Tuesday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on November 5, 2024
City of Batavia Seeks Bids for Housing Rehabilitation Program
The City of Batavia announced in a Monday press release, that they are seeking bids from licensed and qualified contractors for its Community Development Block Grant Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Contractors will be asked to do essential repairs such as roofing, window replacements, and general construction. The City of Batavia requires that all contractors who place a bid hold a Certification of Completion of Lead Safe Work Practices to ensure compliance with safety standards. All bids must include the entire cost of the work including labor, materials, insurance, equipment, and all other services necessary to complete the job.
All bids are due at 9 am, November 25th, and will be reviewed the same day.
Byron’s EMT Team Wins New York State Competition
EMTs Laura Platt and Tatum Higby from the Byron Fire Department’s Rescue Squad took a big victory at this year’s EMS Games.
The EMS Games took place at the Riverside Convention Center in Rochester from October 16-20. Teams of EMTs and Paramedics from all across New York State came out to compete in the prestigious event that uses challenging, real-world scenarios to test participants’ quick thinking and teamwork under pressure. Platt and Higby won the NYS Basic Life Support competition where they used all their skills to treat the patient with oxygen, EpiPen, and albuterol to keep the patient alive.
For their victory, they received medals and were awarded a trophy that they can keep until next year’s competition that will have their names engraved into it.
Salvation Army Starts Annual Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army in Batavia announced the launch of its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Monday.
The Red Kettle Campaign aims to raise funds that will be used to give warm clothing, holiday meals, and gifts to local families in need. The Salvation Army is seeking support from local businesses and organizations as they hope to raise $50,000 of their $100,000 goal before they begin ringing bells in front of select locations.
If you can’t afford to donate, you can still help out by volunteering to assist with bell ringing throughout the holiday season.
