September 26, 2023
By Deputy Mayor Jessica Cleveland
HORNELL, NY – The 12th house constructed by students attending the GST BOCES building trades program has been placed on a previously vacant lot at 122 Upper Bennett Street. This newest home is a 3-bedroom, single story, ranch-style home.
“The partnership with GST BOCES has been incredibly valuable for our community. We are able to add brand-new housing stock to our tax rolls, while students are provided hands-on learning, doing work that impacts our community for generations,” stated Mayor John Buckley. “I deeply appreciate instructor Rob Lemay and all of the students who have worked on this project,” continued Buckley.
Assistant Department of Public Works Superintendent Ashley Brown designed the home, in addition to many of the recent houses built through the partnership with GST BOCES. Brown completed the design with thoughtful consideration for the home to be beneficial to a myriad of potential buyers and their needs.
While the new home may have settled in its permanent location, more work is planned to be completed on-site, including: roof placement, electrical and plumbing work, and appliance installation. The home is expected to be finished in early 2024.
“With the size and style of this house, we decided to change our location from Madison Avenue to Upper Bennett Street, which is much more suitable for this style and size. This is a great location and will make a great home,” stated Buckley.
The City and GST BOCES are making plans to move forward with house number 13 for the vacant Madison Avenue lot.
