FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FROM RG&E
NYSEG and RG&E Warn Customers of New Scam Attempts
Customers urged to report suspicious calls and be wary of requests for personal information
BINGHAMTON, New York — February 24, 2020 — NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, are urging customers to be vigilant of scammers posing as representatives of the energy companies.
NYSEG and RG&E have recently received reports of customers having accepted calls from people who claim to be employees or consultants of the companies, some with a corresponding forged caller ID. Customers are urged to never give out personal or account information to unsolicited callers.
Additionally, customers have reported calls threatening to cut service unless an immediate payment is made over the phone using a prepaid debit card such as “Green Dot.” This is a sure sign of a scam. In some cases, the caller seems to have specific knowledge about the customers they are calling and will provide a callback number that spoofs a recorded greeting like that of the companies’ customer service line. Please note that NYSEG and RG&E provide notice before terminating a customer’s service for non-payment, and employees do not perform shut-offs during hours when the Customer Service Center is closed.
Lastly, recent reports indicate that due to the current inside gas meter inspections taking place by NYSEG and RG&E contractors, some bad actors have attempted to scam individuals by going door-to-door. Contractors working for NYSEG and RG&E will always carry proper identification and customers who question whether or not the visit is legitimate are encouraged to call the companies’ customer service number.
Any customer who is uncertain whether a call is genuine should hang up and call the their company: NYSEG customers can call 800.572.1111 and RG&E customers can call 800.743.2110.
Here are some helpful tips:
• NYSEG and RG&E accept a variety of payment methods, and Customer Care representatives will work with individual customers to help them pay down outstanding balances and maintain service. The companies will never demand customers to purchase debit cards such as Green Dot cards to make payments.
• If unsure of the identity of the caller, ask for the last five digits of the account. If they do not have this information, hang up and alert local authorities. Never give out personal or account information to a caller.
• NYSEG and RG&E employees and contractors carry company-issued photo ID with a unique employee number. Ask for ID before providing personal or account information or granting access to your property. If you are not certain, call to confirm using the number on your bill or the company’s website.
• Be suspicious of unexpected emails from NYSEG or RG&E, especially if you’re not an eBill customer, and think twice before clicking links. If you’re not certain, you can make credit card payments, check balances and find other information at nyseg.com and rge.com.
• When making a payment by phone, always use company phone numbers: NYSEG customers can call 800.600.2275 . RG&E customers can call 800.295.7323.
• Pay in person at an authorized payment agent, a Walmart location or one of the NYSEG or RG&E walk-in office locations. For a listing of payment agents, visit nyseg.com and rge.com.
NYSEG and RG&E Warn Customers of New Scam Attempts
Customers urged to report suspicious calls and be wary of requests for personal information
BINGHAMTON, New York — February 24, 2020 — NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, are urging customers to be vigilant of scammers posing as representatives of the energy companies.
NYSEG and RG&E have recently received reports of customers having accepted calls from people who claim to be employees or consultants of the companies, some with a corresponding forged caller ID. Customers are urged to never give out personal or account information to unsolicited callers.
Additionally, customers have reported calls threatening to cut service unless an immediate payment is made over the phone using a prepaid debit card such as “Green Dot.” This is a sure sign of a scam. In some cases, the caller seems to have specific knowledge about the customers they are calling and will provide a callback number that spoofs a recorded greeting like that of the companies’ customer service line. Please note that NYSEG and RG&E provide notice before terminating a customer’s service for non-payment, and employees do not perform shut-offs during hours when the Customer Service Center is closed.
Lastly, recent reports indicate that due to the current inside gas meter inspections taking place by NYSEG and RG&E contractors, some bad actors have attempted to scam individuals by going door-to-door. Contractors working for NYSEG and RG&E will always carry proper identification and customers who question whether or not the visit is legitimate are encouraged to call the companies’ customer service number.
Any customer who is uncertain whether a call is genuine should hang up and call the their company: NYSEG customers can call 800.572.1111 and RG&E customers can call 800.743.2110.
Here are some helpful tips:
• NYSEG and RG&E accept a variety of payment methods, and Customer Care representatives will work with individual customers to help them pay down outstanding balances and maintain service. The companies will never demand customers to purchase debit cards such as Green Dot cards to make payments.
