By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 October 2024 at 8:43 pm
2,715 have cast ballots so far, more than 10 percent of registered voters
Photo by Tom Rivers: A sign notes early voting is open at the Orleans County office Building. The sign is next to the driveway leading to the County Office Building on Route 31. There is only one early voting polling location in the county. On Nov. 5, polling places will be open in all 10 towns.
ALBION – The early voting surge has continued through the first five days, with four more days to vote before the general election on Nov. 5.
So far, 2,715 ballots have been cast since Saturday, an average of 543 a day. That is more than 10 percent of the registered voters in the county, which totals about 25,000.
The daily average is up from the presidential election four years ago when an average of 417 voted each of the nine days of early voting – 3,753 then for the grand total.
The county is on pace to pass that mark, which was the record high for early voting. The daily totals so far include:
Oct. 26 (Saturday) – 647
Oct. 27 (Sunday ) – 410
Oct. 28 (Monday) – 563
Oct. 29 (Tuesday) – 608
Oct. 30 (Wednesday) – 487
The remaining early voting schedule includes:
Thursday, October 31 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, November 1 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 2 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 3 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The early voting polling location is at the Board of Elections Office at 14016 State Route 31 in Albion. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, polling places will be open at all 10 towns in the county.
Photos by Tom Rivers: Gregory Hallock, executive director of the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council, speaks on Tuesday evening about a plan for a new cultural facility at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds. The building is planned for the west end of the Fairgrounds near Taylor Hill Road.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 October 2024 at 2:12 pm
‘GoBarn’ could be 30,000 square feet offering many art, community programs
KNOWLESVILLE – The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) presented a plan for a new arts and cultural center – the GoBarn – at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Gregory Hallock, GO Art!’s executive director, said the facility, which could max out at 30,000 square feet, would tie in with the mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension and the fairgrounds, while expanding arts and cultural program in the county.
Hallock said the new three-story building with a greenhouse, animal barns and a tavern/beer garden would be in the millions of dollars.
Rendering from Red Green Design: The three-story building would have the look of a barn, with the silo having an elevator and stairs to access the three floors.
GO Art! has spent about $40,000 so far for preliminary designs for the project. He said another $150,000 is needed by Dec. 31 to hire an engineering and design firm for more detailed drawings that are required to seek grants and other funding. Those more precise drawings will also include a detailed breakdown of the costs of the project.
“Our goal is to facilitate tourism and cultural growth,” Hallock told about 50 people during an announcement at the Trolley Building of the Fairgrounds. “The goal is to bring in thousands of people a month.”
Hallock has been scouting sites in the county for the project and struck up a conversation with Robert Batt, the CCE executive director, during the fair in late July. The two see many synergies with GO Art! and CCE by having the new facility at the fairgrounds.
Linda Knipe, GO Art! board president, said the community has an opportunity to add a major asset to the community.
The fiber and wool from llamas, alpacas and sheep could be used by artisans during a fiber festival, for example.
A greenhouse could be used to grow herbs and flowers in programs run by the CCE, in another example.
The building would have flexible or adaptable space that could be used for many things. Hallock and Go Art! envision two art galleries, artist studios and a residence where artists could bunk instead of driving home in the wee hours of the night. Hallock would like to the building to be used for many art forms – culinary, folk, horticultural, literary, visual, muli-media and more.
Linda Knipe, GO Art! board president, acknowledged this a major initiative for the community. She noted how her son, Alex Feig, was able to work with a small group of volunteers and get a $500,000 skate park built in Medina.
“These are very big plans for a rural community,” Knipe said. “We can do this. This is about having vibrant communities where the kids want to stay. We are looking to make this a more vibrant community than it already is.”
A survey completed by about 150 people also shows interest in a pottery studio & kilns, educational studios, film recording studio, culinary kitchen, dining/farm-to-table, tavern/beer garden, offices/conferences and an outdoor music venue.
GO Art! has a liquor license at its facility in Batavia, and Hallock said being able to serve alcohol has boosted attendance and sales of art at the Batavia gallery. The alcohol has to be consumed on site and Hallock said there have been no issues with over-drinking.
