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State law opens door for Batavia Town Board to offer stipend for volunteer firefighter training
The Batavia Town Board on Wednesday night signed on to a recently launched New York State training stipend program for volunteer firefighters.In a unanimous vote, the board passed a resolution that calls for payment of up to $500 in local training stipends for certain firefighter training for Town of Batavia firefighters.“It’s long overdue and we’re very supportive of volunteer fire service,” Batavia Town Supervisor Greg Post said. “We’re pleased to pass this resolution as quickly as we were able to.”In March, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of the statewide program, stating that the goal is to strengthen and stabilize New York’s volunteer fire service. She said that $10
City shuts down further talk with downtown businesses, refers to current parking plan
Downtown property owner Sharon Kubiniec made a return visit to City Council Monday evening to remind the elected leaders that, despite the good intentions and efforts made so far to rectify a parking issue around the new police station in progress, “we are not flourishing.”Coverage of local government takes time and money. You can help support local journalism by joining Early Access Pass. Your support will help us hire more reporters to cover the community. Click here to join today and with your annual membership, receive a $50 gift card for T.F. Browns. Members of Early Access Pass are able to read select stories four hours before non-members.
New York State Limits How Tall Your Grass Can Be
It is 'No Mow May', where people do not mow their lawns in the month of May in order to let the bees pollinate among other insect benefits in New York State. But, there are some spots in New York State where there is a limit on how tall in your yard can actually be and you might be surprised about how 'tall' it is allowed to be.
Soapbox derby registration opens this evening at John Kennedy's Mud Run
Registration is now open for the Boxcar Derby, sponsored by the Business Improvement District, and to be held at Centennial Park on Aug. 17.The first opportunity to register is today at John Kennedy Intermediate School, 166 Vine St., Batavia, during the Mud Run, which starts at 6:30 p.m
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