Canandaigua zoning board to review fence and housing variance requests
The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will convene this Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. to review two variance applications, including a request for a privacy fence and a proposal to convert a single-family home ... more
Geneva begins spring cleanup at Glenwood and Washington Street cemeteries
The City of Geneva has announced that spring cleanup efforts are underway at Glenwood and Washington Street Cemeteries, with crews set to remove unapproved decorations and debris starting April 9. Officials advised visitors that any ... more
Committees advance DMV fee proposal, infrastructure upgrades to Cayuga County Legislature
The Cayuga County Legislature's committees met last week to review infrastructure upgrades, public safety contracts, and financial measures ahead of the full legislature’s March meeting. Across multiple sessions, committee members forwarded key resolutions for final ... more
Cayuga County Republicans endorse Kristine Lytle for clerk
Following the abrupt resignation of County Clerk Brian Scanlan, the Cayuga County Republican Committee has endorsed Kristine Lytle for the position, anticipating a special election. Lytle, a DMV employee, previously ran as a Conservative candidate ... more
Victor Town Board reviews stormwater management, parks improvements
The Victor Town Board met last week covering town infrastructure, financial expenditures, and hiring decisions for the Parks Department. The meeting featured an update on the town's stormwater management efforts, as well as approvals for ... more
VICTOR TOWN BOARD: Infrastructure updates, appointments, and community projects (webcast)
The Victor Town Board met on March 10, 2025, to discuss a range of matters, including appointments, infrastructure updates, and community projects. The meeting featured a stormwater update from Will Emblidge and reports from town ... more
Planning board reviews Timber View Estates, site plan modifications in Victor
The Victor Planning Board met on March 11 to review multiple development proposals, including a major residential subdivision and modifications to existing commercial properties. While no final decisions were made, several projects moved forward in ... more
VICTOR PLANNING: March meeting focuses on site plan modifications and development proposals (video)
The Victor Town Planning Board met on March 11, 2025, to review several development proposals and site plan modifications. The agenda included public hearings for new pole barns on Bortle Road and Strong Road, as ... more
Canandaigua Planning Commission reviews Waterchase proposal, approves temporary tent and historic alterations
The Canandaigua City Planning Commission on Wednesday reviewed a slate of proposals, including a rezoning request for a large-scale residential development, an application for a seasonal fireworks tent, and multiple historic property alterations. Waterchase Planned ... more
Walworth Town Board accepts supervisor’s resignation, reviews other issues
The Walworth Town Board discussed several key municipal issues at its March meeting, including personnel changes, infrastructure updates, and financial approvals. The most significant moment of the meeting came when the board formally accepted the ... more
Romulus awarded funding for sewer improvements
The Town of Romulus has secured over $700,000 in state funding for water infrastructure upgrades, including $535,477 in interest-free financing and a $178,483 grant from the Environmental Facilities Corporation. The funds will support sanitary sewer ... more
Audit finds procurement issues at Penn Yan water treatment plant
A state audit has found that the Village of Penn Yan failed to ensure proper competition in its procurement of goods and services for the local water treatment plant, increasing the risk of unnecessary costs ... more
Ithaca announces spring street cleaning, warns of parking enforcement
The City of Ithaca’s Department of Public Works will kick off its annual spring street cleaning on March 31, urging residents to prepare by clearing debris from tree lawns before the scheduled cleanups. Officials are ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors March 2025 Regular Meeting (webcast)
On Tuesday evening, March 11, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting inside the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo. Full meeting video is below ... more
Cayuga County clerk Brian Scanlan resigns
Cayuga County Clerk Brian Scanlan resigned Tuesday, stepping down in the second year of his four-year term. According to The Citizen, Scanlan cited a desire to focus on his family. As clerk, he worked to ... more
Canandaigua begins water meter replacement project for residents and businesses
The Town of Canandaigua Water Department has launched a water meter replacement program, updating meters for residents and businesses connected to the public water supply. The upgrades will be conducted at no cost to property ... more
Water service shut off today for Sennett’s Water District 2 residents
Residents in Sennett’s Water District 2 will experience a temporary water service shutdown today as crews work to repair a water main. The outage is expected to begin at approximately 10 a.m. and will affect ... more
Hornell wins transportation project award for downtown upgrades
For the second year in a row, Hornell has been recognized for its public works efforts, winning the 2024 Transportation Project of the Year award for its downtown revitalization. The $2.97 million project enhanced sidewalks, ... more
Phelps town board to discuss water projects, storage building at upcoming meeting
The Phelps Town Board is set to discuss a range of local projects and upcoming events at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Among the key agenda items is an update on ongoing water projects and ... more
