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Ontario Co. votes to shutter landfill in 2028, trash hauler proposes $2.5M facility in Lyons, Canandaigua considers adding firefighters after outcry, and Victor fatal shooting trial underway.

Dec 06, 2024

Ontario County supervisors vote to close landfill by 2028

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors has taken a decisive step toward environmental reform, voting overwhelmingly to end operations at the county-owned landfill when its lease with Casella Waste Systems expires in 2028. The measure, passed Thursday by a weighted vote of 481 to 69, reflects years of debate over the landfill’s impact on the community and environment.

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SNOW TAPERS TOMORROW & RAIN RETURNS SUNDAY

This weekend's forecast for the Finger Lakes region highlights shifting conditions, with lake-effect snow continuing through Saturday morning, especially southeast of Lakes Erie and Ontario, where significant accumulations of up to a foot or more are expected in localized areas. Warmer air will move in by Sunday, bringing milder temperatures and the potential for light rain showers as the snow tapers off, setting the stage for a rainy start to the workweek.

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

Peter Mantius, a seasoned journalist, local environmental reporter, and FingerLakes1.com contributor announced the closure of his influential WaterFront blog, marking the end of a seven-year effort to spotlight environmental challenges in the Finger Lakes region. The decision comes as he and his wife, Laura, prepare to relocate to Massachusetts to be closer to their children and grandchildren. [READ MORE]
Morgan Rubbish Removal and Dependable Disposal are requesting tax incentives for a $2.5 million project to relocate their operations to a 12,000-square-foot facility in the Lyons industrial park. A public hearing was held Wednesday at Lyons Town Hall to discuss the plan. [READ MORE]
In the wake of a tragic Nov. 30 fire that claimed the life of a 98-year-old man, the Canandaigua City Council is poised to expand its fire department’s roster. During a budget workshop Tuesday, councilmembers signaled support for hiring two additional firefighters and an assistant fire chief in the 2025 budget, addressing concerns raised by firefighters and community members about inadequate staffing. [READ MORE]
A Victor man accused of fatally stabbing another man in August 2023 is now on trial. Jakob Chittenden faces a second-degree manslaughter charge in the death of Adam Record, who was found in the driveway of Chittenden’s parents’ home on Cunningham Drive. [READ MORE]
The It’s a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls is set to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the iconic film with a press conference featuring actors from the beloved classic and the launch of an inspiring initiative. The event will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at the museum’s original site, 32 Fall Street, amidst a backdrop of an International Festival of Trees. [READ MORE]

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THURSDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: HAC boys, girls drop season openers to Northstar Christian

WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse, Lyons boys cruise to season-opening wins; Clyde-Savannah girls outlast Wayne | Fingerlakes1.com

Thursday night featured a light schedule in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball, with only two games on the docket. In girls basketball, Northstar Christian edged HAC in a nail-biter, while in boys basketball, Northstar Christian cruised past HAC with a dominant performance. As teams gear up for a packed Friday night schedule, check out the scores, stats, and matchups to watch.

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Trumansburg considers adding third ambulance to EMS fleet

The Village of Trumansburg is exploring the purchase of a third ambulance for its EMS Department to address ongoing mechanical issues with one vehicle and improve response capacity. At a recent meeting, village officials cited the need to reduce reliance on mutual aid, where other departments cover calls in Trumansburg’s service area due to ambulance shortages.