YORK – The Town Highway and Water Department fixed a water main break on Piffard Circle that leaked for several hours. According to George Warden, Highway and Water Superintendent for the Town of York, the first calls reporting a water main break came in at about 12:30 a.m. "It was a 6-inch main with a 1-inch hole in it," said Warden. "We did have some difficulties with it because before we dig, we call Dig Safe NY, just like every other … [Read more...]
Bad Wells in Caledonia Sending Residents to York for Water
CALEDONIA — Four homes located on Lowery Road in the Town of Caledonia are hoping to tie into the Town of York's water supply. According to Cathy Van Horn, Executive Director of Livingston County Sewer and Water Authority, the project is early in the process and cost estimations are being calculated. The home owners will have to pay the costs to extend the Town of York's water line down Lowery Road. One of the residents on Lowery Road, who … [Read more...]
Town of York Takes Action on Proposed Horizontal Hydrofracking Law
YORK — The Town of York has 'set aside' the proposed local law that would permit horizontal hyrdrofracking in permittable zoned areas as well as made significant moves towards the potential of a proposed moratorium. During Tuesday's meeting the Town Board took action on the powder keg controversy over a proposed local law that would permit horizontal hydrofracking in specifically zoned areas. Prior to taking action on the matter they were … [Read more...]