GENESEO – New state sexual harassment protocol approved at Town Board meeting. On Oct 25., the Geneseo Town Board adopted a new sexual harassment policy originally proposed by the State of New York. "It's not all that different from the policy we were operating under previously," a member of the board stated. "It does include a complaint form, which we didn't have before." The state gave workplaces two weeks to sign in compliance with … [Read more...]
Town of Geneseo Renews Fire Contract with Village
GENESEO — At the board meeting on Thursday, the Geneseo Fire Contract between the Town and Village was approved. On Oct. 11, the Geneseo Town Board adopted the 2019 Fire Contract Renewal, which the Village Board previously signed. "To pay $150,000 a year and not have to worry about the running of that department is a good bargain," Council Member Matthew Griffo stated. The renewed contract will begin Jan. 1, 2019. At this time, it is … [Read more...]
After Community Voices Concerns, Geneseo Town Board Tables CDS Housing Proposal
GENESEO — With a large attendance, the Geneseo Town Board decided to take a second look at an affordable housing request. The CDS affordable housing proposal, originally brought before the Town Board on Sept. 13, was revisited on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Town Board meeting. "This project is altered to the point that it is going to be contributing to the tax base. It's not asking for a tax exemption of any sort...so that, to me, is … [Read more...]
Geneseo Town Board Voices Concerns About Additional Subsidized Housing
GENESEO— The Geneseo Town board plans to hear from CDS Monarch at their next meeting in regards to a new subsidized housing project on Volunteer Road. This project was first brought before the town board two years ago and was endorsed by the board at the time, and was initially pitched as single bedroom housing for veterans. "I think one of the reasons that we endorsed the project to begin with is that it was for a very specific group of … [Read more...]
Concerns Raised about Geneseo Highway Department
GENESEO — At Thursday's meeting, the Board welcomed former town employees to speak about their concerns regarding the highway department. Chad Timothy, a former highway worker, led the discussion by explaining his own dissatisfied experience with the department. He started by stressing that his intentions were not to speak badly against any former co workers, but rather to bring up an issue that could negatively affect the town's … [Read more...]
Geneseo Town Budget in the Works
GENESEO —At Thursday's meeting, the Town Board hosted a public hearing on the preliminary 2014 budget. After distributing packets outlining the tentative distribution of funds, the board members invited residents to pose their questions and comments regarding the new plans. Some citizens voiced concern over a lack of communication between the board and town residents, explaining that they felt "removed from the process" of determining the … [Read more...]
Town of Geneseo Recognizes Little and LaVigne For Years of Service
GENESEO — At yesterday's town meeting, Supervisor Wadsworth announced the retirement of long time employees June Little and Carol LaVigne. "It will be very sad to see them go; Carol and June were very dedicated workers," commented Wadsworth. Both Little and LaVigne served in the Office Of Assessor where Little served as the Assessor's Clerk for 24 years and LaVigne as Sole Assessor for 33 years. Each woman took a moment during the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Town Board discusses SAFE Act
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board discussed a resolution calling for the repeal of the New York State SAFE Act of 2013 at its meeting tonight. The resolution from the Inter-County Association of Western New York and the Inter-County Legislative Committee of the Adirondacks came before the Board at its Feb. 14 meeting, where they agreed to look it over and discuss it further at today’s meeting. The Board members agreed the New York Secure … [Read more...]