Thursday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on September 19, 2024
Batavia City Assemblyman Steve Hawley Takes Off for Trip with Veterans
Batavia City Assemblyman Steve Hawley is heading south today to Washington D.C. with several local veterans as the annual Patriot Trip kicks off.
The Patriot Trip gives local veterans the chance to explore our nation’s capital and visit the several monuments and landmarks that honor those who served. This years trip will make stops at the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War memorials along with the Arlington National Cemetery. Our local veterans fought bravely alongside several of the fallen soldiers at Arlington and this will give them a chance to pay their respects properly.
Assemblyman Hawley said, “Taking our local veterans on these annual Patriot Trips is one of the most rewarding parts of my job, I’m glad we’re able to put this event on for another year and show our veterans the gratitude and appreciation they deserve.”
Several Alumni Worked on Major Renovations at Byron-Bergen Central School
Students at Byron-Bergen Central School were greeted by several major renovations at the start of the school year.
What the students may not have known, is the renovations were completed by Kircher Construction which is owned and operated by Byron-Bergen Class of 2006 alumni Jon Flannery. The foreman for the project was Class of 2020 alumni Alex Brumsted. Flannery and his team turned the outdated gymnasium into a state-of-the-art facility. In total 12 Byron-Bergen graduates worked on the project.
Byron-Bergen Director of Facilities Roger Caldwell said, “We take pride in hiring local contractors when possible. We see a lot of B-B alumni come through and it’s great. They have a vested interest in the District and their dedication shows.”
New Report Finds Batavia Residents Spend Less on Bills than Nationwide Average
A new report by Doxo Insights found that residents in Batavia spend 23% less a month on bills than the national average.
The report polled 4,000 cities across the U.S.A. including Batavia. The poll found that the average resident of Batavia spends $1,628 a month on bills. The three most common things Batavia residents have for bills are mortgage/rent, car loans, and health insurance. Batavia residents do spend more money on utilities than the national average but also spend less on alarms and security systems.
Even though your bills might feel high most of the time, it’s still better here in Batavia than in many other places.
