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2780 Long Road Project

No action will be taken on the 2780 Long Road Project by the Town Board on Monday, October 18.
Therefore, public comments will not be heard on this item at this meeting.
A workshop is scheduled for Friday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. for this project.

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Trunk or Treat October 30, 2021

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Grand Island Certified as a Climate Smart Community

October 1, 2021

Contact: Jennifer Baney (jbaney@grand-island.ny.us)

Town Councilwoman/Clean Energy Coordinator

Phone: (716) 622-9006

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES 11 NEW CERTIFIED CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES, GRAND ISLAND INCLUDED AMONGST LIST

Certified Communities Are Models for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Building Local Climate Resilience

Grand Island, NY--Grand Island is proud to announce that it has achieved a Bronze Level Certification in New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program, by completing and documenting clean energy and conservation efforts across all municipal buildings and departments.

“This designation is a tremendous honor and a humbling recognition,” said Councilwoman Jennifer Baney, who also serves as the Town of Grand Island’s Clean Energy Coordinator. “With the exception of Erie County and The City of Buffalo, no municipality within Western New York has accomplished what is required to receive this designation. Over 30 employees invested their time into this effort, in addition to efforts by The Town of Grand Island CSC Task Force and support from Jason Kulaszewski and Heike Jacob, through The University at Buffalo Regional Institute.”

“We’re happy for the Town,” shared Kulaszewski. “They committed to bringing community and government together to reach this goal and were able to do so in only 6 months after taking the pledge in April. That’s a big deal! With sustainability as one of UBRI’s pillars, it’s rewarding to work with communities that embrace sustainability practices that have a positive impact on our community. The UB Regional Institute (UBRI) provides free technical assistance to local governments as part of the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities program; which includes the DEC’s Climate Smart initiative.”

Supervisor Whitney, when asked about the designation, was proud of the efforts by many in achieving this ambitious goal. “Not only does this designation set us apart as an environmental leader within the state, it opens opportunities for grant funding that would not otherwise be accessible. Access to additional funding benefits all of Grand Island, and I recognize this accomplishment as a win for our entire community.”

Throughout the fall, Grand Island’s accomplishment will be shared in various publications throughout New York State, with their official award arriving mid-November. For additional questions, feel free to contact Councilwoman Jennifer Baney at (716) 622-9006 or jbaney@grand-island.ny.us.

Tonawanda Community Environmental Benefit Program

Tonawanda Community Environmental Benefit Program

Voting is open through Sunday residents of Grand Island, Kenmore, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda and Riverside are eligible to vote for the proposed projects of their choice listed under the Tonawanda Community Benefit Fund.
There are several projects for Grand Island.
Niagara River Greenway has one of the projects listed. We are proposing to work with the schools in these communities to help supplement curriculum with hands on experiences teaching them more about the valuable asset our fresh water provides and how we can help to maintain it, by improving the greenspaces within the Niagara River Corridor. The money we are requesting will go to the schools to bring in many different organizations to help them plan and implement an environmental project, like planting trees / native plants, rain gardens or pollinator gardens, removing invasive species, etc. It will also go towards field trips, guest speakers or other hands on activities. Please click the link https://tonawanda.wishpondpages.com/ and vote for us! You must scroll down to the Tier 2 projects.

COVID DEFERRED WATER BILL PAYMENT PLAN

The Town of Grand Island Water Billing Department would like to remind residents that any past due amounts not paid by 10/31/21 will be added to the 2022 Town/County tax bill.
If you are a resident or small business that has experienced a change in financial circumstances due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, you may be eligible for a deferred payment plan and relief from relevy on 10/31/21.
Note: Additional information and supporting documentation from customers seeking to enter into a deferred payment agreement may be required.

For more detailed information:
[Covid DPP Notice]
To apply for this program:
[Covid DPP Self Certification]

For further information, please contact the Town’s Water Billing Department at (716) 773-9600 extension 614 no later than October 24, 2021.

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