LIVONIA— The New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) announced that 72 affordable rental homes are in development in the Village of Livonia. Construction began on Monday July 2 on the $10.2 million Wildbriar Estate to create 48 apartments for people aged 55 and older. The adjacent 30-year-old Westview Hills development has also officially opened after finishing a $1.8 million rehabilitation of the facility, providing 24 quality, … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the Town of Avon’s “Important People”
AVON— At the last Town Board meeting, Supervisor David LeFeber handed out certificates of recognition for the "Important People" of Avon. The awards that were handed out were Avon's Citizen of the year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Teen Recognition awards as well as a nomination for next year's Citizen of the year. Avon resident Mary Lou Marks was given the 2018 Avon Citizen of the Year award during the board meeting. "This quote from … [Read more...]
County Board Picks Avon’s Dave LeFeber as New Chair
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber is the new Chairman for the Board of Supervisors. At their organizational meeting on Jan. 2, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted for LeFeber, who was the only supervisor nominated. "I look forward to working with all of you as well as the department heads and employees of the County as they are the ones out there working with our constituents on a daily basis and providing the … [Read more...]
County Will Have New Chief Elected Officer with New Chairman
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will have a new Chief Elected Officer in whichever Town Supervisor is appointed chairman by the Board. According to Michele Rees, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, the Chairman is appointed every year by weighted vote of the Board of Supervisors. Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber and Geneseo Town Supervisor William Wadsworth have both expressed interest in the position. "The … [Read more...]
Avon and County Enjoy Round-Table with Sen. Schumer
AVON – The Town of Avon was host to Senator Chuck Schumer Wednesday morning for a press conference on FCC regulations and an open round-table discussion with county officials. Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber was among eight local officials to meet with Schumer for an open talk on anything they wanted, from local taxes and dairy farming to how NAFTA will affect local agriculture and how rural communities can maintain access to high-speed … [Read more...]
Rain Replenishes Hope for Livingston County Farmers in Drought
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Smiles are blooming in local farm fields as Monday's showers replenish hopes of a good growing season. Despite the slow vegetable and grain growth and decreased milk yield for many farmers, some are finally expecting to see yields pick up, even get back on track. "My hay yield has been down and soybeans and corn have been slow," said David LeFeber, Avon Town Supervisor and local farmer. "But with this rain, there is … [Read more...]
Livingston County Stops Funding School Resource Officers
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County will no longer fund school resource officer (SRO) programs at local schools who use village police departments, saying that it is unfair for some schools to receive county funding to use local police and some to pay the county to use a Deputy Sheriff. The county's contract to reimburse four schools for their SRO programs with village police ends in June 2017. York, Livonia, Dansville and Keshequa each … [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...]
Town of Avon Bulldozes Homeowner’s Land without Permission
AVON — An Avon property owner was floored when he came home from work to find that the entire rear of his property had been bulldozed by the Town Highway Department without the owners permission. During last Thursday's Avon Town Board meeting, David Williams, of Avon, addressed the Town Board on the delay in the repair and planting of new trees after they informed him the work would be done over the summer. Williams also brought up that he is … [Read more...]
Avon Wedding Barn Under Fire from New York State
AVON- Avon homeowners Sandy and Bruce Howlett are taking heat from New York State officials for alleged fire safety violations in the spacious white barn on their property, which they offer as an attractive wedding site for engaged couples. The Howletts have already hosted multiple weddings in the barn over the past few weeks. Tony Cappello, Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Avon, boldly defies State orders to board up the barn and … [Read more...]