Immediate Release

Contact:  Regina Venettozzi

April 24, 2000 NEW Neighborhoods Project Coordinator
(315) 798-5710

Remsen Development Corporation
Remsen Development Corridor Improvements
Contact Person: Juanita Finn, Chairperson RDC Board, 831-4257
Award Amount: $20,000
Project Description:

The Remsen Development Corporation will utilize funding for the Remsen Development Corridor Neighborhood. Activities will include: obtaining additional vintage lampposts to complete their lamppost campaign, installing landscaping, Remsen Depot traffic routing and designated general public and tour bus parking improvements.

These activities are a continuation of development that began in March 1997. Participants with RDC will include Remsen-Steuben Historical Society and Village of Remsen.

Tasks to be completed & completion timetable:

April

Obtain & transport 20 additional lampposts from Niagara Mohawk Resource Recovery
May

Obtain & transport stepped retaining wall materials.
Obtain & transport needed fill for all sites.
Spread all fill.
Complete stepped retaining wall.
Complete all grading.
Level walkways and all areas to be seeded.
Finalize planting/landscaping plans.
Obtain & transport all topsoil.
Obtain & spread all parking surface material.
June
Spread topsoil.
Seed grass.
Obtain & transport all plantings & supplies.
Complete planting.
November
Complete lamppost refurbishing & installation project.
Project completion: November 2000.