By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 9:18 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Jonesie and the Cruisers kicked off the return of Albion’s Concerts on the Canal series. Last year’s series was wiped out due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The bands are back this summer for four concerts on Thursday evenings. The top photo shows lead singer Gary Jones and keyboardist Gary Withey after the band concluded two hours of performing classic rock songs. (I got there just as it was ending. I had another meeting to attend.)
The concerts are free from 6 to 8 p.m. The lineup for the rest of the series includes: The Who Dats on July 29, Cold Fusion Arts on Aug. 5, and The Trellis Cooper Band on Aug. 12.
Austin Zobel, left, and Harry Papponetti grilled hamburgers, cheeseburger and hot dogs. The Albion Fire Department will be serving food and refreshments during the concerts.
People who encounter rabies vaccine baits encouraged to leave them undisturbed
This map shows the target areas for sending rabies vaccine baits in New York State.
Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments
New York will once again be taking part in a nationally coordinated effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies in 16 states.
Ongoing field evaluation of a new oral rabies vaccine (ORV) called ONRAB will occur in Clinton, Essex counties in the Empire State as part of an evaluation that also includes parts of northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Additionally, evaluations will also occur in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wyoming counties.
These sites were selected in part because of ongoing collaborations with partners from the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, Canada in the fight against rabies to protect human and animal health and reduce significant costs associated with living with rabies across broad geographic areas. Aerial and hand distribution of baits will take place in New York from July 26 through August 24.
The ONRAB bait consists of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blister pack, containing the vaccine. To make the baits attractive, the blister packs are coated with a sweet attractant that includes vegetable-based fats, wax, icing sugar, vegetable oil, artificial marshmallow flavor, and dark-green food-grade dye. Humans and pets cannot get rabies from contact with the bait. However, people who encounter baits directly are asked to leave them undisturbed. Should contact with bait occur, immediately rinse the area with warm water and soap and contact your local health department at 585-344-2580 ext. 5555 for Genesee County or 585-589-3278 for Orleans County.
Please do not attempt to remove a bait from your dog’s mouth. The bait will not harm the dog. If you have additional questions related to the field evaluation in New York, please contact the Wildlife Services office in Rensselaer, NY at (518) 268-2289.
Rabies is a serious public health concern because if left untreated it is invariably fatal. Costs associated with detection, prevention and control of rabies conservatively exceed $500 million annually.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, greater than 90 percent of reported rabies cases in the United States are in wildlife. The cooperative USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services, National Rabies Management Program (NRMP) was established in 1997 to prevent the further spread of wildlife rabies in the U.S. by containing and eventually eliminating the virus in terrestrial mammals.
The majority of the NRMP efforts are focused on controlling raccoon rabies, which continues to account for most of the reported wildlife rabies cases in the U.S. Raccoon rabies occurs in all states east of the established ORV zone that extends from Maine to northeastern Ohio to central Alabama. Continued access to oral vaccine and bait options that are effective in all target wildlife species remains critical to long term success.
During 2011, the NRMP worked with other Federal, State, and local partners to conduct the first raccoon ORV field trial in the U.S. in over 20 years. This field trial was designed to test the safety and immunogenicity of the oral human adenovirus-rabies glycoprotein recombinant vaccine ONRAB (Artemis Technologies, Guelph, Ontario, Canada), which has been successfully integrated into comprehensive rabies control programs that resulted in elimination of raccoon rabies from Canada.
Encouraging results from the U.S. trial in West Virginia represented a major milestone that led to expanded evaluations in 4 additional states (NH, NY, OH, and VT) during 2012-2020. In 2021, the use of ONRAB will further expand into two additional states (PA and TN). Data from these evaluations will support licensing of this vaccine for broader, more aggressive management of raccoon rabies by the NRMP and partners, with the goal of eliminating the variant of the rabies virus that cycles in raccoons.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) delivered a speech on the House floor today calling for the United States to take action to reopen our side of the U.S. – Canada border.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“The Biden administration announced that it would once again extend the US – Canada border closure for nonessential travel until at least August 21st.
