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Batavia, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Batavia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Batavia’s big water district shake-up change your bill?
  • Are you following Batavia’s leash rules every time you walk your dog?
  • How you can back local schools at Batavia’s charity golf open

Also on today's calendar: Somatics for Chronic Pain by Dawnna Slocum and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia to hold informational meeting on proposed Water District expansion and consolidation (videonewsservice.net) — Batavia town officials are asking property owners to weigh in next week on a major water plan that would extend public water to several rural roads and merge all 18 existing districts into one townwide system. The August 12 meeting at GCC’s Conable Technology Building will explain costs, timelines, and how consolidation could change what different neighborhoods pay for water infrastructure.
   

2. Batavia Police remind dog owners of leash laws, responsibilities (thebatavian.com) — Batavia Police are reminding city dog owners to keep pets leashed on public streets, sidewalks, and parks with leashes no longer than six feet, or risk fines. The department also stresses licensing, vaccinations, and extra precautions for dogs involved in incidents under state dangerous-dog laws, urging residents to review local codes to keep neighbors and pets safe.
   

3. Coast Cares Education Open Returns August 27 to Support Local School Districts (insidearm.com) — A charity golf tournament is coming to Batavia Country Club on Thursday, August 27, raising money for several Western New York school districts tied to Coast Professional employees and families. Residents and local businesses can still support the cause through $100 hole sponsorships or raffle prize donations through August 13 by emailing the organizers.
   

4. Kennedy pushes legislation to combat food deserts after East Side Save A Lot closure (wkbw.com) — Western New York’s wave of grocery store closures, including one in Batavia, is driving U.S. Rep. Tim Kennedy to back federal bills aimed at fighting food deserts. The proposals would fund new grocery stores, support mobile markets, and offer tax credits to improve access to healthy food in underserved neighborhoods across the region.
   

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  • Coastal Staffing, Inc. posted a job opening for Bindery/Assembly in Batavia. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Batavia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Batavia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.