Capital Project Passes 

The Bath School District’s $42.5 million dollar capital project passed last night, 234 yes votes and 57 no votes.  School Superintendent Joe Rumsey says, thanks to the community for such overwhelming support.

 

Bath Police Report A Fatal Overdose 

From Bath Police Chief Colin Taft: On 1/10/23, the Village of Bath Police Department responded to a male overdosing at a residence on E. Steuben St. in the Village.  Upon arrival the male was found to be deceased.  The Coroner arrived on scene and the body was transported to Binghamton, NY for an autopsy and toxicology.  The Bath Police Investigator and road patrol interviewed a male on scene and conducted an investigation.  The male, identified as Usbaldo Rodriguez, age 63, from NYC, was taken into custody for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, a class D felony.  Mr. Rodriguez, a 4 time convicted felon, to include Manslaughter in the First Degree, was taken to the Steuben County CAP Court to await arraignment.  More charges are expected after the investigation is finalized and reviewed by the District Attorney.  A big thank you to the Bath Ambulance Corps for their assistance in trying to revive the victim.

 

Bath Police Looking For A Suspect Who Skipped Sentencing

Bath Police Chief Colin Taft reports that 46 year old Carlos Gomez is wanted by Bath Police, after being convicted of 3^rd degree Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and not showing up for sentencing.  Police Chief Taft says Gomez is known to be in the Bath area.  Anyone with any info, please call Bath Police, at 776-2136.

 

Wreaths Across America - Can You Help W/Cleanup?

Recently they held the wreaths across America at the Bath VA National Cemetary and officials say, theVA needs volunteers to help in the clean up this Saturday at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome to help out It’s suggested you bring a pole or broom stick as it is easier to pick them up with some type of pole.  If you have any questions you can call Jim Webster, Fire Chief at the Bath VA 607 664 4706