AVON- Nearly 30 people came out to a special Avon Town Board meeting on Thursday to hear the Board's deliberations on recent orders from New York State to close a large barn owned by Sandy and Bruce Howlett, which they offer as a wedding venue. The State has ordered that the Howletts add a fire-suppressing sprinkler system to the barn's already extensive safety features. After attorneys representing both the Howletts and the Town of Avon … [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...]