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Gorham Resident Charged with Violating Court Order in Ongoing Animal Cruelty Case. A Gorham man under investigation for animal cruelty was arrested after Ontario County deputies found multiple dogs at his home, violating a court order prohibiting him from possessing animals. The court order, issued in November 2025 during a pending animal cruelty case, was still in effect when authorities searched the property on March 30. Four dogs were found living on the premises and have been taken by the Ontario County Humane Society for care. The man faces criminal contempt charges along with additional allegations. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 5) Finger Lakes Gorham, NY

Middlesex and Gorham Get Minor Findings in Recent State Audits. Recent audits by the New York State Comptroller's Office identified minor issues in the operations of Middlesex and Gorham. Both towns received recommendations aimed at improving specific procedures and addressing areas of concern. The findings indicate that overall governance and financial management in both municipalities remain sound. Improvements are expected to address the noted deficiencies efficiently. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Mar 24) Finger Lakes Gorham, NY

Audit Reveals Mistakes in Gorham's Fire Insurance Tax Allocation Process. A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller determined that the Town of Gorham incorrectly distributed fire insurance tax funds between January 2023 and July 2025. The report found that $11,401 was allocated using flawed formulas, resulting in one fire department receiving an excess of $681, while another was shorted by $4,076. Additionally, an ineligible fire district received $3,395. The audit noted that officials failed to review calculations and lacked policy guidelines, prompting planned corrective actions. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 20) Finger Lakes Gorham, NY

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