Who's Who?
The history and current events at High Acres are the result of a complicated narrative, and years of politics. It can be hard to keep track of who's who. So, we've assembled a list of the key participants and public figures. Highlighted members are included on all email complaints made through the FAFE app.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
- Waste Management (WM)
- Town of Perinton
- Town of Macedon
Notice a position or contact that's out-of-date? Please reach out to us on our contact us page!
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
The NYSDEC is responsible for approving and overseeing all WM work done at the High Acres Landfill facility. The NYSDEC has on-site presence at High Acres during business hours, and is in charge of monitoring all WM permits and enforcing all NYS regulations at the site. Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/ to learn more about the NYSDEC, or click here to learn more about how the NYSDEC is specifcally addressing issues at High Acres.
Basil Seggos - Commissioner, Region 8 Headquarters
Email: Basil.seggos@dec.ny.gov
Twitter: @Basilseggos
Phone: 585-226-2466
Timothy Walsh - Acting regional director
Phone: 585-226-5366
Waste Management of New York (WMNY)
WM has conducted daily operations a the High Acres Landfill facility for the past 40+ years. Learn more about the High Acres Landfill at here.
Steve Poggi - Area Director of Disposal Operations
Email: spoggi@wm.com
Jeff Richardson - Senior District Manager
Email: jrichard3@wm.com
Tom Grossman - Operations Manager
Email: Tgrossma@wm.com
Other Key WM Relationships:
Barton & Loguidice - Engineering Consultant
GHD - Engineering Consultant
Towpath Investigative Services - Private Investigative Consultant
Harris Beach, PLLC - Attorney
Town of Perinton
The Town of Perinton is advised on how to handle its relationship with WM by the Perinton Conservation Board (PCB). The 9-member volunteer board appeals on all matters pertaining to environmental issues within the Town, including the High Acres Landfill.
Ciaran Hanna - Town SUpervisor
EMail: channa@perinton.org
Jason R Kennedy - Commissioner of Public Works
Email: jkennedy@perinton.org Phone: 585-223-0770
Kennth G. Rainis - Perinton Conservation Board Chair
Email: krainis@perinton.org Phone:585-223-0770
Additional Town of Perinton Officials:
Councilwoman Seana Sartori
Councilman David Belaskas
Councilwoman Meredith Stockman-Broadbent
Councilwoman Alexandra Cimino Winner
Town Clerk - Jennifer West
Town Engineer - Robert Kozarits
Other Key Town of Perinton Relationships:
Fagan Engineers - Engineering Consultant
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP - Attorney
Additional PCB Members:
Andrew Rodman
Chris Fredette
Trish Nadler
Jerry Leone
Barb Wagner
John Minichiello
PCB Liason: Lori Stid - lstid@perinton.org
Town of Macedon
Dumping began on the Town of Macedon side of the county line in 2017. The Town of Macedon sponsored the NYC Rail Spur project, and approves the annually-renewed closure of Perinton Parkway. The Macedon approval of the High Acres Eastern expansion will lead to an additional 30+ years of dumping in Wayne County.
Supervisor Kim Leonard
Councilman David J Mcewen
Councilman Bruce Babcock
Councilman Dick Roets
Councilman David A. Maul
Town Board: tboard@macedontown.net
Town Clerk: Karrie M. Bowers
Town Justice: Ronald J. Reinstein
Town Justice: Thomas L. Crowley
Town Engineer: Scott Allen
Police Chief: John Colella