Support flooded in after a 2025 fire leveled parts of downtown Ovid, but rebuilding plans now face confusion, according to the Finger Lakes Times.
County leaders want professional consultants to guide redevelopment, while a Cornell student group already works on surveys and design ideas. Officials worry too many voices could muddle the process, though some push to keep both efforts active with clearer coordination.
Leaders also stress the need for a comprehensive plan to qualify for state funding. A regional council has offered to help draft one, but Ovid officials haven’t fully signed off yet.
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