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3/25/2020
CONTINUATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLAND
Your safety is important to us.
If you are in an unsafe relationship, under quarantine with your abuser, or need help to feel safe during this time, contact the Family Justice Center for help with safety planning and links to additional supports.
www.fjcsafe.org (716) 558-7233
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Due to the ever changing circumstance and challenges that Covid-19 has presented, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island has decided to postpone for one year the assessment update of 2020.
Informal discussions with our appraisal firm of Emminger Newton Pigeon & Magyar will not be necesssary at this time. All property owners can expect to receive a Change of Assessment notice on or about May 1.
Press Release from Supervisor Whitney
Effective 3/23/20, the Town of Grand Island water billing department will be waiving late payment charges for 90 days. In-home, non-emergency work is canceled or postponed until a later date. However, requests to start or stop service will be carried out as usual. Inquiries should be directed to (716) 773-9600 ext 614 or email WaterBilling@grand-island.ny.us. If you have a water emergency, please contact the water plant at (716) 773-9641.
While Town Hall is closed, residents can utilize these other options available to pay water bills:
- Payments that are mailed in will be processed as usual.
- There is a drop box located outside the main entrance of Town Hall where payments can be deposited. Please note: payments left in the drop box are posted the following business day.
- Payments can be made via our Civic Pay portal. Please visit https://grandislandny.merchanttransact.com/ to explore convenient options including:
- Paperless Billing
- Pay by Bank Account (fees apply)
- Pay by Credit Card (fees apply)
- Automated Payments
FROM THE DESK OF
SUPERVISOR JOHN C. WHITNEY, P.E.
COVID-19 UPDATE
March 20, 2020
Fellow Islanders:
In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders, the Town has reduced our staff to all but absolutely essential operations. We have closed all the Public Buildings including Town Hall, Highway, Library, Golden Age Center and Recreation buildings. With water bills being sent out, we’re asking that you mail a check or place one in the drop box located outside the lower level entrance to Town Hall. On-line payment is another option.
We must remember that this virus is not to be taken lightly. Please practice safe social distancing, wash your hands often, use hand sanitizer, wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes. Work from home if possible and avoid large social gatherings. In other words, please do everything possible to minimize the spread of this disease.
In these trying times, we need to try to stay positive. Isolation can lead to depression. If the weather allows, get outside, take a walk, go for a ride. Make some phone calls, reach out to a friend or your neighbors. We will get through this. We can, we must.
Hopefully this will be over soon. On a lighter note, Spring is here!
Stay Safe,
John C. Whitney, P.E.
Town Supervisor