• If unsure of the identity of the caller, ask for the last five digits of the account. If they do not have this information, hang up and alert local authorities. Never give out personal or account information to a caller.
• NYSEG and RG&E employees and contractors carry company-issued photo ID with a unique employee number. Ask for ID before providing personal or account information or granting access to your property. If you are not certain, call to confirm using the number on your bill or the company’s website.
• Be suspicious of unexpected emails from NYSEG or RG&E, especially if you’re not an eBill customer, and think twice before clicking links. If you’re not certain, you can make credit card payments, check balances and find other information at nyseg.com and rge.com.
• When making a payment by phone, always use company phone numbers: NYSEG customers can call 800.600.2275 . RG&E customers can call 800.295.7323.
• Pay in person at an authorized payment agent, a Walmart location or one of the NYSEG or RG&E walk-in office locations. For a listing of payment agents, visit nyseg.com and rge.com.
Budget Workshop meetings have been scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, February 18 immediately following the Treasurer meeting at 6 pm,
Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 18 immediately following the Treasurer meeting at 6 pm,
Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm.
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE
ELECTION
A General Election of the Village of Scottsville will be held on March 18, 2020, between the hours of Noon and 9:00pm.
To be elected are the following:
Two (2) Village Trustees – Four (4) Year Term
The Wheatland Municipal Building, Senior Center, 22 Main Street, Scottsville New York 14546,
has been designated as the polling place for the election.
Please take notice that the following persons have been nominated as candidates:
Village Trustee – Kathleen A. Carl, 23 Chili Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546; Community First
Village Trustee – Robert J. Valerio, Sr., 205 Briarwood Lane, Scottsville, NY 14546; Trusted Neighbors
Village Trustee – Nikki L. Whitmarsh, 779 North Road, Scottsville, NY 14546; Trusted Neighbors
Registration with the Monroe County Board of Elections automatically qualifies residents for the Village Election.
SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no Registration Day in the Village. The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive a registration form to be eligible for the March 18, 2020 Election is March 6, 2020 and the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Absentee Ballots can be requested in person up until March 16, 2020 at the Monroe County Board of Elections, normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm with extended hours for absentee voting for Village Elections on Saturday March 14th from 8am-1pm.
Residents may mail in all registration forms or absentee ballot request forms or come in person to Monroe County Board of Elections, 39 W Main Street Room 106, Rochester, NY 14614. Residents may also call Monroe County Board of Elections with questions at 585-753-1550. The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive an application for an absentee ballot to be mailed is March 10, 2020. The Board of Elections can receive personal applications for absentee ballots up to March 16, 2020.
Questions regarding the election should be directed to the
Monroe County Board of Elections at 585-753-1550.
Anne Hartman
Village Clerk
Monroe County Board of Election
02/12/2020
VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE
ELECTION
A General Election of the Village of Scottsville will be held on March 18, 2020, between the hours of Noon and 9:00pm.
To be elected are the following:
Two (2) Village Trustees – Four (4) Year Term
The Wheatland Municipal Building, Senior Center, 22 Main Street, Scottsville New York 14546,
has been designated as the polling place for the election.
Please take notice that the following persons have been nominated as candidates:
Village Trustee – Kathleen A. Carl, 23 Chili Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546; Community First
Village Trustee – Robert J. Valerio, Sr., 205 Briarwood Lane, Scottsville, NY 14546; Trusted Neighbors
Village Trustee – Nikki L. Whitmarsh, 779 North Road, Scottsville, NY 14546; Trusted Neighbors
Registration with the Monroe County Board of Elections automatically qualifies residents for the Village Election.
SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no Registration Day in the Village. The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive a registration form to be eligible for the March 18, 2020 Election is March 6, 2020 and the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Absentee Ballots can be requested in person up until March 16, 2020 at the Monroe County Board of Elections, normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm with extended hours for absentee voting for Village Elections on Saturday March 14th from 8am-1pm.
Residents may mail in all registration forms or absentee ballot request forms or come in person to Monroe County Board of Elections, 39 W Main Street Room 106, Rochester, NY 14614. Residents may also call Monroe County Board of Elections with questions at 585-753-1550. The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive an application for an absentee ballot to be mailed is March 10, 2020. The Board of Elections can receive personal applications for absentee ballots up to March 16, 2020.
Questions regarding the election should be directed to the
Monroe County Board of Elections at 585-753-1550.
