Maple Road rezoning vote tabled
Schratz would not have supported project
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Residents packed Amherst Town Hall on Monday to hear the verdict - will a portion of Maple Road be rezoned? They'll have to wait another month to know. The board voted 4-3 to table the resolution until June 2. Board members Dan Ward, Deborah Bruch Bucki and Mark Manna, the three registered Demo... More ...
Nature View Park ready for improvements
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
With the adoption of the Nature View Park Management Plan, the Town of Amherst can finally start improving the land for passive use. More ...
Williamsville to hold hearing on budget plan
The Williamsville School Board will hold a public hearing on the 2008-09 proposed budget at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the District Office boardroom, 105 Casey Road. The public will have an opportunity to share their views on the budget following a brief presentation by Superintendent Howard Smit... More ...
Going green
Sacred Heart Academy students Mikaela Brady, left, Meghan Doyle, Erica Ruszczyk and Brie Righetti volunteered with Re-Tree WNY on Saturday to plant a hackberry tree on High Park Boulevard. This was one of 200 trees planted in Amherst by the organization this spring. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase co... More ...
Hundreds attend funeral service for Jonathon Cote
by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Clarence Editor
Jonathon Cote's death leaves survivors with many questions, said the Rev. Randy Roselle of Holy Cross Lutheran Church during the funeral Mass held Friday. "Some can be easily answered, some cannot, some will never be answered," said Roselle. More ...
Lee wins endorsements for Reynolds' seat
Businessman Christopher Lee was endorsed Monday for the 26th Congressional District seat by the man who is retiring from the office. Rep. Thomas Reynolds, R-Clarence, formally announced his support for Lee in a press conference at Erie County Republican Committee Headquarters. More ...
Drop-off day set for household hazardous waste
Erie County's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Erie Community College's North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville. Use the Wehrle Drive entrance. More ...
Community News
The Amherst Drug Court & Therapeutic Foundation named three new members to the board of directors: Barry W. Brandon, senior vice president and general counsel of the Seneca Gaming Corporation; Jim Cavanaugh, court analyst for Amherst Justice Court and therapeutic court coordinator; and Mike Do... More ...
125 Years Ago May 10, 1883 Last Thursday the Rough and Ready Fire Company recommended to the Village Trustees for appointment H.M. Long as chief engineer and C.H. Gotwalt as assistant engineer. Mr. George Steinbrenner, our enterprising butcher, purchased six fine steers, averaging 1,800 pound... More... |
During Monday's Town Board meeting, Board Member Deborah Bruch Bucki crossed a line that elected officials should never cross: saying their vote is based on a personal reason. Deputy Supervisor Shelly Schratz proposed a resolution that supports a request for changing a state law concerning condom... More... |
During our short summer season, Postal Service carriers often share the road with cyclists, especially on some of our scenic Western New York highways. We want to make sure that the mutual road experience for rural carriers and bike enthusiasts alike is pleasant and safe. That's why we're asking o... More... |
(Editors note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported. More... |
(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More... |
Peter G. Bergum, of Clarence died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Hospice Buffalo. Born June 19, 1923, in Buffalo. Mr. Bergum was a member of the Clarence VFW Post 1200. He worked at D & E Motors for 34 years and Culligan Lincoln Mercury for 10 years and retired in 1998. More... |
John Cozza, a Fredonia State College senior from Williamsville, was awarded one of five Rosa Parks Scholarships from the college. Cozza was chosen from among 46 other entries. An English major, he wrote a short story, "One More Drop into the Pool of Hate." Each scholarship is valued at $350. More... |
Brian Hansen always played or coached baseball with grace so it was no surprise that the Williamsville South baseball program honored its late coach with a touching recognition. Hansen, who died Jan. 9 after a two-year battle with cancer, had his No. 7 jersey retired in a ceremony last Tuesday in... More... |
H idden to most, the Care Connection on 4500 Harlem Road, has been helping mothers for more than 20 years. Owner Cheri Ryan, who took over in 1997, has since helped thousands of new moms with the challenges of motherhood. More... |
Mother's Day Craft Show at Eastern Hills Mall A Mother's Day Craft Show will be held through May 10, at Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, near Main Street. More than 30 Western New York crafters will have work on display. The show will be in the main concourse, during mall hours, 10 a.m. ... More... |
fri. 9 . Music Man in Concert - Combining the efforts of the Lockport Community Band (directed by Mike Robinson), with the Lockport Chorale (directed by David Bondrow) and Children's Choir, and guest vocalists, 7:30 p.m. More... |
Western Division Federal Credit Union has named its board of directors: Chairperson Christine Newhouse, Vice Chairperson Ellen Christy, Treasurer Jeffrey Wagner, Secretary Warren Tulowitzki and members Jerome Siewierski, Samuel Loquasto, Harry Kaczmarek, Francis Markle and Leo Bain. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 21st day of April, 2008, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which th... More... |
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