GENESEE COUNTY/County thanks Senator Schumer for crucial support in broadband expansion efforts

Press release Genesee County is embarking on an ambitious mission to ensure universal broadband access, with the County Legislature demonstrating unwavering determination to reach every unserved address point. County Manager Matt Landers personally engaged with leadership in each of the thirteen towns with unserved residents, leaving no address point overlooked …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee 2050 Comprehensive Plan wins award from the Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association

Press release Genesee 2050 offers a new perspective on comprehensive planning andincludes a comprehensive plan update and recreation plan. The new plan is designedto be used as an online document and focuses less on an exhaustive inventory –which is always out of date by the time a comp plan is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Local law expands residency requirement to neighboring counties for the job of County Correction Officer

Press release Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is excited to announce that at its September 28, 2022, meeting, the Genesee County Legislature passed and adopted Local Law 4, which creates an expansion to the residency requirement of Correction Officers for the County of Genesee. In order to provide an adequate …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County announces $3.5 Million in funding for water projects

With Phase 2 construction completed, County begins pursuit of funding of approximately $132 million for Phase 3 Press release BATAVIA, NY – Genesee County officials announced that approximately $3.5 million in funding has been secured for three water projects across the county. Genesee County received an intermunicipal grant for $1.213 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County announces change to mask policy for County buildings following Governor Hochul announcement

Press release Batavia – Genesee County announced today that the policy requiring employees and members of the public to wear masks inside County facilities, regardless of vaccination status, will end effective today, February 10, 2022. This decision was made following statements from Governor Hochul that she will allow the State’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Hazardous Material Response team receives Technician Certification

(submitted photo and information) Nine (9) members of the Genesee County Emergency Support Unit/Hazardous Materials Response Team recently received Hazardous Material Technician certification. The Hazardous Materials Technician program is offered regionally by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). Certification requires successful completion of a 5 …

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