Anne Hartman
Village Clerk
Monroe County Board of Election
02/12/2020
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION Local Law 2-2020 At a regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Scottsville held at the Wheatland Municipal Building at 22 Main Street, Scottsville, New York at 6:30 PM on February 11, 2020 Whereas the Village Board has before it a Local Law entitled Local Law Number #1-2020 to override the Tax Cap for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year. Whereas, the Village Board has, on this date held a public hearing to consider said proposed Local Law: and Whereas, the Village Board has considered and public input; and Whereas the notice of this hearing was duly published and posted as required by law; Now therefore be it resolved: Section 1. That the Village Board of the Village of Scottsville unanimously hereby enacts Local Law Number #1-2020. Section 2. That the Village Clerk is ordered to publish a legal notice indicating the adoption of this Local Law and to file a copy of this Local Law with the State of New York. Section 3. That this Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. Respectfully submitted by: Anne Hartman Village Clerk February 12, 2020 |
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION General Equipment Reserve Fund NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regular meeting held on Tuesday, the 11th day of February 2020, the Scottsville Village Board duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows and is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Pursuant to Village Law Article 9 and in the fiscal interest of the Village, the Village hereby resolves to releasing monies now on deposit in the General Equipment Reserve Fund in an amount not to exceed $9,000 to purchase a Fisher V-Plow. A copy of the entire resolution is available for review in the office of the Village Clerk. Any Village residents wishing to have this matter put to a referendum must submit a proper petition to the Village Board within thirty (30) days of date. By Order of the Board Anne Hartman Village Clerk February 12, 2020 |
LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE
A General Election of the Village of Scottsville will be held on March 18, 2020 between the hours of Noon and 9:00 P.M. To be elected are the following:
Trustee (1) 4 Years
Trustee (1) 4 Years
The Wheatland Municipal Building, Senior Center, 22 Main Street, Scottsville New York 14546, has been designated as the polling place for the election.
The first date upon which an individual may sign an independent nominating petition is December 31, 2019.
Independent nominating petitions must be filed with the Monroe County Board of Elections – First day to file is February 4, 2020.
Last day to file is February 11, 2020.
Registration with the Monroe County Board of Elections automatically qualifies residents for the Village Election. SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no Registration Day in the Village. A voter registration form must be received by the Monroe County Board of Elections no later than March 6, 2020. Applications for absentee ballots are available from the Monroe County Board of elections. “A voter is eligible for an absentee ballot in the Village election if they are required to be absent from the County on that day because of duties, occupation, business or vacation or if they will be confined by illness either temporary or permanent.”
The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive an application for an absentee ballot to be mailed is March 10, 2020. The Board of Elections can receive personal applications for absentee ballots up to March 16, 2020.
Registration forms - mail in
Applications for absentee ballots - mail in
Nominating Petitions - are available at:
Monroe County Board of Election
39 West Main Street
Rochester NY 14614
Questions regarding the election should be directed to the
Monroe County Board of Elections at 753-1550.
Anne Hartman
Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE
A General Election of the Village of Scottsville will be held on March 18, 2020 between the hours of Noon and 9:00 P.M. To be elected are the following:
Trustee (1) 4 Years
Trustee (1) 4 Years
The Wheatland Municipal Building, Senior Center, 22 Main Street, Scottsville New York 14546, has been designated as the polling place for the election.
The first date upon which an individual may sign an independent nominating petition is December 31, 2019.
Independent nominating petitions must be filed with the Monroe County Board of Elections – First day to file is February 4, 2020.
Last day to file is February 11, 2020.
Registration with the Monroe County Board of Elections automatically qualifies residents for the Village Election. SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no Registration Day in the Village. A voter registration form must be received by the Monroe County Board of Elections no later than March 6, 2020. Applications for absentee ballots are available from the Monroe County Board of elections. “A voter is eligible for an absentee ballot in the Village election if they are required to be absent from the County on that day because of duties, occupation, business or vacation or if they will be confined by illness either temporary or permanent.”
The last day for the Monroe County Board of Elections to receive an application for an absentee ballot to be mailed is March 10, 2020. The Board of Elections can receive personal applications for absentee ballots up to March 16, 2020.
