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ZBA grants special use permit for student housing
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     After the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals' recent granting of a special use permit for American Campus Communities, Supervisor Satish Mohan and Council Member Shelly Schratz tried to ask the Zoning Board to rethink its decision.
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Residents must provide additional information when speaking at meetings
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Even before the resolution was discussed, residents expressed their disgust in having to disclose basically any connection they have with the Town of Amherst.
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Concert
     Kristin Prohaska concentrates on the violin during a performance by the Amherst Symphony Friday evening at the Amherst Museum.
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Drive-by shooting suspected in Eggertsville
     Several shots were fired into a home at 153 Callodine Ave. at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, and initial reports indicate it might have been a drive-by shooting.
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 Local News
•Williamsville Water Mill receives $50,000 state grant
The historic Williamsville Water Mill has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to help pay for costs associated with the Village Board’s purchase of the building and its preservation. More...
•Security level to increase for Dalai Lama visit
•Racing teens cause damage on Oak View Drive
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 Editorial
•No changes so far in attempt to restore meeting order
The Amherst Town Board met Monday for the first time under the efficient meeting More...
•Spindle items
•Out of the Past
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 Letters to the Editor
•Dalai Lama articles thought-provoking
I picked up my first copy of The Bee at the Amherst Museum recently. Residents of your area are extremely fortunate to have both a great museum and a great newspaper. More...
•Cor rections
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 Police Blotter
•People reported in trunk
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 Bee Heard
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 Education
•Sixth-graders will tour middle school on Labor Day
The major construction project which has swirled around Sweet Home Middle School for months won't prevent students from starting the fall semester next week. More...
•District collaborates with pre-k, use of Sweet Home pool
•School News
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 Sports
•Williamsville North football
Spartans gain attitude adjustment
Williamsville North finished 3-6 last year, its worst record since 2001. But there's a big reason why North coaches and players say that won't happen this fall. More...
•NO RT H FOOTBALL
•Gronkowski's transfer ruled ineligible, then eligible
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 Lifestyles
•One band, one sound'
UB Marching Band celebrates 60 years
by JILL SCHMELZER Pband, ercussion, horns, brass, woodwinds - together these instruments make one More...
•Village of Williamsville
•Music studio opens in toy store
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 What's Going On
•Beth Zion to offer Mommy and Me classes
Temple Beth Zion will offer Mommy & Me classes starting Sept. 2006. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays and will host three different sections, depending on age and experience. For information, call 836-6565 Ext. 12. More...
•Evening of songs held at Cardinal O'Hara
•Stroke screenings available Sept. 1
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 Bee There
•A MAiZE-ing
Take a trip through the "Erie Cornal" as The MAiZE is now open for another season of fun. More...
•Thursday, Aug. 31
•Friday, Sept. 1
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 Entertainment
•Zombie promises a 'really big show' at Darien Lake
Multiplatinum musician Rob Zombie kicked off a six-week tour last week and is slated to open for Godsmack at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Six Flags Darien Lake. More...
•Concerts
•Studio Arena features class and sass
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Cindy Sztore, dining services director for Alterra Clare Bridge of Williamsville, was recently More...
•Peregrine Health Management to re-open Holy Family Adult Home
•DRF Design
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 Legal Notices
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- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY More...
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