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Livingston County's Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter
October 14, 2022
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County Receives Praise From Comptroller’s Office for Fiscal Responsibility
Livingston County continued to be an example of financial responsibility after the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued its latest Fiscal Stress Monitoring System results with the County ranking among the top overall governments in New York State.
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County Names New Training and Professional Development Coordinator
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Jaclyn Woollett as the County’s Training and Professional Development Coordinator.
Learn More About Her Hiring!
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Free Lunch & Learn: Medicare 2022 Updates
Livingston County Office for the Aging will co-sponsor a Medicare 2022 Update Program, along with Lifespan and HIICAP/Medicare program.
Fall Open Enrollment, which runs October 15th to December 7th every year, is the time to review what Medicare coverage you have, compare it with other options, and make sure that your current coverage will meet your needs for the coming year. It is also an opportunity to learn updates on original Medicare costs, co-pays, deductibles, and covered services.
Register to attend!
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Livingston County Board of Supervisors Declares October Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
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The Livingston County Board of Supervisors extended its support to those who continue to cope with breast cancer as well as survivors and those advocating for prevention and a cure after declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the County.
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Voter Registration Deadline Nears for Upcoming General Election
The Livingston County Board of Elections (BoE) is reminding residents the voter registration deadline for the upcoming fall general election is Oct. 14, 2022.
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Board of Supervisors Declares Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County
This designation recognizes and honors the approximately 200,000 men and women in uniform making the transition from military service to civilian life each year, known among veterans as expiration of term of service. Service members often report high levels of stress during this transition and studies have shown veterans are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after leaving military service. Veteran Services Director David Terry said County residents can visibly show their support for transitioning service members by displaying a green lightbulb in their home or places of business from Oct. 12 to Nov 13.
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The Retsof Pepper - Born in Livingston County
Remember the Retsof Pepper? Did you know that it was first cultivated right here in Livingston County? October is National Italian-American Heritage Month and the County Historian’s Office is celebrating many contributions throughout the County including the Retsof pepper - a local heritage vegetable variety developed at Retsof in the Town of York
Learn more here!
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County Connections - Andrea Callahan
Job Title: Public Health Assistant
How long have you been with Livingston County? I just started with the DOH in January of 2022, but I actually had an office at DSS through another employer for two years before that!
Learn More About Andrea!
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County Procures State Funding for New Emergency Communications Tower | | |
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The New York State 2021 and 2022 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) Program has recently awarded Livingston County with $1,207,837 for the construction of a new emergency communications radio tower.
The proposed 120-foot tower will complement eight other emergency communication towers within the County to provide greater communications coverage for local police, firefighters, EMS, probation officers, County highway personnel, and others. The radio tower will be located just outside the County’s Emergency Operations Center in Mount Morris and provide enhanced interoperability among County agencies, said Amanda Schultz, Director of Communications for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
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Livingston County Joins with Other Municipalities in Voicing Concerns Related to M.I.E.P.
Livingston County joins with municipalities from across New York State and the nation in voicing its concerns related to the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy – a bipartisan behavioral health legislative package.
Learn Why Here!
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
If you or someone you love is a victim of domestic violence, text or call the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6909 or chat online at opdv.ny.gov 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Read the Full Release Here!
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Picturesque Swain Resort will play host to over 40 of breweries on October 15th at its 2022 Beerfest.
The event will feature live music, food trucks and several award-winning breweries from the region and beyond.
Don’t miss one of the top events of the season, the Swain Resort Beerfest!
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All aboard for the pumpkin patch! Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley!
Ride aboard authentically restored vintage trains to the Pumpkin Patch where every child will choose a small pumpkin to take home. Complementary juice, cookies, and coloring books for everyone. Fresh kettle corn for sale by Mountain Top Kettle Corn! Enjoy self-guided tours of historic trains and our restoration shop, and a special exhibit of operating Lionel trains by the Flower City Tinplate Trackers. Don’t forget to visit the friendly petting zoo!
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Dialysis Center at County Nursing Home to Expand Hours
The Wyoming County Hospital Dialysis Center, located on the ground floor of the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, is expanding operating hours and will begin offering dialysis services six days a week starting October 17, 2022.
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Hillier Earns Legal Excellence Award for In-House Counsel
The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal recently recognized Livingston County Attorney Shannon Hillier for her legal expertise after honoring her with the 2022 Legal Excellence Award for In-House Counsel. The Legal Excellence Awards were started to pay tribute to all the ways in which legal professionals work to make the Greater Rochester Community stronger.
Read More About Her Recognition
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County Warns Veterans to be on the Lookout for Fraud
With cyber-crime and fraud on the rise, the Livingston County Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with the Office of Veteran Services, is reminding residents who served in the military to file their discharge paperwork, commonly known as a DD214, with the County Clerk’s Office as soon as possible.
Read the Full Release Here!
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Geneseo Farmers’ Market
Every Thursday Through Oct. 20 - 3-6:30 p.m.
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Watch the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting | |
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Three's Company!
We have two females and one male Australian Cattle Dog up for adoption. They are currently 14 weeks old and will need a lot of training. We are looking to place them with someone who has the room for and experience with herding dogs. We will start with phone interviews before we schedule a visit with them and accept applications to adopt.
For more information, please visit the Livingston County Dog Control Facebook Page.
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Capable, Courteous & Convenient; Residents and Staff Rave About Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
It’s often said that nurses and healthcare workers dispense comfort, compassion and caring without need of a prescription. The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has embodied this notion and has come to symbolize top-quality care within the region since its construction in 2005. One of the highest rated facilities in the United States, the CNR is nestled in the heart of Livingston County and has made countless impacts on the lives of residents throughout the County and beyond.
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Workforce Development at Work | |
County’s Young Adult Program Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
With the nature of employment having shifted over the last several years and the demand for well-rounded, skilled workers on the rise, Livingston County is actively engaged in helping to develop tomorrow’s workforce today through various programs administered through the Office of Workforce Development.
Through initiatives such as its Young Adult Program, the Office of Workforce Development has become a template for developing impactful opportunities that will make positive, lasting impacts on young adults in Livingston County.
Read More About This Innovative Program!
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A Guide Like No Other!
Not sure where to begin your job search? Maybe you need a help writing a resume. Whether you’re in need of a tune-up or just starting out, the Office of Workforce Development has you covered with its latest publication: Getting Your First Job: A Guide to Youth Employment.
Inside you’ll find lots of resources to help you ace that interview, develop a budget so you can buy that car or just give you advice on what to wear, how to start a checking account and more.
Check it out!
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