Registration forms - mail in
Applications for absentee ballots - mail in
Nominating Petitions - are available at:
Monroe County Board of Election
39 West Main Street
Rochester NY 14614
Questions regarding the election should be directed to the
Monroe County Board of Elections at 753-1550.
Anne Hartman
Village Clerk
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“Scottsville Tree Inventory Update”
The Village is proceeding with the “Scottsville Tree Inventory Update” project which is funded through a NYSDEC grant under the Urban & Community Forestry program. The Forestry Board is pleased to announce that Phase 1 “Tree Inventory” is complete. We now have an accurate account of the number, age, health and species of trees that are within the public areas (sidewalks, right of ways and parks) of the Village. Phase 1 helped us to identify the diversity and health of our village of trees. In Phase II, our next steps will be to analyze and assess the tree data collected by arborists from Davey Resource Group, Inc. and collect some additional field data on a select group of trees with higher maintenance needs. Once this is completed, the arborists from Davey along with the NYSDEC Region 8 forester, the Village Forestry Board, staff from the Department of Public Works and Village Trustee Christie Offen, will meet to discuss and prioritize the trees that need maintenance care or removal.
The Village is proceeding with the “Scottsville Tree Inventory Update” project which is funded through a NYSDEC grant under the Urban & Community Forestry program. The Forestry Board is pleased to announce that Phase 1 “Tree Inventory” is complete. We now have an accurate account of the number, age, health and species of trees that are within the public areas (sidewalks, right of ways and parks) of the Village. Phase 1 helped us to identify the diversity and health of our village of trees. In Phase II, our next steps will be to analyze and assess the tree data collected by arborists from Davey Resource Group, Inc. and collect some additional field data on a select group of trees with higher maintenance needs. Once this is completed, the arborists from Davey along with the NYSDEC Region 8 forester, the Village Forestry Board, staff from the Department of Public Works and Village Trustee Christie Offen, will meet to discuss and prioritize the trees that need maintenance care or removal.
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Office of the State Comptroller Office Audit
This year the Village of Scottsville was audited by the New York State Office of the Comptroller. The audit period was June 1, 2016 - February 5, 2018. The key findings of this audit was the proper implementation and subsequent use of policies to effectively manage Village operations. The full report can be viewed at the Village Office or click the link below to go to the State Comptroller website. OSC Audit NEWSLETTERS
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* * * * VILLAGE OFFICE HOURS * * * *
Many residents have stated evening hours outside the normal work day would make getting Village business done much easier
and more convenient. We now have before and after hours for your convenience.
Monday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Many residents have stated evening hours outside the normal work day would make getting Village business done much easier
and more convenient. We now have before and after hours for your convenience.
Monday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fee Schedule Increase
GARBAGE STICKERS
Due to the higher cost of disposing bulk items, the Village is forced to raise the cost of the garbage stickers
to match the charge from River Road Transfer Station.
Rugs $10-15 a piece
Carpets must be cut into manageable pieces.
Bulk Items $10.00 & up
Couch $20.00
Box Spring $20.00
Mattress $20.00
Recliner $25.00
Refrigerator $35.00
TV $25.00
Please stop by the Village Office to purchase the appropriate sticker.
Garbage stickers are non-refundable.
JOHNSON PARK PAVILION RENTAL
The Non-Refundable Rental Fee is due at the time of reservation.
Village Residents: $75.00 Non-Refundable Rental Fee to secure the date + $50.00 Refundable Deposit
Non – Residents: $125.00 Non-Refundable Rental Fee to secure the date + $50.00 Refundable Deposit
GARBAGE STICKERS
Due to the higher cost of disposing bulk items, the Village is forced to raise the cost of the garbage stickers
to match the charge from River Road Transfer Station.
Rugs $10-15 a piece
Carpets must be cut into manageable pieces.
Bulk Items $10.00 & up
Couch $20.00
Box Spring $20.00
Mattress $20.00
Recliner $25.00
Refrigerator $35.00
TV $25.00
Please stop by the Village Office to purchase the appropriate sticker.
Garbage stickers are non-refundable.
JOHNSON PARK PAVILION RENTAL
The Non-Refundable Rental Fee is due at the time of reservation.
Village Residents: $75.00 Non-Refundable Rental Fee to secure the date + $50.00 Refundable Deposit
Non – Residents: $125.00 Non-Refundable Rental Fee to secure the date + $50.00 Refundable Deposit