Robert Batt, CCE director, sees a lot of possibilities with the GoBarn in boosting artists and agriculture. “The potential is ripe and awesome,” he said.
The new complex was planned to be close to the main education education, just east of it. But Hallock said the state isn’t allowing that due to the close presence of a wetland. GO Art! has shifted the facility to the west end of the fairgrounds, near the corner of Route 31 and Taylor Hill Road.
Hallock said the site would likely be built in stages. He said a July 2025 start is possible with the project’s target completion in July 2028.
He listed the following potential new programs:
Fiber arts and crafts; culinary arts; horticultural and agriculture programs; art and design classes; animals and fiber arts; health, wellness and social programs; technology and innovation programs; performing arts and music classes; film and digital media classes; woodworking classes and workshops; crafts and do-it-yourself classes; sustainability and eco-classes; business and entrepreneurship classes; collaborative and community projects; educational and community events; bar and beverage service; event space rentals.
The facility would be accessible and inclusive to all community members, Hallock said. The GoBarn would have hands-on programs in arts, agriculture and sustainability that would provide workforce readiness. Hallock said GO Art! wants to partner with local schools and organizations in “fostering a lifelong learning environment.”
The facility is expected to draw thousands of people monthly, which Hallock said would provide a boost to local businesses, such as lodging, restaurants and shops. He envisions a Fiber Arts Festival as a big event at the site.
The GoBarn would provide a platform for artisans and rural entrepreneurs to grow their businesses sustainably, expanding economic opportunities in the region, he said.
For more information contact Hallock, GO Art! director, at ghallock@goart.org or (585) 343-9313. He welcomes donations and volunteers to serve on a committee to move the project forward. Click here to see more renderings of the GoBarn.
About 50 people attended the announcement at the Trolley Building with the plans for a new cultural center for the community.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 October 2024 at 1:36 pm
More than 1,000 ballots cast in first 2 days in Orleans County
Photo by Tom Rivers: The sign outside the Orleans County Office Building notes it is an early voting location.
ALBION – More than 1,000 voters cast ballots in the first two days of early voting in Orleans County.
Early voting goes for nine days, from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, before the general election on Nov. 5.
The first day on Saturday, 647 voted early in eight hours, followed by 410 on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There were lines of people today around noon when the Orleans Hub stopped by the Board of Elections Office at 14016 State Route 31 in Albion.
Election workers said they were pleased to see such a big turnout. Early voting often draws a trickle of interest from the county’s 25,000 registered voters for local elections or less high-profile campaigns.
During the election about a year ago, the early voters ranged from 39 to 56 the first seven days.
Early voting also was huge four years ago during the presidential election. That was also during the Covid pandemic and many voters preferred to vote early, expecting smaller crowds at the BOE office.
In 2020, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, there 3,753 people who voted early over 9 days, an average of 417 each day.
The first two days of early voting so far are averaging 528.5 voters each day.
ALBION – Orleans County Board of Elections Commissioners Michael Mele and Janice Grabowski today reminded residents that early voting for the Nov. 5 elections will begin Saturday, Oct. 26 and run through Sunday, Nov. 3.
Early voting takes place at the Orleans County Board of Elections Office, 14016 State Route 31 in Albion.
The early voting schedule is:
Saturday, October 26 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 27 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, October 28 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29 – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30 – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 31 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, November 1 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 2 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 3 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“All indications are that turnout for this year’s elections will be very high, so early voting is just another way for people to cast their ballots,” said the commissioners. “We do want to remind people that whether you choose to vote early or on Election Day, you must be in line before poll closing time to cast your ballot.”
The commissioners said the BOE staff has been preparing for this election season for some time, with all sorts of plans in place, including ballot security, polling location security and emergency backup.
“We have been working with our Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services team to prepare for any contingencies. We want to be sure everyone has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and that our elections run smoothly.”
Those with questions about voter registration, early voting, absentee ballots or any other questions can call the Board of Elections at (585) 589-3274 or visit the BOE website (click here).
