Invitations were extended to all Council at Large candidates and those running for County Legislature. No speeches but just the opportunity to listen to the concerns of seniors and to offer suggestions or promises of help.
Issues brought up, as I walked around and listened, were snow removal in front of the Bank of Castile; the fees - per apartment - for trash pickup and transportation problems for seniors that will have go to the new Med Tech building for services.
Joe Gerace, City of Batavia Repulican Committee, arrived with cider and Pauly's Pizza for the residents to enjoy. Pies and cake were provided by the 400 Towers' Residents' Council.
Mingling with the residents were Frank Ferrando, Tim Buckley, Julie Wallace, Phil Ricci, and Sara Burk-Balbi - all running for Council at Large. Rose Mary Christian, Bob Radley, Hollis Upson, Chris Charvella, and Jay Grasso represented those running for County Legislature.
The Residents' Council would like to thank all the candidates for taking time out of this busy campaign season to spend the afternoon with them.
Bea, what an honor to have
Bea, what an honor to have them there, and how exciting for you !! Did you get the chance to meet them all? Any favorites?
Yes, I got to meet them all
Yes, I got to meet them all :). It was my pleasure to organize the Coffee Hour for the residents at the Towers.
As the organizer, and because it was bi-partisan, I can't really say that I had a favorite. They were all there to put their best foot forward.
When I represent the Residents' Council, as I do in this case, it is my position to be impartial.
The high point of the day was
The high point of the day was definitely the home-made cookies. Thanks for having us Bea.
You are more than welcome,
You are more than welcome, Chris.
Come around at Christmas when the homemade cookies are in every corner of the building. We have a great reputation for having the best bakers.
Bea, It was a pleasure being
Bea,
It was a pleasure being at the Towers on Sunday. Thank you for arranging the event. I enjoy talking to the residents and hearing any concerns they have. My daughter Raelene was finally able to meet the great writer (Bea).
Rose Mary, you are making me
Rose Mary, you are making me blush.
It was our pleasure to have you all there on Sunday.
Raelene, it was a pleasure meeting you too!
Bea, Tanks so much for
Bea,
Tanks so much for putting this together for us! It was such an honor getting to sit down and speak with so many residents that have done so much for our community! I am constantly amazed by the quality of our neighbors.
And yes I agree with Chris...The homemade cookies were Great!
Thank you so much for everything!
Likewise Bea, it was a
Likewise Bea, it was a pleasure meeting you too! :)
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