Thursday, April 11, 2013
Protesters convince alderman to change his vote on $117,000 downtown archway.
Batavia Alderman Dan Chanzit says he'll ask for a recall vote on the decision to build a $117,000 arch on North River Street. "After meeting with residents this afternoon, I can say that my position has evolved on this issue, and I will be calling for a recall vote," Chanzit said by email following a downtown protest of the plan. Batavians sounded off loud and clear in a Patch "Tri-Cities Talk" on April 3 and some took to the streets with signs on April 6. Some of the signs read, "$117,000 Arch—Cut Waste," "Reconsider" and "April 9 Vote Big Spenders Out." Some of those votes might have had an affect on the election, which saw three incumbents lose their seats. Jamie Saam defeated incumbent James Volk for the 4th Ward seat. Steven Vasilion …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Though some say it will enhance an important downtown district, others are not pleased by the city's decision to move forward with a proposal to install an arch at the entry to North River Street.
After aldermen voted earlier this week to proceed with plans to install an arch at the entrance of North River Street to the tune of $117,000, community members voiced strong feelings about the news on Batavia Patch's Facebook page. Batavia officials tout the arch as a way to "draw attention to the entryway to the new River District to the north" and "announcing a unique area of the city," according to the city's streetscape report. While some agree with the city, not everyone in Batavia looks upon the proposal so favorably. We posed this question to Batavia Patch readers on our Facebook page: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. April Duda: It would look great but that is way too much. …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Get a closer look at the brick pavers and the polished look in these photos.
One of Batavia's prized downtown streets is open again to vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. River Street reopened earlier this month with a new look and feel. The public is invited to join City officials on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM on River and State Street for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests are then encouraged to dine downtown and join the community on the Batavia Riverwalk at 5:30 PM for the Annual Celebration of Lights presented by the Batavia Park District. River Street is the first street in a series of streetscape projects to take place in the downtown over the next several years. The City’s streetscape projects include upgrading all underground utilities, infrastructure improvements, as well as street …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Residents will lose a right-turn lane in order to gain a sidewalk and bike lane in downtown Batavia.
In an effort to make Batavia friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists, the City Council on Monday unanimously approved changes for a downtown intersection. The change will remove the westbound right turn lane onto northbound Route 31 to allow enough space to install a sidewalk and five-foot-wide bike lane along the north side of Houston Street. “I think it’s a good thing to do,” Alderman Mike O’Brien said at the meeting. “We're asking people to bike in Batavia and this is one way to do it.” Originally, the proposal did not include the bike lane. But the Police Department was concerned that completely removing the lane would not allow enough room for squad cars to safely maneuver through the intersection without veering into the oncoming …
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Dennis
12:45 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
First an ARCH next thing we are going to have a 22 MILLON swimming pool down town.Non profit so I do not have to tell what it cost us. more ›