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 October 2024 at 4:46 pm
Jack Welch
ALBION – Orleans County officials are trying to close a $6 million budget gap for 2025, with six factors causing $5.97 million in increases.
The 2024 budget, approved last November, totaled $92,494,994 budget, and that resulted in a tax levy increase of 3.25 percent or $607,000 to $19,264,000.
Jack Welch, the county’s chief administrative officer and budget officer, will file a tentative budget by Nov. 15. The spending plan faces some tough challenges, he said during Tuesday’s Legislature meeting.
He listed six main culprits:
Health insurance is estimated to increase 20%, by another $1.4 million.
NYS retirement is estimated to increase 12%, by another $360,000
Public Safety Building roof repair at $1.2 million
Social services up by 12%, another $1.7 million. That include $688,000 more for temporary homelessness in Safety Net, a 42% increase
Mental Health Law expense (Section 730.30 – when a defendant is unfit for trial) is estimated to increase by 1,000% or $500,000
Public Safety Dispatch consoles to be replaced at $810,000
Welch said he is particularly worried about the continued rise in costs for the temporarily homeless.
“The Public Assistance/Safety Net expense is related to our Emergency Declaration for Temporary Homelessness we have had since May 2023,” Welch said. “For last month, our out-of-county placement is 357 percent over July 2022. Total temporary homeless placements are 169 percent over July 2022. This trend does not show any sign of subsiding and is not unique to Orleans County.”
Rising sales tax revenue have helped the county in recent years to offset some rising expenses, but so far in 2024 the sales tax is behind the 2023 year-to-date levels.
“We were concerned about a flattening of sales tax revenue, but a decrease in alarming,” Welch said. “The last time the county experienced sales tax revenue below the prior year was in 2016.”
Photo by Tom Rivers: Scott Wilson smiles after being presented a “Special Recognition Award” from County Legislator Skip Draper, center, and Sheriff Chris Bourke.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 October 2024 at 10:25 am
ALBION – Scott Wilson has retired from leading the Orleans County Jail after 12 years as superintendent, a time when the facility added programs for people being held in the facility.
Wilson also helped oversee a $1 million construction project at the jail in 2013. That project staved off pressure from the state for the county to build a new jail. The current jail was constructed in two stages around 1970, and was falling into disrepair mainly due to water infiltration.
“I tried to keep costs down and extend the life of the building,” Wilson said on Tuesday after being presented with a “Special Recognition Award” from the County Legislature.
Wilson started working at the Orleans County Jail as a correction officer in 1998, and worked his way up as a sergeant and lieutenant, and then was appointed superintendent in 2012.
The jail on Platt Street has about 45 employees and a capacity for 72 inmates. Wilson said there have been fewer inmates in recent years due to the state’s bail reform laws.
He has been praised in his career for bringing more services to the jail for inmates, including mental health and addiction treatment services.
The jail is now used for Centralized Arraignment Parts (CAP Court) for morning and evening arraignments for arrests made in the county.
Wilson also has helped spearhead the county’s prescription drug take-back events, which netted about 1,000 pounds of pills each year since 2012.
He also serves on the boards of the Genesee-Orleans Mental Health Association and the Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Wilson was named the jail’s officer the year in 2003 and in 2014 was named the county’s employee of the year.
Chris Caulfield, a lieutenant at the jail, is the site’s acting leader until the superintendent position is filled.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 October 2024 at 8:34 am
ALBION – Orleans County has been awarded an $11,562,698 state grant to upgrade wireless internet service throughout the county.
The Orleans County Department of Planning and Development applied for the grant through Empire State Development’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program. This will allow the county to increase wireless internet speeds from the current 25 Mega Bit Per Seconds (Mbps) to 100 (Mbps).
The county recently completed a build-out of a wireless internet system. There are now 19 towers and the county will add two or three more, likely near Lake Ontario where there are gaps in internet coverage, county officials said.
Orleans has two years to complete the project, upgrading the internet infrastructure on all the towers so 100 Mbps is available in download and upload speeds. The grant also will include a digital literacy component to help people learn about the technology.
