Council takes a stand against New York s bail reform law thebatavian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thebatavian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Posted4/26/2021 5:30 AM
If Batavia Unit District 101 school buildings got grades, none would be proud of its report card.
Three of the eight are in poor condition, according to a consultant s analysis. The rest are in fair shape. None are good or excellent.
Taking care of all the must and should do fix-up items would cost more than $86 million.
That s why a district committee says it would be more cost-effective to replace up to four elementary schools, and possibly eliminate one. But first, the committee is asking district residents what they think. Now it s time to get a little feedback, Superintendent Lisa Hichens told the Batavia City Council last week. Because whatever vision we have for our facilities in Batavia, they should reflect the values of the community.
Watch candidates for Batavia City Council discuss the issues dailyherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Batavia aldermen OK pot shop zoning plan The Batavia City Council has taken action to establish zoning and regulations for pot shops. AP file photo
Updated 2/10/2021 5:10 PM
If a recreational marijuana dispensary were to set up shop in Batavia, it most likely would be located in the northeast side industrial park or the Randall Road commercial corridor, under a zoning plan approved by aldermen.
The Batavia City Council took action on Tuesday to establish zoning and regulations for pot shops. Meeting in committee, aldermen unanimously approved the plan, which came in response to public opinion.
In an advisory referendum last November, Batavia residents voted to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries to be permitted in the city, with nearly 62% in favor.
Comedy Club to open in downtown Batavia kcchronicle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kcchronicle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.