GENESEO — An affordable housing project or subsidized housing project that raised eyebrows from Town Board Members has drawn a response from the developer. The CDS Monarch project, a 40 unit development was called a 'bait and switch' by Town of Geneseo Supervisor Will Wadsworth by the developer. CDS Monarch officials feel that they have stuck to the plan from the start. "It has always been a 40 unit apartment building with 38 one bedroom … [Read more...]
Geneseo Town Officials Support Police on Detention of Suspected Illegals in Village
GENESEO – Town officials are making their stances known as protesters continue to denounce the federal detention of seven people as suspected illegal immigrants Thursday evening. Town Supervisor William Wadsworth, Deputy Town Supervisor Roberta Irwin, and Town Councilman Matt Griffo posted their comments to Facebook. "I support the police and trust they know how best to handle a delicate situation," posted Wadsworth. "It wasn’t a pretty … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Wadsworth Reaches Out to Voters
Dear Geneseo Voter: It has been nearly eight years since I became the Supervisor for the Town of Geneseo. In that time, the town has overcome many challenges and accomplished some major achievements. The town board is responsible for safe roads, water, and sewer (you can thank The highway superintendent and his incredible crew for exceeding my high expectations in these areas). We are also responsible for property assessment, code … [Read more...]
Kennison Willing to Work for Historical Upset in Town Supervisor Race
GENESEO —Wes Kennison has thrown a wrench into Will Wadsworth's re-election campaign having announced a last-minute independent party write-in campaign of his own. Kennison, who previously served as the Geneseo Town Supervisor from 2000-2007, lost to Wadsworth and two other candidates in a messy 4-way race in 2007. Wadsworth vs Kennison has become one of the more prominent political rivalries in regional politics we know. "In the last two … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: 49% of Voters Favor Gott, 51% Split Over Other Options
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The upcoming Town Supervisors' race could have a great impact on the annual appointment of a Chairman of the Board off Supervisor's. Given last year's close race between Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott, and Geneseo Town Supervisor Will Wadsworth, the GeneseeSun.com conducted a poll to check the pulse of readers. According to the poll, of the 51 voters who participated, Eric Gott was supported by 25 of them. Will … [Read more...]
Town Board Becoming Creative with Long Point Swimming Area Ideas
GENESEO — The eyes of Geneseo Town Board members lit up as they discussed the specifics of rebuilding Long Point Park, a long standing tourism hotspot for the entire East Coast located right in the heart of Livingston County. At Thursday's Town Board meeting, Deputy Town Supervisor Roberta Irwin proposed ideas to improve the swimming area by possibly inserting a lap lane and making it deeper and bigger. Town Supervisor William Wadsworth also … [Read more...]
New Student Housing Co-op Cultivates Students’ Relationship with Geneseo
GENESEO – A team of highly driven college students is making waves in Geneseo with their plans to integrate more college students into the village community. SUNY Geneseo students Sarah Diaz, 21, and Tom Silva, 21, worked together to earn a $5,000 grant through the college's Center for Inquiry, Discovery, and Development to get a new student housing cooperative on its feet. They call it the Genesee Valley Cooperative, whereby residents of … [Read more...]
Early Support from Town of Geneseo for Long Point Park Revitilazation
CONESUS — The possible rebirth of Long Point Park on Conesus Lake stirred the hearts and minds of supporters last week as the Tourism committee updated elected officials during a Town Board Meeting. Rumors have been spreading on potential options with the former legendary amusement park that closed after it was severely damaged in a fire in 1988. Currently the Town of Geneseo maintains the park where they have a small beach, gazebo, and picnic … [Read more...]
Eric Gott, New Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The new Livingston County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors was voted on Thursday afternoon, and Eric Gott from Livonia emerged the victor. The weighted vote was very close. Gott emerged with 1,068 votes, and Will Wadsorth, from Geneseo, was second with 941. "I'm excited for 2014 where we will continue to work together as a 17-member team." said Gott, now sitting in the seat previously held by James Merrick. "No … [Read more...]
Wadsworth seeks permission from Village for signage at Homestead
GENESEO — William Wadsworth is looking for the final say from The Village of Geneseo to build signs on his homestead. Wadsworth, who is also the Town of Geneseo Supervisor, sought permission from the Geneseo Village Zoning Board Tuesday night, to erect a two-sided free standing sign, as well as attach two signs to his stone wall. According to Geneseo Zoning Law section 130-91, in a MU1 district, freestanding signs are not permitted. The Geneseo … [Read more...]