1 week Ago By LISA HAMMER [email protected]
WHAT WE KNOW: At this time every year, Geneseo hosts thousands of people for its annual Christmas Walk. WHAT'S NEW: Chamber of Commerce director Zack Sullivan reported to the City Council Tuesday on plans for the Christmas Walk, set for Saturday, Dec. 14.
This year's theme, he said, is "Too Many Santas!" and people are invited to wear Santa costumes. The many activities will include a Jingle Run, luminaries, trolley rides and a parade. The 5K Jingle Run registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.
m. at 218 S. State Street and at 5 p.
m. the lighted parade steps off towards downtown Geneseo. For a complete listing of events, see the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce website at geneseo.
org . "The entire city steps up," Sullivan said. "We have a great partnership with the city in order to make incredible events like the Christmas Walk happen.
" He also noted a Shop Geneseo program will end Sunday, Dec. 15. For every $100 someone spends, they can enter to win prizes.
WHAT'S NEXT: City administrator Brandon Maeglin opened the lone bid received for farming 11 acres at the renewable energy site on the south side of town. The city was looking for a low-profile crop for the area. Tim Gould is offering $235 per acre in a five-year lease to grow soybeans the first year for weed control and then alfalfa.
Ald. Craig Arnold asked if the city could check to be sure $235 is a fair price. Maeglin said the city would put it to a vote in January in order to have time to review the bid.
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