AVON — After a lengthy process of demolishing a home in the Village of Avon, community officials plan to team up to take on what might otherwise become a community epidemic. Because the situation escalated out of control in regards to the Dennis Catuzza home that is still undergoing cleanup from its demolition last Thursday, October 10, Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber has turned his attention to deteriorating homes in the town. “We have a … [Read more...]
Catuzza Home Problem Prompts Plea to Non-Profits
AVON — With the demolition of a local home on the horizon the Avon Village Board looks to remedy any future similar situations by looking for help in a non profit organization. Jill Alcorn, President and CEO of Genesee Valley Rural Preservation Council, GVRPC, along with Robert Martin, Program Director for GVRPC attended Monday night's Village Board Meeting where they discussed options for Avon residents that are currently living in homes that … [Read more...]
Demolition of Catuzza House Put On Hold Due to Safety Concerns
AVON — Progress has been put on hold for the demolition of an Avon home due to unsafe working conditions. The house that was once home to one Dennis Catuzza, was set to begin being demolished September 16, but as community members can observe, the house still stands. “As of right now, we don’t have a definite date that the house will come down,” said Tony Cappello, Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Avon. Ron’s Contracting was … [Read more...]
Avon Board Announces Demolition of Catuzza House
AVON —The Avon Village Board announced Monday a demolition date for Dennis Catuzza’s house. After several complaints from nearby residents made to the Village Board earlier this year, a demolition date has been set for the house of one Dennis Catuzza for September 16. “I think that the neighbors thought this was going to be easier than it ended up being,” said Tony Capello, Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Avon. Ron’s … [Read more...]
Catuzza home set for demolition for failure to make repairs
AVON — A condemned home in the Village of Avon is set to be demolished August 15 due to overwhelming concerns from the community. At the Village of Avon board meeting Monday night several Village of Avon residents came to learn the fate of 184 East Main Street home that is owned by Dennis Catuzza. “We have tried to help him fix up his home, but we are here tonight to pull the trigger,” said Tom Freeman, Avon Village Mayor. The home which was … [Read more...]