“This is yet another example of the President’s failure on this issue.
“His second day in office he signed an executive order calling for a plan – that never happened.
“We have sent multiple letters calling for answers – they have gone unanswered.
“Reporters have asked for clarity – the White House has dodged.
“Families and small businesses have pleaded for action so they can reunite, and recoup lost revenue – they’ve been ignored.
“Canada has announced they will allow fully vaccinated Americans in starting in August. This is long overdue but still lightyears ahead of the President.
“This extension is unacceptable, ignores the science, and extends the suffering of families and small businesses.
“Reopening the border for nonessential travel can be done safely. The time for stalling and silence has long passed. The Biden administration needs to act immediately to reopen our shared border.
“On Monday, Canadian officials announced Canada would begin accepting vaccinated Americans for nonessential travel on August 9th. Yesterday, the U.S. announced that our side of the border would remain closed to nonessential travel until August 21st.”
Jacobs introduced the Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act in June to force the Biden administration to publicly report all information regarding its efforts to reopen the U.S. – Canada border.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3086/A.3891) raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18.
This new measure builds upon legislation eliminating child marriage that the Governor signed in 2017 by removing the ability for 17-year-olds to be married with parental and judicial consent.
“This administration fought hard to successfully end child marriage in New York and I’m proud to sign this legislation to strengthen our laws and further protect vulnerable children from exploitation,” Cuomo said. “Children should be allowed to live their childhood and I thank the many legislators and advocates who worked diligently to advance this measure and further prevent forced marriages in this state.”
This legislation takes effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to licenses issued after that date and marriages that had not been solemnized prior to that date.
Senator Julia Salazar said, “Regardless of maturity level, minors lack sufficient legal rights and autonomy that they need to protect them if they enter a marriage contract before becoming adults. The vast majority of minors who enter a marriage are teenage girls, and getting married before adulthood often has devastating consequences for them. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this bill to finally prohibit child marriage without exceptions in New York, and commend the continued work of Unchained At Last in advocating to prohibit child marriage nationwide.”
Assembly Member Phil Ramos said, “The cruel and callous practice of child marriage has traumatized too many children to count. Nalia’s Law, which will raise the age of consent for marriage to 18 and prohibit marriage if either person is underage, is named after one brave survivor of forced child marriage who I was lucky enough to meet. With the passage of this crucial legislation, minors in New York will be further protected from this predatory practice, and we can prevent stories like Nalia’s from repeating themselves.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 2:43 pm
ALBION – Several people pleaded guilty in Orleans County Court on Wednesday in crimes that included drug possession, driving while intoxicated, sex abuse, grand larceny and promoting prison contraband.
The guilty pleas included:
• Michael Russell, 50, of Hamlin who pleaded guilty to sex abuse in the second degree. He admitted to sexual contact with his hand with a girl under age 14 between July 2007 and July 2011.
He faced more serious charges of three counts of first-degree sex abuse, but the victim agreed to reduced charge in the plea agreement that will have Russell spending up to 364 days in the Orleans County Jail. He could also be sentenced to six years of probation and will be required to be registered as a sex offender.
He will be sentenced on Oct. 20.
• Jason Kuczynski, 31, a former inmate at the Orleans Correctional Facility pleaded guilty to attempted promoting prison contraband in the first degree for possessing fentanyl in the prison. That is a controlled narcotic and it is against prison rules to have it.
Kuczynski, who is now at the Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica, faces up to an additional 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Sept. 29.
• Jacob Harbaugh, 31, of the Niagara Falls was due to go on trial on Monday. He instead pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree and faces up to 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Oct. 13.
He maintained his innocence and entered an Alford plea where he doesn’t admit guilt. But Harbaugh said he was concerned he could be found guilty at trial of more serious burglary and larceny charges.
He is one of three defendants who allegedly stole three dirt bikes from a Ridgeway garage on Oct. 16, 2018. The other two co-defendants have all been sentenced and said Harbaugh was part of the crime, including its planning and then the disposal of the motorcycles, District Attorney Joe Cardone told County Court Judge Sanford Church.
