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🌱 What Geneva homeowners need to know about the revived sidewalk enforcement

Geneva, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Geneva! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Geneva homeowners need to know about the revived sidewalk enforcement
  • Which Geneva athletes delivered standout performances in Monday’s spring sports action?
  • Meet the Geneva High School seniors leading the Class of 2026

Also on today's calendar: History Tours and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 54, low: 44.
  • Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City affirms: No changes coming to Geneva sidewalk policy (fltimes.com) — Geneva homeowners are again receiving letters ordering sidewalk repairs now that the city’s nine‑month enforcement moratorium has ended, and council has decided to keep the existing policy that puts maintenance costs on property owners. City leaders say Geneva can’t afford direct aid but will explore grants or state programs to help residents struggling with rising repair estimates.
   

2. Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 11 scoreboard (fingerlakes1.com) — Geneva High School teams had a big night, with girls lacrosse pouring in 19 goals against Waterloo/Mynderse/Romulus and baseball topping Waterloo 13–2. The roundup also spotlights standout performances from nearby schools in softball, baseball, and lacrosse as the Wayne-Finger Lakes regular season winds down.
   

3. Area schools announce top graduates (fltimes.com) — Geneva High School has announced seniors Madeline Askin and Alexander Dorrington as its Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian, both headed to Hobart & William Smith Colleges. The story also spotlights top graduates from Romulus and Waterloo, showcasing the academic and extracurricular achievements of standout students across nearby districts.
   

4. Ontario County Opens First Shelter For Homeless Families (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — Families in Geneva should know Ontario County has opened its first dedicated homeless family shelter in a renovated cobblestone home on North Main Street in Canandaigua. The Shill Family Center will house up to seven families and replaces some scattered-site apartments, including former units in Geneva, with more stable, service-rich support.
   

5. Finger Lakes Small Businesses Are Expanding Again — Here's What's Driving the Boom (fingerlakes1.com) — Geneva is riding a regional small-business upswing, with artisan shops struggling to keep shelves stocked and new residents bringing more spending power. The piece explains how booming tourism, easier financing, friendlier local regulations, and a strong buy-local culture are combining to fuel business expansions across the Finger Lakes.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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