GENESEO – Main Street's bear fountain could soon start its restoration process. Mayor Richard Hatheway said that Moorland Studios, the ones restoring the fountain, hope to find the necessary brown stone and begin restoration. "There are great expectations for this visit," said Hatheway. "They hope to find the brown stone and granite, then the pieces will be in place to start fixing things." Moorland Studios found the granite in September … [Read more...]
Avon Inn Could Receive $500K for Homecoming Contractor’s Restoration
AVON – One of the Village's historical flagships could receive a half a million-dollar facelift at the hands of one of the Inn's former residents. The Village of Avon unanimously voted to formally apply for a $500,000 grant as part of the Restore NY Communities Initiative on Friday, Sept. 30. The money, if granted, would help Avon native and contractor Jim Krause and his wife Jennifer breathe new life into the 106-year-old Inn as full-time … [Read more...]