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Village Board Targets Downtown Blight, Moves Forward with Major Infrastructure Projects

2025-11-12 · 2871 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Amended Local Law §161-14: Trustees voted 4-0 to approve changes to the permit process.
  • Infrastructure Funding: Authorized $107,526.18 (WIIA 2) and $50,622.77 (WIIA 1) for water and sewer improvements with STC Construction, Wendel, and Bernard P. Donegan, Inc.
  • Police Equipment: Approved $400 for a remote car starter for the Code Enforcement vehicle.
  • Recreation: Discussed potential lighting for basketball courts at Bullard Park.
  • Winter Prep: Purchased a new salter for $10,750.
  • Unpaid Taxes: Approved the transfer of 36 delinquent tax bills totaling over $50,000 to the County for foreclosure action.
  • 2026 Election: Set polls for March 18, 2026, from noon to 9 p.m. at Village Hall.

Trustees tightened code enforcement timelines and authorized payments for over $200,000 in water and sewer infrastructure improvements during the Nov. 12 meeting.

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Village Budget & Tax Levy Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety
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Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier (Former Mayor, Village of Albion) Aric Albright (Village Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator) Harry Papponetti (Village Fire Chief / Animal Control Officer) Christopher Kinter (Village Code Enforcement Officer) David Mogle (Village Police Chief) Chris Kinter (Codes Officer, Village & Town of Albion) Timothy McMurray (Mayor, Village of Albion) John Grillo (Village Parks & Recreation Director) John Fitzak (Orleans County Legislator) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) Tony Wynn (Albion Zoning Board of Appeals member (former)) Craig Tuohey (Albion Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman (former))