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Rolling into autumn has meant more than the debut of colorfully decorated trees; it has also signaled the finale to several city street projects. Public Works Superintendent Brett Frank reviewed the list of work at or near completion during this week’s City Council meeting. As you may have noticed, Bank Street, Chandler Avenue, Ross Street and Richmond Avenue are looking
Sometimes remarks have to be said even though they might upset people. City Councilwoman Patti Pacino gave that warning during Monday’s conference session as the council discussed using leftover event money for a proposed Wing Ding. What she was going to say would probably anger her colleagues, Pacino said. “While I think the Wing Ding is fabulous and it is an event open to
A group of about 30 people attended Monday's City Council meeting, and half of them spoke about the proposed farm animals law to ban most farm animals from city limits and the feeding and care of feral cats. Volunteers For Animals member Robin Lewis, second row, in blue, waits to take her turn at the podium and dispute that a feeding ban does any good for feral cats Forbidding
Press release: Councilmember at Large Bob Bialkowski, who serves as an Aircraft Commander in the USCG Auxiliary, completed an extensive course on aviation survival. This two-day course was conducted at the FAA’s Mike Mulroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 27 and 28. CG Auxiliary pilots from the United States convened on Sunday, June 26 in preparation
It’s a topic that has come up before: maintain a residency requirement or not for a new hire? City Council has discussed the topic over the years — usually when a qualified candidate has everything city officials are looking for, except for living in Batavia. The city's Charter has required that the city manager and assistant manager, plus other department head positions,