Group has money to install AC at Senior Center in Medina, awaits village approval

Lynn Creasey

MEDINA – The Senior Citizens of Western Orleans have $15,000 to install air conditioning at a former train depot, which serves as a meeting place for the seniors.

Lynn Creasey, president of the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans, said the building is often too hot during the summer for seniors to comfortably socialize for cards, games and meals.

The group has $15,000 saved and is willing to pay for the costs of AC wall units, Creasey told the Village Board on Monday.

He has secured two bids from contractors for the project and is expecting two more.

Village Board members want to hear from Jason Watts, the DPW superintendent, first before forging ahead. The board wants to make sure the existing utilities can handle the additional AC and see if Watts has any input on the project.

The building was originally constructed in 1908 as the NY Central Depot. It has been the home of the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans since 1968. Creasey said the seniors have done several improvements to the building over the years, including a fresh coat of paint about three to four years ago.

Creasey said the organization survives on donations, but is committing the funds to the project so the seniors can use the site during the hot summer weather.