CALEDONIA — A home on River Road got a surprise guest for the day, a hawk that blasted through the window of their attic.DEC Wildlife Specialist, Chris Ward, extracted the bird without hurting it, and then took it to a bird sanctuary for treatment on its bloody beak before it will be released back into the wild."We get about 18 of these a year," said Ward who calmly handled the bird. The bird, likely a Cooper Hawk, is common in this region … [Read more...]
Town of Avon receives lawsuit regarding natural gas moratorium
AVON— The energy corporation Lenape Resources has taken the next step in their fight against local moratoriums by filing a lawsuit against the Town of Avon and the Department of Environmental Conservation.Town Supervisor David LeFeber confirmed the town received the papers regarding the lawsuit on Tuesday, November 27, and will soon be in a court case defending the local law postponing any natural gas exploration within the town.It was also … [Read more...]
Town of Avon adopts 2013 budget
AVON— The Avon Town Board formally adopted the 2013 budget at a specially scheduled meeting held on Monday, November 19. The final changes and adoption of the budget passed with a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Robert Ayers opposed. The approval should put to rest the controversy regarding the large pay increase given to the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk.The public hearing regarding the budget closed at the previous meeting held on November 8, … [Read more...]
Town and Village of Avon to hold joint public hearing
NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON PRPOSED ANNEXATION TOWN OF AVON and VILLAGE OF AVON On November 29, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. a joint public hearing will be held by the Supervisor and the Town Board of the Town of Avon and the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Avon at the Avon Town Hall, 23 Genesee Street, Avon, New York, for the … [Read more...]
Town of Avon notice of public hearing on 2013 preliminary budget
TOWN OF AVON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF AVON For the year 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of the Town of Avon for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013, including General Town Funds, Highway Fund, Water Funds, Special Districts, Royal Spring Lighting & Drainage District, Crossroads Drainage … [Read more...]
Town of Avon bid notice for 2013 pick-up truck
TOWN OF AVON LEGAL NOTICE BID NOTICE THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AVON IS SEEKING SEALED BIDS FOR A 2013 PICK-UP TRUCK,V-8 ¾ TON REGULAR CAB WITH 8 FOOT BOX, PRICED WITH 8.5 FOOT SNOW PLOW PACKAGE, AND WITHOUT. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 11:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012. BIDS MUST BE PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE, ADDRESSED TO THE TOWN OF AVON, TOWN CLERK AND SHALL BE MARKED “SEALED BIDS FOR … [Read more...]
Town of Avon bid notice for pick-up truck
TOWN OF AVON LEGAL NOTICEBID NOTICE THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AVON IS SEEKING SEALED BIDS FOR A 2013 PICK-UP TRUCK,V-8 ¾ TON REGULAR CAB WITH 8 FOOT BOX, PRICED WITH 8.5 FOOT SNOW PLOW PACKAGE, AND WITHOUT. AUTO TRANSMISSION/SHIFT-ON-FLY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE/LIMITED SLIP. A/T TIRE, REAR STEP BUMPER, TOWING PACKAGE, FULL SIZE SPARE, DARK BLUE METALLIC. POWER STEERING, POWER WINDOWS/POWER LOCKS, VINYL FLOORING (BLACK) AIRCONDITIONING 40/20/40 … [Read more...]
Town of Avon Legal Notice for budget meeting
TOWN OF AVONLEGAL NOTICE A special budget meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 5:00 P.M., at the Avon Opera Block/Town Hall, 23 Genesee Street Avon, New York, 14414. … [Read more...]
Village of Avon discusses condition of parks
AVON — The Avon Village Board hosted an informational meeting, Monday, to discuss the public parks located within the village.The meeting was organized to respond to a survey put out by the parks commission last June, as well as was to gain more feedback from meeting attendee's on what the park service is doing well and what could be improved."We want to ensure Avon can continue to grow and be vibrant," stated Avon Mayor Tom Freeman, who … [Read more...]
Littleville culvert project nears completion
Avon-- The Littleville culvert project has neared completion, and the detour should be removed by next week.As of Thursday, the construct has been put into place, has been paved and is awaiting guard rails. It's estimated that the project should be finished early in the first week of October.Over the past month, the structure has been constructed off site, was transported and assembled on location. The culvert consists of 11 parts that were … [Read more...]