today, Nov. 8. The chat will be at the Livingston County Historical Society Museum, 30 Center Street, from 4:30 until 6 p.m. "This is a means for connecting with the community," said Hatheway. "It shows that the Village and College will work together to solve issues in the community." The Healthy Campus Community Coalition's newly … [Read more...]
Livingston County Jail Chaplin of 40 Years Retires
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — On Oct. 24, the annual Jail Clergy meeting was held at St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo, where Sheriff Dougherty addressed the group in the opening remarks and then recognized Jail Chaplain Paul Metzger. Dougherty presented Metzger with a plaque from the members of LCSO thanking him for his many dedicated years of service. The plaque reads as follows: "In Honor of Your Dedication and Years of Loyal Service 'Paul Metzger – … [Read more...]
Make Geneseo Your Own Personal Catwalk for Trick or Treat
GENESEO — It's that time of the year again, Geneseo's Trick or Treat on Main Street is back! It's time to get out your costumes and candy sacks and take on Main Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The annual Halloween parade and costume contest begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary Jemison Cabin in the Village Park. Trick-or-Treat is coordinated by Geneseo Community Main Street. The Halloween Parade and Costume Contest comes … [Read more...]
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: York Defeats Clyde-Savannah in PreQuarterfinals
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— The York Golden Knights defeated the Clyde-Savannah Golden Eagles in the PreQuarterfinals on Wednesday. Leading the game for the Golden Knights were #10 Jessie McCann with 13 assists, 11 digs, 7 kills, 2 aces and 1 block, #11 Haleigh Wood with 7 kills, 5 digs and 1 ace, #5 captain Bekah Voisey with 9 digs, 3 assists and 1 kill and #6 captain Maegan Klugh with 4 kills and 2 blocks. The Golden Knights move ahead to the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Car Charger Drives Village Toward Energy Grants
GENESEO — The Geneseo Village building now offers a car charging station, which could propel the Village closer to qualifying for energy efficiency grants. The Clean Energy Communities, represented by David L. Keefe, has gifted Geneseo with the charging station. "This will be the first charging station in Geneseo that is accessible to the public," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "It will help bring more people into the village." The … [Read more...]
Alley Cat Owner Re-Hangs Spiritual Flags and Challenges Code Violation
GENESEO — The owner of Alley Cat Purrfect Price re-hung the spiritual flags outside her business and is challenging the Village's code violations, which ordered her to take them down. Village Code Enforcement Officer Craig Wadsworth sent the owner of Alley Cat, Connie Saffan, three violation letters asking her to take down the flags in front of her business because they project across her property line and are in the sidewalk, which is a … [Read more...]
Village of Geneseo Seeks More after $448K Wastewater Grant
GENESEO — The Village of Geneseo accepted a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant for up to $448,675 that will go towards the disinfection project at the waste water treatment plant. The Village is still applying for another grant from the DEC that will be interest free and cover 85 percent of construction costs. "We are waiting to hear from the DEC." said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "They need to tell us what to do to move … [Read more...]