AVON — Pro and anti-frackers collided at Thursdays public hearing where the Avon town board was scheduled to vote on a proposed new 1-year moratorium to prevent horizontal fracking. The town hall meeting room was extended to the courtroom where both were filled to near capacity. In attendance were many Town of Avon residents as well as people in the natural resources industry that do not reside in Avon including John Holko, President of Lenape … [Read more...]
Avon Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Estimated at $10 Million
AVON — A looming 10 million dollar wastewater treatment plant upgrade is looming over the Village Board as they seek out fiscal backing from Kraft and other partners. Bill Davis of the MRB Group that insures the Village of Avon, discussed deadlines for finance applications at Monday’s board meeting, and advised the board to move fast as time is of the essence. “We need to evaluate whether upgrading to technology like this will be beneficial … [Read more...]
Town Board Has No Answers for Holko Prior to Public Hearing
AVON — The Town of Avon's public hearihng on the town's Horizontal High Volume Hydrofracking Moratorium was originally set to take place Thursday November 21 but due to legal notices not going out on time, the hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday December 12. John Holko, President of Lenape Resources Inc, was present at last night’s meeting. Holko presented the following questions that the board did not have answers to: Question One: Is … [Read more...]
Woman Briefly Stuck in Avon Town Hall Elevator
AVON — A woman was trapped in the elevator in the Town of Avon building on Wednesday due to what is being referred to as a slight mechanical issue. Only for a mere five minutes, the elevator froze in motion while a woman was inside however the hiccup did not last as the elevator returned to its usual working state before Avon Village Police could even respond. “The elevator stopped working for a period of five minutes but before we could even … [Read more...]
Options Available for Homeowners Who Can’t Maintain their Property
AVON — As the residents of the Village of Avon look upon the empty lot that was once the site of a home in disrepair, the board looks to remedy the uneasy feeling that those in similar situations are experiencing. A simple letter was sent Thursday November 14, to 16 different residences within the Village of Avon that have been deemed in violation of the New York State Property Code, that attempts to ease the anxiety of being notified of code … [Read more...]
Furry Friend of the Week
MEET SUZY: Suzy is a two-year-old, spayed Saint Bernard. Suzy was previously in a loving home however the owner had to have major surgery which will impair their ability to properly care for a dog of her size, so the difficult decision had to be made to rehome her. Suzy is used to living with another dog, cats, and having children around. Suzy is a dog that will need a longer period of time to adjust to her surroundings, she doesn't trust … [Read more...]
Avon Residents Fight to Reopen Cemetery for Burials
AVON — With the budget for the town put into place and the year’s end approaching, Avon residents seek to make plans for their final resting place. The South Avon Cemetery has been on the minds of many South Avon residents as the board continues to deliberate on whether or not to open the historic cemetery back up for cremation only burials, for people whose last desire is to be put to rest in the place they call home. “I wanted to stir … [Read more...]
Livingston County Sheriff Deputy Saves Woman from House Fire
AVON — A second fire in a week struck Avon, and thanks to a fast thinking Sheriff's Deputy no one was injured. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff John York, Deputy Timothy Sweeting, responded to a 911 call for a fire where he found the resident trapped. Deputy Sweeting was able to gain entry to the garage where he found a nearby ladder, where he rescued the resident Diane Vonglis. The fire was determined to be the … [Read more...]
Emotions Erupt over Town Clerk’s Salary at Avon Budget Hearing
AVON — The Avon Town Board has approved the Preliminary Budget for the 2014 fiscal year, however it was not without a lengthy argument. On Thursday, November 7, the board opened a public hearing for the approval of the 2014 budget, no visitors posed any questions during the hearing however a heated discussion erupted between the board members regarding a salary increase for Sharon Knight, who has been the Avon Town Clerk for the past fourteen … [Read more...]
A Dash Through the Snow to End Hunger
AVON — In an effort to prevent the Avon food pantry from running out of food for the holiday season, Avon Girl Scout Cadette Troop 1084 is excited to present the 1st Annual Dash Through the Snow 5K Race to take place in December. Avon board officials were delighted to see twelve eager girl scouts enter the Village Hall to request approval for the 5K Race set for December 14, Monday night. The Girl Scout troop took turns explaining the details … [Read more...]