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A proposal to build houses on the former Siemens-Furnas factory site got a lukewarm response from Batavia officials Tuesday night, after they learned the size and price.

The Batavia City Council has picked a dam-removal option that could add a whitewater-type recreational passage to the Fox River. Itll cost an estimated $13.5 million.

The Batavia City Council voted Monday to annex the Moose Lodge near Route 31 from the Mooseheart Child City and School property.

This week, a Maryland law that played a big role in Adnan Syed's release, could result in a similar fate for a man in a very different case.

Reducing Batavia Avenue (Route 31) from four lanes to three lanes as it passes through Batavia could reduce crashes by 20% to 50%, according to a feasibility study done for the city. But there is a little catch.

Reducing Batavia Avenue (Route 31) from four lanes to three lanes as it passes through Batavia could reduce crashes by 20% to 50%, according to a feasibility study done for the city. But there is a little catch.

Whatever is proposed next to be built at Washington Avenue and Wilson Street in Batavias downtown, aldermen think it should be smaller, and blend in more with existing buildings.

Shodeen Groups controversial $48 million One Washington Place project was initially approved by the city council in 2017 and has faced several plan updates and construction delays.

Controversial downtown Batavia project gets new life after mayors tiebreaking vote Retail space along River and Wilson streets, office space, 186 apartments and a two-level parking garage are included in plans for the proposed One Washington Place in downtown Batavia. Courtesy of Shodeen Group   The former First Baptist Church of Batavia was demolished to make way for the One Washington Place development. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer, 2017   Updated 1/6/2021 8:44 AM Thank...