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Grand jury declines to indict Seneca Falls supervisor, charges dismissed
Criminal charges against Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Frank Schmitter have been dismissed after a grand jury declined to issue an indictment in connection with an incident at Town Hall that led to his arrest last ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board approves landfill resolutions
The Seneca Falls Town Board voted Tuesday to approved key resolutions regarding leachate and a host community agreement with Seneca Meadows Landfill, clearing both measures after a lengthy meeting dominated by concerns about operations, future ... more
No-confidence petition highlights continued issues in Seneca Falls
A resident-led petition calling for a vote of no confidence in Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Frank Schmitter was introduced during the Nov. 6 Town Board meeting, with supporters citing labor disputes, a contested landfill action, ... more
CONNECTIONS: Advocates, SF Town Supervisor discuss landfill on WXXI program (podcast)
One of the region's biggest environmental stories was featured in a conversation on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson. Guests included Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Frank Schmitter, Seneca Lake Guardian Co-Founder and Vice President Yvonne Taylor, ... more
Town Faces Union-Busting Allegations in Seneca Falls Amid Labor Organizing Effort
Town employees in Seneca Falls organizing their union with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) are accusing town officials of engaging in union-busting practices, despite public assurances of cooperation. This tension unfolds as workers continue ... more
ELECTION PREVIEW: Seneca Falls supervisor contest focuses on landfill negotiations, infrastructure issues, and Cayuga Nation relationship
Who will be the next town supervisor in Seneca Falls? That question has loomed large over politics there, as two candidates face-off in a rematch from a Republican Primary in June. Yesterday, we featured a ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Frank Schmitter says Seneca Falls needs to address infrastructure, prioritize good relationship with Cayuga Nation
On this edition of FLX Today we continue our series previewing local elections by talking with one of the candidates running for Seneca Falls Town Supervisor. Frank Schmitter defeated incumbent Mike Ferrara in a primary ... more
PRIMARY PREVIEW: Mike Ferrara and Frank Schmitter campaign to win Republican support in Seneca Falls
Who will be the next Town Supervisor of Seneca Falls? That question has been swirling, as Incumbent Mike Ferrara faces a challenger from within. The Republican is being challenged by Frank Schmitter, a longtime state ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Frank Schmitter discusses campaign for Seneca Falls Town Supervisor ahead of Republican Primary (video)
In less than a week there will be a contested primary for Seneca Falls Town Supervisor. The ballot will feature two well-known names. Last week we sat down with incumbent Mike Ferrara, who is being ... more