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The town of Cicero has begun construction on its new highway garage, which will be dedicated to Deputy Supervisor Vern Conway.
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“We’re breaking ground for the C. Vernon Conway Highway Department Facility, recognizing a local treasure and honoring his history of dedicated service to the people of Cicero,” Supervisor Mark Venesky said at the groundbreaking ceremony Monday. “I can’t think of a better model of community service — just what we want this new facility to represent.” The highway garage, designed by MRB Group, will be 65,000 square feet with 24 vehicle bays, a three-bay maintenance garage and space for administrative offices, storage and locker rooms.
Conway said he had no idea the highway garage would be dedicated to him.
“It was a surprise,” he said. “I really appreciate it.”
Over his 60-plus years of public service, Conway has served as South Bay Fire Department chief and as a member of the planning board, zoning board of appeals and the town board.
–Ashley M. Casey