Harbaugh also was stopped by police in Middleport and was in the same vehicle as the other two co-defendants, Cardone said.
The motorcycles were taken from a detached garage on Countyline Road in Ridgeway. Harbaugh was seen at the location of the crime. However, Harbaugh said he didn’t know the codefendants intended to take the motorcycles.
Cardone said two of the flat-track motorcycles have been recovered. Two of the motorcycles are valued at about $5,000 each and the third one is worth about $8,000, Cardone said.
• Matthew Daugherty, 26, of Lockport pleaded guilty to criminal possession of controlled substance in the fifth and seventh degrees.
Judge Church accepted him into a treatment court program. He will be on interim probation. If he completes the treatment court in about a year, the felony charge will be removed and he will be sentenced on the misdemeanor and won’t face any time in jail.
• Kayla Hodgins, 29, of Medina also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth and seventh degree. She was accepted into the treatment court program. She will be on interim probation. If she completes the treatment court in about a year, the felony charge will be removed and she will be sentenced on the misdemeanor and won’t face time in jail.
• Jason Perry, 40, of Albion pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree. He faces up to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison when he is sentenced on Sept. 29.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 1:46 pm
File photo by Tom Rivers: Lance Anderson played the role of Jean Valjean in the production of Les Miserables in October 2013. Anderson was also a director and president of the Lake Plains Players. He passed away on April 1 after suffering a severe stroke. While with LPP, he expanded the number of productions, including a children’s theater camp over the summer.
The Lake Plains Players, a local community theater group, has named its scholarships in memory of Lance Anderson, an Albion native was a key leader for the group.
Anderson passed away on April 1, following a severe stroke. He was a performer, director and president for the Lake Plains Players, leading the group in tackling ambitious musicals while expanding programs to include a summer theater camp for children.
The Players awarded three scholarships for $250 each. They were awarded to high school seniors who have shown talent in the performing arts and who will be continuing their studies in the performing arts.
The 2021 recipients include:
Rainna Frombgen of Newfane, who will be attending Buffalo State College to major in Music Education.
Miranda Wolter of Royalton-Hartland, who will be attending Belmont University to major in Music Education & Orchestra.
Zachary Frank of Newfane, who will attending SUNY Fredonia to major in Music Education.
Anderson caught the theater bug while a student at Albion in the early 1980s. He went on to a career as a vocal teacher, and remained deeply involved in the Lake Plains Players.
Anderson was the group’s president. He performed on stage, directed many shows, and would do many of the thankless tasks behind the scenes.
He led a group that was friendly and accepting to everyone, but also pushed to put on high-quality productions.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 11:41 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The winning teams in the Albion Rotary Golf Tournament were all well below par during last week’s Albion Rotary Club golf tournament at Shelridge Country Club.
The winning men’s team shot a 56 in a best ball format. That was 16 under par. That team included, from left: Zack Burgess, Marc O’Hearn and Wes Bedford. (Guy Eaton also was on the team but isn’t included in the photo.)
There were 20 teams on the par 72 course. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Leadership Orleans program and a transportation program through Office for the Aging.
The winning mixed doubles team shot a 64. Those team members include Michelle Morgan, Jennifer Ortlieb, Brian Wirth and Sam Gugliuzza.
The winning women’s team shot a 69. They include Betty Kepner, Kelly Froman, Sherry Palmeri and Mary Guzik.
Cindy Perry and Becky Karls, members of the Albion Rotary Club, organized the event. They are shown at the club house at Shelridge.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 10:09 am
Provided photo: The chairwoman of the Libertarian Party in Orleans County is giving away fentanyl testing strips to help protect people from potential overdoses.
The leader of the Libertarian Party in Orleans County is giving away fentanyl testing strips free of charge. Chase Tkach, chairwoman of the local Libertarian Party, said the goal of the effort is “to assist in ending the war on drugs and keeping our community safe from potential overdoses.”
