Batavians can pick up a sign from the city to place on their front lawns as a reminder to drivers to follow speed limits.
City Council unanimously voted to update Batavia's 2007 Bike Plan to make the city a safer and more welcoming place for bicyclists.
Batavia conducted water testing in anticipation of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to establish new national standards.
The questions regard eliminating two elected positions in city government — treasurer and clerk — and switching them to appointments.
The sculpture work will become a woven part of the fabric of the cemetery and will remain in place for at least the next century.
The officer "displayed great restraint, patience, and compassion" during a domestic violence call, the chief wrote in his nomination letter.
"These principles are about showing love and compassion to people and that's what our mission is," Chief Shawn Mazza said.
Trees are limited to one per address, and residents split the cost with the city.
All but one of the candidates are incumbents.
City Council approved an ordinance requiring supermarkets, convenience stores and service stations to charge a fee starting July 1, 2023.
Batavia police are suspending enforcement of the overnight parking ordinance for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
John Lucas will serve as deputy chief of operations, while John Kessler will be deputy chief of administration.
The visit by DPI Chairperson is believed to be the first visit by a party chairperson in an estimated twenty years.
Brian DiNicola, a firefighter and paramedic, has been named the 2022 Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year.
Early voting is underway. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.
To give city officials input, Batavia residents can take an online survey and map issues or opportunities using an interactive feature.
The announcement coincides with City Council approving plans to continue modernizing the renamed Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center.
After 26 years with the Batavia Police Department, Chief Daniel Eul will retire Sept. 12. Shawn Mazza was sworn in Monday to replace him.
Officer George (Tony) Gramme began his career in 1993 when he joined the Batavia Police Auxiliary. He was hired full-time in 1997.
The Mahoney Creek Tributary is part of the city's effort to restore stream quality in Batavia and detain stormwater runnoff upstream.
John D. Kennedy, who first began working for the city in 1996, died July 14. His family lived on Raddant Road for decades, officials said.
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Emagine Entertainment, Randall Road theater's new owners, plans to build a Super EMAX auditorium, slated to be the largest in the state.
Calling all artists: Officials are looking for someone to create artwork to adorn the new columbarium at Batavia’s west cemetery.
Sidewalk areas and traffic lanes on Batavia Avenue may be closed at times to accommodate the work, officials said.
Craig Hanson, a paramedic and firefighter with more than 40 years of experience, will replace retiring Chief Randy Deicke.
Youth Emergency and Disaster Preparedness students will learn about the difference between an emergency, a disaster and a hazard.
Community leaders, residents and various city staff will come together to share ideas for Batavia's first economic development plan.
Officials: "Batavia’s comprehensive plan goals for these properties include breathing new life into underperforming individual properties."
Should the road diet be applied, it would be along Route 31, or Batavia Avenue, from Fabyan Parkway to Mooseheart Road, officials said.
The trees will be removed starting the week of April 11 as part of a larger project to detain stormwater runoff upstream, officials said.
"Each child deserves the opportunity...to be active participants in the organization of their identities, abilities and autonomy," it reads.
Curbside residential brush collection will resume in April for residents that pay the monthly leaf/brush fee on their utility bill.
Brush collection, electrics recycling, dead battery collection and an unwanted medication disposal program are among the programs available.
The City of Batavia invites you to attend the final stakeholder meeting on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke said he hopes the drive-through restaurant will be up and running in the next year.
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