Of all the various items in a city budget from personnel and medical insurance to sidewalk replacement, facilities upkeep, and community celebrations one department, in particular, weighed heavy on
While it may have been a foregone conclusion that former college professor Larry Barnes taught history while at Genesee Community College, given his proclivity for the stuff as long-running city
BATAVIA - Larry Barnes, who went from teaching psychology at Genesee Community College to filling the role of city historian for 15 years before retiring at the end of 2023,
City of Batavia's superintendents of Maintenance and Water/Wastewater Scott Allen, left, and Tom Phelps far right, flank Public Works Director Brett Frank during Wednesday's final budget session at
Taking their oaths of office are, from left, Tammy Schmidt, David Twichell, Derek Geib, Paul Viele, Kathy Briggs and Al McGinnis during City Council's organizational meeting Monday at City Hall.Photo