LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The upcoming Town Supervisors' race could have a great impact on the annual appointment of a Chairman of the Board off Supervisor's. Given last year's close race between Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott, and Geneseo Town Supervisor Will Wadsworth, the GeneseeSun.com conducted a poll to check the pulse of readers. According to the poll, of the 51 voters who participated, Eric Gott was supported by 25 of them. Will … [Read more...]
Town of Caledonia to Replace “Welcome” Signs
CALEDONIA — The Town of Caledonia has an opportunity for local businesses to sponsor the signs welcoming drivers to the community. According to Dan Pangrazio, Town of Caledonia Supervisor, three new signs will be replaced at a cost of $800 per sign, totaling $2,400. The Town would like to have three new ones placed at the entry points and the business that sponsors the sign will have their name permanently engraved in the new sign. Two … [Read more...]
Caledonia Grudgingly Passes Law to Bypass Tax Cap
CALEDONIA — The Town Board voted unanimously on a local law permitting an increased tax rate over the New York State imposed Tax cap. The New York State Comptrollers Office has placed the upcoming year's tax cap at .7 percent, which would equate to an allowable $5,300 potential increase in the Town Budget. "Our salt alone is going up $40 a ton," said Dan Pangrazio, Caledonia Town Supervisor. "We average 2,000 ton year so that's 20k right … [Read more...]
Town of Caledonia Proposing Local Law to Override Tax Cap
CALEDONIA — Thursday night Caledonia will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that will permit the town to override the real property tax cap. New York State has placed a cap which allows a 1 percent increase, for 2016. In order to increase the taxes above that rate a community must pass a local law. "We are hedging our bets in case we need an increase for next year's budget," said Dan Pangrazio, Caledonia Town Supervisor. "At … [Read more...]
Eric Gott, New Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The new Livingston County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors was voted on Thursday afternoon, and Eric Gott from Livonia emerged the victor. The weighted vote was very close. Gott emerged with 1,068 votes, and Will Wadsorth, from Geneseo, was second with 941. "I'm excited for 2014 where we will continue to work together as a 17-member team." said Gott, now sitting in the seat previously held by James Merrick. "No … [Read more...]