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Ontario County landfill manager to step down July 10
Brian Sanders, manager of the Ontario County Landfill since 2020, will leave his post on July 10 to take a new position with Casella Waste Systems, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Casella, which operates ... more
Kayaker drowns in private pond in Seneca
Emergency crews recovered the body of a man Monday evening after a kayak overturned in a private pond in the Town of Seneca. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, a 41-year-old male was fishing ... more
Truck driver seriously injured in crash with farm tractor in Seneca
A Rochester man was seriously injured Tuesday morning when his semi-truck overturned after colliding with a farm tractor in the Town of Seneca. Ryan W. Szalay, 43, was driving a 2024 Volvo semi-truck south on ... more
Seneca supervisor steps down after 10 years
Town of Seneca Supervisor Drew Wickham will not seek reelection this fall, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Wickham, who has served since 2015, said it was time for new leadership and reiterated his belief ... more
Driver injured after crashing into tree in Seneca
A 20-year-old woman was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after crashing her vehicle into a tree on County Road 5 in the Town of Seneca. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan Wrobbel ... more
Crash in Seneca injures one after SUV slides through intersection
Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury crash early Monday morning at the intersection of Lake-to-Lake Road and State Route 14A in Seneca. At approximately 6:51 a.m., authorities found that ... more
Seneca, Casella in talks to increase soil supply for landfill
Casella Waste Services, operator of the Ontario County Landfill, is exploring options to secure more soil for landfill cover as it approaches closure in 2028. According to the Finger Lakes Times, one proposal involves excavating ... more
Casella responds to Ontario County landfill closure decision
Following Ontario County's decision to close its landfill by 2028, Casella Waste Systems issued a statement acknowledging the end of their two-decade partnership, according to The Finger Lakes Times. Casella, which has managed the landfill ... more
Ontario County Landfill closure vote happening Thursday night
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors will vote tonight on whether to close the county landfill at the end of 2028. The proposal, backed by the Planning & Environmental Quality Committee in a narrow vote ... more
Ontario County supervisors to vote on landfill’s future in December
Ontario County’s Board of Supervisors is set to vote on Dec. 5 on whether to close or extend operations at the Ontario County Landfill beyond its 2028 lease expiration. At a recent meeting, members discussed ... more
What’s next for Ontario County Landfill? Tuesday meeting could bring residents closer to answer
Ontario County Administrator Christopher DeBolt will present the next steps and timeline for determining the future of the county landfill at Tuesday’s Planning & Environmental Quality Committee meeting. The landfill, located in Seneca, is set ... more
What’s next for the Ontario County Landfill? No consensus after meeting
A public meeting on the future of the Ontario County Landfill left officials with no clear direction. The Finger Lakes Times reports around 60 people attended the session in Geneva, where consultant John Culbertson of ... more
Ontario County prepares for landfill waste study
Ontario County is set to conduct its biennial study of the materials taken to its landfill in the town of Seneca. Proposals for this year’s waste characterization report are due to the county’s Department of ... more
Town of Seneca may host facility to produce natural gas from manure
A renewable energy project in the town of Seneca could soon convert manure from 12 Ontario County dairy farms into natural gas. The proposed 91,000-square-foot facility, to be located near the Ontario County Landfill, would ... more
Town of Seneca to hold public hearings on zoning and comprehensive plan; budget and snow removal contract also on agenda
The Town of Seneca will hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., to discuss proposed Local Laws 4 and 5 of 2024, which focus on updates to the town’s zoning law and zoning ... more
Ontario County Board of Supervisors invites community to discuss future landfill plans
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has announced a series of community meetings to gather input and discuss the future of the Ontario County landfill. The current lease agreement for the landfill, located in ... more
Late-night Vehicle fire in Seneca determined to be mechanical; no injuries reported
Ontario County Deputies and the Seneca Castle Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire late Sunday night near Old Mill Road and Wickham Lane in the Town of Seneca. The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m., ... more
Seneca Hires Environmental Law Firm for Landfill Issues
The Town of Seneca has enlisted the services of Rochester-based law firm Knauf Shaw, which specializes in environmental issues and litigation, to represent the town in matters related to the Ontario County Landfill. The Town ... more
Ontario County Board of Supervisors Unveils Draft Report on Landfill Operations Post-2028
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors has released the draft findings of a comprehensive report evaluating the future of the county's landfill operations, with significant changes anticipated after the current management agreement expires in 2028 ... more
