The following is an email submitted by Patti LaVigne to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Dear Republican Voter, I am writing to inform you that I am seeking re-election to the Geneseo Town Council. I have been honored to work for you over the past 4 years and hope you will support me at the Republican Caucus on June 29, 2017. When … [Read more...]
Conesus’ Hot-Button Zoning Change Fails at County Planning Board
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Planning Board recommends that the Town of Conesus disapprove one of the Town's fiercely controversial proposed changes to their Zoning Code and found the other proposed change to have no county-wide impact at their meeting Thursday night. A public comment session stretched over two hours, with some speakers coming up twice to address the Planning Board. Town representatives insisted that there is … [Read more...]
Livonia Law to Address 4 Unwelcome Rentals Could Come Slowly
LIVONIA – The Town Board said at their Thursday meeting that they are prioritizing potential new policy to address the recently explosive issue of an unwelcome stretch of four rental properties, but that such change, if it happens, will have to come slowly. Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott committed to addressing the issue to the about 50 members of the public who attended the meeting to voice serious concerns with four rental properties in … [Read more...]
Forgotten Fourth Floor of Avon’s Historic Town Building Could Open to Public
AVON – Invisible at the top of Avon's opera block is a 140-year old space that peers down at Circle Park from the unmistakable tall front windows. Disused for longer than Avon's oldest residents can remember, Avon Rotary has a proposition that could bring the old stage back into the limelight. The room, which includes a stage and space for seating, is part of the building's original 1876 design but was left behind during extensive … [Read more...]
Rochester Personal Defense Hopes to Open Firing Range in Avon
AVON — A Rochester-based personal defense training and firearms safety instructor is hoping to open a firing range in the Town Avon as part of their training program. At Thursday's Avon Town Board meeting, David Jenkins stated his intentions to the Avon Town Board as he searches for a land parcel to lease explaining that the facility would be used for small firearms training classes and lower caliber rifles. "I'm not looking for any kind of … [Read more...]
Town Consults Village on Potential Move to Geneseo Building
GENESEO – The Town of Geneseo is reaching out to the Village for their thoughts on an end-all cooperative investigation to see if the vacant upstairs space in the Geneseo Building can be used for the location of the Town Government. According to Geneseo Town Supervisor William Wadsworth, members of the community have said on many occasions that they wish the Town government was as closer and more accessible, and the Town should decide once and … [Read more...]
Tensions mount at Avon Town Board Meeting
AVON — Tensions are building at the Avon Town board meetings as a new political race is on the horizon. Jim Harrington, who has recently anounced his candidacy and has been attending the board meetings on a regular basis, is trying to unseat one of the incumbent members either Jim Blye or Tom Mairs, who are up for re-election. Tensions escalated this past meeting between Richard Steen and James Blye with a disagreement over maintenance for the … [Read more...]
Avon Residents honored for their contributions
AVON — Paul and Betty Lou Tilly were honored Thursday night at the Town of Avon board meeting where they were given a certificate of recognition for their contributions to Avon. Supervisor David LeFeber welcomed the Tilly’s and asked them to stand in front of the board as they accepted their award. “I thank you for all you have done for the community,” said LeFeber as he choked up a bit. The Tilly’s are very active in the Avon Farmer’s Market. … [Read more...]