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Pavilion Republicans seeking person to run for Town Supervisor

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Pavilion Republican Committee is seeking civic-minded individuals interested in serving as the Town Supervisor for the Town of Pavilion. The term would start in 2019. 

If you are interested in running, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Town of Pavilion Republican Committee, c/o Kevin Clary, Box 28, Pavilion, NY 14525 or email  kevron1@frontiernet.net

Richmond library budget vote and trustee election

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The Richmond Memorial Library’s budget vote and trustee election takes place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 4th. Rebecca Long is running unopposed. Voting takes place in the Library’s Gallery Room. Any registered voter residing in the Batavia City School District is eligible to vote.
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Batavia Bootery Grand Opening

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Please join us for the Grand Opening of the Batavia Bootery LLC!  Charles Men’s Shop and P.W. Minor are extremely excited to announce our partnership of this new store.  Come and see our new Abram Boots, Batavia Boot & Shoe Company Collection, plus so much more!  We hope you can join us!
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Open House to celebrate Town of Oakfield’s 175th Anniversary

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You are welcome to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Town of Oakfield from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at the Community & Government Center, located at 3219 Drake Street Road in Oakfield. The Town Board will be re-enacting the first board meeting of 1842, followed by its regular board meeting at 6:30. RSVP, regrets only, at 948-5835, ext. 101.
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Grand Opening & Open House for new Chamber of Commerce office

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The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the opening of their new offices and tourism visitor center with a public ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.  An open house of the new Chamber facilities will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.  The new office, located at 8276 Park Road in Batavia, houses a new tourism visitor center and office spaces for both the Chamber of Commerce and Genesee County Tourism staff. The two-level, 3,400-square-foot space was a former physical therapist’s office.
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Assemblyman Steve Hawley holds office hours at GCC

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding office hours for Genesee County residents Friday, Oct. 21. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. “These office hours offer local residents an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas regarding the issues facing state government,” said Hawley.
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Community Action of Orleans & Genesee County to host Flu Shot Clinic

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Community Action of Orleans & Genesee will host a Flu Shot Clinic, courtesy of Rite Aid, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 29. The facility is located at 5073 Clinton Street Road in Batavia. The shots are free with most insurance plans.
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City fire department hosts child seat safety check at headquarters

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This week is National Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 18-24). As part of the campaign, National Safety Check Saturday will be hosted by the City of Batavia Fire Department this Saturday, Sept. 24, at City of Batavia Fire Headquarters, located at 18 Evans St. in Batavia. It begins at 10 a.m.
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GC AmeriCorps info session for prospective host site agencies

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The Genesee County Youth Bureau has been notified that our AmeriCorps application has been approved for another year of funding by the Corporation for National and Community Service. As a result of this good news, we have begun planning for year 13 of our program, which will start on Oct.
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Public info meeting on Tonawanda Creek Bridge Rehab project at River Street

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The Genesee County Highway Department will conduct a Public Information Meeting to discuss the River Street over Tonawanda Creek Bridge Rehabilitation project in the City of Batavia. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
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Congressman Chris Collins holds office hours in Le Roy

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Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has announced his office’s satellite office hours for the month of June. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices. Residents of NY-27 are encouraged to attend these satellite office hours to obtain assistance with casework relating to any and all federal matters including Social Security benefits, Medicare, and interactions with federal agencies including the Veterans Administration and Small Business Administration.
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4th Annual GCLP Convention

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The 4th Annual GCLP Convention will be held on Tuesday June 7, 2016 upstairs at Center Street Smokehouse, 20 Center St, Batavia, NY. The evening will consist of an optional dinner at 6:00 PM followed by the convention meeting at 7:30PM. For folks interested in coming for dinner please arrive at 6:00 PM and order from the menu at your own cost. The convention itself will commence at 7:30 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to join the meeting regardless of whether or not you come for dinner. Also we invite everyone to bring a friend.
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‘Bet on Batavia’ community forum on efforts to win $10 million to revitalize downtown

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Batavia is competing with other municipalities for $10 million to revitalize Downtown. “Bet on Batavia” — a Downtown Revitalization Initiative Community Forum — and the premiere of a community video will be the focus of panel at the Generation Center, 15 Center St., Batavia, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 6. Come hear what it’s all about from these panelists: Jason Molino, city manager Jay Gsell, county manager Julie Pacatte, Batavia Development Corp.
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Second-round info session on RTS Regional Efficiency Study

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The Regional Transit Service (RTS) will hold a second round of information sessions on its Regional Service Efficiency Study starting Monday, June 6. The first round of information sessions and a survey were conducted in February and March of this year to gather feedback on and identify sustainable improvements to existing services. Based on that input, RTS has identified improvements for consideration and is asking the public to participate in another round of information sessions.
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Congressman Collins holds office hours in Oakfield

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Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced his office’s satellite office hours for the month of May. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices. Residents of NY-27 are encouraged to attend these satellite office hours to obtain assistance with casework relating to any and all federal matters including Social Security benefits, Medicare, and interactions with federal agencies including the Veterans Administration and Small Business Administration.
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Vote: Proposed city schools’ budget, along with three Board of Education seats

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The Batavia City School District’s proposed 2016-17 budget has no tax increase but expenditures are up 2.9 percent over last year. The spending plan totals $44,366,439. Because the district is keeping the tax levy below the tax cap (up to 1.48 is allowable with a simple majority vote; more requires a super-majority vote), homeowners are once again eligible for a State property tax rebate, payable in autumn, mailed directly to them from NYS.
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