County legislators accepted the grant on Tuesday and accepted a bid of $11,216,500 from North Shore Networks LLC in Medina to implement the faster internet service.
That company is led by Duston Ellis, who worked over a decade in Kentucky for Broadlinc, helping run a high-speed internet service in a rural area.
Ellis moved to Medina to be near his wife’s family. He expects to hire a project manager and two technicians as part of the effort in Orleans County.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 October 2024 at 8:17 pm
Provided photos: Orleans County Treasurer Kim DeFrank accepts the gavel to serve as president of New York State County Treasurer’s and Finance Officers Association. She succeeds Kevin Gardner, right, the treasurer of Oswego County.
ALBION – Orleans County Treasurer Kim DeFrank is serving as president of the New York State County Treasurer’s and Finance Officers Association.
DeFrank was sworn in as president on Friday at the organization’s annual meeting in Liverpool.
DeFrank has served as the county treasurer since Jan. 1, 2018. She worked in the treasurer’s office for 24 years before that.
She said the statewide association has been very helpful, providing a network of knowledge from other treasurers and finance officers around the state from counties of all sizes.
“I find this group to be extremely helpful in the positions that we hold,” DeFrank said. “There is no ‘employee manual’ to this job. Being involved with this organization is the best networking that exists.”
The association puts on an annual finance school, in conjunction with the State Comptroller’s Office.
“It’s 2 ½ days of informative classes where we can ask questions and obtain current information,” DeFrank said. “To me, there is no other better source of info than a colleague that has held the position for a while. They offer experiences and knowledge that for me far outweigh anything that is written.”
As president, DeFrank will preside over all meetings of the NYSCTFOA, appoint members of standing committees, create special committees, serve on the Finance School committee, and plan the annual summer conference.
Kim DeFrank and the Treasurer’s Office recently relocated the office from East Park Street to Main Street at the former Bank of America next to Subway. DeFrank paid to have a plaque made, listing all 31 treasurers in the county’s history, dating back to 1825.
ALBION – HEAP season begins this year on Nov. 1, with a tentative end date of March 31, 2025.
Applications for furnace repair or replacement are being accepted now. Applications for an emergency other than your heating source will be accepted beginning Jan. 2, 2025 through March 31.
If you are applying for the first time, a phone interview is necessary which can be completed beginning on Nov. 1. Applications will be available Nov. 1 in Albion at the County Office Building, Pathstone, Community Action, or Ministry of Concern; at the Community Center in Holley; or at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library in Medina.
You can apply online for HEAP by visiting www.myBenefits.ny.gov. If you received a benefit through a HEAP case last season you may apply through www.myBenefits.ny.gov or submit your completed application along with necessary documentation to the Department of Social Services, 14016 Rt. 31 W. Albion, NY 14411.
If you are currently a Public Assistance or SNAP recipient you should automatically receive your HEAP benefit through your case. Please be sure your worker has accurate vendor and account information to prevent a delay of your HEAP grant.
For questions or to set up an appointment call (585) 589-3182. Appointments cannot be given before Nov. 1. If you are over age 60, please call the Office for the Aging at (585) 589-3191.
You can find more information about HEAP and other assistance programs by visiting the following website www.myBenefits.ny.gov.
Photos and information courtesy of Orleans County Legislature, Youth Bureau
ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature, in conjunction with the County Youth Bureau, hosted its 10th annual “Family Game Night” last week at Dubby’s Tailgate and the event was a tremendous success.
More than 340 people attended to play board games, enjoy free pizza and treats, and learn about county services. The number of attendees is double from last year’s event and is the highest level of participation ever for the event.
“We could not be more thrilled with 100-plus families joining us for Family Game night,” said County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson. “I want to commend the Youth Bureau Board members, volunteers and county staff for organizing a great event that will hopefully continue to grow in future years.”
Several county departments were on hand to provide information on services that can help families including the Emergency Management Office (EMO), Job Development/Career Center, Mental Health, Office for the Aging, Personnel, Planning and Development, Probation, Public Health, Sheriff, Social Services – Child & Family Services, Soil & Water, and Tourism. In addition, Modern Disposal and Child Care Resource & Referral from Community Action took part as well.
