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Pete Zehler

October 21, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Elba and Oakfield Officials to Oversee $950 Million Cider Solar Project Code enforcement officers in Elba and Oakfield could each earn up to $22,500 as independent contractors during construction of the $950 million Cider Solar Project — the largest solar development under New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting. A...

Pete Zehler

October 19, 2025

Monday News Brief

Public Invited to Weigh In on Genesee County’s Smart Growth Plan Genesee County is inviting residents to review and comment on its Draft 2025 Smart Growth Plan, which lays out where and how development should happen in the county over the next several years — while protecting farmland, infrastructure, and...

Pete Zehler

October 17, 2025

Friday News Brief

Alexander GOP Announces Endorsed Candidates The Town of Alexander Republican Committee has announced its endorsements for the Nov. 4 general election. For town clerk, the committee backs Shannon Bartholomew, who was appointed in February and has since implemented new cash management procedures, worked on water district projects, and revamped the...

Pete Zehler

October 16, 2025

Thursday News Brief

Pavilion Eyes Stafford Court Space as Town Board Reviews Contract The Stafford Town Board is signaling support for allowing the Town of Pavilion to use Stafford’s town court building on Route 237. Pavilion Supervisor James Thater told board members Monday that Pavilion’s agreement with Le Roy has ended, leaving the...

Pete Zehler

October 15, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Pontillo Seeks Fine Waiver From Stafford Town Board James Pontillo made his case to the Stafford Town Board Monday night, asking members to waive a $2,285 fine for missing a court-ordered repair deadline on the former Stafford Trading Post building. Pontillo said circumstances beyond his control caused the 16-day delay...

Pete Zehler

October 14, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Austin Park Playground Project Finally Moves Forward Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, A long-discussed playground project in Batavia is finally moving forward. More than a year and a half after plans were first outlined, the bid to install an inclusive playground at Austin Park is heading back to City...