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...]
Healthy Campus Grant Coordinator to Attend Geneseo Chat
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles and Mayor Richard Hatheway are hosting a Community Chat Today, Nov. 8. The chat will be at the Livingston County Historical Society Museum, 30 Center Street, from 4:30 until 6 p.m. "This is a means for connecting with the community," said Hatheway. "It shows that the Village and College will work together to solve issues in the community." The Healthy Campus Community Coalition's newly … [Read more...]
Geneseo Car Charger Drives Village Toward Energy Grants
GENESEO — The Geneseo Village building now offers a car charging station, which could propel the Village closer to qualifying for energy efficiency grants. The Clean Energy Communities, represented by David L. Keefe, has gifted Geneseo with the charging station. "This will be the first charging station in Geneseo that is accessible to the public," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "It will help bring more people into the village." The … [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...]
Court Action Could Hike Geneseo Residential Sewer Costs
GENESEO— Following a judge's order, the Village of Geneseo Board of Trustees proposes 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 rent as set by the Village Board and an additional charge for each … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Building Owner Cuts Off Village Board From Influencing Site
GENESEO – The owner of the Kelly's Saloon building stepped in front of the Geneseo Village Board Monday night for a tense exchange over the future of the burned-out building. Steve Burnette, who owns the now condemned structure and rented out the first floor of the building to Kelly's Saloon and maintained apartments on the second floor, expressly laid out concerns over rumors that members of the Village Board having decided what should be … [Read more...]
FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK: Thanks for the Big Headache, Mayor Hatheway
This 'Big Dig' construction mess is giving myself and others on Main Street a big headache. No, seriously; the fumes from these gas tanks are making my head spin. The Geneseo Village Board, led by Mayor Dick Hatheway, will forever be known for leading the Main Street community into the largest debacle in the history of Main Street, and we aren't even close to being out of this hole. This Village Board dropped the ball on this project from … [Read more...]