Children were excited to see Grimace and the Hamburgler, courtesy of McDonald’s of Albion. Attendees were provided with two slices of Dubby’s pizza, an apple and a drink. The first 150 to arrive received complimentary passes to the Medina Railroad Museum. All families took home their own board game to hopefully start their own family game night.
Sponsors for the event included Dubby’s Tailgate, Tops Friendly Markets, Singleyn Enterprises – McDonald’s of Albion, Evan’s ACE Hardware & Building Supplies, Medina Railroad Museum, Lyndonville Lions Club, Subway, and Case-Nic Cookies.
Photo and information courtesy of Orleans County DSS
ALBION – Employees at the Orleans County Department of Social Services wore purple today, October 17, for “Purple Thursday.” This is in recognition of survivors of domestic violence.
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, bringing awareness to domestic violence within our community, as “Every1 Knows Some1” affected by domestic violence.
“Domestic violence is not limited to physical or sexual abuse by a partner, it can also be emotional or financial,” said Judianne Gearing, supervisor of Orleans County domestic violence program. “Domestic violence is also not gender specific and can impact anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or sexual orientation.”
If you or someone you care about is a survivor of domestic violence in need of support, know that there are services available locally and at the state level.
Please contact Kelley Ortiz, Orleans County Domestic Violence Senior Caseworker, at 585-589-3159, call the NYS Hotline at 800-942-6906, text 844-997-2121 or go to opdv.ny.gov.
File photo by Tom Rivers: Dean Marine & Excavating Inc. from Michigan dredges the Oak Orchard Harbor on Aug. 26, 2021. The dredging barge is near the breakwall at the end of the Oak Orchard channel. The harbor was previously dredged in August 2014, when it was done for the first time in 10 years.
Posted 16 October 2024 at 3:53 pm
Press Release, Orleans County Legislature
ROCHESTER – Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson and Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey presented to the Great Lakes Commission at the group’s annual conference last week at the Strathallan Hotel in Rochester.
The legislators were invited to present on the innovative Regional Dredging Management Plan (RDMP), an initiative began by the Niagara Orleans Regional Alliance.
Provided photo: Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey, Orleans County Legislature Chairwoman Lynne Johnson and Carolyn Ryan from the NYS REDI Commission present at the conference.
“The RDMP is a comprehensive approach for the on-going maintenance dredging of harbor access channels, utilized primarily for recreational boating, along the south shore of Lake Ontario,” Johnson said. “Our goal is to have multiple counties working in partnership to help jointly fund dredging projects across our communities through annual appropriations, thereby keeping the cost of any single project manageable for individual counties and ensuring dredging is performed on schedule.”
The presentation covered the formation of the RDMP and the creation of a Lake Ontario Regional Dredging Management Council. Initial dredging was funded by a grant from the New York State Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
Niagara County Legislator Dave Godfrey said the next step is Wendel Engineering updating the RDMP with information from the REDI Commission to revise dredging statistics and projected ongoing costs. From there, participating counties will enter into formal Inter-municipal agreements and an RFP will be issued to hire a dredging contractor to perform the work.
“Recreational boating activities generate nearly $100 million annually for our communities and that number will continue to grow, provided harbor access is maintained,” said Godfrey. “That means we must keep our harbors dredged and the most efficient and cost-effective way to do so is through collaboration among local governments.”
The eight Great Lakes states created the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) in 1955 via the Great Lakes Basin Compact. In 1968, Congress provided its consent to the Compact and the interstate compact agency it created. The eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces are represented on the nonpartisan GLC by a delegation of government-appointed commissioners.
The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 16 October 2024 at 7:43 am
KNOWLESVILLE – The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) will be announcing a new arts and cultural facility in Orleans County, “a space that will serve as a creative hub for our community, fostering fiber arts, fine arts, performing arts, culinary arts, and much more!”
