GENESEO — For many residents in Geneseo, life in the otherwise quiet village can often be disrupted by the large population of college students that move in every fall. For residents as well as property owners on Orchard Street, this problem is especially apparent. After a letter was sent out to property owners as well as the village board by Mary Lou Kernahan describing some of the complaints expressed by her tenants, the village board put … [Read more...]
Geneseo Delays Village Sewer Cost Changes
GENESEO — The revision of the Village's sewer rents law that passed on Oct. 2 will not come into effect until February 2018. Notices have been sent out with the most recent water bill to warn people of the upcoming change. "We found discrepancies that could cause problems," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "With that background in mind, we are going to hold off and keep it the same as it was." Under the existing Sewer Rents policy, any … [Read more...]
Rutigliano Asks for Funds to Sterilize Geneseo Cats
GENESEO — Village Board Trustee Mary Rutigliano proposes that the Village set funds aside to help lower the cat population in Geneseo. Rutigliano proposed that the board consider bringing in vets who would be willing to spay and neuter stray and abandoned cats throughout the village. "The cats didn't ask for this," said Rutigliano. "They are here because of human irresponsibility and human neglect." She hopes that funds will be set aside … [Read more...]
Village of Geneseo Seeks More after $448K Wastewater Grant
GENESEO — The Village of Geneseo accepted a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant for up to $448,675 that will go towards the disinfection project at the waste water treatment plant. The Village is still applying for another grant from the DEC that will be interest free and cover 85 percent of construction costs. "We are waiting to hear from the DEC." said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "They need to tell us what to do to move … [Read more...]
Village of Geneseo Revises Sewer Costs
GENESEO— The Village of Geneseo Board of Trustees approved the revision of the sewer rents law on Oct. 2. Following a judge's order, the Board proposed charging private residents based on their sewer usage instead of the traditional fixed rate. Under the existing Sewer Rents policy, any private single-family residence where sewer facilities are available pays $240 quarterly. Commercial, business or industrial properties pay an annual sewer … [Read more...]
Geneseo Village Justice Bradley Janson Resigns
GENESEO— Village Justice Bradley Janson is resigning from his position. Livingston County offered Janson the position of assistant public defender. His resignation from Geneseo is effective Oct. 6th. "I have been offered a position at the Livingston County Public Defenders Office." Read Mayor Richard Hatheway from Janson's resignation letter. "It would be a conflict of interest to hold that position and remain as a Village Justice." It … [Read more...]
Main Street Project Going South, Blacktop Completion set for June 2016
GENESEO – Geneseo's Main Street water and sewer overhaul project continues to work extra hours behind schedule in its 13th week, and Village officials have begun to make serious changes to the plan due to concerns that the work will not be done in time. Jason Frazier, Street Superintendent for the Village of Geneseo, gave an update on the project at Monday night's Board of Trustees meeting and asked that the Village approve a change order to … [Read more...]
Geneseo Village Board approves code changes
GENESEO — The Geneseo Village Board of Trustees approved the proposed Village of Geneseo code changes discussed at the Oct. 1 public hearing during tonight’s meeting. These changes and additions include requiring a sidewalk permit before selling merchandise on the sidewalk, setting up chairs and tables, and setting up grills; permitting the posting of election signs no earlier than 30 days prior to the event or election and stating they must be … [Read more...]