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Town Supervisor John C. Whitney, PE
has issued a
Proclamation of Local State of Emergency
for the Town of Grand Island.
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Press Release from NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
BIG SIX BOAT LAUNCH TO BE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Contact:
Beaver Island State Park | (716)773-3271
Due to a $2.2 million construction project to upgrade the facilities at Big Six Marina, the public boat launch will be closed until early September.
This project involves upgrades to the parking lot, site drainage, site electrical, sanitary sand filter, removal of buried fuel tank and installation of above ground fuel tank, landscaping, and rehab of the existing buildings and restrooms.
For a list of public boat launches in Erie County please visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23898.html and in Niagara County visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23883.html
Grand Island Clean Up 2021 an Island-Wide Success:
On behalf of the Town of Grand Island and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank the many residents that joined their friends and neighbors who assisted in cleaning up litter throughout Grand Island. Both participation and the volume of garbage picked up by those involved in the event were nearly overwhelming. Many thanks to Pinto/Casella Waste Systems for their willingness to help us with quick and proper disposal.
It was incredibly exciting to see large portions of our town cleaned in such a swift and unified manner. Many expressed their desire to participate again, and in some cases, residents unable or unaware of the event have asked for another Island-wide clean up. To that end, we are announcing September 18th as a tentative date for a second clean up this year. Please mark your calendars accordingly and email CleanUP@gichamber.org if you would like to be updated regarding this event as the date gets closer.
Though the cleanliness of the Island is certainly rewarding enough, we did offer a few prizes, chosen at random, for those who participated. The Lindquist Family will receive a Highway Department vehicle parade past their home this summer, where the Grand Island Highway Department will showcase their fleet of vehicles at a date convenient for both parties. Again, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers was randomly chosen as this year's organization to receive a $50 gift card from Target.
We have also decided to provide recognition to ANY and ALL businesses (as well as organizations and families) for their participation in this event. Please email CleanUP@gichamber.org if we can provide you with a certificate honoring your hard work, and we will prepare a customized certificate for you, which will be available for pick up at Grand Island Town Hall on or after May 15th in The Town Hall Clerk's Office.
Again, thank you all for your participation. We are equally humbled and encouraged by the community unity on display during this event, and look forward to continuing to work together for the betterment of Grand Island!
Town of Grand Island Advisory Board Vacancies
The Town of Grand Island is looking for residents to fill the following board vacancies:
• Agriculture & Farmland Advisory Board
• Architectural Review Advisory Board
• Historic Preservation Advisory Board
• Technology Advisory Board
Please send your resume and or qualifications to the Town Supervisor John C. Whitney. P.E. by Monday, May 10, 2021.
Email: rdiehl@grand-island.ny.us
Or mail or Drop off to: Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Special Flood Hazard Areas designated by FEMA
The Town Board of the Town of Grand Island will hold a public hearing at 8:00 PM on May 3, 2021, at Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York for the purposes of considering and possibly adopting a Local Law amending Chapter 155 of the Town of Grand Island Code, Flood Damage Prevention, to adopt the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) that were recently completed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) into the Town of Grand Island’s floodplain management regulations.
FEMA provides a Flood Map Changes Viewer to aid in identifying any changes in Flood Hazard Areas (link provided below).
1. A "Welcome" message appears upon entering the FMCV. This message provides helpful contextual information. Please read the message and then select "OK" at the bottom right-hand corner to continue.
2. Address Search Bar appears in the left hand corner, enter your address including city and state. You may need to ZOOM in to see details of your property. The colors, as stated in the Legend, have the following meanings:
Blue: Flood Hazard Zone
Yellow: Special Flood Hazard Area Increase
Purple: Special Flood Hazard Area Decrease
FEMA's Flood Map Changes Viewer:
https://fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7a7dc3ebd7f4ad39bb8e485bb64ce44
The Town Board of the Town of Grand Island will hold a public hearing at 8:00 PM on May 3, 2021, at Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York for the purposes of considering and possibly adopting a Local Law amending Chapter 155 of the Town of Grand Island Code, Flood Damage Prevention, to adopt the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) that were recently completed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) into the Town of Grand Island’s floodplain management regulations.
FEMA provides a Flood Map Changes Viewer to aid in identifying any changes in Flood Hazard Areas (link provided below).
1. A "Welcome" message appears upon entering the FMCV. This message provides helpful contextual information. Please read the message and then select "OK" at the bottom right-hand corner to continue.
2. Address Search Bar appears in the left hand corner, enter your address including city and state. You may need to ZOOM in to see details of your property. The colors, as stated in the Legend, have the following meanings:
Blue: Flood Hazard Zone
Yellow: Special Flood Hazard Area Increase
Purple: Special Flood Hazard Area Decrease
FEMA's Flood Map Changes Viewer:
https://fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7a7dc3ebd7f4ad39bb8e485bb64ce44