GENESEO — An affordable housing project or subsidized housing project that raised eyebrows from Town Board Members has drawn a response from the developer. The CDS Monarch project, a 40 unit development was called a 'bait and switch' by Town of Geneseo Supervisor Will Wadsworth by the developer. CDS Monarch officials feel that they have stuck to the plan from the start. "It has always been a 40 unit apartment building with 38 one bedroom … [Read more...]
Email to the Editor: Geneseo Lucky to Have Outstanding Volunteer Fire Department
The following is an email submitted by Geneseo Deputy Town Supervisor Matt Griffo to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. The Geneseo Fire Department held their annual banquet last Saturday night at the Big Tree Inn. As an invited guest I left inspired and confident that we are in good hands and well protected. The program was emceed by … [Read more...]
Geneseo to Talk New ‘Transition Zoning’ on Town-Village Edge
GENESEO – The Town of Geneseo is considering a zoning update that would create a 'transition zone' between the Village and Town, where structures could be built more densely than in the Town but not as densely as in the Village. The Town of Geneseo announced that they will be holding a Community Open House to discuss the zoning update on June 30 at the Livingston County Government Center at 6 Court Street in Rooms 205 and 208 from 5 p.m. to 8 … [Read more...]
Griffo Joins Geneseo Town Council, Wadsworth and Wrubel Return
GENESEO – Two members of the Geneseo Town Council renewed their oaths of office alongside a newcomer to the Board at Monday night's organizational meeting. Matthew Griffo formally joined the Board after winning a joint campaign alongside sitting Town Council member Jerald Wrubel and sitting Town Supervisor William Wadsworth, both of whom were re-elected in November. "Every time there are new members of the Board, the personality of the … [Read more...]
WATCH: Geneseo Candidates at the Meet and Greet ‘Q and A’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Four Geneseo candidates in two races participated in the first ever Meet and Greet ‘Q and A’ hosted by the GeneseeSun.com. Town Council candidates Christopher Ivers, Matt Griffo, and Jerald Wrubel participated as candidates for two vacant seats on the Geneseo Town Board. Wes Kennison appeared to give a speech on his write-in candidacy for Geneseo Town Supervisor against incumbent William Wadsworth. EDITORIAL NOTE: We did … [Read more...]
Geneseo Residents Battled Kelly’s Fire with Garden Hose
GENESEO – Two local residents who first saw and reported the fire that tragically destroyed Kelly's Saloon on Wednesday made valiant efforts to fight the flames with everything they had until they were overwhelmed by smoke. Matt Griffo says that he originally saw the smoke, called 911, and arrived at the scene with Don Livingston to find the back door of Kelly's completely engulfed in black smoke. "I was coming home when I saw the billowing … [Read more...]
Veteran Joe ‘Smokey’ Griffo Awarded Plaque as Country Club’s Only Ace
GENESEO – The Livingston Country Club erupted into singing "Happy Birthday" as Matt and Joe Griffo rolled over the ridge of the ninth hole on July 4, and Joe was surprised with an honorary plaque to the cheers of his family and friends. Much of the Griffo family made a toast to Joe this morning, as it was his 89th birthday and a fitting time to celebrate his lifelong dedication to his family, the country club, and the community. "Dad is the … [Read more...]