She collected donations from the Libertarian community to purchase fentanyl testing strips. So far she has given out 120 of the testing strips. Tkach said her daughter’s father passed away from an accidental fentanyl overdose last August 27th.
“Nearing the anniversary of his passing one year ago, I decided to collect donations for these fentanyl testing strips in an attempt to save lives, and avoid seeing another family go through what my family and my daughter, more importantly, experienced,” she said. “My goal is to allow people in my community to feel safe asking me for these necessities, without fear of judgement or legal consequences.”
Tkach also has been handing out handmade bags of brand name, free condoms in the surrounding cities to help with the STD crisis and avoid unwanted pregnancies before they happen, as well as to sex workers in need.
“These are both things I’ve been doing all on my own and aim to continue to do until I no longer receive donations to do so, but I’ve been handing out a lot and I hope it’s helping,” she said.
Tkach doesn’t have a specific location for distributing the items. She said she reaches out to people who are known drug users and people who may be sexually active.
“I approach people without judgement, just wanting them to be safe,” she said. “My goal is to save lives, not judge people for their addictions, career choices, or choice to be sexually active. Having these resources available for all, judgement free, funded by community donations, can save countless lives. I started by just handing out condoms to sex workers in marginalized communities. I then expanded to handing them out to all who asked for them.”
Provided photo: Caleb Miller works as an environmental services technician at Batavia Downs Gaming.
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming has been selected one of four statewide recipients of
The Arc New York 2021 Employer of the Year Award, acknowledging the value of employing people with disabilities in their place of business.
Batavia Downs has been a longtime friend of the agency, hosting Arc Night at the Races and Arc’s annual awards banquet, said Arc of Genesee Orleans Director of Development Shelley Falitico.
In addition, through a partnership with Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, an onsite training on “The Benefits of Hiring a Person with a Disability” was held at the Arc Walnut Street location. Several employees from Batavia Downs HR Department were in attendance and were excited to begin collaborating with Arc’s Vocational Services team.
“Our first request of The Downs was to allow us work with Community PreVoc participants at Batavia Downs to assess their skills,” said Melissa Cotter, Arc Director of Vocational Services.
“A true partnership for employment and opportunities for people we serve was definitely developing,” Cotter said. “Unfortunately, Covid hit and Batavia Downs shut down along with some of our day services and the rest of the globe.”
When Batavia Downs reopened, Arc of Genesee Orleans picked up where it left off and had a perfect candidate – Caleb Miller, for an Environmental Services Technician position.
Caleb’s Mom, Debbie Miller, shared in a letter supporting the award nomination, “My son is 20 years old with a diagnosis of Autism. When Covid hit and shut the world down, Caleb could no longer attend college. He was attending Genesee Community College for graphic arts, but on-line classes did not work for him. Although he did try to find a job, Caleb also knew working directly with the public would not be easy for him. Enter Arc of Genesee Orleans and Batavia Downs,” Debbie said.
Naturally, as a mother, Debbie Miller said she had fears of how the job was going to work out, but is thankful that Batavia Downs for took a chance on her son and supported him as he landed his first job.
“Batavia Downs has now hired Caleb directly – he is on their payroll now,” she said. “And he is continuing to do well. His schedule is set. He knows the busy days of the casino and the slower days. He knows some of his ‘regular’ customers and they know who he is. Batavia Downs has given Caleb a sense of pride and self-worth. Caleb is a normal, working 20-year-old adult. He has his own money now. What a difference the Downs has made in Caleb’s life.”
One question in the award nomination asked how does the nominee ensure that employees with disabilities are fully integrated and supported in their company’s workforce.
The Arc’s Melissa Cotter said the people Arc supports at Batavia Downs Gaming are not separated by what they wear, ID badges, expectations or benefits.
“They wear the same uniforms, carry the same credentials and are expected to perform the duties that they were hired for,” she said. “The supervisors and co-workers have been very warm and welcoming to the people we support. From day one, from top managers, to security guards, to every other employee, all employees have been receptive to our presence there and offer the people we support any assistance they can to be a successful employee.”
