BATAVIA/City of Batavia launching a Hometown Hero Program

Press release The City of Batavia is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The banners will be placed on Redfield Parkway and Richmond Ave. from Memorial Day – Labor …

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BATAVIA/City School District appoints Wendy Villone as Director of Educational Technology

Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, August 12, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Wendy Villone as the Director of Educational Technology, effective September 12, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Wendy Villone to the Batavia City …

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BATAVIA/The City of Batavia is looking for help from residents in identifying the type of pipes that bring water to your home

Press Release Dear Residents of Batavia, The City of Batavia is reaching out to request your assistance in an important initiative to ensure the safety and health of our community. We need your help to identify and replace pipes within our water system, specifically the buried service lines that connect …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Overdose Awareness Day campaign includes event at Austin Park, Batavia

Press release: “Together we can” is the theme for this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day campaign – the annual observance that includes a local event from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Austin Park in Batavia. The world’s largest annual movement to end overdose, IOAD is dedicated to remembering without stigma …

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BATAVIA/Peace Garden leaders welcome Europeans on the run for ‘harmony, love’

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Four citizens of Central Europe carried the “Peace Torch” to the City of Batavia on Thursday afternoon as part of the Sri Chinmoy-Home Peace Run, a four-month North American journey starting and ending in New York City. Gianluca Marangon of Croatia, Edgars Ancans of …

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