BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Batavia man charged after refusing to leave hotel

William J. Galliford, 59, of Batavia, is charged with trespass and harassment 2nd after he allegedly refused to leave the Budget Inn at 301 Oak street on May 10, 2020 at 8:45p.m. Galliford was told he was no longer allowed on the premises. He also allegedly threatened a police officer. …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Eight more positive cases reported in Orleans along with one death

Press release SITUATIONAL UPDATE: STAY HOME; WASH HANDS; SOCIAL DISTANCING; WEAR A FACE COVERING! New Cases · As of 2:00 p.m. May 12, 2020 o Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 165 positive cases § The positive case resides in Batavia. § The …

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BATAVIA/City Council Business Meeting via Zoom/May 11, 2020

BATAVIA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETINGZOOM Video Conference Monday, May 11, 2020 7:00 PM AGENDA I. Call to OrderII. Innovation – Councilmember KarasIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Approval of March 2020 FinancialsV. Approval of April 2020 MinutesVI. Assignment of Agenda ItemsVII. Communications a. Genesee County Farmer’s Market June 5, 2020 through Oct. …

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BATAVIA/City takes measures to control expenses amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, layoffs announced, hiring freeze in place and cuts to programs

Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK- The City of Batavia has conducted a gap funding analysis amid the COVID-19 pandemic and estimates a potential $2.5M shortfall in revenue to the General Fund in the 2020-21 fiscal year. The City’s budget was passed in March 2020 and was balanced with $17,598,636 in …

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