Second village dissolution meeting planned
by KATE MOCKLER Reporter
The second public meeting of the Williamsville Citizens Study Group will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at the Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St. near Mill Street in Williamsville. More ...
Fire hall goes green with solar panel installation
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Associate Editor
Through a state conservation grant, Eggertsville Hose Company has made its fire hall energy-efficient with the recent installation of 140 solar power modules on the roof of the truck bays.
John Kwiatkowski, Eggertsville’s project leader, said the solar panels, which were activated March 8, will produce approximately 30 to 50 percent of the fire hall’s energy output. More ...
It’s over
Erik Hansen, left, and Joe Licata of Williamsville South tear up after the Billies lost to Section V’s Newark, 77-63, in the Class A boys basketball Far West Regional last Saturday at Buffalo St More ...
Artist pays tribute to Native Americans
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
by DAVID F. SHERMAN
Heidrun Vilz Heim has been on an artistic odyssey most of her adult life. A native of Germany who came to the United States with her family at age 10, she began oil painting as more of a hobby than as a means of expression. More ...
Rath offers community outreach meetings
Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath III, R-Amherst, Williamsville, will host outreach meetings throughout the district to assist residents who have concerns about various county services. More ...
Dunn Tire donates to Haiti relief
Dunn Tire raised funds for relief work in Haiti by donating $5 for every tire sold between Jan. 16 and Feb. 14 to the earthquake disaster effort. Dunn Tire also solicited and accepted public donations at each store and gave anyone who contributed $10 or more a free state vehicle inspection or a $10 discount. More ...
Williamsville district revises budget; cuts $2 million
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Associate Editor
Following last month’s request by the Williamsville School Board to reduce district spending, Superintendent Howard Smith presented more than $2 million in cuts to the district’s proposed 2010-11 budget.
While the previous preliminary budget totaled $161,352,130, the revised figure was $159,291,824, or a reduction of 2.94 percent. More ...
ON STAGE
ON STAGE — Amherst High School student and baritone saxophonist Steven Boyer was one of the performers Saturday during the 61st annual All-County Jazz Festival at the school. More ...
Council unable to reach majority on stop sign proposal
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Associate Editor
A public hearing to consider installing a stop sign at the southeast corner of Frankhauser and West Maplemere roads ended Monday without a Town Board majority on the issue.
The three-leg, T-intersection has been the subject of public controversy in the past as a result of several vehicle collisions. More ...
Rep. Chris Lee, R-26th District, has introduced STOP the Over Printing Act, legislation to end the government’s practice of printing multiple copies of each piece of legislation for every sponsor and cosponsor of a bill, regardless of length. More...
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Bee Editorial
Each year, it seems that school aid is reduced and then restored. School districts have grown accustomed to this vicious budgetary cycle.
This year, school districts have been bracing for the worst, while also being the bearers of bad news for taxpayers, students and staff. More...
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If the plan to dissolve the Village of Williamsville comes to fruition, the village would be at Amherst’s mercy regarding all of its assets, which the town could sell to gain revenue. More...
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(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.)
Monday, March 8
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(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. In the interest of fairness and good taste, The Bee will not publish derogatory or insulting comments. More...
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Emilia M. Scurci (nee DiPasquale), 102, of Amherst, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at the McAuley Residence in Tonawanda after a short illness.
Mrs. Scurci was born Aug. 8, 1907, in Abruzzi, Italy. When she was 8 years old she immigrated to the United States with her family, so that her father could work. More...
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Williamsville School District
While the terms of three Williamsville School Board trustees will expire this year, two incumbents will not seek re-election.
Ramona Popowich and Dawn Cerra said during the board’s March 10 meeting that they will not run for additional three-year terms. More...
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Class A Far West Regional
Williamsville South had beaten tons of teams this season by penetrating to the hoop and if that is covered, kicking it out for a three-point attempt. However, they never had to deal with a giant underneath the hoop. More...
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From Amherst to Diriamba
Like any teenagers planning a spring break trip, a buzz of excitement surrounds them wherever they go. Several warnings from adults to keep their voices down quiet the group for a few minutes, until their energy can’t be contained any longer. More...
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Dosberg speaker series
continues with editor
Author and editor J.J. Goldberg will speak as part of the Dosberg Speaker Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Jewish Community Center Benderson Building, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville. Tickets are $10. Call 886-7750.
Casey Middle School
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thurs. 18
. The Automatiste
Revolution: Montreal
1941-1960
— Exhibition of work by Canada’s first avant-garde art movement. More...
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The area around the Buffalo Airport has long been known for being on the cutting edge of technological innovation. Evolution Dentistry is carrying on that tradition with the only independently operated cone beam CT scanner in the area. More...
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