Monday, May 26, 2008

Bemus Point Chautauqua Lake Improvement Committee Wants Public Comment

BEMUS POINT — The Bemus Point Improvement Committee is inviting public comment on its plans to renovate sections of Main Street and Lakeside Drive.

The committee was formed last July, and its mission statement is to "improve the function, safety and aesthetics on Main Street and Lakeside Drive.''

Christine Wight, village board member and improvement committee co-chair, showed plans for the project at Tuesday's board meeting. They consist of wider sidewalks, new curbs, more visible crosswalks and areas for landscaping and benches.

Committee members also hope to be able to bury the village's utility cables and install more attractive light fixtures.

According to Mrs. Wight, the committee has reached a point in its planning when community input is becoming valuable.

"Now's the time when we have something to show you,'' she said.

The committee is still in the early phases of planning. Next on its agenda is to apply for a matching funds grant through the New York Main Street program and begin fundraising.

The committee meets the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the village hall. The next meeting is May 29.

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