@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCounty officials just secured additional federal funding for the County Road 36 bridge project, freeing up vital CHIPS dollars for other critical needs while also celebrating a $106,000 savings from a completed repaving project!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County is set to enhance its emergency communications system significantly, thanks to a new state grant that covers two years of critical upgrades.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA groundbreaking school-bus stop-arm camera program could change the way we enforce safety on our roads, with potential $250 fines for violators—no upfront costs for schools or the county!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Partnership for Ontario County is set to transform youth services in Geneva and Bloomfield with new grants aimed at expanding programming and preventing substance use among teens!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBig changes are coming to Finger Lakes Community College as the board extends its partnership with Lavelle Associates for an ambitious facility master plan!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe debate over renaming Lake Ontario heats up as supervisors reject a federal proposal, citing concerns of "chaos and distraction."
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA groundbreaking flood mitigation initiative, the Zuckerbrook project, is set to transform Ontario County with a $2.65 million grant aimed at preventing devastating storms and protecting our community.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialDr. Eric Lewandowski reveals alarming PFAS levels in Finger Lakes fish, highlighting a concerning trend of bioaccumulation that could impact our health and the environment.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County is pushing for a significant change in the occupancy tax law that could boost tourism funding to 6%—a move that could reshape local parks and conservation efforts!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAfter a lengthy debate, Ontario County's Planning Board has approved a conditional recommendation for a Geneva agritourism project, but with strict limits on what can be developed next.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Ways and Means Committee just extended the ARPA subgrant deadlines, giving critical projects more time to finish and potentially unlocking $70,000 in unclaimed funds!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County is set to revolutionize waste management as consultants reveal that a staggering 35% of its trash is compostable—are you ready for the change?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County faces a looming $137,000 shortfall in mortgage-tax processing costs, prompting discussions on potential rate increases and legal reviews.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA groundbreaking proposal for a four-story health-care and education facility in Victor is set to transform the LSI Solutions campus, but will it get the green light?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County's review of Geneva's new battery and solar laws raises critical questions on energy thresholds, agricultural protections, and safety measures.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Ontario County Planning Board has given a green light to new energy code updates, but with crucial recommendations on decommissioning, fire safety, and agricultural impacts that could reshape the future of energy systems.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County's latest report reveals a staggering $3.8 billion in property-tax exemptions, prompting calls for deeper insights into how these exemptions impact local taxpayers!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTwo waste-processing proposals have sparked critical questions about flow control and recycling in Ontario County—will the board workshop reveal the answers we need?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County is pushing for changes to its occupancy tax law, aiming to boost tourism funding and support local infrastructure improvements—will a 6% cap be the key to unlocking new opportunities?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialOntario County is on high alert with two confirmed measles cases among unvaccinated individuals, sparking a critical outreach to boost immunization in the community.
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