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August 25th - Informational Meeting

August 25th at 6:30 P.M. at the Town Hall there will be an informational meeting for the proposed water district formation - Wortendyke Road and Pike Road.

Wortendyke-Pike District Information can be found here.


July 6th & 7th Meetings Cancelled

July 6th - the 7:30 P.M. Planning Board Meeting is cancelled and July 7th - the 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Town Board Workshop is cancelled.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Batavia Town Board has scheduled a public informational meeting on the draft Conceptual Plan for the development of the Batavia Town Park on Galloway Road for June 30, 2010 at 7:00pm. The draft Plan and accompanying report incorporate many of the suggestions made by participants in the public workshop held at the Town Hall in January.

The 62-acre park is envisioned to accommodate a variety of passive recreational activities, including fishing, picnicking, hiking, and nature observation. Phase I of the park development will include picnic pavilions, restrooms, an ADA-accessible fishing dock, gazebo, and trails. Future development is proposed to include a park lodge, playground and amphitheater.

Batavia Town Park Conceptual Park Graphic

Click to view Batavia Town Master Plan

For more information:
Barbara Johnston, Senior Planner
Stuart I. Brown Associates
585-295-6636


Assessment Board of Review

There is an opening on the Assessment Board of Review. Click Application for Appointment to download the form. Please submit completed application to the Town Clerk's Office, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York 14020 or via email: tmorasco@townofbatavia.com. Applicant must be a Town Resident.


Well Contamination Form Letter for Residents

Well Contamination Informational Meeting

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Meeting Purpose:

  • Update residents on recent well testing results.
  • Steps the Town is taking to offer public water to those that want it.
  • Process and costs of obtaining public water.

Status of Review of Contamination

  • Genesee County Health Department began well testing in early March due to suspected manure contamination in the NorthEast area of the Town.
  • Initial findings in the NorthEast area show both bovine and human bacteria present in wells.
  • NYS Dept. Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
    - Continuing contamination investigation
    - Report of findings will be issued
  • Town funded well testing is continuing.
  • Meeting of Ad hoc Ground Water Working Group

The Complete Well Contamination Update Informational Meeting Document



Well Contamination Update Informational Meeting

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at the BATAVIA FIRE HALL, 8382 LEWISTON ROAD, BATAVIA. The purpose of the meeting will be to update the residents on public water extension opportunities. The specific topics to be discussed are as follows:

  • Brief update on well contamination
  • Funding process
  • Water District formation process
  • Schedule

2010 Census

As you are aware, this year marks the twenty-third United States Census. Conducted every ten years since 1790 and mandated by the United States Constitution, the Census seeks to count everyone residing in the United States to determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as how, in part, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities.

Click the links below for more information on the 2010 Census.

2010 Census
Importance of 2010 Census
Importance of Mailing Back a Census Form


Well Water Contamination

The Town of Batavia has been notified by the Genesee County Health Dept. that there is water well contamination in the area of State Street Road, Batavia-Elba Townline Road, Route 98, and Bank Street.

Press Release
Commonly Asked Questions
Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water Supplies


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