Arc of Genesee Orleans representatives will be on hand at the Downs on Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m. for the Zoom award presentation from The Arc New York state offices. The award will be presented to Henry Wojtaszek, President & CEO of Batavia Downs Gaming.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 July 2021 at 8:03 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – Ben Paratore was among the volunteers on Wednesday evening at a workbee to get the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds ready for next week’s return of the 4-H Fair.
Paratore is attaching a sun shade in the new goat/sheep barn. He has three kids who will be showing animals at the fair.
This group works together to put in the new sun shade at the goat/sheep barn.
Les Kuipers was among the parents at the workbee. There were about 150 people at the fairgrounds, getting the barns, booths and grounds ready for the fair, which starts on Monday.
The prep has been more challenging this year due to recent heavy rains. That has saturated the grassy fields, making it difficult to move equipment.
Charlie Ricci and Shawn Cook smooth out bank run sand in the new goat/sheep barn. This building is one of the bigger additions to the fair.
Robert Batt, executive director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County, said there will be some new vendors and some long-term concessions operators won’t be back due to staffing shortages.
About 300 4-Hers will have exhibits in the fair. Last year’s event was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. About 25,000 people typically attend the fair during its six-day run.
Merri and Bert Mathes hang bunting in the new goat and sheep barn.
Dawn Marciszewski and her son Scott are ready for the Senior Council Stand’s busy week. Marciszewski leads the stand. The site was scrubbed, mopped and power-washed to get ready for next week. 4-H youth helped clean the stand during three workbee days.
Food deliveries will begin arriving today for the stand that is popular for hot dogs, hamburgers and soda.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 July 2021 at 3:44 pm
CLARENDON – The Town Board heard from residents on Tuesday in support of allowing marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in Clarendon and those opposed to it.
The state is giving municipalities until Dec. 31 to decide whether they will opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries, where people could purchase adult-use cannabis products. The municipalities also need to decide by the end of the year if they will opt out of allowing onsite consumption at businesses such as a smoking lounge.
Nyla Gaylord urged the Clarendon Town Board to allow the dispensaries. There are already sites in Rochester where people can purchase marijuana legally for medical reasons, she said, and those sites tend to be nondescript or “innocuous” buildings with little impact on the community.
Clarendon Town Supervisor Richard Moy said similar-size towns as Clarendon in other states have collected $10,000 or more per month in revenue.
“We can’t escape the reality that marijuana is here to stay,” Gaylord said during a public hearing. “I would much rather see marijuana sold legally rather illegally by someone with an array of other drugs.”
The towns and villages can’t overstep the state and ban recreational use of marijuana. But the towns and villages can prohibit dispensaries and smoking lounges.
That disappointed residents Dick Conklin and Richard Williams, who don’t want to see marijuana use encouraged through legalization. They said they worry drivers will be “stoned” and put others at risk on the road.
“We’re talking about people who use it to get loaded,” Conklin said.
Richard Moy, the Clarendon town supervisor, said he expects other nearby towns and villages will allow the dispensaries. If it’s not available in Clarendon, Moy said he expects local residents will go to the dispensaries nearby and then use the marijuana in Clarendon.
“They could buy it in Brockport or Albion and bring it back here, but those towns get the revenue,” Moy said.
If the municipal board for a village or town decides to opt out, residents could still push a permissive referendum, with the matter going on the ballot.
Municipalities could also decide to opt out, and later decide to “opt in” and allow the dispensaries and lounges.
Chris Caufield urged Clarendon to hold off on opting in, and see how other towns and villages handle dispensaries, and see the impact in tax revenue.
The state has approved a 13-percent excise tax on marijuana with a breakdown that includes 9 cents for each taxable sale to the state, 3 cents to the municipality that has the dispensary, and 1 cent to the county.
Municipalities that opt out wouldn’t be eligible for the 3-cent share of the 13-percent sales tax.
