GENESEE COUNTY/Pontillo, out of frustration, plans to run for Stafford Town supervisor

Pontillo speaking to the board on Monday evening By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service James Pontillo, citing “frustration” with the Stafford Town Board, says he plans to run for the town supervisor position that is up for reelection in 2027, looking to replace longtime Supervisor Robert Clement. Pontillo made his …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Shell’s Post operator says legal contract necessary for parking lot use agreement

BY MIKE PETTINELLAFor Video News Service The proprietor of the Shell’s Post at 6173 Main Rd., Stafford said any agreement with James Pontillo for use of the business parking lot while the latter completes court-ordered work on the neighboring former Stafford Trading Post would entail drawing up a legal document. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Pontillo says vandalism, vehicles in the way are making it difficult to meet work deadline

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Citing vandalism and adolescent behavior, James Pontillo is asking the Stafford Town Board to extend the court-ordered deadline for him to address 18 code violations at the former Odd Fellows Hall and Stafford Trading Post building. James Pontillo addressing the Town Board on Monday …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pontillo says he’s ready to get to work as dialog with Town of Stafford continues

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Attorneys for the owner of the former Stafford Trading Post and the Town of Stafford returned to the Genesee County Court Facility on Thursday morning in an ongoing effort to settle the opposing parties’ dispute over code violations. David Roach, representing the town, and …

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