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Seneca Falls: How much would taxes increase under proposed 2023 budget?

How much will taxes go up? How much landfill revenue will be used in the 2023 Seneca Falls Town Budget? Those were the two biggest questions looming for taxpayers before last week's regularly scheduled October ... more
ITT Goulds will close foundry in Seneca Falls: Company says manufacturing to remain, as local officials watch cautiously

The Seneca Falls Operation of ITT Goulds Pumps is about to shift gears. Due to intense domestic and international competition, the company has analyzed ways to reposition the Seneca Falls business to remain competitive. With ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board looks at comprehensive plan overhaul, honor longtime employee

The Town of Seneca Falls may begin updating its Comprehensive Plan as early as next year. At last night's Town Board meeting, this issue originated at the passing of two new Local Laws, which provided ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board grants SMI permit, establishes town manager position: Full recap of February meeting

For over two years, the Seneca Falls Town Board has mulled over a motion to grant the Seneca Meadows Landfill a permit to operate. Last night the motion passed in a matter of minutes. In ... more
What’s next with Huntington Building in Seneca Falls? Construction not yet underway, per officials

What's happening with the Huntington Building in Seneca Falls? That question has been posed to the newsroom a handful of times- especially since work appeared to begin on the property a few weeks ago. Earlier ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board cannot decide on engineering firm, decision could come next month

There are three options on the table, but the Seneca Falls Town Board was unable to make a decision at last week's meeting on who will serve as consulting engineers. The board has three proposals ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board opposes landfill expansion, but supervisor not convinced company will walk away in 2025

During a meeting held Tuesday, January 5th the Seneca Falls Town Board voted 3-2 asking the DEC to deny Seneca Meadows' permit request to expand its landfill. The vote, which fell along party lines, featured ... more
Varick Supervisor Robert Hayssen chosen to lead Seneca County Board of Supervisors in 2021 (video)

There was no debate during the Seneca County Board of Supervisors reorganizational meeting, but Varick Supervisor Robert Hayssen secured another term as Chair during its annual reorganizational meeting. Waterloo Supervisor Don Trout also received a ... more
Supervisors push IDA leader for answers on former Hillside property sale to Martin (video)

The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency was well-represented at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors’ Government Operations Committee Meeting, which was held at the County Office Building. Executive Director Sarah Davis, who came into that role this ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Doug Avery, Mike Ferrara face off to lead Seneca Falls beyond 2020 (podcast)

There are two candidates facing off in Seneca Falls for the opportunity to lead the Town Board, which has been subject of a lot of controversy over the last four years. As Election Day approaches, ... more