For Avon, the Million Dollar question has been what has changed that is triggering all of the flooding during intense downpours, and it's fair to say that flood damage has cost Avon residents, homeowners, and taxpayers over $1 Million the past 2 years. That question was mostly answered this past week as engineers from MRB Group stated that developers who were supposed to have built retention ponds didn't quite hold up to their end of the deal, … [Read more...]
Momma Snapper Leaves New Neighbors for Flooded Van Sons
AVON – A momma snapping turtle is making the best of the aftermath of the Mother's Day flood and decided to lay her eggs in the freshly deposited soil that barely holds the Van Son's backyard in place. Ted Van Son Jr. said that the eggs have been safely moved and will not impede the continued recovery process for their property on Littleville Road, done with the help of friends, neighbors and businesses from across Western New York. "We … [Read more...]
ENGINEER: Poor Retention Ponds Contributing to Avon Flooding Issues
AVON — The Village of Avon held a Board meeting in which engineers analyzed potential steps to resolve Avon's flooding issues, explaining that one of the contributing factors to the Mother's Day flash flood were non-functional retaining ponds. Ryan Colvin and Kurt Rappazzo from MRB Engineering Group addressed the Avon Village Board, answering numerous questions from concerned residents who have had their properties repeatedly damaged by flood … [Read more...]
Pressure Building in Avon Over Rainwater and Flooding Issues
AVON — The Village of Avon will have their regularly scheduled board meeting tonight as tensions mount over water damage during rainstorms, and infuriated residents are anticipated to show up to voice their concerns. Village Mayor Tom Freeman reached out to Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber to discuss water flow and drainage issues after a second disastrous flash flood this past Mother's Day. Many residents feel that recent land … [Read more...]
LeFeber: $75K in Damages from Flood for the Town of Avon
AVON — Avon Town Supervisor Daivd LeFeber estimates the damage to the Town after the Mother's Day flooding to be approximately $75,000, as residents voiced questions over what has changed that is causing the new destructive path of rain water. During Thursday's Board Meeting, the first meeting since the flooding occurred, a handful of residents were in attendance looking for answers as to what is triggering the devastating flooding. Many … [Read more...]
SUNROOM EXCLUSIVE: Avon Flash Flood Special
SUNROOM – Publisher Josh Williams and Editor in Chief Conrad Baker talk about the extreme Mother's Day flooding and the last 24 hours of how they teamed up to deliver the news to the readers faster and better any other source. Homes and roadways have been lost again for the second year in a row of 100-year flooding. Josh and Conrad talk about their process and teamwork during this emergency and what they risked to deliver the news to … [Read more...]
Avon Unites as Leaders
AVON– The Village of Avon sustained some of the worst storm damage in Western New York last week. Horror stories of backwashed sewers, roads awash with several feet of water, and geysering manholes abound. Some roads were washed out, and a bridge over Little Conesus Creek was completely destroyed. Weather reports vary, but most estimates suggest that, in Avon, seven inches of rain fell in about eight hours. More than a dozen Avon … [Read more...]