Gregory Hallock, executive director of GO Art!, will unveil the location and more details about the project on Oct. 29 at the Trolley Building at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Hallock said GO Art! welcomes the community to be part of shaping the future of the arts in Orleans County.
GO Art! is asking people to fill out a survey about the project. Hallock said the bottom floor of the proposed facility includes a culinary kitchen, fiber arts gallery, and fiber arts store.
GO Art! wants to hear from the public about the best use for the third floor.
“This space will support a variety of arts and cultural programming, and your feedback will help us design a space that meets the community’s needs and interests,” he said in an email, inviting people to take the survey (Click here).
In the survey people are asked if they would support the following programs on the third floor?
Fiber Arts Expansion (advanced techniques, weaving, spinning, felting etc.)
Fine Arts (painting, drawing sculpture)
Pottery
Glass Blowing
Performing Arts – Dance (ballet, modern, cultural dance)
Performing Arts – Theater (acting, directing, playwriting)
Performing Arts – Music (instrumental, vocal, songwriting)
Literary Arts (writing workshops, poetry readings)
Design Arts (fashion design, interior design)
Tech Arts (digital design, coding, interactive media)
Media Arts (photography, videography, film production)
Folk Arts (basket weaving, quilting, cultural crafts)
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 October 2024 at 7:50 pm
The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris gets nearly all the buzz and headlines in the upcoming election, but several other positions are on the ballot.
Early voting starts Oct. 26 and continues for nine days until Nov. 3. Polls will be open throughout the county on Nov. 5.
Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are on the Democratic and Working Family lines, while Trump and vice presidential candidate JD Vance are on the Republican and Conservative lines.
Other positions on the ballot include:
Federal
U.S. Senator (6-year term) – Kirsten Gillibrand (D-WF), Michael Sapraicone (R-C) and Diane Sare (LaRouche)
Representative to Congress, 24th District (2-year term) – David Wagenhauser (D) and Claudia Tenney (R, C)
State
Supreme Court Justice, 8th District (4 positions) – Henry Nowak (D, R, C, WF), Catherine Nugent-Panepinto (D, R, C, WF), Deborah Chimes (D, R, C) and Michael Norris (D, R, C)
NYS Senate, 62nd District (2-year term) – Robert Ortt (R, C)
NYS Assembly, 139th District (2-year term) – Stephen Hawley (R, C)
Orleans County
County Clerk (4-year term) – Nadine Hanlon (R)
District Attorney (4-year term) – Susan Howard (R, C)
Coroner (4-year term for 3 positions) – Rocco Sidari (R), Scott Schmidt (R) and Julie Woodworth (R)
Carlton
Town Clerk (1 year to fill vacancy) – Deborah Yockel (R)
Council Member (1 year to fill vacancy) – John L. Olles (R)
The ballot also includes the state-wide proposition number one, which adds certain protections to the State Bill of Rights, covering ethnicity, national origin,
age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. Also
covers reproductive healthcare and autonomy.
A “YES” vote puts these protections against discrimination in the New York State
Constitution.
A “NO” vote leaves these protections out of the State Constitution.
ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature, in conjunction with the county Youth Bureau, will be hosting its 10th annual “Family Game Night” on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dubby’s Tailgate, located at 165 South Platt Avenue in Albion. The event is free but residents are asked to register in advance as seating is limited.
The event will feature free pizza, board games, prize drawings and other activities and promotions. There also will be several display booths with county departments who will be providing information on various programs and services available to Orleans County families. Each family will also be given a board game to take home to start their own game night.
“This has always been a well-attended event and we hope to see that again this year,” said Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson. “As we always say, turn off the television, put your phone down, log off the internet and come join families from across the community for an old-fashioned evening of fun.”
Supporters of this event include Dubby’s Tailgate, Subway, Medina Railroad Museum, Evan’s ACE Hardware & Building Supplies, the Lyndonville Lions Club and Singelyn Enterprises – McDonald’s of Albion.
For more information or to register for the event call the Legislative Office at 585-589-7053 or send an email to Lisa.Stenshorn@orleanscountyny.gov with your name, phone number, address and number of people attending.