Gaylord and Moy both said Clarendon would likely receive significant tax revenue if there were marijuana dispensaries in town.
Moy said the Town of Basalt in Oregon receives between $10,000 and $15,000 per month in marijuana tax revenue, while Garibaldi in Oregon receives between $8,000 and $10,000 per month.
The municipalities could also adopt zoning and limit the locations for dispensaries, including establishing certain distances from schools, churches and other houses of worship.
CLARENDON – Two Boy Scouts from Clarendon were celebrated on Monday during their Eagle Scout ceremony at the Disciples First Methodist Church.
Jeremy Crandall and Cody Tanis were joined by their family and friends as well as other scouts and scout leaders. Crandall for his Eagle Scout project led an effort to build a first responders’ monument in Clarendon’s Hillside Cemetery. Tanis led a project to scrape and paint the one-room schoolhouse at the Clarendon Historical Society.
Scoutmaster Jak Kohmann delivered a speech in which he stated the less than 4 percent of people who enter scouting attain the rank of Eagle Scout.
Scout committee member Ron Boyd read the Eagle Scout Challenge that described the following:
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be courageous
The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be cheerful
Another critical responsibility of an Eagle Scout is service
Pictured from left include Jak Kohmann, Ron Boyd, John Crandall and Chris Nothnagle. They were recognized with the Camp Dittmer Heron Award. Paul Niggli, not pictured, also was included in the honor.
Ron Boyd also presented plaques to John Crandall, Chris Nothnagle and Paul Niggli in memory of his son Austin James Boyd who was born October 18, 1990 and died suddenly October 28, 2009 in a car accident. Austin was an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 59 of Clarendon, Lodge Chief of Ashokwahta Lodge #339 BSA, student at Monroe Community College and a 2009 graduate of Holley Central School District.
The Camp Dittmer Heron Award plaque was awarded to these men for grounds clearing and expanding the Brownsea program area 2010-2019, and their dedication and commitment to the Camp Dittmer year-round camping program and the youth of the council.
Pictured from left include Jak Kohmann, Cody Tanis, Jeremy Crandall, Jennifer Lemcke, Lisa Crandall and John Crandall.
Cody Tanis and Jeremy Crandall presented pins to their parents and also pins to people who they consider mentors. After the ceremony there was pizza and refreshments as well as a cake.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 July 2021 at 9:24 am
Covid-19 restrictions derailed plans for big bash this year
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Some members of the Class of 1971 in Albion met for breakfast on Tuesday at the Village House in Albion.
There are about 180 members of the class and many of them were looking forward to a big celebration this year for the 50th reunion. However, Covid-19 restrictions and concerns prevented the class from setting up a big party.
The group will hold its reunion next year on the 51st anniversary of the graduation.
Pictured from left, kneeling, include: Bernie Baldwin, Tom Fiorilli and Susan Mack.
Back row: Bill Munger, David Kelley, Mary Donahue, Delores (D’Amico) Martusciello, Elizabeth (Thom) Cowan, Cindy Piedimonte, Roxie (Gaylard) Basinait, Barb (Karls) Dawson and Larry Gaylard.
Some of the class in 2016 started getting together monthly for breakfast at the Village House. That ceased in 2020 during Covid, but restarted last month.
“Everybody is welcome to come to these breakfasts,” Barb Dawson said. “Covid really derailed us but our class is determined to stick together.”
She urged the class members to stay connected through the class Facebook page, and start making plans for the big reunion.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 July 2021 at 9:01 am
SHELBY – The town will shut off the water on Thursday for about 30 homes on Furness Parkway and Charles Street.
The water will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. so the Niagara County Water District can do maintenance on a water vault to alleviate pressure variations. Dale Root, the town highway superintendent, said there are complaints from residents on the two streets about water pressure going from too high to too low.
Niagara County Water District will work on a pressure regulator, taking it apart, cleaning, readjusting and reinstalling it.
The two streets are off Route 31 between the Tops plaza and Salt Works Road.
