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...]
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...]
Demolition of Catuzza House Put On Hold Due to Safety Concerns
AVON — Progress has been put on hold for the demolition of an Avon home due to unsafe working conditions. The house that was once home to one Dennis Catuzza, was set to begin being demolished September 16, but as community members can observe, the house still stands. “As of right now, we don’t have a definite date that the house will come down,” said Tony Cappello, Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Avon. Ron’s Contracting was … [Read more...]
Code Enforcement Officer for Town of Avon fired
AVON — Long time Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Avon, Tony Cappello was shown the door by the Avon town board. Cappello was relieved of his duties as Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Avon, when the town learned that Cappello had further training to complete in order to be fully certified as a code enforcement officer. “I don’t know how after almost ten years they could just let me go like that,” said Cappello. “They wouldn’t … [Read more...]
Catuzza home set for demolition for failure to make repairs
AVON — A condemned home in the Village of Avon is set to be demolished August 15 due to overwhelming concerns from the community. At the Village of Avon board meeting Monday night several Village of Avon residents came to learn the fate of 184 East Main Street home that is owned by Dennis Catuzza. “We have tried to help him fix up his home, but we are here tonight to pull the trigger,” said Tom Freeman, Avon Village Mayor. The home which was … [Read more...]