Category: Richmond

The Richmond Town Board recently voted to create a new municipal parks and open space H district, a tool to help preserve the town’s recreational properties as spaces dedicated to public enjoyment and the conservation of natural resources. The district will become official once amended zoning regulations and maps are filed with the secretary of state and Ontario County Planning... more

Governor Cuomo made a stop in Rochester Friday, proposing to make the property tax cap permanent. It’s a bill receiving bipartisan support, but there are concerns of its long-term impact. The rural town of Richmond in Ontario County has 3,500 taxpayers, with 78 miles of road to maintain. Those same taxpayers also foot a bill of at least $600 every... more

The Richmond Town Board seeks to protect and promote the community’s agricultural heritage through a new local zoning law that supports agritourism. The new law, adopted in October 2018, allows property owners in Richmond’s agricultural-residential District A to apply for special use permits for a range of agritourism business ventures, including farm markets and roadside stands, petting zoos, seasonal events... more

The Town of Richmond has increased taxes in an attempt to raise funds for highway projects and costs associated with new equipment. Homeowners are bracing for the increase after the 3-2 vote this week. According to officials it will generate $111,000 for the Town. Of the money generated, $100,000 will go into the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund to replace aging... more

Homeowners in the Town of Richmond are bracing for a double-digit increase in their property taxes. On Tuesday, the town will hold its second public hearing to talk about raising the taxes by 12 percent. According to the town supervisor, the increase will generate $111,000 for the town. Of the money generated, $100,000 will go into the Highway Equipment Reserve... more